Stay Paid Podcast
ReminderMedia
ReminderMedia proudly presents the Stay Paid Podcast. We help agents & entrepreneurs master the latest business trends to unlock growth and create a life of freedom. Along with a healthy dose of motivation and inspiration, hosts Luke Acree and Josh Stike tackle business-building subjects like lead generation and retention, digital marketing and social media tactics, and the revenue-producing potential of relationships within your sphere. Each episode aims to provide listeners with tangible steps that will take their businesses to the next level.
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Feb 23, 2024 • 22min
Getting Started with Meta/Facebook Ads
Have you ever scrolled through Facebook or Instagram and been hit with an ad that feels eerily specific? That's the power of Meta ads! In this Silver Dollar episode of Stay Paid, we're diving into the benefits of Meta ads and breaking down the building blocks of setting up your first campaign. Join us to discover the many valuable benefits of Meta ads that make running them a no-brainer, find out specific strategies to optimize each of the six ad campaign types, and hear about our secret hack for creating eye-catching, scroll-stopping ad images. 💥 Let us help you get more referrals and repeat business! Visit the home of Stay Paid at remindermedia.com to explore the world's best marketing, and download a FREE SAMPLE of the gold standard in personally branded magazines. Connect | Resources FREE webinar: The #1 Lead-Generating Facebook Ad Agents Should Run in 2024 FREE printable resources: · Social Media Analytics Tracker · Digital Advertising Terminology Cheat Sheet You can get more free resources, including e-books, additional printables, and lead magnets to attract new leads, by visiting our Resource Library. 0:00 Introduction 0:57 Value of social media marketing 2:22 Step 1: Create your business pages 3:48 Step 2: Set up your Ads Manager 4:14 Objective: awareness 6:00 Objective: traffic 6:23 Objective: engagement 7:47 Objective: leads 10:28 Objective: app promo and sales 10:55 Step 3: Create ad set 11:10 Targeting options 16:36 Step 4: Create your ad 16:59 Interruption marketing 17:55 Secret hack (AI images) 19:40 Track KPIs 21:53 Action Item Want Josh and Luke to help you with your marketing? Visit www.remindermedia.com/StayPaidMarketing Getting Started with Meta/Facebook Ads
Feb 19, 2024 • 29min
Post This & Do That: The Key to More Likes, Leads, and Followers
Ed Stulak is a four-time Stay Paid guest, an Instagram genius with 53K+ followers, and an author and active real estate agent. In this episode, he shares how he's achieved social media success and offers Golden-Nugget advice for how others can do the same. Join us to find out the one thing that will never go out of fashion on social media (but that too few users do), the five most compelling types of content that receive the greatest attention, and the best tactic for sparking popular content ideas. 💥 Visit the home of Stay Paid at remindermedia.com, and let us help you get more referrals and repeat business. Connect | Resources FREE e-book: The Relationship Marketer's Guide to Social Media Success 📕 You can get more free resources, including additional e-books, printables, and lead magnets to attract new leads, by visiting our Resource Library. 0:00 Introduction 2:20 Ed's business bio 2:50 Synopsis of Expose Yourself 4:00 Evergreen social media content 6:52 Give to get 8:31 The challenge of standing out 10:04 The power of engagement 13:31 5 most attractive content elements 18:45 Mimic viral videos 23:12 Thoughts on poor-performing videos 24:52 Ed's next steps 27:46 Action Item Want Josh and Luke to help you with your marketing? Visit www.remindermedia.com/StayPaidMarketing Follow Stay Paid: https://www.tiktok.com/@staypaid_podcast https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast Blow Up your Social Media engagement in 2024 | The ONE TIP that changes Everything
Feb 16, 2024 • 16min
Driving Motivation: Five Ways to Say "You Matter" at Work
In this episode, we explain the five love languages as described by Gary Chapman in his book The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts. From each, we draw a lesson that leaders can use to create better relationships with the people they work for, with, and adjacent to. Join us to find out the error we often make when communicating with others, even when we understand their perspectives, learn the many ways you can specifically connect with people who speak different love languages, and discover why it is important to first understand your own love language before seeking to understand others'. 💥 Visit the home of Stay Paid at remindermedia.com, and let us help you get more referrals and repeat business. Connect | Resources · The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman · Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention by John Ruhlin You can get free resources, including e-books, printables, and lead magnets to attract new leads, by visiting our Resource Library. 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. 0:00 Introduction 0:57 Love languages explained 2:38 Application to marketing 4:57 Affirmation 6:45 Acts of service 8:03 Quality time 10:09 Gifts 11:56 Physical touch 13:04 Be authentic and mindful 15:36 Action Item Want Josh and Luke to help you with your marketing? Visit www.remindermedia.com/StayPaidMarketing
Feb 13, 2024 • 24min
Marketing Pros React: Evaluating the 2024 Super Bowl Commercials!
