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
Release Date: 09/23/2025
427 Untapped B2B Connection Strategy to Get Referrals with Michael J Maher and Thommy Sandvick
REFERRALS PODCAST
**Title:** Untapped B2B Connection Strategy to Get Referrals **Host:** Michael J. Maher **Guest:** Thommy Sandvick **Description:** This episode of the *Referrals Podcast* is a re-release of a powerful conversation between Michael J. Maher and Certified Referral Trainer Thommy Sandvick—brought back because the lessons are as relevant today as ever. Together, they unpack what actually works when it comes to networking, why so many people struggle with it, and how authentic relationships naturally lead to referrals. If networking has ever felt awkward, forced, or ineffective, this episode...
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426 The Year of the Sphere: Go From Rollercoaster to Referrals with Michael J Maher and Erin Bradley
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Title: The Year of the Sphere: Go From Rollercoaster to Referrals Host: Michael J. Maher Guest: Erin Bradley Description: In this episode of Referrals Podcast, Michael sits down with Erin Bradley to explore what it really means to stop surviving success and start building a business you don’t need a vacation from. Erin shares her journey from “broke to burnout” in real estate and how implementing systems, scale, and intentional energy management transformed her business and life. This conversation dives into fulfillment over hustle, planning for success, overcoming fear, and shifting...
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425 The Year of the Sphere The Highest and Best Use of Your Limited Resources to Get Referrals with Michael J Maher and Joey Calvin
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Title: The Year of the Sphere: The Highest & Best Use of Your Limited Resources to Get Referrals Host: Michael J. Maher Guest: Joey Calvin Description: In this episode of the Referrals Podcast, Michael sits down with rising referral-based Realtor Joey Calvin to break down one of the most talked-about posts inside the GenGen community—grading your database using The Seven Levels of Communication. Joey shares how shifting from contacting everyone equally to intentionally segmenting his sphere transformed his business, his time, and his relationships. They dive deep into how to identify...
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424 The Year of the Sphere With Host Michael J Maher Begins With Perk Your Sphere Author Liz Johnson
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Title: The Year of the Sphere With Host Michael J. Maher Begins With Perk Your Sphere Author Liz Johnson Host: Michael J. Maher Guest: Liz Johnson Description: As Michael J. Maher officially kicks off the Year of the Sphere 2026, he sits down with one of the most disciplined, mission-driven professionals in real estate — Liz Johnson. With over 1,500 transactions since 2004, Liz shares her powerful journey from cold calling burnout to building a thriving, referral-based business rooted in relationships, community, and trust. In this episode, Liz unpacks her proven sphere expansion...
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423 Can One Sentence, One Person, or One Strategy Change Your Life?
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Title: Can One Sentence, One Person, or One Strategy Change Your Life? Host: Michael J. Maher Description: In this special episode, Michael shares powerful insights from a recent JAM (Just Ask Michael) session that could completely shift the way you approach referrals—and your business as a whole. He breaks down one sentence, one person, and one strategy that have the potential to change your life and your results. Whether you feel stuck, scattered, or simply ready for your next level of growth, this episode will bring clarity, focus, and a renewed sense of purpose around how referrals...
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422 Q: What are you doing for the Holidays? A: Counting Referrals! with Dennis Daniels and Host Michael J Maher
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Title: Q: What are you doing for the Holidays? A: Counting Referrals! Host: Michael J. Maher Guest: Dennis Daniels Description: In this episode of the Referrals Podcast, Michael sits down with Dennis Daniels to talk about what it really looks like to build a referral-based business—especially during the holiday season. Dennis shares his journey in real estate, what his business looked like before finding the Generosity Generation, the (7L) System, and Referral Mastery Academy, and how implementing these strategies has helped him create clarity, consistency, and confidence in his business....
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421 The Referral Puzzle: Go From Chaos to Clarity. Fix it FOREVER!
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Title: The Referral Puzzle: Go from Chaos to Clarity. FIX it FOREVER! Host: Michael J. Maher Description: In this week’s episode, you’ll hear an exclusive excerpt from Session One of our brand-new Referral Mastery class. Michael introduces “The Fix: Go From Chaos to Clarity,” a powerful 7-step framework designed to eliminate overwhelm and solve problems forever. Whether you’re trying to streamline your business, get organized, or improve your referral flow, this simple system brings order to the madness and gives you repeatable clarity you can use again and again. If you’re ready...
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420 Your Year of Referrals Starts Here: The Referral Mastery System Explained
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Title: Your Year of Referrals Starts Here: The Referral Mastery System Explained Host: Michael J. Maher Description: Ready to make 2026 your most referral-filled year yet? Michael walks you through The Referral Mastery System—covering the three pillars, the step-by-step classes that bring them to life, and “The Fix,” his seven-step method to solve problems permanently. Learn how to create your TOP YAP for your top clients and your ALL YAP for your full database, and stay top of mind all year long. (7L) Referral Strategies: YAPS, The Fix, Referral Mastery System Special Offer: Join...
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419 Sneak Peek into One of the Best Black Friday Specials We’ve Ever Seen
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Title: Sneak Peek into One of the Best Black Friday Specials We’ve Ever Seen Host: Michael J. Maher Description: The official launch of our best Black Friday deal ever! Special Offer: *This episode is best viewed in video format and can be seen at:
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418 A 52-Week Plan to Get the Most Amount of Referrals in the Shortest Amount of Time WITHOUT Spending a Dime with Michael J Maher
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Title: A 52-Week Plan to Get the Most Amount of Referrals in the Shortest Amount of Time WITHOUT Spending a Dime Host: Michael J. Maher Guest: Sheri Maher Description: In this powerful and practical episode, Michael and Sheri break down one of the most misunderstood — and most important — distinctions in real estate success: the difference between a traditional business plan and an appreciation plan. You’ll learn why a business plan sets your direction, but an appreciation plan fuels your referrals… and your results. They also dive into how to grade your database, who truly deserves...
info_outlineTitle: 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!