
Stay Paid Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 15, 2024 • 45min
Data-Driven Cold Call Tactics That Get You Heard
Is cold calling a dead end? Tune in and see how data can revitalize your outreach. Guests Rylan Folts and Sam Kendree of WealthFeed join us to discuss using real-time data to pinpoint the best leads to call and spark genuine conversations that lead to valuable meetings. We also debate the usefulness of “match and mirror” tactics, and we reveal the real obstacle that keeps sales professionals from cold-call success. Interested in our free touchpoint calendar? Click here to learn more https://remindermedia.com/printables/stephen-touchpoint-plan/ Connect | Resources · Websites - wealthfeed.com - catalyzeai.com · FREE webinars - Unlocking Organic Growth: A Blueprint for Advisors to Automate a Growth Machine with Money-in-Motion Data and Direct Mail - An Explosively Innovative Way Agents Can Get Listing Leads in a Shifting Market · FREE e-book: Guide to Cold Calling Visit our Resource Library for free resources, including additional 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. 💥 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. Want Josh and Luke to help you with your marketing? Visit www.remindermedia.com/StayPaidMarketing Data-Driven Cold Call Tactics That Get You Heard

Jul 8, 2024 • 29min
Crushing It: How a 23-Year-Old Agent Used Open Houses to Launch a Lucrative Career
Instead of seeing her youth as a liability, Katie Kenny (who’s 23) has leaned into everything that’s best about Gen Z—including their pragmatic outlook, comfort with social media, and deep commitment to authenticity—to win the trust and confidence of her real estate colleagues and clients. Listen to her interview to hear the details of the outstanding open house strategy that launched her career and how she’s using green screen videos to boost her social media engagement. Connect | Resources · Instagram @thekatiekenny · Blog: How to Use the Green Screen on Instagram: A Beginner's Guide for Real Estate Agents · Free printable: Open House Kit Visit our Resource Library for free resources, including more printables, e-books, 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. 💥 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. Want Josh and Luke to help you with your marketing? Visit www.remindermedia.com/StayPaidMarketing

Jul 1, 2024 • 47min
Challenge Accepted: How to Succeed When Other Agents Are Failing
Sean Carpenter, top real estate influencer, shares motivation and connection strategies for success in a challenging market. The podcast discusses overcoming challenges with a positive attitude, setting high standards, and finding motivation in enemies. Emphasizes the importance of providing value, education, and support to real estate agents for long-term success.

Jun 24, 2024 • 59min
Ditch the Clips! Social Media Enters New Era of Long-Form Content
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. Have a question you’d like us to answer? Send us an email at podcast@remindermedia or shoot us a DM on Instagram @staypaidpodcast. 💥 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. 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

Jun 17, 2024 • 51min
The Email Formula That Got 9 Listing in 6 Months
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. 💥 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. 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 Want Josh and Luke to help you with your marketing? Visit www.remindermedia.com/StayPaidMarketing

Jun 10, 2024 • 27min
2024’s Explosive Instagram Growth Hack (No Posting Required)
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 Have a question you’d like us to answer? Send us an email at podcast@remindermedia or shoot us a DM on Instagram @staypaidpodcast. 💥 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. 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. Want Josh and Luke to help you with your marketing? Visit www.remindermedia.com/StayPaidMarketing 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

Jun 3, 2024 • 44min
4 Instagram Hacks to Grow Your Account
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 Have a question you’d like us to answer? Send us an email at podcast@remindermedia or shoot us a DM on Instagram @staypaidpodcast. 💥 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. 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

May 27, 2024 • 41min
Agents Are on the Move: What It Takes to Keep Yours
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 Have a question you’d like us to answer? Send us an email at podcast@remindermedia or shoot us a DM on Instagram @staypaidpodcast. 💥 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. 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 Want Josh and Luke to help you with your marketing? Visit www.remindermedia.com/StayPaidMarketing

May 20, 2024 • 55min
A Genuine Strategy for Converting IG Convos into Clients
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 Visit our Resource Library for more free resources, including additional 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. 💥 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. 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

May 13, 2024 • 36min
5 Mistakes That Will Kill Your Client Base
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 Have a question you’d like us to answer? Send us an email at podcast@remindermedia or shoot us a DM on Instagram @staypaidpodcast. You can get free resources, including e-books, printables, and lead magnets to attract new leads, by visiting our Resource Library. 💥 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. 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
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