Does social proof actually increase conversions?
30 people answered this on the record, across 9 organisations. The change they described most often was more clients, leads or patients — 15 of 30 raised it unprompted. 9 described team, hiring or delegation wins. The timeframe described most often was over a year. Each figure is a count of what someone said in a recorded interview.
Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-07-30. Updated as new interviews arrive.
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What the answers had in common
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
| What changed | Interviews | Share |
|---|---|---|
| More clients | 15 of 30 | 50% |
| Team & hiring | 9 of 30 | 30% |
| Better systems | 8 of 30 | 27% |
| Felt supported | 4 of 30 | 13% |
| Confidence | 4 of 30 | 13% |
| Revenue growth | 4 of 30 | 13% |
- “If you are looking for a turnkey service to get you more clients almost immediately, then you have to check out what Share One is doing with testimonials.”Spencer Burnett
- “Das practice has stronger branding, generates more leads that books procedures, close a higher percentage of those who come into the office and maximize the team effort in following up with potential clients.”Giovanni Santoriello
- “By helping streamline their closing process, Invigo Media helped Dr.”Giovanni Santoriello
- “So when I heard about Share One and their service, I immediately needed to know more about it.”Spencer Burnett
How long it took them
- Over a year · 1
The interviews behind this answer
WatchTurnkey Video Testimonials That Eliminated Manual Production and Increased Sales ConversionsSpencer Burnett of Execute used Share One to automate his testimonial collection process. By outsourcing the outreach, interviewing, and editing to Share One’s team, Burnett transitioned from an uncomfortable manual process to receiving perfectly edited video…Spencer Burnett · Share One
WatchReduced Lead Costs from $60 to $3 and Increased High-Ticket ConversionsMatthew Ferry of Matthew Ferry International reports that Black Box Social Media (Your Ad Coach) transformed his digital advertising by reducing lead costs from a high of $60 down to the $3–$5 range. By leveraging their 'trifecta' team of Kurt, Nick, and John…Matthew Ferry · Black Box Social Media, LLC
WatchSecuring Retirement Income Beyond 401Ks with Fiduciary Guidance and Tailored AnnuitiesCarl Nieweld turned to Panic Proof Retirement to secure his financial future before his September retirement. By working with Dan, Carl transitioned from non-fiduciary advice to a specific annuity plan that provides a reliable fallback beyond his 401Ks. Carl…Carl & Barbara Nieweld · Panic proof retirement
WatchDr. Nalini Achieved Increased Conversions and Brand Congruence Across Three WebsitesDr. Nalini Chilkov of Outsmart Cancer recommends Left Right Labs for their professional branding and website development. By consolidating and up-leveling three separate businesses, Dr. Nalini reported increased engagement, list building, and sales conversion…Dr. Nalini · Left Right Labs
WatchGary Kadi Lost 30 Pounds and Increased REM Sleep by 700%Gary Kadi reviewed the Living Proof Institute, reporting a life-changing transformation. By targeting root causes through metabolic resets and genetic testing, Gary lost 30 pounds and increased his nightly REM sleep from 15 minutes to 2 hours. He credits the…Gary Kadi · Living Light
WatchPhysical Therapy Practice Achieves Sustained Growth and Local Exposure Since 2008Robert Bacci of Bacci & Glinn Physical Therapy reports that E-rehab has been a huge part of his practice's success and growth since 2008. By leveraging daily Facebook posts and industry-specific website management, Bacci achieved consistent local exposure and…Robert Bacci · E-rehab.com
WatchIncreased Average Ticket Sales Through Ethical Sales Training and Mindset CoachingDave Vernetti, owner of Perfect Temp Heating and Cooling, reports that Close it Now significantly increased his company's average ticket sales. By implementing a structured sales system focused on ethics and mindset training, the team achieved higher ticket n…Dave Vernetti · Close it Now
WatchTavia Jackson Achieved 40% Month-Over-Month Income Growth with Elevate ProgramTavia Jackson, a transformational life coach at Brave Thinking Institute, reports that joining the Elevate program resulted in a 40% month-over-month increase in business income. Jackson highlights that the small-group coaching and twice-weekly sessions provi…Tavia Jackson · Brave Thinking Institute
WatchTransforming Digital Coaching Programs into Tangible Physical Brand Experiences for Increased Client ClarityMolly Mahoney of Social Sales Stars found that Custom Box Agency successfully transformed her digital products into physical brand assets. The primary result was increased operational focus and client clarity; by using a physical journey map and system magnet…Molly Mahoney · Custom Box Agency
What they doubted first
- “Our lead cost was running us somewhere between on the low side, $28 a lead.”Matthew Ferry
- “number one reason why I almost didn't join Close It Now program is because of the skeptical of all the people on social media claiming they could do certain things and not producing.”Dave Vernetti
- “I run into situations where clients' CPMs, cost per thousand impressions, is somewhere in the two hundred dollar plus range, and that's across multiple accounts.”James Santiago
Follow-up questions they answered
- Is it awkward to ask clients for video testimonials?
- Spencer Burnett noted that he previously felt uncomfortable and 'stiff' asking clients to talk about his greatness. Share One solved this by acting as a third-party reporter, handling the entire outreach and interview process so the business owner doesn't have to. — Spencer Burnett
- How much work is required to get video testimonials with Share One?
- According to Burnett, the process is 'turnkey' and requires only providing client emails. Share One handles scheduling, follow-ups with those who haven't booked, and the actual interviewing, reducing the owner's workload to a single 30-minute strategy session. — Spencer Burnett
- Are Share One video testimonials good for sales calls?
- Yes, Spencer Burnett uses the videos immediately after sales calls or presentations. He sends them to interested prospects so they can hear from people 'just like them' to understand the service benefits and build trust. — Spencer Burnett
- How does Black Box Social Media improve lead quality?
- According to Matthew Ferry, the team takes over the entire process, asking deep questions to understand the business 'ins and outs.' They use sophisticated targeting to find the exact client base, resulting in higher-quality leads for less money. — Matthew Ferry
- What is the benefit of the three-person team at Your Ad Coach?
- Matthew Ferry explains that you get a 'trifecta' of expertise: Kurt acts as the master strategist, Nick handles the technical back-end components, and John focuses on constant optimization and execution. — Matthew Ferry
- Can Your Ad Coach help scale high-ticket offers?
- Yes, Matthew Ferry reported an 'awesome moment' when campaigns generated $3 to $5 leads that successfully converted into his high-ticket thousand-dollar training programs. — Matthew Ferry