HI Beats AI: How to Generate More Referrals Through Human Connection with Michael J. Maher
Release Date: 02/13/2026
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HI Beats AI: How to Generate More Referrals Through Human Connection with Michael J. Maher
Pursuing Freedom: Helping Realtors & Mortgage Lenders Build Profitable, Scalable Businesses and Lives They Love — No Hustle, No Burnout
Listen in as Erin and Michael discuss: How Michael accidentally launched a referral engine in his first year by hosting a housewarming party for his very first clients — and walked away with 11 referrals from a single event. The “What’s Next” concept: Every interaction should naturally lead to a future interaction Why events are especially powerful for introverts: you don’t need 50 one-to-one conversations when an event creates hundreds...
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Listen in as Erin and Michael discuss:
- How Michael accidentally launched a referral engine in his first year by hosting a housewarming party for his very first clients — and walked away with 11 referrals from a single event.
- The “What’s Next” concept: Every interaction should naturally lead to a future interaction
- Why events are especially powerful for introverts: you don’t need 50 one-to-one conversations when an event creates hundreds of conversations about you.
- How Michael scaled from solo production into a “system of systems” team
- The future of business in the AI era: The winners won’t be the ones who out-tech everyone — they’ll be the ones who “out-touch” through HI (Human Interaction), supported by AI.
About
Michael Maher understands the power of Referrals. He is the epitome of how a life can change through the power of connection. Born in a shack in a small town in Kansas, he used his curiosity and humility to build a network that fed him and his business over 500 referrals annually in a business where 5 referrals in a year was above average. His company rapidly earned millions.
Then he wrote a book called (7L) The Seven Levels of Communication: Go from Relationships to Referrals. His network spread the word about this book so fast that it became an Amazon bestseller in just 7 days and has been a bestseller for over 11 years! That book spurred a movement and then a community, The Generosity Generation. This global referral community exchanges referrals daily - and you may be invited to become a part of it. His company, REFERCO, is the foremost authority on business referrals. Michael's network and client list includes presidents and billionaires. He has shared the stage with George W Bush, Tony Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, and Magic Johnson. He's coached many people you've heard of. Today, he is here to help us.
Even though Michael has been given many wonderful titles by the business world, the titles that mean the most to him are husband and father. Michael grew up in Kansas City, and now lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife Sheri, son Max, and their dog Miles. Michael wants to help you build a business that not only feeds your family, but also feeds your soul. Today, you will get some insights on the power of referrals from someone who lives it, breathes it, loves it, and teaches it. A true master. He walks his talk. It is my pleasure to introduce you to my friend, my colleague, Michael J. Maher.
How to Connect With Michael
- Website: www.JoinGenGen.com
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GETREFERRALS
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-j-maher-159872366/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/joingengen
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael.j.maher/