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There is one thing that the world’s most successful entrepreneurs all have in common: they act. It’s the real secret to their success. In this episode, we explain a very simple strategy that will enable you to take meaningful action—and produce guaranteed business growth. Join us to find out why school dropouts seem to have a knack for becoming super successful businesspeople, which business ideas are most likely to succeed while the majority of other ideas fail, what it means (in practical terms) to “fail fast,” and a three-step strategy that will safely get you to the other side. Be sure to check out our show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode. Connect | Resources Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat by Michael Masterson We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an advertising program designed to provide a means for ReminderMedia to earn a small fee by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Marie Lee ditched all her lead-generation strategies except one—posting content on Instagram. Of course, there is a keen method to her madness, and it’s working to the tune of $10 million in sales in only two years. When you listen to her interview, you’ll hear her explain what she does, how she does it, and the advice she has for agents who want to experience their own success. Tune in to discover the key strategy for turning your Instagram followers into paying clients, a tried-and-true technique for posting content that ensures your audience will keep coming back for more, and three criteria you can use to generate content that will resonate with your followers. Be sure to check out our show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode. Connect | Resources ·      Connect with Marie on Instagram: @movemetotennessee ·      Recommended book: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss We are a particip

Savvy entrepreneurs know that their brand is their most valuable asset, and they take great care in controlling it because they know if they don't, someone else will. In this episode, you’ll discover the six essential steps for building and promoting a brand that your audience will consider their go-to choice for the service or product you provide. Listen to find out the elements of authenticity that will attract an audience, how to ensure you website immediately captures and builds visitors’ trust, and the results-driven formula to use when developing an irresistible value proposition. Be sure to check out our show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode. Connect | Resources ·      Article: “How to Build a Personal Brand (Complete Guide)” from Thinkific.com. ·      Book: Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller ·      Tool: answerthepublic.com We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an advertising program designed

We’re talking with Ryan Zook, cofounder and CEO of the Dwellus Group. Ryan’s been recognized by REALTOR® Magazine as a top “30 Under 30” agent, was named one of Virginia’s 100 most influential agents, and has been featured on HGTV’s House Hunters. Listen to his interview to hear more about creating and promoting a value proposition, the art and science of finding, keeping, and releasing talented agents, and the phenomenal success he’s had since joining Real Broker, LLC a little less than a year ago. Be sure to check out our show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode. Connect | Resources ·      Website: dwellus.com ·      Instagram @ryanzook 0:00     Introduction 1:16     Ryan’s backstory 2:00     Filming “House Hunters” 3:55     Keys to success: strong branding 7:27     Promoting your value prop [Golden Nugget] 10:11   The art and science of keeping talent 12:36   Policy on team meetings 14:48   Cutting an agent from the team 17:45   Though

This week on Stay Paid, we’re taking the time to examine a few thoughts—we call them truths—that have the power to make you reconsider the way you think about fortune and failure. Taken to heart, these three truths will encourage you to take positive actions that are guaranteed to create breakthroughs in both your business and your personal life. Listen to find out the key to believing you are doing exactly what you need to be doing—and sticking with it; how to make failures, missteps, and setbacks work for you and not against you; and a critical reason so many feel stuck and what you have to do to move forward. Be sure to check out our show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode. Connect | Resources If you believe you have what it takes to be an outstanding salesperson, then consider working with us! Visit careers.remindermedia.com for the latest opportunities. 0:00     Introduction 0:51     Truth #1: The grass is greener where you water it

We are excited to be speaking with Janet Brinck, cofounder and director of strategy and growth of Dwellus real estate and owner of Real, a national coaching and training program for agents. Listen to her interview to discover strategies for expanding your business through the art of leverage, how to generate meaningful conversations, ways to elevate your credibility through your social media content, and how to overcome adversity when the going gets tough. Be sure to check out our show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode. Connect | Resources ·      Connect with Janet: janet@dwellus.com ·      Instagram: @janet.brink ·      Website: dwellus.com   0:00     Introduction 1:48     Janet’s business bio 3:04     Building a successful team at The Dwellus Group 7:00     Training agents to generate leads 8:45     Using video on social media to generate leads 11:30   Being authentic on social media 16:16   Don’t create; document instead 17:28   Clie

In this Silver Dollar episode, we continue our focus on using Facebook ads to generate a never-ending stream of leads for your business with a pro tip for making the most out of those leads—hire an internal sales agent (ISA). Listen to learn how an ISA can help you convert more leads into paying clients, when's the best time to bring one in, and the biggest mistake you can make when managing your pipeline of leads. Be sure to check out our show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode.  Connect | Resources Callnovo.com The ISA used by Luke’s brother Facebook Ad Services at https://remindermedia.com/staypaidfollowup/ Personally branded magazine https://remindermedia.com/staypaidmagazine/   0:00     Introduction 1:22     The right time to hire an ISA 3:08     Baseline measures for an ISA 4:50     The real benefits of an ISA 5:49     What to look for when hiring an ISA 6:54     Set realistic expectations | benchmarks 9:15     Why you need extensive

