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Accountability in the workplace is certainly a problem, but did you know that 82% of managers acknowledge that they have limited to no ability to hold others accountable successfully? Obviously, managers, supervisors, and team leaders need help. In this episode, we talk about how you can promote accountability and establish it as a part of your everyday culture, even if you don’t feel supported by those higher up the company ladder. Listen to discover why teams who are tasked with meeting realistic goals are destined for mediocrity, how you can avoid giving subjective evaluations of your employees’ performance, and an infallible 4-step process for setting, communicating, and adhering to set 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 Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity (Fully Revised & Updated Edition) by Kim Scott   We are a participant in the Amazon Servi

This week on Stay Paid, Adam Rean Bohlen, director of business consulting at Financial Resources Group Investment Services, notes that while an independent financial advisor, real estate agent, or other entrepreneur might be an expert in what they do, it doesn’t necessarily mean they know how to create and manage a profitable company. That’s why mastering the core principles of running a business is essential across all industries. Listen to find out where businesses often fail when it comes to their value proposition, alternative ways to increase revenue that don’t involve converting more leads, and some commonsense approaches to motivating employees to perform at their best. 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 LinkedIn: Adam Ream Bohlen Website: https://financialresourcesgroup.net/ 0:00     Introduction 0:41     Adam’s backstory 1:33     Helping advisors find efficiencies 4:09     Doublin

After losing $1.4M, you learn a thing or two. In this week's bonus episode, Luke shares his thoughts on failure, doubt, fear and how they can be the main killer of any business.   For more Content like this follow Luke on Instagram: @lukeacree   This episode was pre-recorded on 2/20/2023 from Luke's weekly program in the Insurance Syndicate Facebook Group. If you are in Insurance and would like more information on how to join this group, email us at podcast@remindermedia.com.

If you haven’t collected and safeguarded the email addresses of your clients, prospects, and leads, then you’re vulnerable to the whims and errors of the systems/marketplaces you rely on. Having your own list of email addresses is an insurance policy against losing the contacts your business needs to thrive. In this episode, we share 7 strategies you can use to gather email addresses from your social media followers. Two of them make directly asking for them easy, while the remaining 5 allow you to collect emails by other means. 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 Visit our Resource Library for free lead magnets and other valuable tools.   0:00     Introduction 1:07     Why you must develop your own mailing list     2:26     Tip 1: Start a conversation 4:58     Tip 2: Like, engage, and get notified 6:33     Tip 3: Use lead magnets 7:16     Tip 4: Run a contest 7:55     Tip 5: Connect with

This week’s guest is Katelyn Rhoades, known to her 135,000 Instagram followers as the “social marketing queen.” We ask her majesty a ton of questions that get us down to the brass tacks of creating and promoting Instagram Reels. She shares everything from her #1 priority when creating content, to whether doubling down on what’s working is really the best strategy, to her 4 best tips for turning followers into leads. 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 ·      Website: enfluencestudio.com (spelled with an E) ·      Instagram: @socialmarketingqueen   0:00     Introduction 1:09     Katelyn’s backstory 2:42     You have to provide edutainment 4:22     Think about your target audience 5:53     Double down on content that is working 7:11     Time spent making Reels 7:46     Source of content ideas 8:26     Recommended IG channels to follow 9:43     3 reasons to post IG Reels 10:29   How often to

The idea that people can be afraid of success may seem odd, but when we thought about it a bit, it actually made sense. Change is hard, growth is hard, and our brains are always looking for ways to maintain the status quo, so sure—some people may resist their own achievements. In this episode, we talk about the fear of success and the fear of failure (they’re two sides of the same coin). We review their telltale signs so you can determine whether one or both fears are holding you back. Finally, we offer some actions you can take to alleviate your distress and claim your rightful reward. 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 0:37     Is fear of success a real thing? 1:24     The excuses we use 2:55     Symptoms of a fear of failure 3:13     Symptoms of a fear of success     3:46     Get into motion | Do something 6

