
Episode #452
452 21 Referrals Earned From ONE Event with Michael J Maher and Jamie Yezarski
Title: 21 Referrals Earned From ONE Event Host: Michael J. Maher Guest: Jamie Yezarski, Real Estate Agent - New Bern, North Carolina Description: What if your next client event didn't cost you money… but actually made you money AND generated 21 real estate referrals? In this episode of the Referrals Podcast, Michael J. Maher sits down with longtime real estate professional Jamie Yezarski to unpack the story behind Jamie's recent Gratitude and Gravy event. Jamie had just four weeks to pull the event together. It was held on a Wednesday evening at a local sandwich shop. Around 40 people attended. And the results? 21 real estate referrals. 18 partner referrals. Four pieces of business already generated. Less than $1,000 in event costs. $1,450 in sponsorship revenue. Jamie shares exactly how he made it happen, including how he invited guests, secured sponsors, incorporated a charitable toy drive, involved friends and community partners, and created an event that was both profitable and genuinely fun. You'll also hear why Jamie believes the secret wasn't executing everything perfectly, it was simply taking action. Michael and Jamie discuss how events can create a true community of influence, why sponsors can dramatically reduce your costs, how charity adds another layer of connection, and why even people who don't attend your event can become referral sources. If you've ever thought events were too expensive, too complicated, or just "not your thing," this episode may completely change the way you look at them. (7L) Referral Strategies and Podcast Topics: Event Mastery Special Offer: Want to create events that deepen relationships, generate referrals, attract sponsors, and become something your community looks forward to every year? Michael will be teaching Event Mastery Class this October and November, walking participants through the complete system for planning, promoting, sponsoring, hosting, and following up after a referral-generating Thanksgiving Pie Day event. Learn more and get ready for the next Event Mastery class at: EventMastery.com And if you're looking for a community of generous, relationship-focused professionals committed to growing their businesses by referral, join the Generosity Generation at: JoinGenGen.com




