Episode #362: In this episode of the Let's Go Win podcast, we talk to Brandon Barnum, a real estate tech innovator and expert in referral marketing who boosted his annual income from $20k to $200k and has since closed over $500 million in transactions by referral. Brandon shares his secrets to success, including the "art of the ask", and how he utilized referrals to thrive in his industry. He emphasizes the power of networking, encouraging people to seek to serve, not sell, and highlighting the importance of listening for referral triggers. Returns and massive growth, he insists, are tied directly to your ability to ask. Brandon also discusses the transformational role of mentorship in his journey, how the Law of Attraction and taking action significantly influenced his business strategies, and the importance of having a vision and designing the life you want to live. As the CEO of HOA.com, he is on a mission to revolutionize homeowner associations with a tech platform likened to Nextdoor meeting Angie's List meeting Zillow. Also highlighted is his substantial commitment to philanthropy and the belief that every business professional should be a champion for charities. Timestamps (00:00:02) Introduction: Real Estate Referrals(00:01:17) Success Through Referrals(00:02:29) Avoiding Reinvention for Success(00:04:50) Creating Raving Referrals(00:06:09) Principle of Service in Business(00:07:35) Business By Referrals(00:11:24) Asking for What You Want(00:12:38) Goal: Mentorship from Mark Victor Hansen(00:18:22) Discussing Impact(00:19:36) Highlight Points(00:20:07) Setting Higher Goals(00:23:52) Overcoming Roadblocks to Wealth(00:25:16) Revolutionizing Homeowner Associations(00:29:01) Doubling Global Philanthropy by 2020(00:30:42) Importance of Philanthropy(00:33:59) Success in Team Leadership(00:36:08) Time Commitment to Networking(00:39:55) Secret to Success: Referral Partnerships(00:43:12) Tips for Overcoming Challenges Bio: While a single dad in 1997, Brandon Barnum was an early technology innovator featuring real estate property listings from Realtors he partnered with and promoted. After learning the art and science of referrals, he increased his annual income 10X from $20K to $200K in just 18 months. Brandon has since closed over $500 million in transactions by referral and has founded multiple local and online referral platforms and networks connecting more than 5 million members in 195 countries. Contact Brandon: Raving Referrals website: https://ravingreferrals.com HOA website: https://hoa.com/how-it-works LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonbarnum Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ravingreferralsdotcom Twitter: https://twitter.com/RavingReferrals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raving_referrals  #ReferralMarketing #NetworkingSuccess #PhilanthropyInBusiness #BusinessGrowthStrategies #BuildingWealth