Stay Paid Podcast

There are many entrepreneurs who have fantastic ideas they want to make real and would jump at the chance to launch a new venture or expand a current business. Unfortunately, they’re often held back because they lack the capital needed to make it happen. Brad Blazar, this week’s Stay Paid guest, has spent his career getting other people to foot the bill for his ideas. During his interview, he talks about how ordinary people can find investors who want to make their money work for them. 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 Books by Brad Blazar: On the Wings of Eagles: Learning to Soar in Life Put Some Thrive in Your Hive: Unlocking Potential in Any Organization Winning at the Capital Game: Using Other People's Money (OPM) to Build Wealth 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 1:36     Brad’s backstory 5:47     Find your primary skill     7:49     A lesson in the power of branding 13:30   A brand is a recognized representation 16:40   Mistake #1: Failing to craft a pitch 18:09   Mistake #2: Pitching before validating trust 19:54   How to find potential investors 22:30   Failure is a part of the process 25:07   Investing is an emotional decision 29:14   Action Item

We want to make things a little better for as many people as possible, so this week’s Silver Dollar episode is devoted to helping people help themselves with guidance on how they can improve their mindset. We’re not experts, but we are knowledgeable about taking action. We believe taking action is the only way to improve any situation, including creating a more positive mindset. Listen as we share several practical actions that will elevate your mind, body, and spirit and help you overcome whatever challenges you face. 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 The Insurance Syndicate The TB12 Method: How to Achieve a Lifetime of Sustained Peak Performance The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) The Purpose-Driven Life Mindset: Changing The Way You think To Fulfil Your Potential

In speaking with Katie Day, today’s Stay Paid guest, we were struck by her matter-of-fact approach to running her real estate business. Hers is an understated success story. Essentially, it is a tale of an entrepreneur who has built a business by adhering to fundamentally sound principles on a consistent basis. During her interview, she talks about two of these essentials: posting a variety of content to social media at a sustainable cadence, and maintaining consistently applied standards. 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 Katie on Instagram at movemetotx Katie’s recommended books: White Collar Warrior: Lessons for Sales Professionals from America's Military Elite Exactly What to Say: Your Personal Guide to the Mastery of Magic Words 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 2:35     Katie’s backstory 4:16     Growth on social media 6:01     Thoughts on cadence for posting to social media 7:08     Social media content buckets 9:16     From social media audience member to lead 11:36   Additional lead sources 13:18   Retaining experienced agents 16:11   What 2023 market holds for agents [Golden Nugget] 18:21   How Katie addresses agent accountability 22:00   Katie’s favorite books 25:17   Action Item  

In this week’s Silver Dollar edition of Stay Paid, we suggest five types of technology that real estate agents and, with some modification, all service professionals should add to their toolbox. These technologies will increase your efficiency and, if not already in place, likely point to some areas of your business where you could be more effective. Listen to hear about which of the five types of technology you need to give first priority to installing, discover a key feature you should look for in any system you buy, and find out the feature missing from your content that, if added, would make it 50% more likely to appear on page one of Google. 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 Blog post: Top 3 Ways Real Estate Agents Can Leverage Technology Blog post: Get to Know Your Clients with the F.O.R.D. Method Resources mentioned in this episode:   Follow Up Boss LionDesk Wise Agent Redtail Minichat Messeger from Meta ai Homebot SmartZip Air DNA TopHap Redfin io Adobe Premiere Rush Upwork Fiverr Trello Jira 0:00     Introduction 0:48     Customer relationship management (CRM) System 2:36     Conversational AI chatbot 4:54     Big data 6:50     Video marketing 8:25     Task management system 11:29   Action Item

This week’s guest on Stay Paid is Letisha Jackson, the CEO of Jackson Insurance Group in Tupelo, Mississippi. Letisha’s a 7-figure producer now, but when she started out, she couldn’t meet her bills. She had so little that when her husband bought a $1 McDonald’s cheeseburger with some found change, they had a huge argument. How she pulled herself up might sound like a hero’s story, but Letisha credits her eventual success to her adoption of an “I’ve got to make this work” mentality. As you listen to her interview, you’ll hear example after example of how taking action leads to progress—proving (once again) that the fundamentals are fundamental for a reason. 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 FREE e-book: How Independent Insurance Agents Can Increase Service and Lines of Coverage 0:00     Introduction 1:43     Letisha’s backstory 3:58     What you do when you have no money and no leads 5:27     Tracking toward success 6:52     The pitch that worked (and why) – Golden Nugget 9:12     Implementing grassroots marketing 11:27   The follow-up process 14:24   Closing the sale 16:03   Overcoming objections and rejection 17:30   A purpose-driven business 18:40   Letisha’s coaching program and podcast 21:38   Action Item  

