# 415 The Handwritten Habit: Use This Secret for Endless Referrals with Michael J Maher and Dave DeBruyn

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Podcast: [REFERRALS PODCAST](https://stenobird.com/podcast/referrals-podcast-728015)
Published: 2025-10-28T17:25:10+00:00
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## Resource

Title: The Handwritten Habit: Use This Secret for Endless Referrals Host: Michael J. Maher Guest: Dave DeBruyn Description: In this inspiring episode, Michael J. Maher sits down with veteran Realtor and Generosity Generation advocate Dave DeBruyn from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dave has taken the annual Notevember Challenge—writing 30 handwritten notes in 30 days—to an entirely new level. Each November, he writes up to 1,000 handwritten notes, and this single act of generosity fuels his referral business for the entire year. Dave shares how this powerful handwritten habit not only keeps him top of mind with his clients and community but also fills his life with gratitude, joy, and connection. You'll discover how a simple pen and paper can become your most effective—and heartfelt—marketing strategy. (7L) Referral Strategies Podcast Topics: Notevember, Handwritten Notes Special Offer: Join the Notevember Challenge today at www.Notevember.com

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