Stay Paid Podcast

When you provide clients and prospects with items of value, you make the task of moving prospects through your funnel that much easier. All it takes is a well-crafted lead magnet to pull them in.  In this episode of Stay Paid, Josh and Luke discuss the components of a solid lead magnet, how to get prospects to click, and the steps you need to take once they do. Visit our website to get more resour...

Sales isn't easy. In fact, when it comes down to it, sales is a grueling industry that isn't cut out for everyone. It takes the right type of person to succeed. In this episode of Stay Paid, we talk with our Recruiting Manager, Ethan Acree as he discusses what he looks for when hiring the top talent. Visit our website to get more resources and back episodes! https://remindermedia.com/podcast/ Foll...

Every salesperson knows that the pitch is the bread-and-butter of sales. But, there's a big difference between selling face-to-face versus selling over the phone. In person, your pitch must change based on the context and setting of every potential deal.    In our most recent episode of Stay Paid, Josh and Luke discuss a situation where they were forced to readjust their pitch, and the foundation...

Powerful sales copy is an intricate part of closing a deal. But, for many service-based sales professionals, writing can seem like a daunting task that no one wants to tackle. In this episode of Stay Paid, Luke and Josh sit down with our very own Digital Designer, Dan Acree, as he provides a framework that you can use to take action, toss aside your fears, and start writing copy that sells.   Visi...

When it comes to sales, human connections are extremely important. From nurturing a prospect to developing a relationship that carries you through the close, connecting is a must. However, in order to connect, a salesperson must display a certain level of emotion. In fact, parlaying emotion into sales can help you close more deals and retain more business. In this episode of Stay Paid, Luke is acc...

Regardless of the industry, growth is a common objective. Enter the extremely popular and slightly controversial term of growth hacking. But, growth hacking is more than another Internet buzzword. In fact, it's a mindset that must be adopted in order to attain scalable growth. In this episode of Stay Paid, Luke and Josh take a deep dive into the concept of growth hacking and provide listeners with...

It's no surprise that we live in an age where things are being disrupted left and right. As a service based sales professional, it's imperative to leverage new technology to disrupt the market and stay ahead of your competition.   In this episode of Stay Paid, Luke and Josh give a recap of the Disrupt Tour conference, and tips and tricks to disrupt the market with your social media usage. Visit ou...

According to the NAR, 87% of new real estate agents fail within the first five years. So, what does it to take to last (successfully) in such a cutthroat industry? In this episode of Stay Paid, we invite second-year agent, Stephen Acree to share his thoughts on what has helped him find success and land in the top ten out of 800 agents in his area. Visit our website to get more resources and back e...

Nowadays, content marketing is all the buzz, and for good reason. Not only is it a way to provide your audience with a plethora of consistent, valuable information, it also enables you to stand out from the crowd. While building your content strategy can take trial and error, social media should always be an intricate piece. Visit our website to get more resources and back episodes! https://remind...

When it comes to sales, oftentimes the hardest part is facing rejection. But, when you're down on your luck and feel like you have nowhere to go, where should you turn? To your mission and vision statement. Both are the guiding light in your business.   In this episode of Stay Paid, Luke and Josh take a deep dive into the difference behind a mission and statement, how to create one, and the import...

In this episode of Stay Paid, Josh and Luke open up about the challenging topic of a marketing budget, and provide tips and tricks to help you develop a budget that works best for your business. Visit our website to get more resources and back episodes! https://remindermedia.com/podcast/ Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeacree https://www.facebo...

In today's cutthroat business world, any service based sales professional understands the importance of setting themselves apart from the competition. But, there's more to it than just offering different products and utilizing multiple marketing tactics. In fact, the best way to get a leg up on competition is by creating a unique selling proposition. In this episode of Stay Paid, Josh and Luke exp...

Our Vice President of Marketing, Josh Stike and Brand Content Manager, Jessica Carlin just returned from Marketo's Marketing Nation Summit. While they went with the expectation of receiving actionable advice regarding the piece of software we utilize, they were surprised to take away so much more. In this episode of Stay Paid, Josh and Jessi provide a recap of the conference.    Visit our website...

Content marketing encompasses a wide variety of client-facing material. If you are thinking of using content as part of your outreach, one of the best jumping off points would be a blog. In this episode of Stay Paid, we talk to special guest Jen Benvenuto about how to get your blog off the ground, and how to make sure it garners return. Visit our website to get more resources and back episodes! ht...

When it comes to business, succeeding is a common objective. But, what it really boils down to is not if you'll succeed, but rather the path that's needed to get there. Listen to how S.M.A.R.T goals can help you determine if you're headed in the right direction towards success.   Visit our website to get more resources and back episodes! https://remindermedia.com/podcast/ Follow Luke Acree: https:...

Have you ever wondered what type of energy you exude? Although it's not easy to display energy on a daily basis, the benefits certainly outweigh the trouble. As a sales professional, bringing energy and positivity to the table can help you to achieve your business goals.  This week we break down how the proper energy will make you successful in business and life.    Visit our website to get more r...

Nowadays, it's not so much of the question of if you should be on social media for business purposes, it's more so of why you should be and what to do when you are there. But, what pages should a service-based professional utilize? We dive into Facebook and Google Business Pages and how they can benefit your marketing efforts and establish your brand. Visit our website to get more resources and ba...

**Updated with Part 1 & 2** If you get the contact info of a prospect, it might be difficult to close them over email, but it is an effective way to advance them through your funnel without spending a ton of money in the process. If you want to start utilizing email in your follow-up, follow the tips below to make it worth your while.   Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https:...

Are you trying to schedule more appointments? Do want to land more sales in rapid succession? Do want to expand your territory without having to leave the office? Learning to leverage the phone can help you achieve all three. Dialing for dollars is a lucrative skill, and in this episode of Stay Paid, we talk about the general approach for closing over the phone.   Follow Luke Acree: https://www.in...

Getting leads off the internet is the easy part of any paid digital marketing. The hard part comes when you have to reach out and close, but have no fear. We're going to go through a cold call step by step so you will know exactly how to reach out quick and land the client.   Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeacree https://www.facebook.com/lukea...

When it comes to maintaining a funnel, the average salesperson is only following up 1.3 times. But, if you follow up six times, instead of just 1.3 times, you increase the likelihood of getting that prospect on the phone to nearly 90%. So if you're looking for a way to stand out from the competition, even if you might have the experience or chops of some veteran salespeople, follow up is the key t...

 2018's 10x Growth Con was an event to be reckoned with. Even though it was only the second time Grant and his team had thrown it, the turnout was incredible. While most conferences take years to gain momentum, it's no surprise that Grant Cardone was able to build attendance to nearly 10,000 salespeople in just two years, especially since he spends nearly $1,000,000 in marketing every month. It wa...

Year over year, video is eating internet traffic. Service-based sales professionals are in a great position to harness the power of cell phones and relatively inexpensive video equipment. When you are in industries like real estate or insurance, prospects want to get a feel for your personality just as much as they want to get a feel for your product or service. Video is the perfect medium to quic...

In the final part of our series on website construction we talk with marketing VP, Josh Stike. He helps us get more detailed about how to leverage landing pages for lead acquisition. From there he'll provide some more advance tactics like the use of drip campaigns and squeeze pages.   Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeacree https://www.facebook....

In this episode of Stay Paid, Josh Stike returns to dive deep into landing page construction. We'll discuss the narrow purpose of landing pages, and what your pages should look like. Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeacree https://www.facebook.com/lukeacreeRM/   Follow ReminderMedia: https://twitter.com/remindermedia https://facebook.com/RMconne...