Downturn, adjustment, correction, shift—whatever you call it, the current real estate market is certainly interesting. During this time, there are agents who are playing a wait-and-see game . . . and that’s too bad. In today’s Silver Dollar episode, we talk about why right now is the opportune time to double down on four activities you need to start doing today—because when the dust settles, proactive agents are going to come out on top. 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 FREE e-book: Getting Started with Relationship Marketing FREE KPI & Budget Tracker 0:00     Introduction 0:41     Why you want to describe the market as “interesting” 1:20     Be the educator, the trusted advisor 3:33     Double down on the fundamentals 7:16     Manage cash flow | Lead with revenue 8:46     Increase your lead generation           11:57   Action Item

This week on Stay Paid, we talk with Neema Bardi, the founder and CEO of Atllas, Inc. His mission is to empower agents with technology and innovative business models—and he’s delivering big time. In addition to sharing his journey and success as one of the youngest brokers in California, Neema describes the hottest new feature on Atllas’s comprehensive dashboard: a free tool for running open houses that is so successful at changing the game that Atllas secured 2,000 new users in only six weeks. 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 OpenHome tool: ai Message Neema on Instagram: @Neema_Bardi Search for lease listings: com Search for virtual assistants: Upwork The book that put Neema on his path: Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money—That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! 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 1:55     Neema’s backstory 3:58     Chose cold calls over calling his sphere     4:55     Prospecting on Sunset Blvd. 6:18     Hired a virtual assistant 7:24     The frustration of working with a broker 9:28     Managing entrepreneurs who work for an entrepreneur     10:19   Why build your own brokerage/platform? 12:19   The origin story of the Atllas platform 14:42   Paid ads that are working 18:41   Automated follow-up and using bots 20:03   Inspiration, development, and functionality of OpenHome

Talking with the people in your sphere or circle of influence is one of the easiest conversations to have if you assume the proper mindset. In this Silver Dollar episode, we illustrate 3 tips for calling your sphere. The first eliminates the #1 reason why people find it so hard to call their sphere. The second enables you to have conversations you and they will enjoy. And the third removes all awkwardness when calling someone you should have called a long time 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 FREE e-book: Getting Started with Relationship Marketing 0:00     Introduction 0:56     Go into the call with the proper mindset 2:29     Have relational conversations: F.O.R.D. 5:09     What to say when you haven’t called in a while 6:38     Calls establish familiarity; familiarity breeds trust 8:00     Don’t be afraid to ask for referrals 13:36   Action Item  

Johnny Nitafan may only be 21 years old, but his story and unbeatable drive to simply keep going will inspire anyone who’s hit a bump in the road, or perhaps already crashed, and has thought about giving up. After numerous failures, Johnny is crushing it as an insurance agent, having written $125,000 in business in 45 days. During his interview, Johnny tells the incredible story of his journey. He also reveals his prospecting strategy and the massive action he continues to take to drive business. Most inspiring is his willingness to be vulnerable and share the details of the hardships he’s endured to get to where he is today. 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 Social media: Search JohnnyNitafan1 Podcast on YouTube: From Unknown to Unforgettable 0:00     Introduction 2:17     Johnny’s backstory 7:22     Johnny’s move into insurance 8:23     Preparation is key to door knocking and cold calling 9:28     Find the decision maker; persist with the gatekeepers 11:26   Prospecting activity 14:55   Strategy to recruit agents 16:46   The “10-in-play” prospecting strategy 19:49   A spin on the triple dial 21:06   Use of automation 22:29   Use of voicemail drops 23:53   Use of auto text platform 25:09   Advice for new insurance agents 28:16   Life lesson: Act as if . .  . 35:32   Action Item

Hiring salespeople is one of the most important things business owners do. You need to make sure you put the right people in the seat because if you don’t, then you’ve wasted precious resources and put the future security of your business at risk. Is there a way to be certain that the person you’ve decided to interview has what it takes when it comes to the close? In this episode, we share the four traits that have produced the best sales hires for our multi-million-dollar business. 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 E-book: The Ultimate Rookie Year Guide. Help your new real estate agents get off on the right foot. Share this e-book with them and set them up for success. Lead magnet: Tailgating season is here! Download our free football tailgating pack, add it to your site as a lead magnet, and collect the email addresses of people who download it. Or, send it to the football fans in your sphere as a small gift to say thank you. The pack includes a printable checklist of essentials, four recipes for tasty tailgating fare, and a visual guide for grilling different meats. 0:00     Introduction 1:44     Do they have positive energy? 2:16     Energy is not volume 4:04     Can they hold a conversation? 5:26     Ask discovery questions 7:07     Do they have the drive? 7:38     Ask about their struggle 10:05   Do they have character, integrity, work ethic? 10:53   Ask revealing questions 13:59   Action Item