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 s ...
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Everyone sells, regardless of what your job title is, and this is your place for authentic, conversational sales and prospecting tips without the sleaze factor. Art Sobczak shares proven sales and cold calling (without the cold) tips that you’ll feel comfortable using, and that get the results you want. You’ll help people buy, instead of pushing them into being sold. Over the past 30 years Art has helped hundreds of thousands through his books, newsletters, audios, videos, online courses, pu ...
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She Generates Half Her Business from Instagram | Marie Boatsman’s Proven Strategy
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33:28Want 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-styl…
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The Domino’s Tracker Approach to Real Estate: Why It Works (Sheila Reddy)
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30:17Lead gen isn’t your problem. Your client experience is. In this Stay Paid episode, Sheila Reddy, founder and CEO of Mosaik, joins us to share how she transitioned from healthcare leadership to building one of the most client-focused real estate platforms on the market. What started as a frustration with her own homebuying experiences has turned int…
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313 Dealing with the Fear, Rejection, and Lies that Hold Salespeople Back
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11:51Even top-performing sales pros feel it. Fear. Resistance. That creeping hesitation before hitting “send” or dialing the next number. In this honest, no-fluff episode, we’re talking straight about fear in sales—where it hides, how it disguises itself, and most importantly, how to stop letting it drive the bus. You’ll learn: Why fear isn’t your enemy…
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Jason Pantana’s AI Playbook for Real Estate Success
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43:56AI isn’t just coming—it’s here, and it’s already changing the way the top real estate pros do business. This week on Stay Paid, we welcome back Jason Pantana, marketing coach and Tom Ferry speaker, for a deep dive into the AI strategies every real estate agent must understand to stay competitive. From ChatGPT and Claude to CapCut and Canva, Jason s…
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She Drove Uber to Survive the Market—Now She’s a Top Agent Again (Renee Burke)
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34:28From Uber Driver to Top Producer: Renee Burke’s Story of Grit, Growth & Giving When the market slowed, Renee Burke didn’t give up—she pivoted. A former stay-at-home mom turned real estate agent, Renee built her business with her husband flipping homes. But when the flips stopped and interest rates soared, she had to find new ways to connect and sta…
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312 You Sell Every Day (Whether You Admit It or Not)—Now Master It
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15:47Think you’re not in sales? Think again. In this episode, Art breaks down why everyone sells—whether or not it’s in your job title. You’ll discover the three big reasons people fear selling, how to reframe what sales really is (hint: it’s helping), and the five mindset and action shifts that let you sell naturally, confidently, and without ever feel…
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Why Most Agents Are Failing (NextHome Co-CEOs James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson)
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43:3071% of Agents Aren’t Closing Deals—How to Be in the Top 29% With market uncertainty, commission shakeups, and lead-gen costs rising, many agents are frozen—but not the best ones. In this episode, NextHome Co-CEOs James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson get real about what agents MUST do to survive and thrive in today’s chaotic market. 🚨 Key Takeaways: Wh…
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The Google Review Strategy That Landed 61 Deals (and Costs Nothing)
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25:32🔥 61 Deals from Google Reviews?! Here’s EXACTLY How They Did It They doubled their reviews in one year and are on pace for 100+ deals from inbound Google traffic in 2025. Cody Smith and Stephen Acree of Acree Brothers Realty Team break down the exact system that earned them 61 transactions last year from Google leads alone. You’ll learn how to requ…
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Stop Setting “SMART” Goals—Why the Best Agents Set Stupid Goals (Verl Workman)
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30:11Ditch Smart Goals—Set Stupid Ones with Verl Workman Tired of chasing “realistic” growth that never moves the needle? Verl Workman says it’s time to get stupid. In this game-changing episode, Verl—a speaker, author, and the CEO of Workman Success Systems—shares how the most successful agents scale their businesses using “stupid goals,” team speciali…
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The $150M Agent Strategy That Creates Clients for LIFE (Allan Dalton)
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53:43Are you stuck chasing the next transaction while your past clients disappear? Industry legend Allan Dalton—former CEO of Realtor.com and SVP at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices—joins Stay Paid to reveal the exact strategy top agents use to create lifelong clients (and stop paying referral fees for leads they should already own). 💡 What You’ll Learn:…
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311 Name-Dropping Can Help or Hurt- Use the "Three R's"
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10:21Is name-dropping a powerful credibility booster or a fast track to sounding desperate? In this eye-opening episode, Art reveals the shocking truth about strategic name-dropping that most sales professionals get completely wrong. Discover why mentioning the right name can boost your email open rates by an astonishing 468%, while the wrong reference …
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CIRCLE PROSPECTING for Real Estate: How We Closed 25 Deals Using THIS Script!
