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Need advice!!

I and my friend work for different B2B saas companies (and different products).
A few days back my friend asked for a referral in one of the companies that is already our client. should I introduce him to the client? is it unethical? what you guys would've done? 
please let me know!
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oldcloser
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If you believe he’s qualified and will serve your client well in the capacity he seeks employment, give him your stamp of approval. 3-way win.

If he’s a loser do the noble thing and lie to him.
AnchorPoint
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Business Coach
Once again... oldcloser nailed it.
HVACexpert
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sales engineer
I see no issue, and especially if it’s a good friend you know will do well. Make the introduction and referral, could help with the client
ThatNewAE
Big Shot
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Account Executive - Mid enterprise
It is not unethical at all. If it's a good fit, it is a good fit. Go ahead and put in the referral with 0 guilt.
Gasty
Notable Contributor
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War Room Community Manager
Do it. But there's no need to be vocal about it (especially at your workplace).
braintank
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Enterprise Account Executive
Referral to sell his stuff or to work?
CuriousFox
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Pachacuti
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They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
Not unethical, I just wouldn't mention it to anyone at where you work.
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Physical Therapist Technician
I agree, co workers dont need to be involved in everything!
Diablo
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Sr. AE
You can do it, no harm. I personally try to avoid getting into all these.
Whiskey
Fire Starter
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Co Founder
Hi, any particular reason to avoid this?
detectivegibbles
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Sales Director
You getting a referral fee?
FinanceEngineer
Politicker
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Sr Director, sales and partnerships
If you have the contact, make the intro. If there are referral agreements, you can even get a % in rev for it. No issue if you know the product works and would be useful.
punishedlad
Tycoon
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Business Development Team Lead
Not unethical at all. This is how the world works, friend.
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Physical Therapist Technician
Wish more people understand this!
Justatitle
Big Shot
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Account Executive
If it's someone you trust then go ahead. If the product sucks and you have reservations then default to company policy won't let you
Whiskey
Fire Starter
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Co Founder
Thanks everyone! And can I demand some referral fee out of it? Do you guys do it too?
Maximas
Tycoon
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Senior Sales Executive
Do it,won't hurt as long as you know he's a good fit,even if not at least let him know the easiest way to reach the recruiting dept. (Email of the hiring manager or the available phone no.)

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