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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He Sells Homes in 7 Days Using ONE AI Prompt (You Won't Believe This)
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27:23What if AI could tell you EXACTLY who will buy your listing—before you ever shoot the video or write the description? 🤯 In this episode of Stay Paid, Luke, Josh, and Acree Brothers Realty sit down with Realtor®, author, and AI power-user Jayson Flory. Jayson reveals the insanely simple AI prompts he uses to predict the ideal buyer with shocking acc…
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324 Why Most Salespeople Hear But Don't Listen—and the 2-Second Fix
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11:48Think you're a good listener? Try this: Can you remember the exact words your last prospect used to describe their biggest problem? If not, you weren't listening—you were waiting to talk. In this episode, Art reveals the Two P's framework (Purpose and Pause) that will transform how you show up on sales calls. Learn the 2-second technique that gets …
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Systems, Scaling & Staying Consistent in Real Estate | Live Call-Ins
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37:05How do you go from hustling solo to running a scalable real estate business? In this Stay Paid Q&A, Luke Acree, Josh Stike, and Acree Brothers Realty take live calls from agents across the country to discuss how to build systems, track performance, and stay consistent in an unpredictable market. From picking the right CRM to turning Zillow leads in…
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323 The Real Reason Sales Training Doesn't Work (And What Does)
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11:39You know what to do. So why aren't you doing it? In this episode Art reveals why sales success isn't about knowing more—it's about BECOMING more. And why most sales training fails to create actual transformation. You'll discover: Why you revert to "permission begging" even when you know better The difference between conditioning and intention (and …
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How to Lead 40,000 Agents Without Losing Balance | Chris Kelly, CEO of HomeServices of America
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38:58How do you lead 40,000 agents, stay fit, balance family, and navigate industry change? In this Stay Paid interview, Chris Kelly, CEO of HomeServices of America, shares powerful lessons from leading one of the nation's largest real estate organizations through massive industry change. From balancing family, fitness, and leadership to navigating the …
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How Garrett Maroon Closed 650 Homes by Living in Balance
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43:07In this Stay Paid interview, Garrett Maroon — agent, team leader, podcast host, and author of The Balanced Breakthrough: Winning at Work Without Losing at Life—shares how he built a $60M business by focusing on faith, family, and alignment. Garrett breaks down how to define your own scoreboard for success, why "balance" is a question of priorities,…
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322 No One Is Born a "Natural Salesperson" — Here's How You Can Become One
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9:29Most people think great salespeople are just born with it — with confidence, charisma, the ability to say the right thing at the right time. But that's a myth. "Natural" salespeople aren't born. They're built through identity, practice, tone, repetition, and learning how to think in the moment. In this episode, Art breaks down: Why hesitation happe…
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How to Stay Motivated, Fill Your Pipeline & Close More Deals | Live Call-Ins
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49:02"Your job isn't to make someone sell—it's to remind them why they wanted to." In this Stay Paid Q&A episode, Luke Acree, Josh Stike, and Cody Smith take live calls from real estate agents nationwide to tackle their toughest business questions. From handling hesitant sellers to mastering cold calls and structuring your perfect day, this episode dive…
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How Olyvia Salyer Sells $40M Solo | Referrals, AI & Relationships That Scale
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46:31How does a solo agent sell 60+ homes and $40M a year? In this Stay Paid interview, Olyvia Salyer, a top-producing luxury agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Williamsburg, Virginia, shares exactly how she built a $40M solo business through referrals, community, and smart systems. From running client events and pop-bys to leveraging AI for …
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Relationships, Referrals & The Power of Partnerships
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32:25Never underestimate a steak dinner—big partnerships start with small actions. Jason Meyers and Dawn Myers from Ritter Insurance Marketing join Luke and Josh to talk about the power of relationships in business—and how genuine connection drives growth more than any marketing tool. You'll hear how a single steak dinner led to years of partnership, wh…
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How to Scale Your Real Estate Business Beyond Referrals
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1:00:16Referrals alone won't scale your business—systems will. In this week's Stay Paid Q&A, Luke, Josh, and Cody coach agents through real challenges. Learn how to grow your database through circle prospecting and paid ads, standardize your cadence of outreach, and turn your referral business into a machine that runs without you. 👉 What we cover: ✅ How t…
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321 The Psychology Behind "We Don't Need It" (And How to Flip It Instantly)
