Stay Paid Podcast

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Jul 21, 2025 • 57min

Growing on Instagram Without Posting Daily, Fixing Boring Listings & Why Documenting is Dead

In this week’s episode of Stay Paid, we’re joined by The Broke Agent himself, Eric Simon, for a Q&A unlike any other. He’s helping agents just like you overcome the biggest obstacles in content creation & social media. If you’ve ever stared at your phone wondering what to post (or whether anyone even cares), this one’s for you. 💡 Topics Covered: ✅ How to make social media content that fits your style ✅ Why consistency is key—but perfection isn’t ✅ Should agents have a niche or go broad? ✅ How Eric built The Broke Agent brand with authenticity ✅ How to balance real estate and content creation as a busy agent   📲 Follow Eric & BAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokeagent/ / https://www.instagram.com/nowbam/ 💻 Checkout BAM: https://nowbam.com/ 🎧 Checkout Courtney’s Podcast: The Prosperity Playbook 🔗 Connect with Yulia: https://merealestateco.com/yulia-glasgow/ 🔗 Connect with Melody: https://www.facebook.com/melodytraversrealtor   ⁉️ Do YOU have a question you’d like us to answer on air? Send us an email at Podcast@ReminderMedia.com or shoot us a DM on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast 
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Jul 14, 2025 • 32min

What 3000+ Agents Taught Lennox Scott About Longevity

Ninety-four years of real estate wisdom in 30 minutes 💥 In this episode of Stay Paid, we sit down with Lennox Scott—yes, that Lennox Scott—Chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate. With over 3,000 brokers and a 94-year legacy, Lennox breaks down the foundational systems that continue to generate massive success in any market.   💡 Topics include: ✅  Why engagement—not just automation—is the key to referrals ✅  Systems for agent support and database growth ✅  What leadership looks like in uncertain markets ✅  Succession planning and preparing the next generation   📩 Connect with Lennox: Lennox@JohnLScott.com   ⁉️ Do YOU have a question you’d like us to answer? Send us an email at podcast@remindermedia.com, or shoot us a DM on Instagram @staypaidpodcast
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Jul 7, 2025 • 48min

Referrals vs. Reels, Million-Dollar Branding, and the Business Exit Plan

In this episode of Stay Paid, Josh and Luke take live calls from agents across the country to tackle the real struggles real estate professionals are facing right now. From fighting social media burnout to breaking into the luxury market to preparing for retirement after decades in the business, our guests ask it all—and our hosts don’t hold back. You’ll hear real talk, proven advice, and systems you can put in place immediately to gain traction.   💡Key Takeaways: ✅  You don’t need to be a social media star to grow a thriving business. ✅  Relationships > Algorithms. Your database is your goldmine. ✅  Want to break into luxury? Your brand and your presence need to reflect the price point. ✅  Start building your exit plan now—structure your business to sell or pass down.   ⁉️ Do YOU have a question you’d like us to answer? Send us an email at podcast@remindermedia.com, or shoot us a DM on Instagram @staypaidpodcast
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Jun 30, 2025 • 38min

No Leads Falling Through the Cracks: Nick Harris' 3-3-3 System

He didn’t go viral - he just closed over 100 homes. Here's proof that consistency, daily engagement, and personal touches will always beat chasing views.  In this episode, Nick Harris, a top-producing agent from Michigan, breaks down how he closes over 100 homes a year—without a single viral post. From DMs to database strategy, Nick walks us through the systems that keep his pipeline full and his clients engaged.   💡 Topics include: ✅  Sending & creating personalized video texts to his sphere ✅  Family-friendly and sponsor-driven client events ✅  Utilizing Follow Up Boss CRM ✅  The importance of time blocking  ✅  The power of empathy in business ✅  Branding and content strategies   🔗 Connect with Nick on Instagram: @NickHarris_Realtor   ⁉️ Do YOU have a question you’d like us to answer? Send us an email at podcast@remindermedia.com, or shoot us a DM on Instagram @staypaidpodcast
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Jun 23, 2025 • 36min

Struggling to Recruit, Burned Out, and Losing Listings | Your Questions Answered

In this live Q&A episode of Stay Paid, we coach three agents through some of the biggest challenges in real estate right now: recruiting in small towns, bouncing back after a tough year, and finding balance while juggling caregiving and business. This is real talk—unscripted and unfiltered. 🔥 Topics include: ✅ How to lead with culture and attract high-performing agents ✅ Why standards matter more than size when growing a team ✅ Turning branding tools into lead generation strategies ✅ The power of direct follow-up after open houses ✅ Mental resilience and building a business around your life ✅ Systems, people, and community as leverage for growth   🔗 Connect with Alea on LinkedIn, Instagram, & Facebook  🔗 Connect with Kristina on Facebook    ⁉️ Do YOU have a question you’d like us to answer? Send us an email at podcast@remindermedia.com, or shoot us a DM on Instagram @staypaidpodcast
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Jun 16, 2025 • 39min

