Episodes

  • 415 The Handwritten Habit: Use This Secret for Endless Referrals with Michael J Maher and Dave DeBruyn

    415 The Handwritten Habit: Use This Secret for Endless Referrals with Michael J Maher and Dave DeBruyn
    Oct 28 2025
    Title: The Handwritten Habit: Use This Secret for Endless Referrals

    Host: Michael J. Maher

    Guest: Dave DeBruyn

    Description: In this inspiring episode, Michael J. Maher sits down with veteran Realtor and Generosity Generation advocate Dave DeBruyn from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dave has taken the annual Notevember Challenge—writing 30 handwritten notes in 30 days—to an entirely new level. Each November, he writes up to 1,000 handwritten notes, and this single act of generosity fuels his referral business for the entire year.

    Dave shares how this powerful handwritten habit not only keeps him top of mind with his clients and community but also fills his life with gratitude, joy, and connection. You’ll discover how a simple pen and paper can become your most effective—and heartfelt—marketing strategy.

    (7L) Referral Strategies Podcast Topics: Notevember, Handwritten Notes

    Special Offer: Join the Notevember Challenge today at www.Notevember.com
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    44 mins
  • 414 The Amazing Journey of Writing 580 Handwritten Letters with Michael J Maher and Amy Daughters

    414 The Amazing Journey of Writing 580 Handwritten Letters with Michael J Maher and Amy Daughters
    Oct 21 2025
    Title: The Amazing Journey of Writing 580 Handwritten Letters with Michael J Maher and Amy Daughters

    Host: Michael J. Maher

    Guest: Amy Weinland Daughters

    Description: In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Michael J. Maher sits down with author and speaker Amy Weinland Daughters to explore the incredible journey that began when she decided to handwrite letters to all 580 of her Facebook friends. What started as a personal project turned into a life-changing experience—one that rekindled relationships, deepened connections, and revealed the profound impact of meaningful, handwritten communication in a digital world. Amy shares the inspiration behind her book Dear Dana, the surprises along the way, and how simple acts of kindness—like writing a note—can transform lives, including your own.

    (7L) Referral Strategies Podcast Topics: Handwritten Notes, Notevember

    Special Offer: Join the Notevember Challenge today at www.Notevember.com and experience the power of handwritten notes for yourself!

    Resources Mentioned: Dear Dana: That time I went crazy and wrote all 580 of my Facebook friends a handwritten letter by Amy Weinland Daughters — Buy on Amazon
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    48 mins
  • 413 This Slight Change in Approach Led to a Giant Change in Referral Results with Michael J Maher and Billey Dooley

    413 This Slight Change in Approach Led to a Giant Change in Referral Results with Michael J Maher and Billey Dooley
    Oct 14 2025

    Title: This Slight Change in Approach Led to a Giant Change in Referral Results

    Host: Michael J. Maher

    Guest: Billey Dooley, U.S. Army Veteran and Realtor in Riverside, California

    Description: In this episode, Michael J. Maher sits down with U.S. Army veteran and California Realtor Billey Dooley to share how one simple shift in approach completely transformed his results. After being introduced to The Seven Levels of Communication by his mother-in-law, Billey joined Event Mastery and launched his first event—Coffee with Heroes—on National Ice Cream Day. What started as a fun community gathering turned into a powerhouse referral event, bringing in 149 attendees, 15 referrals, and over $9 million in potential business. Billey reveals how trusting the system, embracing creativity, and applying his military mindset helped him execute an unforgettable experience and build momentum in his business.

    (7L) Referral Strategies Podcast Topics: Event Mastery, Launch Party

    Special Offer: Last call for our Event Mastery Class! Join us at www.EventMastery.com
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    43 mins
  • 412 This System Got 83 Referrals in 2 Hours with Michael J Maher and Shpresa Biongo

    412 This System Got 83 Referrals in 2 Hours with Michael J Maher and Shpresa Biongo
    Oct 7 2025
    Title: This System Got 83 Referrals in 2 Hours

    Host: Michael J. Maher

    Guest: Shpresa Biongo, REALTOR® – Fathom Realty, Cary, NC

    Description: In this inspiring episode, Michael J. Maher interviews Shpresa Biongo, a rising star REALTOR® from Raleigh, North Carolina, who turned her very first client event into a massive success story—83 referrals and 10 new real estate clients in just 2 hours!

    Shpresa walks us through how she implemented Michael’s Event Mastery System, step by step—from choosing the right venue to building excitement, securing sponsors, and collecting referrals before the event even started. She shares how a simple Ice Cream Social became a powerful community-connection event that grew her database, strengthened relationships, and brought in new business.

    You’ll also hear how Shpresa is already applying what she learned to her next event—a community yard sale that’s drawing huge local interest and creating even more real estate conversations.

    Michael and Shpresa discuss what it takes to shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset, why “done is better than perfect,” and how following the Event Mastery blueprint can transform your business faster than you ever thought possible.

