# 424 The Year of the Sphere With Host Michael J Maher Begins With Perk Your Sphere Author Liz Johnson

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Podcast: [REFERRALS PODCAST](https://stenobird.com/podcast/referrals-podcast-728015)
Published: 2026-01-13T10:00:00+00:00
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Title: The Year of the Sphere With Host Michael J. Maher Begins With Perk Your Sphere Author Liz Johnson Host: Michael J. Maher Guest: Liz Johnson Description: As Michael J. Maher officially kicks off the Year of the Sphere 2026, he sits down with one of the most disciplined, mission-driven professionals in real estate — Liz Johnson. With over 1,500 transactions since 2004, Liz shares her powerful journey from cold calling burnout to building a thriving, referral-based business rooted in relationships, community, and trust. In this episode, Liz unpacks her proven sphere expansion strategy, including how she built and sold a hyper-local community brand, merged sphere marketing with geographic farming, and created raving fans through intentional client experiences. She also introduces her Perk Your Sphere system, a simple yet effective way to stay top of mind through giveaways, events, and personal connection — without ever feeling salesy. If you're looking to grow your business by serving your past clients, deepening relationships, and earning referrals for life, this episode is a must-listen. (7L) Referral Strategies: Database, Year of the Sphere, Events Special Offer: Join Event Mastery VIP Edition at www.EventMastery.com

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