For Stay Paid podcast, 2018 was a year full of great conversations. Hosts Joshua Stike and Luke Acree picked the brains of thought leaders of all stripes—from real estate moguls and financial experts to social media influencers and insurance agents. Earlier this week, we shared highlights from four of the year’s best interviews. Today, our… Read more »
Ep. 63: Top Stay Paid Interview Episodes of 2018, Part 2
How to Leverage Social Media for Testimonials
Testimonials are the backbone of an industry. Knowing how to ask for a review without sounding like a burden can do wonders for your business. In today’s episode of Above the Noise, Andrea provides three tips to help you utilize social media to capture testimonials. Video Transcription A good testimonial has the power to turn… Read more »
Ep. 38: How to Maximize Your Social Media Efforts
Using social media for your business is a no-brainer. Not only can it help you capture more business, it can also help you to gain an advantage over your competition. But, in order to reap the benefits, you must be utilizing it properly. In today’s episode of Stay Paid, Josh sits down with our very… Read more »
3 Essential Steps to Branding Yourself as a Real Estate Agent
In the minds of many bloggers (and perhaps in the minds of many marketers and agents as well), branding yourself as a real estate agent and branding your real estate business are the same thing, so they discuss the two ideas in the same way regardless of what their blog titles may imply. These bloggers… Read more »
“Best of” Video Ideas for Real Estate Agents
Use these video ideas for real estate agents to attract leads and prove your status as the local expert in your market. If you want to increase your brand awareness, foster greater engagement, and build trust in your role as the go-to local expert, one of the easiest, most cost-effective, and fun video ideas for… Read more »
Ep. 423: 5 Direct Mail Tips That Increase ROI, Response Rate, and Conversions
5 Tips for Perfecting Your Direct Mail Marketing Strategy Key idea: In a noisy marketplace bombarded by digital advertising, the physical nature of direct mail advertising captures attention, creates emotional impact, and leads to easier audience recall. But to capitalize on these benefits, a direct mail campaign must adhere to proven principles of design… Read more »
Ep. 325: Use Social Media to Get Leads to Chase You (with JB Bolvadin)
Expert Advice for How Agents Can Improve Their Social Media Content Who should listen: Real estate agents and other entrepreneurs wanting advice about the best types of content to post on social media. Key idea: A lack of engagement doesn’t mean people are not seeing your content. Action item: Call and survey your clients… Read more »
How a Late-2020 Quarantine Could Affect the Real Estate Market
From the beginning of the pandemic, many states, municipalities, and business owners emphasized the need for a return to business as usual, with some precautions in place but many of the most stringent shutdowns quickly ending. Now this fall, many schools opened as usual only to close in the ensuing weeks. Many businesses resumed normal… Read more »
Ep. 238: Simple Ideas for How to Use Texting to Connect with Clients
Use Text Messages to Connect with Your Sphere Who should listen: This episode is for sales professionals who want to optimize how they use text messages to connect with clients and prospects. Key point: Best practices include: have clients’ consent to text, include a CTA, respond personally, respect their time, be the one to… 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. 343: How One Agent Recovered After Losing Half His Team
Sh*t Happens Who should listen: Any agent wanting to avoid at least one major business pitfall, discover some valuable lessons in marketing, and benefit from an easy-as-you-please cold-call script. Key idea: No one, at no point in their career, is immune from being thrown off-guard. The trick is what you do afterward to recover…. Read more »
Ep. 375: Booked Solid: Get More Sales Appointments Than You Can Handle
Don’t Live Below Your Potential Who should listen: Anyone who wants reliable contact information for prospects and leads, tips for making appointments, as well as inspiration for getting and maintaining a positive mindset. Key idea: You can achieve anything; the circumstances of your birth don’t dictate who you can become or what you can… Read more »
