May 19, 2026
Title: What do Michael Jackson, Marijuana, And Michael J Maher Have in Common
Host: Michael J. Maher
Guest: Thommy Sandvick and Jonathan Alvarez
Description: What happens when a referral coach, a holistic
wellness entrepreneur, and the founder of the Generosity Generation
sit down together?
One of the MOST unique and surprisingly powerful conversations
we’ve ever had on the Referrals Podcast. In this episode, Michael
J. Maher sits down with Thommy Sandvick and Jonathan Alvarez to
unpack how they created wildly successful community events that
generated referrals, packed venues, deepened relationships, and
created authentic connection…without relying on traditional
marketing.
From a SOLD OUT Michael Jackson movie experience…to Puff Puff
Bingo…to wellness retreats and transformational community
events…this episode reveals why the future of business belongs to
people who know how to create EXPERIENCES.
You’ll discover:
* How Thommy generated referrals and real estate leads from a
Michael Jackson event
* Why Jonathan’s “Puff Puff Bingo” event created massive engagement
and community buzz
* The power of collaboration over competition
* Why authenticity attracts opportunities
* How events create referrals BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER the
event
* The secret to building a business that feeds BOTH your family and
your soul
* Why generosity is becoming the ultimate marketing strategy
This conversation is funny, inspiring, unconventional, and packed
with practical referral strategies for entrepreneurs, small
business owners, real estate agents, coaches, wellness
professionals, and anyone wanting to build deeper relationships in
business. If you’ve ever wondered how to stand out in a noisy
world…this episode might completely change the way you think about
networking, events, and referrals.
(7L) Referral Strategies: Event Mastery, Sponsor Partnerships,
Networking, Influential Zone Business Activities
Special Offer: Ready to create referrals through events,
relationships, and community? Join the Referral Mastery Academy and
discover the exact systems Michael teaches to entrepreneurs and
real estate professionals across the country.
Visit ReferralMasteryAcademy.com to learn more.
And don’t miss Event Mastery Summer 2026 where you’ll learn how to
create unforgettable events that generate referrals before, during,
and after the event.