    (7L) Referral Strategies Podcast Topics: Event Mastery

    Special Offer: Event Mastery Class starts TODAY! Join us at www.EventMastery.com
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    49 mins
  • 411 How a Summer Soiree Turned Into 50K in Business with Michael J Maher and Susan Salituri

    411 How a Summer Soiree Turned Into 50K in Business with Michael J Maher and Susan Salituri
    Sep 30 2025
    Title: How a Summer Soirée Turned Into $50K+ in Business

    Host: Michael J. Maher

    Guest: Susan Apley-Salituri

    Description: Can one event really transform your business? Today’s guest, Fort Lauderdale Realtor Susan Apley-Salituri, proves that it can. After completing the Event Mastery program, Susan hosted her Summer Social Soirée—a simple but strategic networking event that not only created buzz in her community but also generated over $50,000 in commission. With just $567 in expenses, 8 sponsors to help offset costs, and nearly two dozen attendees, Susan shows how powerful events can be when executed the Event Mastery way.

    (7L) Referral Strategies: Event Mastery

    Special Offer: Want to create your own referral-generating event like Susan’s Summer Social Soirée? Join the next Event Mastery class starting October 7th and learn step-by-step how to plan, host, and maximize your own unforgettable events. Register now at www.EventMastery.com
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    43 mins
  • 410 What if You had a Referral Machine that Churned Out 10 plus Referrals EVERY TIME YOU USED IT? with Michael J Maher and Steve McIlvanie

    410 What if You had a Referral Machine that Churned Out 10 plus Referrals EVERY TIME YOU USED IT? with Michael J Maher and Steve McIlvanie
    Sep 23 2025

    Title: What if You Had a Referral Machine that Churned Out 10+ Referrals EVERY TIME YOU USED IT?

    Host: Michael J. Maher

    Guest: Steve McIlvaine

    Description: Imagine a proven system that works like a referral machine — every time you use it, you earn 10 or more referrals. That’s exactly what happened for Virginia/DC Realtor® Steve McIlvaine when he hosted his very first client appreciation event using the Event Mastery system.

    In this episode, Michael J. Maher and Steve break down how a simple summer gathering — complete with barbecue, outdoor games, and kids’ activities at Lake Fairfax Park — produced an astonishing 52 referrals: 11 before the event even started, 12 during, and 29 afterward. Steve reveals the strategies that turned his “Lakeside Barbecue and Fun” into a relationship-building, lead-generating powerhouse, plus lessons learned about sponsors, invitations, and follow-up that you can apply to your own business.

    (7L) Referral Strategies Podcast Topics: Event Mastery

    Special Offer: Ready to build your own “referral machine”? Join Event Mastery, starting October 7th, and learn the exact steps Steve used to turn one gathering into 52 referrals. Use coupon code Podcast at checkout for $500 off this class!
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    43 mins
  • 409 This One Plan and This One Strategy Can Drive Your Referrals Revenue and Profit to New Heights with Michael J Maher and Dan Hozhabri

    409 This One Plan and This One Strategy Can Drive Your Referrals Revenue and Profit to New Heights with Michael J Maher and Dan Hozhabri
    Sep 16 2025
    Title: This One Plan and This One Strategy Can Drive Your Referrals Revenue and Profit to New Heights

    Host: Michael J. Maher

    Guest: Dan Hozhabri – Team Leader & Realtor, Delta Home Group, Mt. Airy, MD

    Description: In this inspiring episode, Michael J. Maher sits down with Dan Hozhabri to explore how a single, well-executed strategy—hosting meaningful events—can dramatically boost referrals, revenue, and community impact. Dan shares how his team built an events-based business, blending VIP client appreciation, community gatherings, and nonprofit initiatives under the guiding motto “Find a Need, Fill the Need.” From ice cream socials that go viral to Santa’s Secondhand Shop through their nonprofit DHG Gives, Dan reveals how consistency, creativity, and generosity can transform both your business and your community.

    (7L) Referral Strategies: Event Mastery, Community, Give Back

    Podcast Topics: Events, Networking, Community, Give Back

    Special Offer: Ready to take your business to new heights through powerful, relationship-building events? Join the Event Mastery Class starting October 7th at www.EventMastery.com
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    59 mins
  • 408 How to Become the Most Referred Professional in Your Area with Michael J Maher and Melissa Martinez

    408 How to Become the Most Referred Professional in Your Area with Michael J Maher and Melissa Martinez
    Sep 9 2025
    Title: How to Become the Most Referred Professional in Your Area

    Host: Michael J. Maher

    Guest: Melissa Martinez, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty LRGV – Brownsville, TX

    Description: In this episode of Referrals Podcast, Michael Maher is joined by Melissa Martinez, a top-producing agent from Brownsville, Texas, who has built her business around generosity and community events. Melissa shares how her monthly giveaways, back-to-school bashes, “Turkeys for Teachers,” and other creative initiatives have helped her grow her social media following, strengthen client relationships, and generate referrals. Michael and Melissa also discuss the importance of starting small, partnering with local businesses, and focusing on meaningful connections rather than traditional marketing tactics.

    (7L) Referral Strategies: Event Mastery, Events, Community Events

    Special Offer: Learn how to become the most referred professional in your community through generosity and events! Join the 8-week Event Mastery program today at EventMastery.com
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    55 mins