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27:16💰 Want more listings? The secret is in your phone. Too many real estate agents overlook Circle Prospecting—but not today! On this episode of Stay Paid, Cody Smith & Stephen Acree of Acree Brothers Realty Team break down exactly how they’ve closed 25 deals (and counting!) using a simple yet powerful cold-calling strategy. 🎙 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How …
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🔥 The Wealth Playbook: How to Retire Rich & Happy! [Tom Hegna’s Proven Strategy]
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26:42Want to retire with financial freedom and zero stress? You need a strategy, not just savings. In this episode, we sit down with Tom Hegna, one of the most respected retirement and wealth-building experts in the industry, to break down the simple yet powerful steps to building wealth and securing your retirement. 🎙 What you’ll learn: ✅ The #1 mistak…
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310 Two Powerful Questions to Get Prospects Selling Themselves
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13:00Ever had a prospect who knows they have a problem but just hasn’t pulled the trigger on fixing it? In this episode, I share two simple but powerful questions that uncover what’s been holding them back—and more importantly, what’s finally pushing them to take action now. We’ll break down the psychology behind these questions, how a paver salesman us…
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⚡Act Now: Agents, Seize the Debt Crisis Opportunity (David Camp)
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41:13Are you missing out on hidden opportunities in the real estate market? David Camp, CEO of HomeScout and head of growth at Realty.com, shares how data analytics and market intelligence can unlock high-value leads—including homeowners struggling with debt. In this episode, you'll discover: How consumer debt stress creates new listing opportunities Wh…
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Open Houses: The EXACT Plan That Closed 18 Deals
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37:32Stephen Acree and Cody Smith of Acree Brothers Realty Team, the #1 agency in Lynchburg, Virigina, share expert open house strategies to attract top-tier listings, engage buyers, and convert visitors into clients. Learn how to get agents to send you the best opportunities, use a genius approach to involve neighbors and boost interest, and master a f…
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How to Be Successful as a Real Estate Agent [3 NONNEGOTIABLE Principles]
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36:50Are you tired of hosting open houses that fail to generate quality leads and appointments? Rob Stein, one of the nation’s leading authorities in real estate education, shares proven strategies to help you get more out of each of these events. Plus, you’ll learn the real reason why agents continue to fail at an astounding rate (it’s not just the mar…
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Lessons in Team Building from a Champion NASCAR Pit Crew Chief
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28:23We’re talking with Shaun Peet, a top NASCAR pit crew coach who trains elite teams, including those competing in this year’s Daytona 500! Drawing from his experience, he cofounded DECK Leadership, a company focused on improving the workplace through diversity, efficiency, culture, and kindness. Listen to learn how to build a valued crew, foster next…
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309 My Experience with a Painting Contractor's Mistake-Filled Sales Approach
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19:53Art breaks down a real-life sales experience with a local painting company and uncover the critical sales mistakes that cost them the job. From the first contact to the follow-up (or lack thereof), we’ll dissect what went wrong—and more importantly, how sales pros can avoid making these same costly errors. You’ll learn: -Why rigid qualifying questi…
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President of Realty ONE Group: “Thriving Agents Are Doing These 4 Things”
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27:39Amid a market where the majority of real estate agents are struggling, Realty ONE Group’s Cory Jo Vasquez shares powerful strategies to help them thrive. Learn the one thing to know before spending on marketing, how you can generate leads with zero cash flow, and why habits and routines are key to long-term success. Don’t miss this must-watch episo…
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A Roundtable with Insurance-Industry Leaders on Productivity and Wealth
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53:15Join us for a power-packed conversation with some of the insurance industry’s top leaders: Alex Branning, founder of Agent CRM; Nick Bravo, CEO of Level Up Marketing; and Nate Auffort, an agency owner and founder of SWAT Training (Strategic Wealth Accumulation Tactics) who also runs the SWAT conference for insurance professionals. Topics include th…
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308 Stop Asking IF There’s a Problem—And What TO Ask That Will Transform Your Calls
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10:49Asking prospects “Do you have a problem?” is ineffective, and causes conversations to die. A better approach that gets them to open up is using "assumptive problem quesitons. These get them to relive their challenges, and create urgency for a solution. Art breaks down the psychology behind these questions, shares examples from different industries,…
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Real Estate Coach for Ryan Serhant Shares Instagram Strategy That Generates $14M
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34:25We sit down with Dan MacKinnon, a powerhouse real estate coach and mentor, who is also on the staff of Ryan Serhant’s Sell It sales training program. Dan shares his content strategy for generating the Instagram leads that make up 70% of his multimillion dollar annual sales, what so many agents fail to do that causes their marketing to fall short, a…
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Priceless Email Marketing Tips to Boost Open Rates and Engagement
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33:00Jay Schwedelson (founder of GURU Media Hub) is offering expert advice and actionable tips that you can immediately use to take your email marketing to the next level. Discover how to craft subject lines that boost open rates, create irresistible CTAs that drive clicks, and successfully engage new leads. Plus, we’re busting common email marketing my…
