REFERRALS PODCAST by Michael J Maher, Best Selling Author and Host of the Referral's Podcast

04.23.2024

338 A Smart Start! The Four Clarifying Questions to Jumpstart Your Day with Michael J Maher

Michael J. Maher unveils the key to a productive and focused day: The Four Clarifying Questions. Join Michael as he delves into part of his daily morning ritual, where he asks himself four crucial questions to set the tone for...

04.16.2024

337 The $400 Million Follow Up: How to Maximize Your Post-Event Referrals w/Dustin Fox

If we want a business that has raving fans and constant referrals, events are non-negotiable, but that’s only if you do the work after everyone goes home. If you don’t have a follow-plan in place, all the hard work,...

04.09.2024

336 3 Sales Cycles: The Key to Being Ridiculously Profitable

With 4 out of 5 entrepreneurs going out of business in 5 years or less, we have a sales crisis on our hands. There's a reason why so many people are dropping out of the dream and failing at sales....

04.02.2024

335 The First Step to Getting Referrals When Starting Over in a New City w/Lynne Fiscelli

If you were dropped in a brand new market today and had to start over and build your business, what would you do? Considering that real estate is a hyper local business, being known and knowing people is paramount....

03.26.2024

334 Forget Uber: The Best Side Hustle for Realtors and Lenders! w/Neal Smith

An opportunity to delight people, connect and engage with your community. An effective source of leads and referrals. A powerful way to raise money for a worthy cause. Events are all this and so much more… But there’s...

03.19.2024

333 You Already Have a Culture: How to Cultivate One You Actually Like w/Bill Harney

Every organization has a culture, whether we’re intentional about it or not. Leaders cultivate the culture and that impacts the results we get. How people feel, speak, act and interact within our businesses is what ultimately drives our success and...

03.12.2024

332 REFERRALS PODCAST SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! The News You've All Been Asking For! HERE. IT. IS.

Michael J. Maher has a very important announcement for you! We’ve had so many requests to do a live event and bring everyone in GenGen together.....well, Michael’s going to make that happen! Listen to this entire episode for all of...

03.05.2024

331 Two Proven Strategies to Help You Achieve Your Goals Faster....But What Happens When We Combine Them? w/Angela Gribbins

The power of events as a business growth strategy is well-documented - they allow us to connect with people and elevate our relationships. The power of creating a vision board has also been proven - when we see ourselves in...

02.27.2024

330 The One Little Secret of Success, Referrals and Happiness: Mom of 2 Teens Reveals It Today! w/Remi Aina

A dialed in, successful business and life is ultimately a stack of systems, routines and rituals that serve the individual. One of our most powerful rituals is our morning routine. What we do every AM has the power to affect...

02.20.2024

329 How to Get Referrals with the Queen of Relational Real Estate and the King of Referrals w/Jacki Semerau Tait

In today’s connection-starved world, the cold, fist-to-the-face marketing strategies that once worked are falling flat. Relationships are the key to building a thriving, blooming real estate business. While many people don’t believe a referral-based business can rival (and even...

02.13.2024

328 Bust Through Brain Fog: How to Double Your Productivity, Energy and Focus Through Sleep w/Tanessa Shears

You show up at your desk and you just can’t get focused or get into flow. You can’t come up with ideas. You’re forgetting things. You’re easily distracted and you’re experiencing afternoon slumps. Your usually brilliant brain just feels fried....

02.06.2024

327 From Hosting Hesitance to Confidence! How Elizabeth Waloweek Transformed in 1 Successful Event

Nothing kills your hosting confidence like throwing an event that ends up being a dismal failure. Sending out invites, having no one show up and not generating referrals will make you want to throw in the towel. It’s easy...

01.30.2024

326 What if Jake from State Farm Took Event Mastery? Would he get Referrals? w/Parker Smith

In a competitive business landscape, entrepreneurs overlook the power of launch parties and grand openings. Not taking the time to make that memorable first impression is a huge missed opportunity and even a huge setback. That’s where a grand...

01.23.2024

325 All Aboard! How to Make Waves of Referrals with a (Profitable) Boat Event w/Cherie Harrington

Events are not just gatherings. They are opportunities for meaningful conversations and connections. The key is to create events that go beyond the ordinary, offering value and engagement for attendees and sponsors alike. By curating experiences that resonate with...

01.16.2024

324 190 Open Houses in 190 Days...and Counting! 70x ROI! What Does it Take and What Can We Learn? w/Peyson Robertson

In the competitive realm of real estate, one of the persistent challenges agents face is the struggle to consistently prospect, and attract potential buyers through open houses. The traditional approach to open houses often lacks innovation, making it challenging...

01.09.2024

323 The Top 10 Podcast Episodes of 2023! (Part 2)

Here is part 2 of our Top 10 Episodes of 2023! This episode focuses on the top 5. Which episode will be the number on epiosde of 2023???? Listen on and find out! Everybody loves summer…expect your business. When...

