In this episode of Your Marketing Dude, Mike sits down with top-producing real estate agent and referral marketing expert Garrett Maroon, who has closed over 650 homes without cold calling, buying leads, or running open houses. Garrett breaks down why referral-based businesses outperform lead-generation models—especially in uncertain markets—and how simplicity, consistency, and genuine relationships drive long-term success. They dive deep into qualifying your database, why a smaller, intentional network beats a massive unqualified list, and how trust compounds when most agents pull back. Garrett shares his exact system for staying top of mind through client events, weekly emails, video texts, thoughtful gifting, and intentional outreach—all while spending a fraction of what most agents waste on leads. If you want a recession-proof, relationship-driven business that doesn’t rely on algorithms or rented platforms, this episode lays out a proven roadmap. ???? Connect with Garrett Maroon! Free Gift: https://www.garrettmaroon.com/freegift Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garrettmaroon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gmaroon/ ⏱️ Key Timestamps 1:14 – People Buy From Who They Know & Trust 2:11 – Meet Garrett Maroon 3:53 – Building a Business Without Leads 6:16 – Qualifying Your Database 8:00 – Quality vs. Quantity of Relationships 9:38 – Referral Businesses in Slow Markets 12:19 – Doubling Down When Others Pull Back 15:36 – Weekly Touchpoints That Drive Referrals 17:47 – Client Events & Long-Term Loyalty