In this week’s episode, we sit down with someone near and dear to our hearts: Alex Noori. He is the talent development specialist at ReminderMedia (the company behind Stay Paid), where he helps shape our new classes of callers into sales assassins. Listen to his interview to discover how to seek out hires who will bring your team the most success, which qualities to look for that can help you train people effectively, and the power of emotional intelligence in the sales training process. Be sure to check out our show notes at https://remindermedia.com/podcast/ for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode.  Connect | Resources • To explore sales opportunities at ReminderMedia, visit https://careers.remindermedia.com/ • Use the predictive index assessment to find salespeople and employees with the traits you need to succeed. Get a free version at https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/L6h/staypaid#page0 0:00 Introduction 1:15 Alex’s backstory 3:01 Top indicator of success 6:35

In today's bonus episode, Luke shares some motivation on getting yourself to the next level.    If you want to get to the excel in your life and business, there are 3 truths you need to master. When you are able to master these 3 truths, you will win!   This episode was pre-recorded from Luke's weekly program in the Insurance Syndicate Facebook Group. If you are in Insurance and would like more information on how to join this group, email us at podcast@remindermedia.com.  

Firing an employee is never easy, but there are times when it’s absolutely necessary. When an employee undermines your organization’s goals, your best move might be time to cut the cord and find someone else who’s a better fit. Listen to this Silver Dollar episode to discover the four key reasons for terminating an employee, how to track an employee's value using performance metrics, why you need a staff that reflects your company's mission and values, and the various ways one bad egg can sour company culture. 0:15     4 critical signs that indicate when it might be time to let someone go 3:40     Performance problems 8:05     Understanding the mission and vision of the business          11:00   Lacks Integrity 16:38   Action Item Want Josh and Luke to help you with your marketing? Visit https://remindermedia.com/StayPaidMarketing/ Follow Stay Paid: https://www.tiktok.com/@staypaid_podcast  https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast 4 signs it's time to let an employee

Creating an effective social media presence is crucial for any business. In this episode, Drunk on Social cofounder Jeff Pfitzer shares the 411 on how to leverage this tool to generate leads and boost sales. Listen to his interview to find out the platform to be on if you're new to social media, how to expand your reach, which types of content get the most views, and tricks to make creating viral content fast and easy. Be sure to check out our show notes at https://remindermedia.com/podcast/ for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode. Connect | Resources Website: http://drunkonsocial.com/hire-us Email: mailto:info@drunkonsocial.com Instagram: ttps://www.instagram.com/jeffpfitzer/?hl=en%20o 1:00     Introduction 2:55     What social platforms should you be on 4:35     Organic vs paid reach 7:15     Opinion on social platforms 9:05     Should you get verified on social media 10:40   What should you post on social media 15:10   What type of content to focus on 17:25   Usi

Facebook ads can create a never-ending stream of leads so you never have to cold-call again. But once you have those leads, what do you do with them? We’ve found the secret sauce for making this process easier, quicker, and more efficient, and we're sharing it with you to help you build your client base and boost your business. Listen to this Silver Dollar episode to discover ways to act quickly and efficiently on your Facebook-ad leads to rein in more clients, how to automate your lead-conversion process for these ads, and how to personally reach out to these leads when the moment is right. Be sure to check out our show notes at https://remindermedia.com/podcast/ for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode. 0:12 Lead generation theme  2:20 Ads to be running on Facebook 4:05 Lead automation and follow-up 6:00 Texting leads 10:50 Email automation 16:20 What the numbers are showing 20:18 Action Item Want to see how we can help with your marketing? Visit: https://www.remindermed

We are excited to welcome back Juan Carlos Barreneche, founder and president of the Goldbar Real Estate Team of eXp Realty to Stay Paid. In this episode, he shares his strategies on how to up your game for converting leads to clients, which have helped him do over $250 million in sales. When you listen to Juan, you’ll realize just how simple it can be just by being consistent in your communication and implementing a solid automated marketing system that’s easy to use and leverage for maximum results. Be sure to check out our show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode. Connect | Resources Connect with Juan: -Instagram: @juangoldbar -Website: goldbartraining.com   Are you a Real Estate agent looking for an incredible way to get a consistent flow of leads? Visit: https://remindermedia.com/staypaidfollowup/

