Stay Paid Podcast

Branding your small business is an exceptionally important part of your business plan, but that doesn't mean it has to be complicated. If you're just starting out or if you're thinking about rebranding a small business, you could hire a branding agency or brand strategist. But chances are high that you're working with a tight, and you're not looking to compete with Johnson & Johnson, eXp Realty, o...

Mary Grothe is the highly successful CEO of Sales BQ®. During this week's interview, she took off with the power of a freight train and blew through every station with the confidence of someone who absolutely knows what she's talking about. It was incredible. Mary, along with her team, works with CEOs to hire the right people for sales positions, to develop high-growth sales strategies, and to imp...

In the movie, The Princess Bride, there is a scene in which the hero, the Dread Pirate Roberts, outwits another character named Vizzini and tricks him into drinking a cup of poison. During the battle of wits, Vizzini engages in a stunning display of deductive reasoning to decide which of the two cups he's offered contains the poison and to drink from the other. His mental gymnastics leaves the aud...

You'd probably agree that new beginnings are typically exciting stuff. A new relationship, a new home, a new job, a new baby … they're all associated with energy, anticipation, and good feelings. On the other hand, few people—including 48% of business owners—don't like to think about endings, so they don't. And that means they don't plan for them, which makes it difficult to make rational and info...

Virtual events and conferences have exploded in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, and there is no indication that the trend will reverse. There are, after all, a large number of benefits to meeting virtually, and any potential shortcomings either have been or will soon be circumvented by technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality. While many a...

This is the story of how work ethic, dreaming big, and working with the right people paid off in an ENORMOUSLY PROFITABLE WAY. Peter Taunton was educated in a two-room schoolhouse; toured as a racquetball pro; founded Snap Fitness, the world's largest fitness franchise; and now owns a resort in … wait for it … the Serengeti! And that's only the tip of the iceberg of Peter's success as an entrepren...

Since the pandemic grasped the country by the neck last March, business managers have had to pivot and figure out how to manage remote teams. Ongoing quarantines and concerns about safety have made coming up with remote working solutions for employees necessary. And it's been a challenging and expensive undertaking for many. But management isn't alone in coping with the dramatic changes. Employees...

When it comes to your business, few decisions are as important as how to create a successful brand that will distinguish you from the competition. But as important a decision as that is, the process doesn't have to be complicated. For Marty Neumeier, branding isn't so much about distinguishing yourself from the competition as it is about eliminating the competition. Join us for a terrific conversa...

How often should I follow up after a sales call is a legitimate question, but sales callers render it meaningless because they keep making this mistake. Various studies and statistics prove time and again that following up is critical to your success in sales. So, it's a good idea to make following up as easy and productive as possible. You'll garner more respect, trust, patience, and sales if you...

Juan Barreneche is a master when it comes to using Instagram to build relationships. In this episode, Juan shares the strategy he uses to ensure that when an out-of-state broker is looking to make a referral in his state of New York, he's the one they think of. Juan tells Luke and Josh about his sales funnel strategy, how he commits to following up with everyone who comments on his posts or messag...

So many things in life are easier said than done—like  stating a goal  versus  meeting a goal.     In today's episode, Luke and Josh  discuss the process used at ReminderMedia to help our salespeople meet their goals. It's a process you can apply to your own team or, even better, to yourself.   The key, of course, is to take action on these suggestions , and Luke and Josh provide lots of specific...

When coaching agent's, Chadi Bazzi's goal is to turn their world (and process) upside down and in doing so, turn them into masters of influence. Chadi doesn't just want the people he coaches to get more leads… In his six-step process, which he admits is completely backwards, Chadi aims to "rewire your mind and equip you with the skills of influence that you can get anyone, anywhere, any time to do...

Quarantine and all other things associated with COVID-19 have thrown businesses into a strange and difficult time, and everyone is waiting for things to get back to normal … But not Luke and Josh! Businesses have done some amazing things to adapt and, in this episode, Luke and Josh identify three of these new practices that they believe should become part of your "new normal."    

Tom Hegna is an author, speaker, and economist. His unique ability to pump up a crowd, make people laugh, and solve complex financial problems has led to him delivering over 5,000 seminars. Tom is also the author of the books Paychecks and Playchecks: Retirement Solutions for Life and Don't Worry, Retire Happy! Seven Steps to Retirement Security. On today's episode of Stay Paid, Tom discusses his...

Can you truthfully say you enjoy cold calling? Not many sales professionals do. In fact, on average, most only follow up 1.2 times. But it remains a critical component of a complete marketing strategy primarily because it works. In this Silver Dollar episode, Luke and Josh discuss three principles that can turn your cold calls into rewarding conversations. To learn how to generate more referrals a...

Krista Mashore is full of energy, enthusiasm, and expertise, and in this episode, she advises that before you can ask a client to commit to you, you need to let them get to know you first. You must be willing to move slowly as you build a relationship, step by step, before asking for the business. Move too fast and you'll get rejected. Only Krista doesn't put it quite that way… Krista also declare...

Generosity + Empathy + Gratitude = Entrepreneurial Success This equation might strike you as a solution to humanity's shortcomings, but entrepreneurial success? Not so much. Unless you're Keith Gregg. Gregg is the founder and CEO of Chalice Network, a membership organization for independent business owners in the financial services industry. After 33 years in the industry, Gregg understands and pr...

In the post-COVID marketplace, service professionals will need to adapt to new and different strategies for online prospecting. Listen in as Eric Feng shares with Luke and Josh the three steps service professionals can take to create an attraction-based business—one where quality clients come looking for you—that's immune to threats like COVID-19. 1. Identify, research, and study your dream client...

If you don't think you need an information-rich, strategically segmented database that includes lucrative connections, and that you can mine for 80% of your new business, then this podcast isn't for you. However, if you're serious about getting a database together, but you just aren't sure how to start or what it should include, then this podcast was made precisely for you. And the beauty is, you...

Wow! Talk about turning marketing on its head!! Jay Baer doesn't believe in a secret sauce, but boy he sure has one... Jay preaches Youtility . Youtility is the simple, easy, practical, but oh-so-rare philosophy of giving away what you know, for free, one bite at a time. Why would anyone want to do that?? Because, especially now, it's the professional who is the most helpful who will eventually wi...

During these crazy times, everyone is trying to provide value to their audience. Many are using webinars to do this. BUT a lot of these webinars are less than they could be. Webinars are a fantastic way to establish yourself as an expert on a topic, make new connections, and build trust in your brand. IF you know what you're doing. Catch this Silver Dollar episode of Stay Paid when Luke and Josh s...

Mike McCann has been the number one Philadelphia real estate agent for 32 years in a row. He runs the number one team in Pennsylvania (23rd in the nation), and has sold over 10,000 homes in his career. On today's episode of Stay Paid, Mike explains the strategies and practices that have helped him become one of the most successful real estate agents in the country, including how he follows up with...

On today's podcast, Luke and Josh announce and place a surprise call to the winner of our contest! By drawing a name at random from our entries, we're super excited to deliver $1,200 in free marketing and a brand new iPad Air®!

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On today's episode of Stay Paid, producers Andrea Tremper and Arielle Thomas sit down to talk about the importance of going Live on Facebook and offer three tips for making the most of your Live videos to improve engagement.