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Stay Paid Podcast
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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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📞 LIVE CALL-INS: Are You Stuck in the Real Estate "Messy Middle" ?
1w ago00:42:43Summary readyIn this live call-in episode of Stay Paid, Josh, Luke, and Stephen answer real questions from real estate professionals across the country. Lainie (Texas) leads a 35-agent team doing $85M and wants to know: does the future belong to boutique brokerages or large-scale recruiting operations? Luke and Stephen break down why she may be stuck in the "messy middle" — and what her two options actually are. Lisa is a solo luxury agent doing 30+ transactions and $350K/year entirely on referrals — and she wants to scale strategically without chaos or burnout. Luke and Stephen walk her through how to audit her lead sources, delegate smartly, and fix one thing at a time. Beth has two businesses — real estate and a professional document service — and asks how to cross-market them to the same client base. Luke explains the concept of trigger events in a buyer's journey and how to use them to introduce a second service naturally. Whether you're managing a team, flying solo, or juggling more than one business, this episode has something for you.
SummaryThis AI Makes Listing Videos 50x Cheaper (Every Agent Needs This) | Ori Harel
2w ago00:31:44Summary readyWhat does getting fired from a yogurt shop have to do with $50 billion in luxury real estate video? Everything, if you're Ori Harel. Ori Harel is the founder of Reel-E.AI and Lumara Media, the company behind some of the most iconic luxury property videos ever filmed — for clients like Blackstone, Marriott International, the Altman Brothers, and Jason Oppenheimer. But now, he's building the tool that makes professional listing videos accessible to every agent, not just the top 2%. In this episode, hosts break down: • How Ori went from getting fired at a yogurt shop to filming $50M-$100M homes in Los Angeles • What makes a great listing video (and what makes a terrible one) • How Reel-E.AI turns existing listing photos into cinematic, music-synced videos automatically • Why AI-generated music is immediately royalty-free and how to use it for your listings • A step-by-step DIY guide: Suno or Gemini for music, VO3/Cling for photo-to-video, DaVinci Resolve or Premiere to cut to the beat • Why AI listing videos from today already outperform Ori's own 2017 work — at 50-100x less cost • Whether AI will eventually replace all real estate video production Try Reel-E.AI for free (3 videos, no strings attached): https://www.reel-e.ai/ Contact Ori directly: ori@reel-e.ai
Summary📞 LIVE CALL-INS: No Sales? Stop Marketing and Prove Your Product First
3w ago00:46:24Summary readyNo sales. Buyer objections. Mailers that seem to go nowhere. In this live call-in episode, Luke, Josh, and Stephen tackle three real business challenges and give the exact advice they'd use in their own businesses. From proving product-market fit before advertising to handling climate change objections and maximizing direct mail ROI, this episode is packed with practical strategies that can save you time, money, and frustration. Key Takeaways: Stop spending on ads until you've proven product-market fit. Get direct customer feedback before scaling your marketing. Become the subject matter expert when handling buyer objections. Use AI to practice objection handling and improve your sales conversations. Test direct mail for at least 90 days—and up to 12 months for farming campaigns. Combine branding efforts with direct outreach to generate faster results.
SummaryHe Closed 92 Deals in Year 2 — Here's Exactly How | Tim Bushnell
4w ago00:33:49Summary readyTim Bushnell is back on Stay Paid — and he's closing deals at a rate most agents only dream about. As the #1 producer on the Acre Brothers team (top 1% Lynchburg MLS, 200+ sides since May 2023), Tim pulls back the curtain on why he stays on a team, what's changed since his last visit, and how any new agent can hit six figures in their first six months. In this episode: · Why Tim joined a team and why he'll never leave · The #1 reason agents leave their team (it's money — but the math might surprise you) · How high team standards create a culture of hungry, high-performing agents · The delegation shift that took Tim from 5 deals/month to 7+ (and 14 active listings) · Tim's biggest ongoing pain point: keeping up with his database · His 6-figures-in-6-months framework: 3 lead pillars, 4 hours of daily prospecting, and sphere coffee meetings · Why 10x goals can actually destroy your productivity Download the Open House Playbook: https://remindermedia.com/openhouse/ Follow Tim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.tim.bushnell/
Summary📞 LIVE CALL-INS: The Cash Offer Script That Landed 9 Listings in Just 3 Months (Real Numbers)
Jun 100:31:43Summary readyIn this live call-in episode of Stay Paid, Luke Acree, Josh Stike, & Acree Brothers Realty answer your most pressing questions on YouTube strategy, finding sellers, and building a sustainable social media presence. Whether you're brand new to the business or a seasoned veteran looking to modernize your approach, this episode delivers real advice you can act on immediately. Key topics covered: • How to use AI to build content pillars and a posting strategy for YouTube • Why "R&D" (rip off and duplicate) is the fastest path to a working YouTube strategy • The cash offer script that's generating listings at a 75% conversion rate • Why your sphere and geographic farming are still the #1 places to find sellers • How the "document, don't create" approach makes social media sustainable • Why your personal Facebook profile outperforms your business page every time • How to tag and collaborate with local businesses to get reshares and grow faster Have a question for Luke and Josh? Submit it at remindermedia.com/ask or DM us on Instagram @staypaidpodcast Subscribe so you never miss an episode.