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How We Closed 40 Transactions from Absentee Owners
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39:35Stephen Acree of Acree Brothers Realty Team shares the exact strategies his team used to find, pitch, and close 40 deals with absentee owners last year. Discover what motivates absentee owners to sell and the importance of having the right data, building trust, and committing to full transparency. Plus, get actionable tips on pitching, real estate …
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Unlocking Secrets to Off-Market Deals and High-End Clients
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30:14In this episode, Frank Isoldi, a top luxury real estate agent in New Jersey, shares invaluable insights from his 30-year career. Learn how to break into the lucrative luxury market, uncover off-market properties, and master the art of building authentic, lead-generating relationships. Plus, get his expert take on how AI will shape the future of rea…
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307 How to Be the Ultimate Sales Professional: The Four Pillars
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17:32There are four pillars that comprise being the Ultimate Sales Professional, and not someone who just does sales. Being fearless and rejection-proof, Being others-focused in your thinking and actions, Mastering a proven prospecting and sales process, and messaging, Having the discipline, habits, and radical responsibility to do the work. You'll hear…
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From Navy Officer to CEO: When Military Discipline Meets Business Strategy
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45:05In this episode, Aaron Sheeks, CEO of PureCars, shares actionable insights on strategic growth, leadership, and data-driven marketing. Learn how to build a thriving culture, align your team's efforts with ambitious goals, and leverage customer data to revolutionize your advertising’s effectiveness. Aaron’s advice, drawn from his entrepreneurial jou…
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Viral Video Real Estate Sensation Shares His Strategy
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37:06In this episode, we unpack strategies for social media growth and dive into the story behind the viral video phenomenon Breathing Realtor®, which is rocking social media and real estate. We explore feeder markets—an underutilized lead-gen strategy—and how to navigate the tricky nuances of commission splits. And we reveal the one reason that explain…
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306 How to Be the Most Interesting Person in the Room (Or on the Call)
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9:56We explore the art of being genuinely interested in others—both in social settings and sales conversations. Inspired by observations at recent holiday parties, Art shares how most people fail to listen effectively, turning conversations back to themselves instead of encouraging others to share. This behavior isn’t just socially frustrating—it’s cos…
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The Social Media Strategy That Built a Six-Figure Empire in 20 Minutes a Day
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40:21In this episode, Sandra Gebhardt, author of How to Go from Unknown to Famous Online Using Facebook & LinkedIn in Less Than 20 Minutes a Day, shares her social media strategy for building connections with top professionals, growing your influence, and generating referrals—without creating endless content. You’ll discover why entrepreneurs need to re…
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2025 Housing Market: Insights from HomeSmart’s Top Executives
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40:19Prepare to thrive in the 2025 housing market with expert insights from HomeSmart’s Todd Sumney and Rich La Rue. This week, we dive into managing your client relationships in ways PROVEN to build your business. Plus, you’ll discover the two critical elements to success that many agents are overlooking, contributing to the industry’s high failure rat…
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How to Get More Referrals with Less Work and Fewer Calls
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37:08Learn how to boost your referrals in 2025—without dreaded client calls! Skye Michiels, top real estate agent turned founder of With Heart Coaching, explains how to transform the way you nurture your sphere so that client interactions feel rewarding and not awkward. Discover how to create a relationship-driven CRM, ask for help in ways that make you…
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305 GUEST: How to Easily Make "Happy" and "Positive" Your Default Modes, with MK Mueller
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47:54MK Mueller has changed lives worldwide with her "8 to Great" simple methodology for having a positive attutude, ALL of the time. As salespeople, we know that our attitude has more of an effect on our results, and income, than any sales process or technique. MK shares tips, stories, and how-to exercises than anyone can implement right now to get and…
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How to Ask for and Actually Get Top-Quality Referrals
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35:42Ready to increase your client referrals? In this episode, referral expert Dan Allison, founder of the Advisory Development Community and The Exchange, shares a powerful, psychology-based three-part strategy—complete with sample scripts—that will teach you how to inspire and guide your clients to connect you with qualified leads. Plus, find out why …
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The Confidence Method: A Self-Discovery Journey to Break Limiting Beliefs
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41:53This week, we present a compelling conversation about self-discovery and authenticity. Executive coach and keynote speaker Rocky Garza shares his transformative “confidence method”—a framework for personal and professional growth that has helped thousands break through limiting beliefs, align their strengths with their values, and lead with confide…
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Stop Chasing Trends: Find the Marketing That’s Right for You
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32:38We’re talking with Ann Morgan, an agent from Stillwater, Oklahoma, about simplifying your marketing by sticking with strategies that work. You'll discover two unique post ideas that will increase your social media engagement and learn why the success of client and community events isn’t about attendance numbers but something more meaningful. Plus, …