01.02.2024

322 The Top 10 Podcast Episodes of 2023! The Best of the Best of Referrals Podcast...

Another year, another collection of awesome, insightful, actionable conversations on referrals. 2023 taught us that the lead generation methods that were once tried and true don’t work anymore. People don’t want cold calls, they don’t want their doors knocked....

12.26.2023

321 The Notevember Challenge: Winners Reflect On The Benefits Of Handwritten Notes

It's no secret that there is immense value in handwritten notes. They can help create and maintain meaningful relationships, and bring more value to our businesses. So in the month of November, we challenged ourselves to handwrite notes for...

12.19.2023

320 No More Mayhem in the AM: How to Change Your Life by Establishing a Powerful Morning Routine w/Angela Gribbins and Paul Domenech

The desire to make a difference in our lives is often overshadowed by the challenges of implementing lasting change. Many of us struggle to break free from unproductive habits and adopt new, beneficial ones. Establishing and maintaining a morning...

12.12.2023

319 From Newbie to Well-Known: How to Make Money, Making Money By Serving Your Community w/Aubrey Martin

From a brand, spanking new agent in a new town to getting all her deals from referrals. That’s what Aubrey Martin was able to pull off in just 1 year. Leveraging community connections and events is a powerful lead generation...

12.05.2023

318 You Need An Appreciation Plan For Your Sphere...Here's Why

At the end of every year, agents dust off their business plans to hit the ground running in the new year. But a business plan doesn’t include a strategy for reaching out to and communicating with your tribe - which...

11.28.2023

317 How to Combat Confusion and Eliminate Fear in a Challenging Market w/David Childers

Low inventory, high interest, commission lawsuits and affordability (or lack thereof). Real estate is getting more challenging by the day, leaving consumers and agents alike wondering: what the heck is going on with the market? There’s a ton of...

11.21.2023

316 The Secret to Turning Relationships Into Referral Success w/Tara Carter

The pressure to secure referrals in a competitive real estate market can be overwhelming. Seeing potential referrals slip away due to ineffective strategies can get extremely frustrating. In a competitive market where everyone is vying for success, the challenge...

11.14.2023

315 The Power of a Few Kind Words with Michael J. Maher and Tracey Gates

Join host Michael J. Maher in this heartwarming episode of The Referrals Podcast as he sits down with the inspiring Tracey Gates, author of the transformative book "The Power of a Few Kind Words: Create a More Meaningful Life, One...

11.07.2023

314 Networking Secrets Revealed: How to Boost Your Business With Meaningful One-on-One Meetings w/Becky Davis

Competition is fierce in the real estate world so we can't afford to be stagnant. Relying solely on existing circles might lead to missed opportunities and stunted growth. But networking is more than just attending events; it's about meaningful...

10.31.2023

313 Inform, Connect, Delight: How to Host Events That Leave a Genuine Impact w/Aaron Hendon

In this digital age, the impact of events is often overlooked. With the never-ending array of online marketing tools, and people spending time behind screens, it’s easy to wonder why we should even be hosting events? Events are more...

10.24.2023

312 The Amazing Journey of Writing 580 Handwritten Letters: Amy Daughters' Story

In a world that values speed and convenience over depth of connection, the need for meaningful connection remains unfulfilled. The simple yet profound gesture of writing a handwritten letter can bridge the gap between digital relationships and real connections....

10.17.2023

311 Fill the Social Void & Grow Your Business: How to Host Your First Event w/Justeen Chromy

The prolonged social isolation of the pandemic left a lot of people feeling lonely. Their social circles shrunk and their vibrant social lives stopped, making them feel caged. The desire to rebuild social bonds are now more intense than ever....

10.10.2023

310 Creating a Facebook Group for Referrals: A DC Mom's Success Story w/Laura Griffin

Building a community online can be a daunting task. On top of that, deciding if Facebook groups are the right avenue for lead gen only adds to the uncertainty. Many people aren’t sure where to begin, how to grow...

10.03.2023

309 How to Grow Your Real Estate Business Without Talking About Real Estate w/Lindsay Rice

Throwing events and creating memorable experiences is a guaranteed way to get leads for our real estate businesses. But the key to a successful event is not to make it about real estate at all. The last thing we...

09.26.2023

308 How to Grow Your Business by Creating 'Talk-About' Events in Your Town w/Scott Edwards

Hosting regular, well-executed events doesn’t just get people to talk about us, which benefits our businesses and referrals. At their core, these events make our towns or neighborhoods better places to live, they foster connection and give people something to...

09.19.2023

307 From 0 to Massively Referable in 30 Minutes or Less w/Kirtus Dixon

Most people think becoming referable is a long process that takes months or even years, but instant credibility and connection are possible. If you’re committed to growth, generosity and love, you can accelerate your referability, and turn people you’ve...