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8:58Ever had someone tell you, "We don't need that"? You'll love this one. Art shares a hilarious old Century 21 commercial that nails one of the biggest sales mistakes out there — showing people what you want them to buy instead of what they actually want. Then he breaks down how to turn that around using simple, conversational questions that uncover …
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How to Lead with Purpose and Build a People-First Brand | Craig Witt, CEO of EXIT Realty
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33:18What does it take to lead thousands of agents, stay grounded, and build a people-first company? In this Stay Paid interview, Craig Witt, U.S. CEO of EXIT Realty Corp. International, shares his lessons from leading one of the nation's top real estate brands through growth, change, and challenge. Craig reveals how humility, delegation, and purpose-ba…
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"I Bought a PIG to Promote my INSURANCE Business" | How to Win Your Local Market
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33:35What if the best way to market your business wasn't advertising at all—but giving back? In this episode of Stay Paid, we sit down with Mike Kirtley of Kirtley Insurance and the AC Companies to learn how he built his brand through authenticity, relatability, and giving back. From buying livestock at county fairs, to sponsoring race cars, to creating…
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Recruiting Funnels, Cold Calling Scripts & Beating Slumps
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52:54Recruiting agents? You need a funnel, not just cold calls. In this week's Stay Paid Q&A, Luke and Josh answer live calls from agents and entrepreneurs across the country. From building recruiting funnels and creating the right scripts, to overcoming slumps with accountability and visualization, to leveraging TikTok leads with the right funnel—this …
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Hyperlocal Farming, Cookouts & Neighborhood Domination
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27:44How do you stay focused when distractions pull you in every direction? In this week's Stay Paid Q&A, Luke, Josh, and Cody tackle real agents' toughest questions about farming, focus, and follow-up. Discover why cookouts and partnerships work, why time blocking is critical, and why asking for referrals should never feel uncomfortable. 👉 You'll learn…
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320 "Don't Lose Her!" (And Other Terrible Sales Advice We Tell Ourselves)
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9:56Ever catch yourself thinking, "Don't blow this call" or "They probably won't be interested anyway"? Those little thoughts can sabotage your success before you even say "hello." In this episode, Art shares a powerful (and funny) story from the softball field that perfectly illustrates how negative suggestions, assumptions, and self-talk quietly kill…
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AUTOMATE over 70% of Your Work! What AI Means for AGENTS Today
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40:05Is AI a threat — or the biggest opportunity in real estate? In this episode of Stay Paid, we sit down with Drew Thompson, head of Real Academy at Real, to dive deep into how agents can practically use AI for content, coaching, rapport building, and sales. Learn why follower counts don't matter, why human connection will always win, and how to harne…
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How Matt Curcio Built a 900-Agent Downline
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31:31What does it take to build a 900-agent downline? His secret? Don't pitch. Deliver value. In this week's episode of Stay Paid, New Jersey powerhouse Matt Curcio reveals how he went from top-producing agent to leading Real Broker's first NJ office—and recruiting nearly 1,000 agents along the way. From running high-quality events to helping agents gro…
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How to Get Free Leads, Social Media Struggles, and Team-Building Truths
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39:16Real estate success is simple—but it isn't easy. In this Q&A episode of Stay Paid, Luke, Josh, Stephen, and Cody take live calls from agents facing the same struggles you are. From finding free leads without Zillow, to breaking through Instagram plateaus, to leading a team without burning out, we dig into the strategies, standards, and mindset shif…
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Tom McCormack on AI, Storytelling, and the Future of Real Estate
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42:36From HBO to high-end homes, Tom McCormack has built a career around storytelling, relationships, and leadership. In this episode of Stay Paid, Tom, co-owner and senior partner at Resources Real Estate, shares how his background in television shaped his approach to marketing, why caring about clients is the ultimate differentiator, and what it takes…
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AI, Reviews & Trust - The Future of Sales Is Here
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14:36Trust has a new currency—and it's reviews 🚀 In this episode of Stay Paid, Luke & Josh sit down with Jonas Roeser, award-winning international marketer and CEO/CMO of AgentReview.net, to uncover why reviews are the future of reputation and sales. From overcoming fake reviews and handling negativity, to leveraging AI for credibility, Jonas shares pow…
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Accounting For Agents, Podcasting Wins & Social Media Lead Myths
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1:01:57If you've ever wondered "What should I be doing right now to grow?" — this episode is your roadmap. Bookkeeping headaches. Social media that doesn't convert. Wondering if you should start a podcast or not. Every agent struggles with these at some point—and in this Q&A episode of Stay Paid, we break it all down. 📝 Topics covered: ✅ How to finally ge…