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304 And the Winner Is, YOU, if You Choose To
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7:51The election is over. Some are ecstatic, others angry. Those who rely on the results to determine their happiness and success will be greatly disappointed. Ultimately, if you want change, YOU need to change. No outside influence affects your destiny like you do. In this episode you'll hear how to take control of your own success. And, if this messa…
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Untapped Opportunities: Certifications That Could Transform Your Career
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35:00If you’re looking for practical ways to expand your knowledge, attract more clients, and stand out from the competition, this episode is a must. Dennis and Teresa Walsh, experts in residential construction, new home sales, and real estate marketing, have created Certified New Home Specialist, Residential Remodeling Specialist, and Residential Const…
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How to Work on Your Business, Not Just in Your Business
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36:13Tami Bonnell, cochair of EXIT Realty Corp. International and a top leader in real estate, shares the key habits behind her success, a powerful strategy for creating a consistent, proactive action plan that ensures you work on your business, not in your business, tips for staying ahead of market trends, and examples of converting data into business …
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303 Use "How?" Instead of "Why?" to Get Better Results
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9:22Asking someone "Why?" they do or say something has the potential to put someone on the spot and feel like they need to defend themselves. A scientifically-proven better option is to word questions with "How?" In this episode you hear the reasoning, and specific examples of how to use "How?" to get more and better information, build relationships, a…
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$70M CEO’s Perspective on Scaling a Company to New Heights
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36:42We’re exploring how to identify your next big move and scale your business to new heights. We dive into the incredible story of a company that grew from a start-up to one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America, now valued at $70M. We also discuss the power of Grant Cardone’s 10X360 Platform and share a vital lesson in leaders…
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The Transformative 4-Second Team-Building Experience
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33:41Dave Albin, CEO of Firewalk Productions, shares valuable insights on how firewalking fosters deep team connections through experiencing vulnerability and shared achievement. Hear stories from 20 years of working with Tony Robbins, learn how recalling past successes helps overcome challenges, and discover why building a supportive community is vital…
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Probably the biggest roadblock to success for most salespeople is the fear of rejection. But, rejection doesn't actually exisit. It is the story that someone attaches to an experience. When we take control, and tell ourselves different, better, and positive stories, rejection doesn't happen. You'll hear exactly how to do this, and how to never be r…
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CEO of HomeServices of America Offers Lesson in Leadership, Discipline, and Mindset
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43:23Gino Blefari, CEO of HomeServices of America, shares key insights from his rise as a top industry leader. Listeners looking for practical leadership tactics will learn the powerful strategy he used to recruit 1,000 agents in 18 months, the daily routine that fuels his mindset, and his perspective on leading a disciplined and motivated team, especia…
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301 Victims Make Horrible Professional Salespeople
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6:20Someone who is always the victim has little chance to succeed in professional sales. Sales, when done at the highest level is all about taking responsibility, ownership, and leading. If someone is not getting the results they want, it is on them. Not because of anything, or anyone else. In this episode you'll hear what to do to identify victim tend…
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How Masterfully Effective Leaders Communicate
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20:51In this Stay Paid episode, we sit down with John Terry, founder of Black Belt Leadership, to tackle a key challenge—effective leadership communication. Learn the four types of communication preferences, the common mistakes leaders make when providing feedback, and the essential foundation for gaining your team’s trust and respect. If you're strivin…
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Discover the Secrets to Truly Effective Client Gifts
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47:25Building strong client relationships is crucial to business success, but the benefits often take time. In this episode, Jeff Jackel and Jay O'Brien of Client Giant share how thoughtful gift giving can create memorable moments that strengthen loyalty. You'll learn the importance of timing and messaging, how to amplify the impact of client gifts by t…
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300 How to Handle a Specific Price Objection
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7:18An objection some salespeople hear is, "I only want to pay if I get the results you say we'll get." Art shares how he suggested a fellow coach handle that actual objection that she received from a prospect, and the exact process that you can use to prepare for and address your own objections. And it's not by using silly, adversarial objection "rebu…
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Allan Dalton Proclaims the Compelling Value of Buyer Agents
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58:46Real estate industry veteran Allan Dalton shares practical advice from his new book, Buyer Agent Be Aware, which focuses on helping buyer agents clearly communicate their value in an evolving market. Listen in to learn a three-part strategy for advancing beyond the latest industry disruption, tips for discussing compensation with confidence, and ho…
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