Welcome to our in-depth analysis of the top 5 Super Bowl commercials of 2024! Join us, Luke Acree and Josh Stike, seasoned marketing professionals, as we dissect and discuss the most captivating ads from this year's big game. From heartwarming narratives to bold marketing strategies, we're here to provide you with valuable insights into what makes these commercials stand out in the crowded Super Bowl ad space. In this video, we'll take you through each commercial, highlighting key elements such as storytelling techniques, brand messaging, audience targeting, and overall effectiveness. As marketing pros, we'll offer our honest opinions on what worked well and what could have been improved, providing you with a behind-the-scenes look at the thought processes behind these multimillion-dollar campaigns. Whether you're a fellow marketer looking to gain inspiration for your next big project or simply a fan of creative advertising, this video is for you! Get ready to dive deep into the world of Super Bowl commercials as we unravel the secrets behind the top 5 ads of 2024. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the top 5 Super Bowl commercials of 2024! Which ad was your favorite, and why? Do you agree or disagree with our analysis? Share your opinions in the comments below and let's keep the conversation going! Follow Stay Paid: https://www.tiktok.com/@staypaid_podcast https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast
Feb 12, 2024 • 26min
Moving Your Real Estate Business to a New Town
Needing to move to a new area can send a real estate agent into a tailspin. Without the local cache of contacts they've sometimes spent years building and nurturing, some agents simply quit the biz. But others—like this week's Stay Paid guest Chris Erdmann, CEO and co-owner of Blu.Ink Real Estate—do what's necessary to build a new sphere and succeed in putting down fresh roots. Join us and find out the serendipitous events that can happen when you stay open to meeting new people, how to start a conversation that puts others at ease and invites them to engage with you, and one of the biggest mistakes agents make that causes them to lose market share. 💥 Visit the home of Stay Paid at remindermedia.com to explore the world's best marketing. Connect | Resources FREE e-book: Getting Started with Relationship Marketing You can get more free resources, including additional e-books, printables, and lead magnets to attract new leads, by visiting our Resource Library. 0:00 Introduction 1:57 Chris's business bio 2:27 An intentional reboot 4:48 Serendipitous relationships 8:19 Breaking the ice | GOLDEN NUGGET 10:18 Controlling the controllables 12:39 300+ touchpoint system 16:10 Cost and value of system 19:37 Biggest mistakes agents make 20:06 Balancing business and leading people 21:26 Origin of Blu.Ink name 24:42 Action Item Want Josh and Luke to help you with your marketing? Visit www.remindermedia.com/StayPaidMarketing
Feb 9, 2024 • 11min
Heartfelt Hustle: 5 Valentine's Day Marketing Ideas
Unlike Thanksgiving and Christmas, clients typically don't anticipate hearing from their service providers on Valentine's Day—which is something you can use to your advantage. Anytime you reach out unexpectedly, you interrupt the pattern your clients have become accustomed to, and that makes you stand out from your competition. In this episode, we're sharing five ways to get noticed by showing your clients some love this Valentine's Day. Join us to hear captivating and fun suggestions for increasing client engagement on social media, a quick and easy way to create a Valentine's-themed blog for your website, and a clever way to promote your brand while also engaging your social media followers. Be sure to check out the show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for a complete summary and additional insights from the episode. Connect | Resources · Visit our Resource Library and search "Valentine" to select and download FREE Valentine's Day printables you can give to clients and use to promote your business. · 10 Valentine's Day Real Estate Marketing Ideas While you're there, check out our other free resources, including e-books, more printables, and lead magnets to attract new leads. 0:00 Introduction 0:57 Marketing during holidays 1:57 #1: Social media campaigns and content ideas 5:28 #2: Send Valentine's Day cards 7:22 #3: Raffle a romantic gift 8:04 #4: Post a Valentine-themed blog 8:55 #5: Get involved in charitable events 10:52 Action Item Heartfelt Hustle: 5 Valentine's Day Marketing Ideas Want Josh and Luke to help you with your marketing? Visit www.remindermedia.com/StayPaidMarketing
Feb 5, 2024 • 32min
How Collaboration Fuels One Entrepreneur's Business