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319 How to Inspire People to Get Back to You (And Why You Shouldn't Need To)
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17:21Tired of sending follow-up messages into the void? Getting ghosted by prospects who seemed interested? The problem isn't your follow-up strategy—it's what happened BEFORE you needed to follow up. In this episode, you'll discover the tough-love truth about why people don't respond and the four non-negotiables that make follow-up unnecessary. Learn h…
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Forever Agent Mindset: Serving Clients Beyond Transactions
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50:50In this episode of Stay Paid, Luke & Josh sit down with Troy Reierson, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona, California & Nevada Properties, and JT Thompson, industry veteran and general manager, to talk about the real fundamentals of success in real estate. 🗣️ What's discussed: ✅ Two Jobs That Matter: Prospecting and serving—everything e…
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The Database Goldmine, Social Media Conversions, and Fixing the #1 Agent Mistake
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56:41Tired of prospects ghosting your calls? Wondering how to follow up without being "that pushy salesperson"? In this episode of Stay Paid, Luke, Josh, Stephen, and Cody tackle your real-world questions like turning social media likes into actual clients, getting people to answer the phone, and following up in ways that build trust (not annoyance). 🎯 …
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The Future of Real Estate Coaching, AI & The Exact Zero to 7-Figures Blueprint
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58:11If you've ever struggled with consistency, accountability, or building the right mindset for success, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. In this episode of Stay Paid, we sit down with legendary real estate coach Bill Pipes, who has led over 100,000 coaching sessions and worked with the industry's best. Bill breaks down the three pillars…
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$5M to $20M Game Plan, Social Media Strategies, & the Power of Branded Magazines
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58:13Following up doesn't have to be awkward - and it shouldn't feel like begging for business. If you've been letting follow-up slide or struggle to find the right words, this episode will give you the exact playbook to reconnect, nurture, and convert your network into repeat and referral business. 💡 Topics discussed: ✅ Follow up consistently without f…
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1,000+ Podcast Shows Produced - What I Learned & How to Make Your Successful
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32:22In this episode of Stay Paid, we welcome back Matt Halloran, co-founder and Chief Relationship Officer at ProudMouth, TEDx speaker, and host of the Top Advisor Marketing Podcast. Matt has appeared on over 1,000 podcasts, coached thousands of advisors, and built a business helping professionals grow their influence through podcasting. 🎙️ Topics disc…
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Stuck at $10M, Low Referrals, and Database Growth Tactics
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1:03:22Get ready for actionable strategies you can implement from Luke & Josh during our latest Q&A episode. Whether you're a new agent or a seasoned producer, this episode is packed with real-world insights to help you level up and create momentum in your business. 💡 Topics discussed: ✅ How to scale referrals without overspending on leads ✅ Breaking thro…
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318 What the Top Salesperson--Who Does Everything Wrong--Knows, That You Don't
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21:05_*]:min-w-0 !gap-3.5"> Ever wonder why Scott in the next cubicle breaks every sales rule you've learned... yet consistently crushes his numbers? Why some reps can open calls with "Got a minute?" and get prospects leaning in, while others use perfect technique and get hung up on? In this eye-opening episode, sales legend Art Sobczak reveals the hidd…
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How Andrew Undem Built a Billion-Dollar Real Estate Business
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39:08What if the way you open a listing appointment is actually the most important part of the whole pitch? Real estate leader Andrew Undem (The SURE Group at Berkshire Hathaway) joins Stay Paid to share how he's closed over $1B in sales and why it all starts with one thing: how you open. 🧠 You'll learn: ✅ The psychology of handling objections ✅ Why set…
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317 Why You Stare at the Phone Instead of Picking It Up (and how to fix it)
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16:33You know the feeling. You have calls to make, leads to follow up on, prospects to reach out to. But instead of picking up the phone, you find yourself staring at it like it's radioactive. Maybe you reorganize your desk. Craft another "perfect" email. Research prospects for the third time. Anything except dialing. Sound familiar? In this episode, Ar…
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Growing on Instagram Without Posting Daily, Fixing Boring Listings & Why Documenting is Dead
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57:24In this week's episode of Stay Paid, we're joined by The Broke Agent himself, Eric Simon, for a Q&A unlike any other. He's helping agents just like you overcome the biggest obstacles in content creation & social media. If you've ever stared at your phone wondering what to post (or whether anyone even cares), this one's for you. 💡 Topics Covered: ✅ …
