Patience. Courage. Association. When taken to heart the principles of exercising patience, having the courage to admit you’ve failed, and being careful about who you associate with will lead you to breakthroughs that will change your life. This week on Stay Paid, we’re taking the time to examine a few thoughts—we call them truths—that… Read more »
Ep. 473: 3 Truths Everyone Should Live By
What the Predictive Index Can Tell You About Your Salespeople
While making the decision to expand your sales team is an exciting one, it’s only the first step. Next comes the taxing effort of recruiting someone. We all know that finding the perfect salesperson can be a hefty investment of both your time and money. So, how can you ensure that you’re making the right… Read more »
Ep. 428: It’s Time to Harness the Power of Bots for Your Business
From Answering FAQs to Following Up with Leads, a Chatbot Could Revolutionize Your Business Key ideas: 1. Don’t keep it a secret. You’ll have more interaction if you let users know that they are conversing with a chatbot online. 2. Don’t focus on branding before you’ve generated business. Instead, set out to do what… Read more »
Should You Choose a Personal or Business Profile on Instagram?
With over one billion monthly users and an estimated 71 percent of businesses using the platform, a viable Instagram presence is a must for any sales professional looking to make an impact. If you’ve got a business page on Facebook, you’re already aware that it has a starkly different appearance than your personal profile. But,… Read more »
How to Host a Successful Educational Seminar [8-Step Process]
Guest blogger Mike Thurman suggests how to plan educational seminars with an emphasis on marketing and capturing leads. Hosting educational seminars is one of the most effective methods to market yourself as a credible figure in your industry. However, there are countless ways to plan a successful seminar, so it can be overwhelming to get… Read more »
5 Effective Summertime Follow-Up Strategies for Agents
While many businesses thrive in the summer, this season can be a bit hit-or-miss for real estate agents. Sure, the spring market provides ample opportunities for making new connections and getting plenty of buyer and seller leads. But the summer is, by nature, a difficult time to keep in touch. With so many past clients… Read more »
How Advisors Can Increase Retention with the 80/20 Rule
When you work in financial services, it can be extremely difficult to juggle all of your responsibilities at once. To keep your business afloat, you need to work to attract new prospects while frequently touching base with existing customers—not to mention all the hard work you put into actually managing wealth. On top of all… Read more »
Kick-Start Your Client Relationships with These 6 Icebreakers
As a member of ReminderMedia’s Client Success team, I’ve helped real estate agents at all stages of their career—from brand new agents to top producers who’ve been in the game for years. Through those conversations, I’ve learned a lot about the pain points that agents experience every day. One thing I’ve noticed in particular is… Read more »
Ep 82: Become a Cold Calling Master (with Michael Campanile)
Michael Campanile is the Inside Sales Manager for ReminderMedia. In his first year with the company, he made $94,000 from cold calling. Seven years later, he leads a team of 50 sales callers. Today on Stay Paid, Michael discusses how he keeps those callers motivated, while offering advice that will help you take your… Read more »
5 Facebook Ads Real Estate Agents Should Consistently Run
For a very long time now, Facebook has been one of the most popular ways for real estate agents to connect with clients through targeted ads. And that’s showing few signs of slowing down—especially as more agents enter the fray every year, and it becomes more difficult to reach relevant leads organically. If you’re a… Read more »
Stop Making These Excuses When You Fail
When it comes to succeeding in business, you need to have a positive mind-set. Every top producer has different routines and strategies, but the one thing they all have in common is that they refuse to be held back by excuses. Whatever field you’re in, the sooner you understand the danger of a defeatist mind-set,… Read more »
Which Types of Facebook Ads Should You Be Running?
When you’re looking to attract new leads and drive more sales on Facebook, there are few things more effective than a targeted ad campaign. Luckily, there’s no shortage of options for connecting with the audience of your choosing. Though your individual results will ultimately depend on a number of different factors, you can increase your… Read more »
