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Referrals
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Referral Mastery Academy
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Get more referrals with the Referrals Podcast! Thought Leader, Best-selling Author, Referral Master, and Host Michael J. Maher brings you the best advice and insights on growing your business by referral and shows you how to take your repeat business and referrals to the next level. The Referrals Podcast is a weekly show where Michael J. Maher, author of (7L) The Seven Levels of Communication, int... more

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Latest Episodes

Title: How to Beat the #1 Agent in Your Area Every Time

Host: Michael J. Maher

Guest: Christina Ward

Description: What does it take to build a real estate business that consistently closes approximately 100 transactions a year through relati... more

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Title: Back on Track: How Time Mastery Helps You Reset When Life Gets Messy

Host: Michael J. Maher

Guest: Tina Collazo

Description: What happens when life knocks you completely off your ideal schedule?

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Title: Strategic Event Planner Shares Secret to Hosting Award Winning Events

Host: Michael J. Maher

Guest: Courtney Swope

Description: The best events are not just planned. They are experienced. In this episode of the Referrals Podcast, Mich... more

Title: AI Can't Replace This: The Human Side of Referrals

Host: Michael J. Maher

Description: In this special JAM session episode, Michael J. Maher leads a powerful conversation about the future of referrals, relationships, and real estate in a... more

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Recent Guests

Courtney Swope
Strategic event leader with nine+ years of experience planning and executing large-scale events
Independent event professional / former roles in corporate event management
Episode: 446 Strategic Event Planner Shares Secret to Hosting Award Winning Events with Host Michael J Maher and Guest Courtney Swope
Justin Stoddart
CEO and co-founder of Pro Insight; author of The Upstream Model
Pro Insight
Episode: 444 The Upstream Strategy for Getting More Referrals from Fewer People with Host Michael J Maher and Guest Justin Stoddart
Stacy Luna
Mortgage professional with 30+ years in real estate and lending
Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group
Episode: 443 Its Never Too Late to Become a Referral Generating Machine with Host Michael J Maher and Guest Stacy Luna
Christine Pandolf
REALTOR® in the Lake Norman area, NC
Real estate
Episode: 442 From New in Town to Top 10: How Events Built a Referral Business with Christine Pandolf and Michael J Maher
Allen Smith
Realtor, DJ, Team Encompass
Team Encompass
Episode: 441- 65 Referrals - One Event - $44 Out of Pocket with Allen Smith and Michael J Maher
Bryan Coward
Founder of the Bryan Coward Team
Bryan Coward Team
Episode: 440 He Hosted 2 Events...One Generated 20 Referrals with Bryan Coward and Michael J Maher
Thommy Sandvick
National speaker, referral mastery coach, high-performance coach; founder of Upgrade Coaching; creator of MJ-themed community events in Central Florida
Upgrade Coaching / MJ-themed events in Central Florida
Episode: 439 What do Michael Jackson, Marijuana, and Michael J Maher Have in Common
Jonathan Alvarez
Holistic hair artist, runway model, speaker, creator of the PIMP program (Power in My Purpose)
PIMP program / Wellness events
Episode: 439 What do Michael Jackson, Marijuana, and Michael J Maher Have in Common
Nancy Ward
Tampa Bay real estate professional, Ward team leader
Ward Team / Tampa Real Estate
Episode: 438 Fun Events = Serious Referrals: A New Way to Generate Leads

Host

Michael J. Maher
Host of the Referrals Podcast; author of 7 Levels of Communication; focuses on referral growth, generosity, and event-driven strategies.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • Docia Boylen

    I started listening to this podcast about six months ago and it has transformed the way I think about networking my business. Now I talk about referral marketing all the time and have implemented 7L strategies into my business and I'm starting to see the results of all of my networking efforts thank you so much for putting this podcast together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    snacks519
    United Statesa year ago
  • Referrals Podcast with Michael J Maher

    I have found so much value in this podcast. I’ve read Michael’s book “7 Levels of Communication” and joined his coaching program. Implementing the strategies taught in his coaching and podcast has changed the way I approach everything. I highly recommend anyone who needs referrals for business (which is probably everyone) to get as much MJM as you can and do what he does!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joey Calvin
    United Statesa year ago
  • Highly recommend!

