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The Best Type of Customer for Your Startup These customers will help you grow your company into a thriving business.

By Patrick Bet-David

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In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Patrick Bet-David discusses the best type of customers to have.

When it comes to new customers, Bet-David explains, there are three types: cold, warm and hot. Cold customers have no idea what your business is or does, and likely won't buy from you. Warm customers are people who have heard about your business and have the potential to buy. Hot customers are "me too" customers -- those who want something that they've seen someone else have.

The best and most promising customers, however, are who Bet-David calls "be-back" customers. These are people who have already bought from you and want to buy more. They're the most important because they're likely to give you referrals. And as we all know -- referrals are key to growing a business.

To learn more about what type of customers you should attract, click play.

Watch more YouTube videos from Bet-David on his channel and check out his new book Drop Out And Get Schooled.

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Patrick Bet-David

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Patrick Bet-David teaches the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and personal development while inspiring people to break from limiting beliefs or other constraints and achieve their dreams. It has been referred to as “the best channel for entrepreneurs.” Learn more from Patrick's invaluable expertise and check out Patrick's new book Drop Out And Get Schooled: The Case For Thinking Twice About College.

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