Maybe you have seen this relatively new Business Network. Do you have any thoughts? (I have a review i will share, but I want to hear from you first)

I signed up for Referral Key a few months ago.  I have not seen any activity through that site.  The one thing that did disturb me, is that when I signed up, I must have selected, but it certainly was not clear and conspicuous, to blanket email everyone on my contacts list, in an effort to solicit business.  I think this approach will eventually backfire on them.  I don’t know if the signup process has changed or if they are still leveraging users contact lists without making it clear beforehand.  It was quite unpleasant to hear from several contacts not thrilled with receiving, what they viewed as spam.  I understand my contact’s position and I agree with them.  

@jasonwiser  I’m with you 100% Jason.  I dislike giving negative reviews, however, this one is necessary to help others avoid aggravation.  I wish I knew the folks at Referral Key personally so that they would consider my two cents.  People work hard to build businesses and I find it difficult to give and receive constructive criticism if I don’t have some sort of connection.  I wish them well, but they definitely need to change their approach on gathering new business.

@jasonwiser

A forced (or even coerced) recommendation doesn’t sound like much of a recommendation at all!

I tend to avoid these new networks, like BranchOut on FB. These days I need a platform to have a critical mass of people for me to invest the time in it.

Unless it’s got a hook…something I don’t get elsewhere.

BranchOut is just a FB version of LinkedIn. I actually use it from time to time. ReferralKey, on the other hand, seems to be a waste of time.

You might take a look at ProSkore (a.k.a. FastPitch).