What Real Estate Agents Need to Know About Augmented Reality

Augmented reality is the lesser known, more pragmatic sibling of virtual reality. While Virtual reality (VR) is totally immersive, augmented reality (AR) is a blending of tangible visuals and virtual ones, a mix of virtual reality and real life. Pokémon Go is a great example of AR, as you walk around you’re still aware of… Read more »


4 Character Traits of an ISA

Hiring an ISA can be a tricky process. It takes a special kind of person to grind it out everyday dialing for dollars. One of the best ways to make sure you’re bringing on the right person is to use a personality assessment and look for these traits. Video Transcription All right guys, so we’re… Read more »


You’ve Been Using Social Media All Wrong

There are 1.9 billion users on social media, and ignoring these platforms is no longer an option. In this episode of Above the Noise, Luke Acree discusses the importance of a social media presence and the two things that every agent needs to master if they want to cultivate and close leads from the net…. Read more »


The Power of the Handwritten Note

When was the last time someone wrote you a letter? It’s hard to imagine that this was once a primary form of communication. With e-mail and texting, everything’s instantaneous, but something is lost with all this cold digital efficiency. The handwritten note is a fantastic way to generate business for nearly nothing. It simply takes… Read more »


Are You Leaving a Lasting Impression on Your Clients?

The only thing that separates you from your competition is your brand. Luke Acree talks about how to create an impression piece that will wow prospects and get you more clients.   Video Transcription Guys today we’re talking about making your name industry synonymous, and I want to dive a little deeper into this strategy… Read more »


Handle Objections Like a Boss

In this episode of Above The Noise, Luke Acree talks about how to overcome objections as they arise by outlining three general tactics that you can apply to any pitch, any prospect. Video Transcription Guys today we’re talking about cold calling and I want to talk a little bit more about this topic of handling… Read more »


Hit the Ground Earning in 2018!

The most effective way to scale your business and make more money in 2018 is with amazing marketing and amazing marketing can’t happen without a solid plan. Here’s how to formulate one that will take you income to the next level and beyond. Video Transcription So we’ve come to that point in the year where… Read more »


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There Is Something to Celebrate in Every Failure

It’s not fun to fail. When we fail, we feel like we’ve let people down or, more importantly, let ourselves down. No matter the size of the loss—be it losing a championship game or missing an opportunity to secure a new sale—losing stinks. But it’s what we can gain from loss that is often overlooked…. Read more »


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The Ultimate Cold Calling Tips for New Salespeople

Let’s face it: although necessary, cold calling can be a dreaded task for many salespeople. In this episode of Above the Noise, VP of Sales, Nick Bianco provides four tips to help any salesperson get over their fear of cold calling and ensure that they’re able to make the most out a not-so-favorite responsibility. Video… Read more »


Ep. 181: Why Andy Dane Carter Tripled His Marketing Budget

 If You Want to Build Brand Recognition, You’ve Got to Stay in the Game The two questions listeners of Stay Paid most often ask are, “How do I consistently get leads?” and “How do I become a top producer?” Our answer to both questions is always the same, and it’s amazing (and gratifying) how… Read more »


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Top 10 Strategies to Increase the Open Rate on Your Next Email Blast

Do you find yourself occasionally sending out emails when you have something special to promote? Do you lump all of your friends, family, past clients, leads, and colleagues into one email list and hope for the best? Do you hit send on those emails whether it’s 3 a.m. or 3 p.m.? If so, you may… Read more »


Ep. 201: A conversation with 30-under-30 Top Realtor, Cyrus Mohseni

 What Does It Take to Succeed? To succeed in business, it helps to succeed in life. Helping you succeed as an entrepreneur is what Stay Paid is all about. Week after week, Luke and Josh interview highly successful entrepreneurs and ask them questions about how they built their businesses and what advice they would… Read more »