Stay Paid Podcast

Unlike Thanksgiving and Christmas, clients typically don't anticipate hearing from their service providers on Valentine's Day—which is something you can use to your advantage. Anytime you reach out unexpectedly, you interrupt the pattern your clients have become accustomed to, and that makes you stand out from your competition. In this episode, we're sharing five ways to get noticed by showing you...

This week on Stay Paid , Krisztina Bell—Georgia real estate agent and proud owner of two staging companies—shares how working with a stager can help agents boost their clients' and help quickly sell a home for top dollar. She also explains how she collaborates with other local stagers and large companies like Sherwin-Williams to grow her referral network, build a robust reputation, enhance her cre...

We're a month into the new year, and we've taken stock of how ReminderMedia (the company behind Stay Paid ) performed in 2023. The bottom line: we missed our revenue goals. But more importantly, we figured out why . In today's Silver Dollar episode, we're sharing the super valuable lesson we learned to stop you from making the same mistake that cost us millions of dollars in lost opportunity. Join...

In this episode of Stay Paid , we have a dynamic conversation with Byron Lazine, COO of BAM (Broke Agent Media). We discuss the current challenges facing the real estate industry and what agents can do to best prepare for the inevitable changes they will bring. Byron offers an optimistic perspective on the future, envisioning a positive transformation that could elevate the entire profession. Join...

If you're eager to revolutionize your lead-generation game, then get ready—we're unveiling the transformative power of case studies along with eight tips for how to maximize their persuasive appeal. Join us to discover examples of compelling stories that showcase your value and skills (making you the preferred choice among your competitors), the essential information to include that enhances your...

In just two years, Deborah Morton, owner of Clareo Real Estate in Marietta, Georgia, has achieved an impressive $65M in transaction volume. Even so, she, like many, is dismayed by the numerous pressing challenges facing the real estate industry, including the public's generally negative impression of the business. However, she believes  the industry has contributed to many of its own problems. For...

E very industry at some point experiences a shift in the market. But rather than lament this fact, you need a plan to adjust to the changing circumstances. We review four well-advised principles that have proven time and again to help proactive businesses stay on track and even thrive where others fail. They represent the collective wisdom of successful entrepreneurs, respected authors, lessons le...

This week we speak with Taley Hunt, founder and CEO of the Taley Hunt Home Group in Columbia, South Caroline. When Taley first got into real estate three years ago, she knew literally nothing about the business—as she says, she went into it blind. So how did a military wife whose husband got transferred to a different state in the middle of COVID, who had no job, and who discovered she was pregnan...

Every business owner knows they need to be active on social media, but many struggle to do it with the regularity required to make an impact. Managing social media is work , demanding time and effort to create and post content, engage followers, and track analytics. It's little wonder that many feel like they're fighting a battle between participating in social media and actually running their bus...

This week, we talk to Haley Ingram, founder of Coffee & Contracts—a content and coaching platform for real estate agents. She shares the most important aspects of using Instagram to grow an audience and boost engagement. (They're the same strategies she's used to amass 61K followers.) Join us to find out the most prevalent mistake content writers make that kills any chance of attracting a steady a...

New Year's resolutions are a timely topic, but whatever your goals and whenever you set them, the only way you will ever achieve any of them is to take action. This week, we offer four practical, proven, and actionable steps you can take today to ensure that you become one of the exceptional 20% of people who actually achieve what they set out to do. Join us to discover four ways that will absolut...

To put you in the absolute best position and frame of mind to make 2024 your year to crush it, we're reposting an interview that blew us and our listeners out of the water. If you've heard our conversation with Garrett Maroon before, you know his is an interview worth listening to again for his strategy to garner referrals. Be sure to listen again to implement some of what you may have missed the...

Referrals are literally free leads , so it only makes sense that you do everything you can to maximize your referral rate as a powerful strategy to build your business. We're sharing five tactics with dozens of examples to increase your referral rate and collect more customer reviews, and we're certain that there is at least one idea among them that you haven't thought to use before. Join us to di...

