Title: From 1,500 to ONE: How Steve McIlvaine Won the March Magic Challenge (And What He Did Differently)

Host: Michael J. Maher

Guest: Steve McIlvaine

Description: What does it take to rise above 1,500+ participants and become the undisputed #1 in a referral-generating challenge?

In this powerful episode of the Referrals Podcast, Michael J. Maher sits down with returning guest—and now March Magic Champion—Steve McIlvaine to uncover exactly what separated him from the crowd.

This isn't luck. This isn't theory. This is a real-world case study of what happens when consistency meets strategy.

Steve didn't just participate… he executed. Day after day. Action after action. And the result? More conversations, more connections, and more referrals.

If you've ever wondered:

"What actually works right now to generate referrals?"

"How do I stay consistent when everyone else falls off?"

"What would happen if I *really* committed for 30 days?"

This episode gives you a front-row seat to the answers.

Whether you're a seasoned agent or just getting started, this conversation will challenge you, inspire you, and most importantly show you what's possible when you go all in.

This is what winning looks like.

(7L) Referral Strategies: March Magic Challenge

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Title: How to Build a Billion-Dollar Referral Business (5 People at a Time)

Host: Michael J. Maher

Guest: Sheena Saydam

Description: Learn how to build a billion-dollar real estate business without chasing leads, paid ads, or cold calling… but simply about people?

In this powerful episode of the Referrals Podcast, Michael sits down with Sheena Saydam—leader of the Saydam Properties Group, a billion-dollar referral-based real estate business to uncover the surprisingly simple strategy behind her massive success.

From starting in a down market to scaling to over 200 homes a year, Sheena reveals how she built her entire business through referrals by focusing on one consistent habit: meeting 5 new people and reconnecting with 5 existing contacts every single week.

But this episode goes far beyond numbers.

Sheena shares how generosity, community impact, and a mission-driven mindset created a virtuous cycle—where giving leads to relationships, relationships lead to referrals, and referrals lead to exponential growth.

If you're tired of chasing business and ready to build something that grows naturally through people… this episode will change the way you think about success.

(7L) Referral Strategies: Events, Generosity, Give Back Campaign

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Title: Forget "Always Be Closing"… Here's the New ABC of Sales

Host: Michael J. Maher

Guest: Jesse Kern and Lisa Velez

Description: What if everything you've been taught about sales… is backwards?

Michael sits down with Jesse Kern and Lisa Velez after completing the Event Mastery VIP Edition to reveal a new way of thinking about sales—one that replaces pressure, pitching, and closing with connection, generosity, and community.

Jesse and Lisa didn't just learn the system—they implemented it. From hosting their events to building deeper relationships and generating referrals, they share exactly what changed, what worked, and what surprised them most along the way.

If you've ever felt like traditional sales tactics don't align with who you are… or you're ready to grow your business without chasing or convincing… this episode will completely reframe what's possible.

(7L) Referral Strategies: Event Mastery

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