Congratulate yourself on making the decision to start using direct mail! Direct mail is a marketing tool that, unfortunately, some business owners don’t believe in. But you know better! Still, you do need to take some care when using direct mail. Specifically, you want to avoid these seven costly mistakes when planning your direct mail… Read more »
7 Costly Mistakes Everyone Makes with Direct Mail Marketing Campaigns
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 »
7 Actionable and Unique Ideas for Luxury Real Estate Marketing in 2024
Updated September 21, 2023 As much as the luxury real estate market has been affected by fluctuations in the larger economy and the aftermath of the pandemic, we seem to have settled into a new norm. Mid-year updates suggest that compared to the second half of 2022, real estate professionals are more upbeat about what… Read more »
Ep. 222: 4 ways to generate leads in 2021
4 Hot Marketing Ideas for 2021 They’ve been around for years but in 2021, these four marketing ideas—three based solidly on evolving technology and one on good old-fashion human contact—will be at the top of every smart entrepreneur’s list: YouTube videos Predictive analytics Marketing automation Relationship marketing YouTube: Video marketing has become essential… Read more »
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6 Unique and Creative Marketing Ideas for Real Estate Agents
Frankly, as a writer who has respect for the English language, I can get pretty ticked off when someone promises “unique” marketing ideas, and the first thing on their list is “create a website.” Really? If you want marketing ideas that will help you stand out not just for the sake of being different but… Read more »
Take These 3 Steps to Create a Must-Follow Facebook Page
Before you start running ads for your products or services, you need to make sure your Facebook page is worth following. In other words, when people click on a link to your business page, they shouldn’t be subjected to a series of sales-oriented posts. Instead, they should find a carefully curated mix of content that… Read more »
Ep. 166: Tips for Networking During Virtual Events
With shaking hands no longer an option, knowing how to meet people online is your next best bet. Virtual events and conferences have exploded in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, and there is no indication that the trend will reverse.[i] There are, after all, a large number of benefits to meeting virtually,… Read more »
10 Best Ways to Connect with Younger Homebuyers
According to NAR’s mid-year demographic survey, the average real estate agent is a 55-year-old white female who attended college and is a homeowner. By contrast, the median age of first-time homebuyers is 33. That means that real estate professionals may not be plugged in to the platforms and processes that make for effective marketing and… Read more »
11 Wildly Effective Social Media Marketing Ideas for Insurance Agents
If you’re an independent insurance agent who struggles with attracting qualified leads and being remembered by your name rather than by the name of the carriers whose policies you sold, then social media presents a tremendous opportunity to affect both. Effective use of social media can improve both the quality of the customer experience you… Read more »
The Best Marketing Strategies for Your Small Business
Of all the types of marketing strategies out there, the one I’m about to discuss with you is easy to understand, simple to implement, and, above all, exceptionally effective. And whether you’re a real estate agent, independent financial advisor, insurance broker, roofer, landscaper, interior designer, or any other type of small business owner, you can… Read more »
