Book excerpt: If you work in a referral based sales indusrty, this book is for you. In 2008 we watched the market collapse, the economy come under question, business ethics being scrutinized, and the flow of credit tightened. Companies large and small are re-examining the way they do business, and buyers are re-examining their spending habits. This means unlimited opportunity to win new clients and build a thriving business in the midst of a recession. The first step is realizing that buyers are searching for the best deal for their Dollar or Euro. Crisis Proof Marketing is a system - a business model- which refocuses your attention and budget where it can be most efficient and most profitable. This system will demonstrate how you can operate your business seamlessly in the eyes of your clients, build trusting business relationships, generate referrals, and plan for the future, no matter what it has in store.