From the silver screen to our social media timelines, stories are everywhere. They help us connect, empathize, and even make decisions. Whether you realize it or not, storytelling is a vital skill for real estate agents. By telling stories properly, you can turn first-time clients into lifelong advocates for your business. To learn more about… Read more »
How to Use Storytelling to Be a Better Agent
Practical Self-Care Tips for Agents
Over the past few months, real estate professionals all over the country have been experiencing a market that only comes along once or twice in a career. For many, multiple offers, frustrated homebuyers, and tough negotiations have become a fact of each and every transaction. That means frayed nerves, stressful days, and sleepless nights for… Read more »
Top 5 Thanksgiving Marketing Ideas for Real Estate Agents [Updated]
Updated November 2021 Let’s just call it what it is—Thanksgiving 2020 was a bummer. In the throes of the pandemic, Americans were hesitant to travel and many decided family get-togethers were off the menu. This year, things are a little different. First, it’s our second holiday season since COVID-19 hit the masses, and the adjustments… Read more »
Ep 106: Convert More Leads with These Email Marketing Tips (with Jill Fanslau)
Jill Fanslau is the Content Marketing Manager for AWeber, one of the world’s leading email marketing and automation platforms. Her previous experience in print and digital journalism has given her a unique perspective on marketing in the digital age. Today on Stay Paid, Jill explains how you can use email marketing and relevant content… Read more »
Ep 109: Beth Traverso – How to Win More Clients with Concierge-Level Service
Beth Traverso is a top agent and broker in Washington state. She started out in real estate more than 20 years ago by restoring and flipping properties. This year, her team is on track to generate $67 million in sales. Today on Stay Paid, Beth discusses how regular communication and an amazing attention to… Read more »
How to Become the Local Expert Your Clients Want
Whether you’re a real estate agent, financial advisor, or any other service-based sales professional, your business will grow based on the strength of your relationships. Yes, you will need to be able to provide great service and great results—that’s a given. However, if you really want to see your business thrive, you need to establish… Read more »
Ep. 151: Jay Baer – NYT Best-Selling Author Jay Baer on Why Sales Is About Help, Not Hype
Talk about turning marketing on its head!! Jay Baer preaches Youtility. In short, Jay wants you to give away what you know. For free. The key to getting attention, demonstrating goodwill, building trust, developing a reputation, and eventually earning back all the good things you’ve done in the form of profitable business, is by… Read more »
How to Use Email to Increase Customer Retention
Email isn’t just a great way to keep in touch with your family and friends—it’s also a powerful tool for retaining customers and earning repeat business. As with any other follow-up strategy, the key to using email as a retention tool is to focus on strengthening relationships. That means forgoing product pitches in favor of… Read more »
Ep 126: DEEP DIVE – Deirdre Van Nest – Command Any Room with These 4 Public Speaking Tips
Deirdre Van Nest is a top-rated international keynote speaker, trainer, and creator of Crazy Good Talks—a system that has taught thousands of financial professionals, business leaders, and sales professionals how to use public speaking engagements to bring in more business. Today on Stay Paid, Deirdre offers her expertise and shares strategies that can… Read more »
Ep. 132: Stephen Acree– How to Sell Consistently During COVID-19
Stephen Acree has worked as a real estate agent out of Lynchburg, VA, for the last three years. He completed 35 transactions in his first year, and is currently ranked in the top 10 percent of agents in the state. On this episode of Stay Paid, Stephen sits down with Luke and Josh to… Read more »
Ep. 136: Paul Coan–Can Financial Advisors Beat the Market?
Paul Coan is the founder and CEO of Ploutos Weath, a strategy platform for financial advisors, helping them to develop portfolios that perform while allowing them to keep complete control—freeing them up to focus on new and existing clients. He is also the author of Asset Protection & Wealth Preservation: A Guide to Help… Read more »
Ep 137: Patrick Brewer – How to Turn Strangers into Raving Fans
Patrick Brewer is the founder of SurePath Wealth, an ensemble financial practice with seven offices across the country. He’s also the host of The Model FA podcast, which covers best practices for financial advisor practice management and marketing. Today on Stay Paid, Patrick offers strategies for connecting with prospects, and ultimately turning them into… Read more »