09.12.2023

306 The 3 Cs of Referability 3: Communication Is the Crown Jewel of Referrals

Character and competence are crucial to success in sales, but they aren’t the number 1 reason people miss out on referrals. Communication - or a lack thereof, kills more relationships than anything else. Whether it’s a script, or an...

09.05.2023

305 The 3 Cs of Referability: Fortune Favors the Highly Competent

Having a high level of competence solves all problems in business, especially how referable we are. No one hires an incompetent professional, let alone tells their friends and family about them - even if they have the best character. ...

08.29.2023

304 The 3 Cs of Referability: How to Be a Person of Character (Not a Character)

In easier real estate markets, we can get away with not doing the fundamentals to the highest level. When things shift though, we have to do even the most basic things better or else we won’t generate referrals. There...

08.22.2023

303 SummerFest 2023 Challenge Winners Share Their Secrets and Strategies to get Referrals and be a Winner

08.15.2023

302 From Near Death to Entrepreneurial Triumph-The Inspiring Backstory of (7L) with Michael J Maher

08.08.2023

301 Scared, Afraid to Implement? This Episode Will Help You Do It Now w/Brenda Brown and Paige Woodhouse

In the current real estate marketplace, it’s easy to get stagnant or even stuck. When you just aren’t sure what you should be doing to be more busy or successful, what steps can you take? The secret to winning...

08.01.2023

300 Building a Robust Referral Database - Episode 300 Celebration!

07.25.2023

299 What Would Jesus Do...When it Comes to Marketing? w/Lanier Ward

When being a real estate agent means going against who you are, it’s hard not to feel grimy going into work everyday. Too many would-be great agents leave the industry because they think the only way to succeed is to...

07.18.2023

298 How to Breakthrough a Breakdown and Break Referral Records...No Matter What w/Eric Helm

A great morning routine is like a key - it unlocks the success we want to have in our businesses. When we follow the routine or the combination of the lock, we live in our potential, vibrate at a higher...

07.11.2023

297 Grant Muller, Certified Referral Trainer (CRT) Launches Top of Heart book today with Michael and it's going to be a Bestseller!

In a world that's so fast-paced, we need to slow down and nurture strong connections with the people around us. We need to be willing to engage with people in and out of our circle, but first, we must connect...

06.06.2023

296 The 2 Critical Things You Must do for Yourself and Your Business This Summer

Summer is in full swing, and it’s the perfect time to take a step back, reassess, and make strategic moves for personal and business growth. In this episode of Referrals Podcast, we dive deep into the two critical things you...

05.30.2023

295 Triangle of Trust Part 4: How to Get Referrals TODAY in this Market! Spokes-to-Hubs, Power Team Calls, and Quasi-Referral System

Building referral partnerships is often seen as hard and intimidating. It’s actually not as difficult as it seems, if we use the right approach. How do we use our databases to begin forming partnerships? What approach do we use...

05.23.2023

294 Triangle of Trust Series Part 3- Get Referrals - Be a Connector and Turn Connectors into Ambassadors

"The new ABC’s of sales is Always Be Connecting." ~ Michael J. Maher Part 3 of the Triangle of Trust series. Today’s episode focuses in on strategies for connectors. Both how to BE the connector for your tribe of...

05.16.2023

293 Triangle of Trust Series: Part 2: The Dave Ramsey Endorsement and Connecting with Connectors

"Networking is where are clients are winning in this market." ~Michael J. Maher In this episode Michael and Sheri Maher discuss how to use the Triangle of Trust for networking purposes. - Learn the 7 steps to connecting...

05.09.2023

292 The Swiss Army Knife of Referral Generation

"When talking about what you do for a living the CLIENT is the hero of the story. YOU are just the guide." ~Michael J. Maher In this episode Michael and Sheri Maher discuss a favorite (7L) strategy that can...

05.02.2023

291 You've Heard of IQ and EQ, But What About ExQ: Here's Why It Matters w/Soren Kaplan

In business, we’re taught that IQ matters. In relationship-based businesses, we’re taught the EQ matters, but there’s one area whose importance we don’t consider - experiential intelligence. Experiential intelligence doesn’t just elevate our EQ and IQ, it can allow us...

04.25.2023

290 Make Money From Anywhere: How Amanda Williams Carved Out a Profitable Niche

We think of real estate as a local business and that to succeed, we have to be in one place and dominate it by being there. What if you could dominate a local area while you’re thousands of miles away?...

04.18.2023

289 Flip the Script! Michael Interviews Michael on How to Get Luxury Referrals

How to get referrals in the luxury market. This episode, like number 288, will focus on working the luxury market. But this episode the scripts are flipped! Michael LaFido with The Marketing Luxury Group interviews Michael Maher! ...

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