This week on Stay Paid, Krisztina Bell—Georgia real estate agent and proud owner of two staging companies—shares how working with a stager can help agents boost their clients' and help quickly sell a home for top dollar. She also explains how she collaborates with other local stagers and large companies like Sherwin-Williams to grow her referral network, build a robust reputation, enhance her credibility, and solidify the trust others have in her work. Join us to discover four timely lessons that contribute to a modern business owner's long-lasting success., the most important criterion to assess in another company before engaging in cross-promotion, and the value of collaborating with local competitors to provide education to your market. Be sure to check out the show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for a complete summary and additional insights from the episode. Connect | Resources · Website: novacancy-atl.com · Website: virtuallystagingproperties.com · Connect with Krisztina on social media by searching: @krisztinabell · FREE lead magnet: Exterior Home Projects That Increase Value You can get more free resources, including e-books, printables, and additional lead magnets to attract new leads, by visiting our Resource Library. 0:00 Introduction 1:04 Guest introduction 1:44 Kristina's backstory 3:41 Two keys to success 5:08 Golden Nugget: focus and consistency 6:58 Early collaboration projects 9:43 Choosing your collaborative partners 10:22 Covert "market analysis" 11:46 Collaboration with Sherman-Williams 15:41 Assisting agents with home staging 16:40 Collaboration with Benjamin Moore 17:49 Marketing home staging as a value add 19:44 "Working with" rather than "working for" 21:33 About virtual staging 23:41 Education to build relationships 27:16 Luke's advice for presentations 30:05 Action Item Want Josh and Luke to help you with your marketing? Visit www.remindermedia.com/StayPaidMarketing How Collaboration Fuels One Entrepreneur's Business
Feb 2, 2024 • 15min
The Do-or-Die Business Lesson of 2023
We're a month into the new year, and we've taken stock of how ReminderMedia (the company behind Stay Paid) performed in 2023. The bottom line: we missed our revenue goals. But more importantly, we figured out why. In today's Silver Dollar episode, we're sharing the super valuable lesson we learned to stop you from making the same mistake that cost us millions of dollars in lost opportunity. Join us to find out the litmus test you must apply to your thinking before making any business decision, the indispensable business tool that will guide you toward wise choices and away from dangerous ones, and the single behavior that crushes any hope you have of achieving your goals and how to stop it. Be sure to check out the show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for a complete summary and additional insights from the episode. Connect | Resources FREE printable resources you can use to stay focused on the goals that matter: · Yearly Goal Planner: Includes planners for your day, week, and month · KPI Tracking Sheet: A tool to help you track and measure your progress You can get more free resources, including e-books, additional printables, and lead magnets to attract new leads, by visiting our Resource Library. 0:00 Introduction 0:57 Look for patterns 2:24 Half-hearted commitment 3:22 The mistake we made 7:10 Be okay with saying no 8:21 Don't deviate from your vision 9:38 Don't settle for passive approval 12:01 Should you should angry 14:32 Action Item Want Josh and Luke to help you with your marketing? Visit www.remindermedia.com/StayPaidMarketing
Jan 29, 2024 • 34min
The 2024-25 Real Estate Agent's Lawsuit Survival Guide
In this episode of Stay Paid, we have a dynamic conversation with Byron Lazine, COO of BAM (Broke Agent Media). We discuss the current challenges facing the real estate industry and what agents can do to best prepare for the inevitable changes they will bring. Byron offers an optimistic perspective on the future, envisioning a positive transformation that could elevate the entire profession. Join us to find out what changes lie on the horizon that will redefine what it means to be a professional real estate agent, discover three strategies that agents need to use to master the turbulence created by the recent commission lawsuit and NAR scandals, and listen as Byron unveils the primary tactics that have made his agents the #1 transaction team in Connecticut. Be sure to check out the show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for a complete summary and additional insights from the episode. Connect | Resources · Website: nowbam.com · Learn about and subscribe to BAMx to strengthen your marketing, content, and business. · Attend the BAM Pro Ball, a free virtual conference featuring an all-star lineup of presenters, on February 7, 2024. You can get free resources, including e-books, printables, and lead magnets to attract new leads, by visiting our Resource Library. 0:00 Introduction 2:01 Byron's business bio 3:03 The motivation to create BAM 5:49 Analyze the content you consume 8:42 The rise in professional standards 10:28 The cost of business is going to go up 12:05 Future of NAR 13:10 Agents need to be prepared to respond 17:10 Top lead-gen marketing strategies 19:29 Follow up benchmarks 20:35 Systematize the first 24 hours 22:57 Use of AI 24:04 The inside scoop on FUB sale 26:54 BAM Pro Bowl conference 27:39 Comments about Ricky Caruth 29:29 Authenticity is to be admired 31:09 Action Item Want Josh and Luke to help you with your marketing? Visit https://remindermedia.com/StayPaidMarketing/
Jan 26, 2024 • 14min
8 Tips for Creating a Lead-Converting Case Study
Learn how case studies can effectively showcase value, skills, and inspire potential clients. Discover tips for creating compelling case studies, highlighting expertise, and capturing emotional impact. Find out how to create engaging visuals and content, keep the case study concise, and include a compelling call to action. Apply these tips to create impactful and differentiated case studies.