Many people have tried Andy Frisella’s 75 HARD program—we did too! We don’t recommend this program for everyone, but pushing yourself to achieve short-term goals like this one can help you achieve more overall. It can also give you the motivation you need to reach your personal objectives and propel your business forward. In this week’s episode, we discuss how to build the dedication and mindset you need so you can consistently strive to do your best. Be sure to check out our show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode.   Connect | Resources 75 HARD   0:16     Introduction to 75 Hard 2:50     Using 75 Hard as a reset 4:40     What do you do every day? 8:00     Motivation to be consistent 9:30     Structure is the key to discipline 12:25   Accountability partners 17:45   You can’t change someone 18:30   Mental clarity 21:35   Action Item Want Josh and Luke to help you with your marketing? Visit www.remindermedia.com/StayPaidMarketing  

Jaynie Carlucci, this week’s Stay Paid guest, is so in tune with what drives her clients and their decision-making styles that she became a top producer in the New Jersey real estate market and did more than $30 million in sales in 2022 alone! In this episode, Jaynie discusses the importance of building genuine connections and how her business background and training in neuro-associative programming (NAP) help her tap into her clients’ deepest needs and wants. Listen to find out how you can use NAP to form more genuine connections with clients. Be sure to check out our show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode. Want to learn more about getting your own personal magazine? Visit : https://remindermedia.com/forgottenagent/ Connect | Resources To contact Jaynie, go to thebossteamcollection.com Email: njreboss@gmail.com Instagram: @thenjreboss We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an advertising program designed to pr

If you dread making cold calls, then this episode is for you. Facebook has billions of users monthly—so it can be a leads gold mine for your business. Listen to this episode to learn about which types of Facebook ads generate the most prospects, the types of content Facebook users flock to, and how to effectively convert the leads you generate on this social media platform into sales.  Be sure to check out our show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode.   Are you interested in working with Luke and Josh to improve your marketing, get more referrals, enjoy more repeat business, and begin living the life of freedom you deserve? CLICK HERE and get a special offer just for Stay Paid listeners! 0:36     4 ways to make Facebook ads successful 0:50     ChatGPT for your business 2:22     Lead generation ads 8:30     Branding ads 19:20   Action Item

Today, we are talking to Alex Bracke, multimillion-dollar producer, and broker/owner at Valor Group of Pearson Smith Realty. He gives us the inside scoop on handling objections during lead-generation activities and how to overcome them in advance. Listen to his interview to discover ways to create a framework that will prepare you for any objection, the importance of staying focused and consistent in converting prospects into clients, and cold-calling techniques guaranteed to drive revenue for your business. Be sure to check out our show notes at https://remindermedia.com/podcast/ for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode. Connect | Resources Connect with Alex: - Email: alexbrack@valorgroupre.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexbracke/ - Website: valorgroupre.com 0:23 Introduction 2:00 Alex’s backstory 4:37 Transitioning into real estate and leveraging relationships 7:00 Creating a brand with valor 11:19 Objection handling workshops 15:15 Overcoming the most common

If the thought of giving a presentation in front of a group makes you break into a sweat, then this episode is for you. With a little work and perseverance, you can learn how to be someone every audience member sits up and listens to. Listen to learn the prep work that will make speaking in front of others feel incredibly easy, what you need to share with your audience to hook them every time, and how to pace yourself so your listeners hang on your every word.    Be sure to check out our show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode.    Want to see how we can help with your marketing? Visit: https://www.remindermedia.com/StayPaidMarketing

In this week’s episode, Biggby Coffee cofounder Michael J. McFall explains that for your operation to be completely sustainable, it needs to be able to run well even without you at the helm. To do that, you need to recruit expert talent who can help you bring your enterprise to the next level. Listen to Mike's interview to learn the secrets to creating a business culture that attracts top talent, why good leadership hinges on trust and integrity, and when to pass your leadership role to your management team. Be sure to check out our show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode. Connect | Resources Website: Biggby.com ·      Books: Grind: A No-Bullsh*t  Approach to Take Your Business from Concept to Cash Flow and Grow: Take Your Business From Chaos to Calm ·      LinkedIn: Michael J. McFall   We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an advertising program designed to provide a means for ReminderMedia to earn a smal

In this week's bonus episode, Luke discusses the two marketing stories you won't want to miss. How was Red Bull able to become the #1 energy drink in the world by throwing their product in the trash? What mistake did United Airlines make that lost them $180 million? Both stories come with valuable lessons you can use in your business, can't wait for you to hear them!    This episode was pre-recorded from Luke's weekly program in the Insurance Syndicate Facebook Group. If you are in Insurance and would like more information on how to join this group, email us at podcast@remindermedia.com.