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Challenge Accepted: How to Succeed When Other Agents Are Failing Jul 01, 2024

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"Real estate agents who are remaining engaged with their spheres are still thriving." So says Sean Carpenter, agent, coach, and national speaker previously recognized by Inman News as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Leaders in Real Estate. In this week's episode, we reflect on Grant Cardone's interview with RE/MAX founder Dave Liniger and speak with Sean about motivation, attitude, and his strategy for remaining connected with his sphere in meaningful ways that continue to produce referrals and new leads.

Connect | Resources

· BAM blog: How Haters Made a Real Estate Legend: Grant Cardone's Interview with RE/MAX Founder Dave Liniger

· Sean's blog: Carp's Corner

· Twitter @seancarp

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Challenge Accepted: How to Succeed When Other Agents Are Failing

Ditch the Clips! Social Media Enters New Era of Long-Form Content Jun 24, 2024

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The godfather of talking-head social media, Alex Hormozi, is throwing in the towel. He's given up on editing, music, jump cuts, and topics with wide appeal in favor of longer form videos targeted to a narrower audience who will actually grow his business. We're joined by Garrett Maroon, a three-time Stay Paid guest, to talk about what it means for content creators. Plus, you'll get our strategy of the week and answers to listeners' questions.

Connect | Resources

· Why Every Agent Needs to Pay Attention to Alex Hormozi's Content Shift by The Broke Agent

· Visit our Resource Library for free resources, including e-books, printables, and lead magnets to attract new leads.

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0:00 Introduction

1:53 Headline of the week

7:53 The value of authenticity

18:54 Why Hermozi made the switch

20:47 "How's business?" update

28:54 Turning the convo to referrals

35:50 The genesis of Garrett's book

52:10 Listener Q&A

58:04 Action Item

The Email Formula That Got 9 Listing in 6 Months Jun 17, 2024

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This week, we're speaking with Dustin Fox, BAM contributor and cofounder of Devon and Dustin Fox Homes. Not only has his team amassed about 1,700 Google reviews (with an aggregate rating of 5 stars!), but they've also closed $400M in sales in only three years. He's sharing his client review strategy, his huge success with advertising on YouTube TV, and the four-email sequence that produced nine listings in six months.

Connect | Resources

· Website: David and Dustin Fox Homes

· BAM blog: How Email Marketing Landed Me 9 Listings in 6 Months

· Visit our Resource Library for free resources, including e-books, printables, and lead magnets to attract new leads.

Have a question you'd like us to answer? Send us an email at podcast@remindermedia or shoot us a DM on Instagram @staypaidpodcast.

0:00 Introduction

1:17 Google review strategy

15:00 YouTube TV strategy

29:31 Headline of the week

40:06 Sales and marketing strategy of the week

46:54 Listener Q&A

49:47 Action Item

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2024's Explosive Instagram Growth Hack (No Posting Required) Jun 10, 2024

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Who says you need endless content to win big on Instagram? The greatest hack ever is to put your creative energy not into posting but commenting. Yep, comments are key! This week on Stay Paid, we're sharing five strategic tips to turn comments into engagement magnets. From sparking fun debates to asking killer questions, discover how to boost engagement and attract new followers—all without a single new post! Plus, you'll get our strategy of the week and answers to listeners' questions.

Connect | Resources

· BAM blog: How to Grow on Instagram (Without Posting)

· Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable

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0:00 Introduction

0:11 About Acree Bros and ReminderMedia

1:33 Growing without posting

3:09 Tip 1: Gary Vee's $1.80 strategy

4:58 Tip 2: Ask questions

6:42 Tip 3: Use keywords

7:52 Tip 4: Pin comments

12:39 Tip 5: Direct organic discovery

15:06 Sales and marketing strategy of the week

21:35 Listener Q&A

26:05 Action Item

4 Instagram Hacks to Grow Your Account Jun 03, 2024

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This week on Stay Paid, we're breaking down four Instagram tips and exposing a couple of myths about how to best use the platform to grow an audience with social media expert and Actually Agents founder, Luca Alboretti. Tune in, and you'll also hear Luca's advice for how to really grow your Instagram from 0 to 100K (he's got 197K followers) and what you absolutely must NOT do with your posts. Plus, you'll get our sales and marketing strategy of the week.

Connect | Resources

· BAM blog: 4 Insider Tips from Meta to Grow on Instagram

· Follow on Instagram @actuallyagents

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Agents Are on the Move: What It Takes to Keep Yours May 27, 2024

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Relitix just released its Agent Movement Index for April, and it's a weird one. First, the number of active agents is on the rise (don't they know inventory is DOWN?). And second, the number of agents moving from one brokerage to another is on the rise with April's movement outpacing March's—that's super unusual. Join us to find out what's going on and the implications for both agents and brokerages. Plus, you'll get our strategy of the week and answers to listeners' questions.

