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Ep. 290: 6 Small Business Holiday Marketing Ideas That Build Relationships

 Your Must-Do Small Business Holiday Marketing List Who should listen: Small business owners and entrepreneurs who depend on referrals and need to remain top of mind during the holidays. Key idea: The quality of your client relationships and the need to reciprocate both diminish as the time between the transaction and the follow-up grows… Read more »


Ep. 148: CONTEST WINNER! Plus How Contests Can Increase Your Engagement

 Our Stay Paid contest was a tremendous success! Nearly 600 entries. You put us into the top 20 of iTunes marketing podcasts. We received 8 new reviews. And we had 23% more downloads. On today’s podcast, Luke and Josh announce and place a surprise call to the winner of our contest! By drawing a… Read more »


4 Don’t-Miss Credentials to Look for in a Real Estate Coach

When you’re looking to get to the next level as a real estate agent, you need to be committed to your personal and professional development. That’s why so many agents have sought the wisdom of a real estate coach like Tom Ferry, Brian Buffini, or Ricky Carruth. Whether you’re looking to learn from one of… Read more »


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I Convinced My Brother to Quit His Job and Become an Agent

Quit your job. Become a Real Estate Agent. That’s basically the summarized version of what I encouraged my younger brother to do a little over 2 years ago. It was pretty nerve-wracking. Everything I believed about what it took to be successful in real estate was on the line—not to mention my brother’s livelihood. Here’s… Read more »


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How to Decide on a Target Audience

If you’re looking to grow your business in a scalable, sustainable way, it helps to have an ideal clientele in mind.   Today on Above the Noise, Andrea Tremper reviews three ways you can connect with your target audience on Facebook. Video Transcription In the world of business, you generally want to sell as many… Read more »


3 Types of Facebook Ads Agents Should Be Using

Are you ready to get serious about Facebook marketing, but are still feeling unsure about which ads will work for you?   Today on Above the Noise, Josh Lusk reviews the three most effective types of ads you can run, while offering suggestions for how real estate agents might use them to grow their business…. Read more »


10 Real Estate Podcasts You Need to Hear in 2019

Are you a real estate professional who’s looking to get inspired, stay productive, and, more importantly, take concrete steps to improve your business? There are dozens of podcasts out there that promise to give you the actionable advice you need to succeed. But who has time to listen to them all? Fortunately, we’ve done the… Read more »


Create the Ultimate Webinar for Your Clients

There are a lot of ways to garner the attention of prospective and current clients, but one of the best ways to do it is through hosting a webinar. If you’re uncomfortable in front of the camera, the prospect of talking to people for a long period of time may be intimidating. However, if you’re… Read more »


Hyperlocal Social Media Marketing 101

Marketing to a smaller audience may seem counterproductive when you’re trying to get the word out to as many people as possible about your business, but don’t be so quick to write off this strategy. Hyperlocal social media marketing can do wonders for your business. People are tired of being talked to like they’re one… Read more »


Ep. 134: Kim Angeli – Post-Pandemic Prep: Why Agents Should Join Nextdoor

 Kim Angeli is the founder and president of Grateful Box, a company on a mission to help people drive an attitude of gratitude. The company also assists business owners in developing a raving fan plan—connecting with the clients beyond the transaction. On today’s episode of Stay Paid, Kim talks about the ways she has… Read more »


6 Essential Videos Every Small Business Should Create

Video is one of the most powerful tools that small business owners, including real estate agents, independent financial advisors, medical practices, and insurance brokers can wield in the digital age. According to a 2018 survey from Animoto, 93 percent of marketers can point to at least one customer they landed as a result of sharing… Read more »


Ep. 221 Tips for Writing Your Own Copy from #1 Google Copywriter

 Be Your Own Freelance Copywriter Hiring copywriters not in your budget? These copywriting secrets and tips can help you broaden your audience and get you the attention that generates leads. As Luke says at the beginning of this week’s episode, copywriting is hard—and it is. Professional copywriters consistently spend their time learning and refining… Read more »