SummaryHow One Agent Turned YouTube into Six-Figure Commissions | Christian Walsh
May 2500:43:07Summary ready"Embrace what it is about you that's unique and create content around that." Christian Walsh started his YouTube channel during COVID with seven subscribers. Today, Wire Associates is nearly 40,000 subscribers strong — and it has quietly become one of the most reliable lead engines in his real estate business, generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in commission income. In this episode of $tay Paid, Christian sits down with Luke Acree and Josh Stike to break down exactly how he did it. He shares why long-form YouTube is still the place to be (especially as AI starts citing it), how he carves out 20 hours a week between scripting, shooting, editing, and engagement, and why the most important call to action in any video is getting people to watch the next one. You'll hear his approach to thumbnails and titles (including the "dissonance" trick), his case for niching down hard, the pottery-class lesson on frequency, and the practical tools — Descript, Visme, ChatGPT, Canva, Elgato — that make all of it possible. Wire Associates on YouTube & The Real Estate Disclosure Podcast: youtube.com/@WireAssociates Descript —https://descript.com Visme — https://visme.co Canva — https://canva.com Altos Research — https://altosresearch.com Elgato teleprompter — https://elgato.com
Summary📞 LIVE CALL-INS: Booked $520K in 3 Months — Then Asked Us How to Handle It
May 1800:37:03Summary readyIn this live call-in episode of Stay Paid, Luke Acree, Josh Stike, & Acree Brothers Realty tackle your most pressing questions on scaling a service business, staying top of mind without being salesy, and pushing through hard seasons in real estate and beyond. You'll walk away with real frameworks you can apply to your business today. Key topics covered: How a travel advisor scaled to 320 clients using AI, relationships, and social content The best CRM and AI tools for service-based businesses (Claude, Monday.com, Asana, Whisper Flow) The Three E's framework: Entertainment, Education, and Endearment for long-term client retention The FORD acronym and why human connection is still the most powerful marketing tool Why struggle is actually a sign you're doing something right — and how to push through it The role of external accountability and finding your "why of impact" Luke's action item: Find a mentor who has done what you want to do and ask them if you're on the right path Have a question for Luke and Josh? Submit it at remindermedia.com/ask or DM us on Instagram @staypaidpodcast Subscribe so you never miss an episode: staypaidpodcast.com
SummaryReal Estate Is Under Attack — Here's How to Survive the Next 10 Years | Allan Dalton
May 1100:43:00Summary readyDon't miss this one. It's a paradigm shift. What does a former CEO of Realtor.com, former Senior VP at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, and 40-year real estate legend think every agent MUST do to survive AI, lawsuits, and a consumer who now stays in their home for 12+ years? Allan Dalton — co-creator of the Certified Real Estate Consulting Network — returns to Stay Paid with Luke Acree to deliver a masterclass on redefining the agent's value in today's market. In this episode: • Why "past client" is the most dangerous phrase in real estate • The 5-part in-home consultation every agent should be delivering • Real Estate New Math: relational vs. transactional thinking • Why AI makes consulting — not advising — the new standard • The difference between a database and a client base • How to turn your sphere into your #1 lead gen system Certified Real Estate Consulting Network: https://certifiedrealestateconsulting.com Email Allan Dalton: allandalton@consultingmail.com Chat with Allan Dalton: 805-338-8796 Real Estate Influence by Allan Dalton & Chris Stuart: https://chrisstuartceo.com/real-estate-influence-the-book/
Summary📞 LIVE CALL-INS: How to Get High-Quality Leads Without Buying Them
May 400:31:30Summary readyQuick question: how are you generating your best leads right now? In this live call-in episode of Stay Paid, Luke Acree, Josh Stike, and Acree Brothers Realty answer your most pressing questions on lead generation, time management, and the daily habits that build a lasting business. Topics Covered: • Why you should never buy leads — and what to build instead • Google Ads vs. Facebook Ads: which converts better and why • How to use YouTube to dominate local search in your market • The #1 mistake new agents make with their CRM (and how to fix it) • Why your 8:30–12:00 block should never change • How to track lead measures vs. lag measures so you stay encouraged • Why the squeaky wheel gets the grease — and why you need to ask Whether you're looking to grow your lead pipeline without buying lists, or you're a new professional trying to get organized and stay on track, this episode delivers proven frameworks you can put to work today. 📩 Get your question answered LIVE: remindermedia.com/ask
SummaryFrom Receptionist to $3.8B CEO: The Mindset That Changed Everything | DeAnn Golden
Apr 2700:37:59Summary readyWhat does it take to go from answering phones as a receptionist to leading one of Georgia's top real estate companies to $3.8 billion in annual sales? DeAnn Golden — President & CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties — joins Josh and Luke on Stay Paid to share the leadership principles, agent productivity strategies, and mindset shifts that built her empire. In this episode: • Why coaching transforms people when training only transfers knowledge • How to position yourself as a real estate financial consultant — not just a salesperson • The 2-calls-a-day strategy that builds deep client relationships and consistent business • The 3 interview questions DeAnn uses to identify coachable, high-character hires • Her 4 company core values and why "people first" underlies everything • The truth about the 87% fallout rate — and how to be one of the agents who stays DeAnn's website: deanngolden.com Follow DeAnn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deanngolden/ Friend DeAnn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deannbgolden/ Connect with DeAnn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannbgolden
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