Connect | Resources

BAM blog: 2 Trends to Watch: More Agents & More Movement Between Brokerages

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0:00 Introduction

0:37 About ReminderMedia

4:15 The reality of growing a business

9:21 Headline of the week

31:09 Sales and marketing strategy of the week

39:09 Listener Q&A

43:09 Action Item

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A Genuine Strategy for Converting IG Convos into Clients May 20, 2024

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A true Instagram expert, Michelle Berman puts the nail in the coffin of viral videos, sharing why real conversations are the key to conversions. She explains her three-part DM that authentically connects and keeps the discussion going. She also offers an outstanding strategy her real estate clients have used to attract hyperlocal opportunities and direct business. Plus, you'll get our strategy of the week and answers to listeners' questions.

Connect | Resources

· Connect with Michelle on Instagram @bermanmediasocial

· Learn more about Michelle's program, Beyond the Method.

· Stuck in a Content Rut? Do This to Get Out of It by Lindsey Jo

· FREE resource: The Relationship Marketer's Guide to Social Media Success

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0:00 Introduction

0:12 Guests and topic of the week

2:11 The challenge to constantly create content

3:45 Personal content makes you approachable

8:11 Share successes in stories

12:18 A superb example of story telling

14:12 Content creation: Venn diagrams and AI

17:40 How to convert your audience

21:28 DM strategy Part 1

25:21 DM strategy Parts 2 and 3

26:14 Example of DM strategy in action

27:58 The time commitment

30:37 The direct ask

32:08 Moving convos through the funnel

37:23 Weekly marketing tip

42:40 Listeners' Q&A

45:43 Find your level of consistency

50:49 Quality over quantity

52:31 Social media is a lead pillar

54:40 Action Item

5 Mistakes That Will Kill Your Client Base May 13, 2024

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When building your client base, there are five mistakes that BAM contributor Sarah Lentz warns agents to avoid. One of the biggest is focusing on increasing brand awareness over cultivating relationships in your sphere. We're discussing this and the other blunders that agents frequently commit when trying to build their client base. Plus, you'll get our strategy of the week and answers to listeners' questions.

Connect | Resources

· 5 Mistakes Agents Must Avoid When Growing Their Client Base (BAM blog)

· Acree Brothers Realty Team in Lynchburg, Virginia, is hiring top agents! Contact Stephen Acree at 434-607-2976

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0:00 introduction 0:12 Guest Intros 0:38 Headline of the week 8:16 What's the most loyal Generation? 13:05 Luke's exciting speaker event news! 20:56 Sales Strategy of the week 28:18 Listened Q&A 31:20 Last words from Stephen & Cody 32:13 Closing Statements 33:50 Action Item

5 Mistakes That Will Kill Your Client Base

The NAR Settlement | Breaking It Down for Agents and Consumers May 06, 2024

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It's the first episode of our new Stay Paid format! Join us for lively conversation, the sales tip of the week, and answers to our listeners' questions. Tune in to hear the leader of the top sales team in Lynchburg, Virginia, Stephen Acree and his director of sales Cody Smith discuss the implications of the NAR lawsuit and settlement, along with an account of what Gary Keller has to say about it. Plus, you'll get this week's expert sales tip and answers to listeners' questions. 💥 Let us help you get more referrals and repeat business! Visit http://remindermedia.com/staypaidmarketing to explore the world's best marketing and get exclusive discounts reserved just for Stay Paid listeners. Connect | Resources Visit our Resource Library for free resources, including e-books, printables, and lead magnets to attract new leads Follow Stay Paid: https://www.tiktok.com/@staypaid_podcast https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast

All Good Things Come to an End | Making Tough Decisions May 02, 2024

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When you're confronted with a difficult business decision, it's not uncommon to later wonder whether you made the right choice. Wouldn't it be great if you had a decision-making shortcut—one that minimized the worry and uncertainty—that you could rely on to reveal the best course of action? In this Silver Dollar episode, we talk about a recent business decision we made and what led us to our final answer. We believe our process is one that will help you the next time you're faced with a tough call.

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You can get free resources, including e-books, printables, and lead magnets to attract new leads, by visiting our Resource Library.

0:00 Introduction

0:57 Assessing the situation

2:52 Be led by your goals

5:42 Benefit to our audience

6:46 New podcast format

8:03 Rethinking content creation

10:03 Luke's motivation for change

11:18 Act. Track. Pivot.

14:40 Action Item

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