• If you find yourself "back in the valley," remember: you're still at a higher elevation than where you started — progress isn't always linear, but it's still progress.
• "Busy" can look like success, but without structure it doesn't compound — you end up back at zero after every closing cycle.
• Erin's rule of thumb: 90 days of consistent activity → results (more conversations, more value, more outreach) and then another runway before revenue fully reflects it.
• The real growth unlock isn't just an action plan — it's an energy shift from regret/fear to hope/confidence, so your actions become magnetic instead of forced.
• The moment your pipeline "pops" is the moment to plan for success: earmark funds, build a runway, and put systems/support in place before busyness dries your pipeline again.

Erin Bradley is a speaker and business coach, bestselling author, and host of the real estate podcast Pursuing Freedom.

As a mortgage lender, Erin learned the hard way just how hard entrepreneurship and success in sales can be. From flat broke to 6 figures, and then to burnout, Erin and her team have been through it all! Erin operates under the mindset that you never give up, and you never settle, in life or in business. Anything is possible when you have the right mindset, great systems, and an amazing team. Erin is passionate about helping others design their ideal life, then create a business that is a vehicle to support that lifestyle, rather than rob you of it. And she's on a mission to help you believe in, and achieve your biggest dreams!

• Business Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PursuingFreedomOfficial
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuingfreedomofficial/
• LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-bradley/
  
  

• Get a copy of Pursuing Freedom on Amazon here.
• Subscribe to the Pursuing Freedom podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcatcher of choice for weekly inspiration and strategies.
• Pursuing Freedom Collective: https://pursuingfreedom.com/collective

• 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.

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.

• 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/

• www.TheBookOnReferrals.com
• www.ReferralsPodcast.com

• Success can look great on paper and still feel empty.
• The hamster wheel is real — and it usually started with fear.
• Growth doesn't have to mean more effort.
• To rewrite the identity, not the to-do list.
• Turn your database into a community.

Erin Bradley is a speaker and business coach, bestselling author, and host of the real estate podcast Pursuing Freedom.

As a mortgage lender, Erin learned the hard way just how hard entrepreneurship and success in sales can be. From flat broke to 6 figures, and then to burnout, Erin and her team have been through it all! Erin operates under the mindset that you never give up, and you never settle, in life or in business. Anything is possible when you have the right mindset, great systems, and an amazing team. Erin is passionate about helping others design their ideal life, then create a business that is a vehicle to support that lifestyle, rather than rob you of it. And she's on a mission to help you believe in, and achieve your biggest dreams!

• Business Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PursuingFreedomOfficial
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuingfreedomofficial/
• LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-bradley/

• Happiness & Fulfillment Assessment: https://pursuingfreedom.com/happiness
• Pursuing Freedom Collective: https://pursuingfreedom.com/collective
• Get a copy of Pursuing Freedom on Amazon here.
• Subscribe to the Pursuing Freedom podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcatcher of choice for weekly inspiration and strategies.