3 Steps to Branding Your Business and Dominating Your Industry

When people in your community think real estate, do they think about you? In this episode of Above the Noise, Luke Acree discusses how to become industry synonymous—the personification of your business. This distinction is of incredible value to any professional, and consistent effort to achieve it will provide epic ROI. Video Transcription Today I… Read more »


5 Must-Have Systems for a Real Estate ISA

There will come a point in the career of any successful real estate agent when they will have done all they can do alone. That doesn’t mean they can’t keep growing, it just means they’ll need some help, and that help should come in the form of a talented Inside-Sales Agent. Video Transcription Alright, so… Read more »


4 Tips to Consider Before Hiring an Inside Sales Rep

When agents reach a certain level of success, they’re going to have to start focusing on building a team. Often times one of the first hires to make is an inside-sales rep. In this episode of Above the Noise, Luke breaks down how to make sure hiring an ISA makes sense, and how to go… Read more »


How to Handle Difficult People in Business

In real estate, dealing with these kinds of colleagues can seem impossible. But even if you want to pull your hair out and storm away from the negotiating table, follow these tips to play the long game and make sure you win the war. Video Transcription Alright,  so we’ve all been in that situation where… Read more »


Survive in Real Estate with These Budgeting Tips

Anytime you take the leap into a new career, having a strict budget in place goes a long way toward ensuring your success. Here’s how to approach your spending so your money ends up making you more. Video Transcription Alright, so 87% of REALTORS® are failing within the first five years because you’re just not… Read more »


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5 Tips for Building a Personal Brand

Updated July 2023 Actively shaping and reinforcing perceptions of who you are so that you encourage people to know, like, and trust you is the work of building your personal brand. Think of any established brand—Starbucks, for example—and immediately a distinct image comes to mind. Whether it’s the recognizable white cup with the familiar green… Read more »


Grow Your Blog Using SEO

One of the best ways to blow up your blog is with SEO. When you optimize your content for search engines, your blogging efforts are much more likely to end up on the coveted 1st page of results. Follow these four tips to make sure your blogs are fulfilling basic requirments for ranking. Video Transcription… Read more »


What You Need to Know About LinkedIn Live

Following in the footsteps of Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, LinkedIn recently announced its new live video service, the aptly named LinkedIn Live. Though the announcement was greeted with enthusiasm by LinkedIn users—many of whom have been clamoring for the platform to include a live feature—most people looking to go live with their connections will have… Read more »



3 Ways to Build Your Email Marketing List

Many assume that email is dead, but we’re here to prove otherwise! Think about this: your email list—if built properly—may be the one marketing source that is truly yours to own. In today’s episode of Above the Noise, Josh provides three tips to help you build your list, and reap the benefits of email marketing…. Read more »


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Navigating the Contradictions of Social Media

Rules of Social Media: Post at least twice a day. Don’t post every day. As an agent, you have to use Facebook. Facebook is a waste of your time. In the world of social media, it can be difficult to navigate fact and fiction. You’ve probably heard some variation on the aforementioned rules before, and… Read more »


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5 Top-Notch Social Media Schedulers

Nowadays, we all (should) know the benefits of using social media for business purposes. But, what many marketers fail to understand is that creating a winning social media strategy requires more effort than just haphazardly posting content. Creating and sticking to a content schedule will help you reap the benefits of social platforms. This is… Read more »