Lindsey Jo is a wildly successful DC-area real estate agent, Broke Agent Media (BAM) contributor, social media savant, and a strong advocate for women in real estate. In her interview, she talks with sincerity about her determination to make an impact and how that goal drives, among other things, the content she posts. Lindsey also describes the strategy she uses to convert social media followers...

As a leader or business owner, you've undoubtedly been challenged to find, manage, and motivate talent for your team. There's no denying that there's a bit of luck involved in this process, but it also requires a great deal of skilled leadership. In this Silver Dollar episode, we reflect on our own experiences as well as the advice of experts to offer 10 things effective leaders must routinely do...

Ethan Beute is the chief evangelist at Follow Up Boss and host of Real Estate Team OS , a podcast devoted to finding better ways to start, grow, and optimize real estate teams. In this episode of Stay Paid , he's sharing some of what his expert guests have said about recruiting and retaining top producers. He also answers our questions about Zillow's recent purchase of Follow Up Boss and what it m...

People who attend our geofarming webinar routinely ask us what type of content they should be sharing with their audiences. In this Silver Dollar episode of Stay Paid , we answer that question and provide a structure that helps ensure the content you create engages your audience, represents value to them, and produces leads more likely to convert. Join us to find out the #1 mistake creators make w...

Mitch and Maeli Nelson are experienced real estate investors who teach others the secrets of their multimillion-dollar success. In this episode , they share how their strategies can help real estate agents capitalize on their unique access to sellers and properties to find and fund lucrative investments. For agents wondering how to fund their retirement, this is a can't-miss episode. Join us to di...

A brand is a fragile asset, one that can be damaged (sometimes irreparably) by a simple misstep. Just ask PepsiCo, which lost $30M when it rebranded Tropicana orange juice and changed its packaging. In this week's Silver Dollar episode, we revisit this branding debacle to reinforce the first rule of branding and the central tenet of understanding your ideal client. Listen to understand the key asp...

This week on Stay Paid , we talk with Charles Weintraub, a.k.a. the "Handsome Homebuyer." He is the CEO and owner of Mandalay Holdings, a local real estate development conglomerate . As an investor, Charles has purchased and flipped more than 400 homes in the super-competitive Long Island and Metro–New York City markets. Even in today's climate, he's bringing in more deals per week than ever befor...

Industry conferences aren't just great opportunities to do business—they're also where you can test the true extent of your success. From scoping out the competition to meeting customers face-to-face to getting in the trenches and making sales with your team, attending a conference offers many benefits you may not have thought of. Listen to find out how to conduct a sale with confidence and why it...

We're speaking with Stephen Acree of Acree Brothers Realty Team in Lynchburg, Virginia. His team's recent activity is evidence that, despite the real estate marketing being decidedly tough, agents who truly understand what is going on in it should have no problem positioning themselves for success. He knows this to be true because his team has figured out a winning strategy and is setting appointm...

Hiring the right people is a make-or-break endeavor for your business, but so is selecting the right referral partners. Make a mistake, and you could end up paying for it in ways beyond lost time and money. In this Silver Dollar episode, we're sharing the hiring mistakes we've learned to avoid and what we believe are some of the most critical measures you can take to ensure you've got the right pe...

When you first started your career and were trying to generate leads, someone likely told you to reach out to your sphere. But how do you do that without coming across as self-serving? Mike Wagner is a luxury home agent who runs a "day one in real estate" class for new agents. Along with explaining how to effectively connect with your sphere using handwritten notes, Mike shares his experience and...

Expressing gratitude to your clients is not only a kind and considerate gesture but also a powerful way to build strong relationships. A thoughtful gift, even a modest one, will go a long way toward setting your business apart from your competitors and contribute to a positive brand image in the minds of your clients. Listen to this Silver Dollar episode to hear about a fantastic idea that elevate...