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What 3000+ Agents Taught Lennox Scott About Longevity
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32:27Ninety-four years of real estate wisdom in 30 minutes 💥 In this episode of Stay Paid, we sit down with Lennox Scott—yes, that Lennox Scott—Chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate. With over 3,000 brokers and a 94-year legacy, Lennox breaks down the foundational systems that continue to generate massive success in any market. 💡 Topics include:…
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Referrals vs. Reels, Million-Dollar Branding, and the Business Exit Plan
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48:23In this episode of Stay Paid, Josh and Luke take live calls from agents across the country to tackle the real struggles real estate professionals are facing right now. From fighting social media burnout to breaking into the luxury market to preparing for retirement after decades in the business, our guests ask it all—and our hosts don't hold back. …
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No Leads Falling Through the Cracks: Nick Harris' 3-3-3 System
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37:36He didn't go viral - he just closed over 100 homes. Here's proof that consistency, daily engagement, and personal touches will always beat chasing views. In this episode, Nick Harris, a top-producing agent from Michigan, breaks down how he closes over 100 homes a year—without a single viral post. From DMs to database strategy, Nick walks us through…
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316 How to Win Every Sales Call (Even When You Get a NO)
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10:44What if you could never lose on a sales call again - even when prospects say no? Most salespeople approach calls with one goal: get the sale or appointment. When that doesn't happen, they feel rejected and start avoiding the phone altogether. In this episode, Art reveals the "Secondary Objectives" strategy that turns every conversation into a win. …
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Struggling to Recruit, Burned Out, and Losing Listings | Your Questions Answered
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35:49In this live Q&A episode of Stay Paid, we coach three agents through some of the biggest challenges in real estate right now: recruiting in small towns, bouncing back after a tough year, and finding balance while juggling caregiving and business. This is real talk—unscripted and unfiltered. 🔥 Topics include: ✅ How to lead with culture and attract h…
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Her Real Estate Clients Made Her Cry — So She Made a Show About It | Stephanie Xelowski
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39:03Whether you're feeling stuck in this market or looking for inspiration to lean in harder, Stephanie's story will light a fire under you. Stephanie Xelowski is a top-producing San Diego-based luxury agent who's built her brand on authenticity, strategy, and straight-up hustle. In this episode of Stay Paid, she shares how she bounced back after tough…
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No Deals in 2 Months, AI Chaos, and How to Reach Millennials | Your Questions Answered
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33:31In this special live Q&A episode of Stay Paid, Luke Acree, Josh Stike, and the top-producing Acree Brothers Realty team tackle your biggest questions—from marketing to mindset. Whether you're in real estate, insurance, or entrepreneurship, you'll walk away with practical steps for growing your business and staying motivated through tough seasons. 🔥…
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315 Mastermind Part 2 - The Mindset That Built Multimillion-Dollar Empires
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33:28In this second part of Art's exclusive mastermind session recorded on a Mediterranean cruise, four extraordinarily successful entrepreneurs reveal the mindset shifts, identity traits, and beliefs that took them from startups to multimillion-dollar exits. Meet the panel: Tim Murphy - Built Presidential Pools from cleaning pools to 35,000+ pools and …
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This Mindset Shift Made Jimmy Burgess Leave the C-Suite
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37:58Would you give up your CEO title to pursue your purpose? He did. In this episode, Jimmy Burgess, former CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida and one of Inman's most-read contributors, returns to Stay Paid to share: ✅ Why he walked away from a prestigious CEO position ✅ How he defines real leadership ✅ The metaphor that…
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314 Mastermind at Sea: Sales and Success Secrets from Four Business Builders Who Sold Big
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49:46Art takes listeners aboard a cruise ship for a unique mastermind session with four incredibly successful business people... friends of his who built and sold multimillion-dollar companies. This rare group conversation features: Tim Murphy - Built Presidential Pools from startup to 35,000+ pools and the largest pool builder in the US, selling twice …
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From Zero to 120 Deals: How This New Agent Took Over His Market
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30:19He joined real estate in 2023 and has already closed over 120 transactions—without a massive sphere or years of experience. In this episode of Stay Paid, Tim Bushnell from Acree Brothers Realty in Lynchburg, VA, shares the exact action plan he followed to crush 40 deals his first year and then double it the next. 💡 What You'll Learn: ✅ Why starting…
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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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