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3 Critical Factors to Consider When Choosing a Geographic Farm

Whether you’re brand new to real estate or just need to refill your pipeline of leads, farming is one of the very best ways to ensure you have enough listings to hit your goals for the months ahead. The idea behind farming is to connect with a targeted group of people consistently over a period… Read more »


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The 3 Most Effective Geographic Farming Techniques for Agents

When it comes to generating leads and becoming synonymous with your local real estate market, farming is the way to go. Farming is a long-term approach with exponential benefits.   Today on Above the Noise, Josh Stike explains three techniques for connecting with the residents of your geographic farm. Video Transcription When your goal is… Read more »


Ep. 63: Top Stay Paid Interview Episodes of 2018, Part 2

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. 59: Top 4 Stay Paid Sales Episodes

As anyone who’s done it knows, there’s no shortcut to becoming a great salesperson. It takes plenty of real world experience, not to mention the guidance of seasoned veterans who’ve spent years honing their craft.  This special “best of” episode of Stay Paid highlights some of the most useful pieces of expertise shared on… Read more »


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3 of the Best Marketing Strategies for Small Business

Looking to refresh your marketing plan? Use these three marketing strategies to drive more customers to your small business. Marketing is an essential (if not the most essential) aspect of any successful business, but in an increasingly digital world, it can be difficult to know what strategies will work best for you and how to… Read more »


Ep. 29: Attract Prospects Like a Magnet

When you provide clients and prospects with items of value, you make the task of moving prospects through your funnel that much easier. All it takes is a well-crafted lead magnet to pull them in. In this episode of Stay Paid, Josh and Luke discuss the components of a solid lead magnet, how to get… Read more »


Ep. 10: How to Follow Up with Internet Leads

When you get a lead from the internet, the most important step is reaching out quickly, preferably within 5 minutes. This initial contact can come in a few forms; email, text, etc. In this episode of Stay Paid, we’re going to role play the mechanics of a phone call. While we’re going to couch the… Read more »


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Everything Agents Need to Know About eXp Realty [Updated 1/28/2021]

Updated 1/28/2021 Real estate has proven to be fertile ground for disruption. Companies like Redfin and Zillow grew from startups to industry behemoths and changed the way agents do business. iBuyers are multiplying quickly as sellers are willing to take lower offers in exchange for the not-too-shabby conveniences of selling “as is,” cash offers, and… Read more »


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Here’s How to Host a Winning Webinar

Throughout this past year, one of our initiatives has been to increase the number of training and tangible resources that are available to our valued clients. From success guides, to eBooks, and webinars—we’ve created a comprehensive content library. While writing an email marketing guide requires hours of brainstorming, writing, and editing, the delivery—sharing it online—is… Read more »


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What’s New in Dental Tech?

Technology is changing every day, and it’s affecting all areas of the healthcare industry—from cancer research to surgical innovations, and of course, the dentistry field. The biggest reason technological innovations occur is to make the lives of patients more comfortable and convenient. These advancements are just a few working to make that happen. The rise… Read more »


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How Buyer Personas Can Help with Your Marketing

When it comes to marketing, the adage the more you know, the more you grow holds an immense amount of merit—especially when it comes to your ideal customers. Understanding who you’re trying to target can not only help you tailor your marketing efforts, but also increase your sales. And one surefire way to develop a… Read more »


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Here’s How Any Marketer Can Benefit from a Competitive Analysis

Whether it’s a rivalry between football teams or pesky neighbors competing for the greenest lawn, we’re constantly surrounded by competition—especially when it comes to business. While many assume that without the competition their business would be thriving, this isn’t always the case. In fact, competition is healthy and can be a leading motivator. But what… Read more »