Her Real Estate Clients Made Her Cry — So She Made a Show About It | Stephanie Xelowski

Whether you’re feeling stuck in this market or looking for inspiration to lean in harder, Stephanie’s story will light a fire under you. Stephanie Xelowski is a top-producing San Diego-based luxury agent who’s built her brand on authenticity, strategy, and straight-up hustle. In this episode of Stay Paid, she shares how she bounced back after tough market years, why she finally launched her podcast “Behind the Lock Box,” and how she’s using social media to stay top of mind—and top of her game.   💡 Topics include: ✅  The wild real estate stories behind her hit podcast ✅  How she built confidence to finally start her show ✅  The shift in mindset that led her to double down on social content ✅  Why boundaries matter with clients (and how to set them) ✅  Her systems for tracking ROI from social media ✅  The truth about “delulu” thinking in tough markets—and why it works   🔗 Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @StephanieXelowski 📺 Subscribe to her podcast:  BehindTheLockBox    ⁉️ Do YOU have a question you’d like us to answer? Send us an email at podcast@remindermedia.com, or shoot us a DM on Instagram @staypaidpodcast
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Jun 9, 2025 • 34min

No Deals in 2 Months, AI Chaos, and How to Reach Millennials | Your Questions Answered

In this special live Q&A episode of Stay Paid, Luke Acree, Josh Stike, and the top-producing Acree Brothers Realty team tackle your biggest questions—from marketing to mindset. Whether you're in real estate, insurance, or entrepreneurship, you'll walk away with practical steps for growing your business and staying motivated through tough seasons. 🔥 Topics include: ✅ Marketing to younger generations without being an influencer ✅ How to grow and leverage your database ✅ Using AI to scale content creation ✅ Keeping your mindset strong through adversity ✅ Building the right relationships to protect and grow your business 💡 Actionable. Encouraging. Real.    ⁉️ Do YOU have a question you’d like us to answer? Send us an email at podcast@remindermedia.com, or shoot us a DM on Instagram @staypaidpodcast
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Jun 2, 2025 • 38min

This Mindset Shift Made Jimmy Burgess Leave the C-Suite

Would you give up your CEO title to pursue your purpose? He did. In this episode, Jimmy Burgess, former CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida and one of Inman’s most-read contributors, returns to Stay Paid to share: ✅ Why he walked away from a prestigious CEO position ✅ How he defines real leadership ✅ The metaphor that changed how he views business and growth ✅ What agents must focus on in today’s market ✅ His plan to help 1 million agents close a deal Whether you're feeling stuck, burnt out, or unsure of your purpose, this episode will help you realign and reenergize. 🔗 Resources & Connect: ·       Connect with Jimmy on Instagram ·       Subscribe to his YouTube Channel   ⁉️ Do YOU have a question you’d like us to answer? Send us an email at podcast@remindermedia.com, or shoot us a DM on Instagram @staypaidpodcast
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May 26, 2025 • 30min

From Zero to 120 Deals: How This New Agent Took Over His Market

He joined real estate in 2023 and has already closed over 120 transactions—without a massive sphere or years of experience. In this episode of Stay Paid, Tim Bushnell from Acree Brothers Realty in Lynchburg, VA, shares the exact action plan he followed to crush 40 deals his first year and then double it the next. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why starting in a “bad market” gave Tim an edge ✅ His daily/weekly structure for calls, appointments, and follow-ups ✅ How he used open houses to win without a big sphere ✅ The role of investor relationships in scaling his production ✅ The discipline and mindset it takes to keep showing up and executing ✅ How ReminderMedia’s tools helped him build brand consistency 🔗 Resources & Connect: Follow Tim: Instagram @the.tim.bushnell ReminderMedia free sample: remindermedia.com/staypaidmarketing   Do YOU have a question you’d like us to answer? Send us an email at podcast@remindermedia.com, or shoot us a DM on Instagram @staypaidpodcast
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May 19, 2025 • 33min

She Generates Half Her Business from Instagram | Marie Boatsman’s Proven Strategy

Want to stand out and get more listings—even in a frozen market? Then take notes from this episode with Marie Boatsman, a real estate powerhouse who built her business on referrals, community outreach, and creative video marketing. Marie blends killer listing content with relationship-driven client care, delivering everything from subscription-style gift boxes to behind-the-scenes Easter Bunny tours of her listings. 🎧 Tune in to hear: ✅ Her full listing video strategy—including 5 types of videos she shoots for every property. ✅ Why even “low performing” videos still generate ROI. ✅ How to organize, plan, and post consistently without losing your mind. ✅ How Marie uses small business features, client events, and pop-bys to create top-of-mind awareness and fuel referrals. Whether you're a solo agent or part of a team, this episode will spark ideas you can put into action right away!   🔗 Connect & resources: Connect with Marie: Instagram @mariebrealty Download a FREE branded magazine: remindermedia.com/staypaidmarketing

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