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Matt Vaadi discusses the 10V4 framework for building effective referral relationships with CPA partners.

Most payroll reps are chasing the wrong CPA partners. Here's the framework that fixes it. In this episode, Matt Vaadi breaks down the 10V4 program — the exact partner strategy his team uses to generate 40 referral opportunities per rep from CPA channels alone. It starts with one simple reframe: stop hunting for the one big honey hole and start building 10 solid relationships with a system behind them. In this episode, Matt covers: → The 10V4 framework and why it replaced everything else → How to lead with value before you ever make an ask → The lunch-and-learn menu strategy that cracks open entire CPA firms → How to out-relationship ADP without their budget or their CPA-centric reps → The specific referral ask that most payroll reps completely botch → Why 6-8 touches is the real number before a CPA will ever send you business Whether you're building your first CPA partner list or trying to systematize an existing one, this episode gives you the full playbook. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 -- The 10V4 framework that changed everything 01:19 -- Why chasing the big CPA firm is the wrong move 02:10 -- How to compete against ADP without their budget 03:04 -- Leading with value: the…

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Host: WRKdefined Podcast Network

Guest: Matt Vaadi

Topics covered

• referral relationships
• CPA partnerships
• business strategy
• networking
• sales techniques

Keywords

• referral opportunities
• 10V4 framework
• CPA channels
• business relationships
• sales strategy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ADP

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