    Referrals podcast is one of the best podcasts I’ve listened to. Each episode, I walk always with more ideas on how to get referrals and increase my reach within the real estate industry. This is a quality listen for any type of industry- not just real estate or financial services. The wisdom Michael and his guests share is above and beyond what you’ll get on any other podcast. So grateful to have found this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tiffany Waalen
    United Statesa year ago
  • My favorite podcast of many great ones

    I listen to a lot of podcasts and audiobooks, and Referrals Podcast has become my favorite. Michael brings such consistently positive energy and Sheri + team keep the show schedule and inspiring guests on a roll. The episodes have inspired me in many ways beyond just referrals — from mindset to impact to habits and rituals like morning [+ Sunday evening, nightly, etc] and time blocking — it’s such a complete take on being successful in all areas of life. I find myself binge listening old epis... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lbjoz
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Podcast for Realtors and Business Owners

    I highly recommend Referrals Podcast for business owners and Realtors. So many great ideas and inspirations for doing business by making connections with others, hosting events and meeting people through networking and one on one meetings.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elise sells Real Estate
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are described as real, actionable, and aligned with helping others grow their businesses.
Genuine generosity and community focus are consistently highlighted as unique strengths.
Listeners praise practical, repeatable strategies for referrals.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#133
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#2
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Apple Podcasts
#15
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#35
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

426 The Year of the Sphere: Go From Rollercoaster to Referrals with Michael J Maher and Erin Bradley
Q: What changed after you put real systems and scale in place?
Relief and energy returned, enabling better decisions, hiring strategically, and reorganizing the business around foundations that support higher growth without burnout.
426 The Year of the Sphere: Go From Rollercoaster to Referrals with Michael J Maher and Erin Bradley
Q: What does surviving success look like for someone who feels busy but burnt out?
It's about shifting from chasing more hustle to building systems, aligning energy, and creating meaningful, resourceful connections that sustain growth while protecting well-being.
443 Its Never Too Late to Become a Referral Generating Machine with Host Michael J Maher and Guest Stacy Luna
Q: How did Event Mastery change Stacy Luna's approach to business and time management?
Event Mastery clarified a three-step progression (networking, event execution, and time management) and shifted Stacy from scattered activity to focused, repeatable processes. She emphasized the power of invitations, the energy generated by a well-run event, and the critical importance of follow-up, which, combined with Time Mastery, unlocked a new level of consistency and momentum in her referrals.
414 The Amazing Journey of Writing 580 Handwritten Letters with Michael J Maher and Amy Daughters
Q: How many of the 580 people did you actually meet in person after sending the letters?
Many of the recipients ended up meeting in person at events or by arranging meetups, turning digital connections into tangible, real-life interactions.
414 The Amazing Journey of Writing 580 Handwritten Letters with Michael J Maher and Amy Daughters
Q: How should someone start a similar project writing to people they know?
Amy suggests starting with a short list of ten targets, setting a realistic daily/weekly writing routine, and letting the process unfold naturally without overplanning.

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The show centers on growing a business through referrals, with a strong emphasis on community-building, generosity, and event-driven marketing. Across episodes, hosts and guests share practical strategies for creating meaningful client experiences, hosting events, leveraging time management, and using authentic networking to drive referrals. A standout throughline is turning generosity into a scalable system—using open houses, community events, and personal outreach to cultivate lasting relationships that generate steady referrals. The format typically pairs a seasoned host with top-producing real estate professionals and business leaders who demonstrate tangible referral-success through real-world examples and repeatable playbooks.

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Recent guests on REFERRALS PODCAST include:

1. Courtney Swope
2. Justin Stoddart
3. Stacy Luna
4. Christine Pandolf
5. Allen Smith
6. Bryan Coward
7. Thommy Sandvick
8. Jonathan Alvarez

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