How to Invest in Real Estate as a Real Estate Agent

For many real estate agents, there’s a desire to move beyond the transactional and build a real estate business focused on long-term financial growth and stability. By investing in real estate, either in your local market or in desirable markets around the country, you can create a portfolio of properties that grow in value through… Read more »


How to Handle Difficult People in Business

In real estate, dealing with these kinds of colleagues can seem impossible. But even if you want to pull your hair out and storm away from the negotiating table, follow these tips to play the long game and make sure you win the war. Video Transcription Alright,  so we’ve all been in that situation where… Read more »


Five Star Customer Service

Top 5 Ways Agents Can Create an Exceptional Customer Experience

There’s certainly no shortage of real estate agents out there. According to NAR’s 2018 Member Report, there are currently 1.3 active REALTORS® in the U.S. That means there are countless agents in your community looking to earn the business of the same customers as you. Once you’ve won the listing, don’t consider that battle over—you need… Read more »


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Top 10 Recipe Videos to Share with Your Clients

It can be tough work keeping your social media followers engaged. Whichever platforms you’re using to promote your business, the odds are high that your clients and prospects are already wading through dozens of posts from their friends, family, and other businesses. With so much happening at once, it can be difficult for you to… Read more »


5 Unique Ideas to Take Your Open House to the Next Level

Despite the countless different ways agents can now get the word out about their listings, open houses continue to be an incredibly popular method for connecting with buyers. The reason for this is simple: open houses work. Open houses give agents an amazing opportunity to establish their expertise and make connections with people in their… Read more »


Ep. 347: How Dan Lesniak Made $22M in Year 1

 A Target Market Strategy for New Agents Plus a Broker’s Cure for “Revolving Door Syndrome” Who should listen: New agents struggling with how to do it all with limited resources, as well as experienced agents who need a way to keep their top talent. Key idea: Developing a value proposition boils down to saving… Read more »


Ep. 193: The Two-Finger Follow-Up System with Jared James

The 3 Most Important Sales Skills Needed to be an Entrepreneur This week’s Stay Paid guest is entrepreneur Jared James. Jared owns the third largest coaching and training company in North America. He also owns a successful SaaS company and a marketing company. While speaking about being an entrepreneur, Jared says, “Visibility is what… Read more »


Ep. 147: Anthony Sarandrea – Understanding Your Buyer to Drive Leads Online with Anthony Sarandrea

 Anthony Sarandrea is recognized as one of the top lead generators in the world—running a team that specializes in driving thousands of inbound phone calls daily across a number of verticals, including health, finance, and education. He’s consistently featured as one of the top under 30 year old entrepreneurs, and was featured alongside Snapchat’s… Read more »


The Secret to Effective Business Networking

Networking is an intricate part of business and our lives. It’s become so embedded in our brains that it’s hard to go somewhere and not network. While the constant drive is great, it’s important to realize that even the greatest networker understands that if not done properly, your efforts can be perceived as too salesly…. Read more »


Ep. 218: How to implement relationship marketing

 How to Implement Relationship Marketing It’s all about being F.I.T. Relationship marketing is hot, but it’s tough to know the best way to integrate it into your service model. In this episode of Stay Paid, Luke and Josh provide three tenets that will help guide you in making decisions about your marketing: It should… Read more »


Ep. 245: Why Consistency Matters (with Luxury Agent Frank Isoldi)

 3 Important Marketing Lessons Worth Repeating Who should listen: This episode is for sales professionals and marketers who wants solid proof that consistent, omnipresent marketing delivers a substantial ROI. Key idea: Become synonymous with the service/product you provide, and you’ll readily garner more new and repeat business. Action item: Do whatever you need to… Read more »


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4 Effective Ways Advisors Can Get More Clients

If you’re a financial advisor who’s struggling to grow your book of business, let me start off by saying one thing: I hear you. Over the years, I’ve talked to a lot of people who work in financial services. One of the most common pain points they’ve shared, time and time again, is how difficult… Read more »