This week on Stay Paid, we’re talking with Mike Saunders. Mike is an expert in helping his clients position themselves as the authority best qualified to serve their audience. In his interview, he shares how he does it along with the steps you can take to promote your own authority—even if you are just starting out. 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 ·      Mini audio seminar: AuthoritizeYourAgency.com ·      Website: AuthorityPositioningCoach.com ·      Book: The Medium Is the Massage 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 2:06     Authority marketing | why it’s important 3:41     Use “elevated” platforms 5:41     Promote your podcast interviews 7:53     SEO is dead | Optimize your Google visibility

In a special bonus episode, Luke speaks on how to overcome defeat. We all face failure. We get beat down, we take the L, but how do you respond? How do you deal with losing and use it to your advantage and not your demise? For more Content like this follow Luke on Instagram: @Lukeacree.   This episode was pre-recorded on 2/12/2023 from Luke's weekly program in the Insurance Syndicate Facebook Group. If you are in Insurance and would like more information on how to join this group, email us at podcast@remindermedia.com.

Early last year, we started to notice a trend among our guests. It seemed that regardless of their industry, many were using client events to generate leads with tremendous success. We’ve collected some of these guests’ best ideas into one episode to share with you. We’re also offering an assortment of tips that will help you maximize an event’s lead-generating potential. When you listen to this episode, among the things you’ll discover are six great ideas for client events that have generated leads for our guests, how to create multiple client touchpoints from a single event, and how you can plan an event and not spend a dime of your own budget. 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 ·      Episode 58 with Bill Good ·      Episode 101 with Tony Ray Baker ·      Episode 257 with Shannon Gillette ·      Episode 275 with Marc Minor ·      Episode 426 with Garrett Maroon ·      How Million-D

Right now, there is a huge number of baby boomers who are looking to get out of their businesses but have no one to pass them on to. This situation creates a tremendous opportunity for investors and sellers alike. Whether you're on the selling or buying side of a transaction, this episode of Stay Paid has all the information you need. John Turner serves as vice president of Investment Advisory Lending at Live Oak Bank, and he joins us to discuss some of the more important factors—and a cautionary tale—the different parties should consider before settling on an agreement. 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 John’s phone number: 651-212-0141 John’s email address: john.turner@liveoakbank.com Website: liveoakbank.com   0:00     Introduction 1:28     Interested vs. qualified buyers 3:55     Finding a business for sale | Lists vs. relationships 4:42     3 ways to create a list of businesses to

In light of the big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, our team here at Stay Paid thought we could share the value hidden in the examples and words of some of football’s greatest stars. Join us and discover what our selected list of football champions have done to contribute to their success along with what they’ve said about their pursuit of excellence. Then judge for yourself the value of what you hear and whether you can apply it to your own endeavors. Be sure to check out our show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode. 0:00     Introduction 1:27     Know your numbers | Tom Brady 4:40     Be prepared | Jerry Rice 6:31     Know your competition | Bill Belichick 8:29     Set high expectations | Vince Lombardi 10:41   Action Item | Control what you can | Tony Dungy Connect | Resources Download our free Tailgating Pack. It's got everything you need to make your party a success, from recipes to grilling tips to a

Ray Ellen is the team lead at Pixel Properties, a national speaker and podcast host, and a contributor to Broke Agent Media. During his interview, he said something that stuck with us. He said that back in the day, no one was offended by answering machines, and bots today are the answering machines of yesterday. But there are steps businesses need to take to ensure that chatbots aren’t perceived as anything other than helpful tools. Listen to find out what to do to make bots more palatable to your prospects and clients and more useful to your business; the big, costly mistake too many agents make when creating their brand; and the painful lesson Ray learned as a new team lead that he wants to spare others from having to experience. 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 Instagram: DM @Rayzorback with the word Gear, and Ray will send you a list of the gear he uses for his video and podcast prod

If you don’t have a network of business partners with whom you routinely exchange referrals, you’re missing out on a tremendous source of potential new clients. In this Silver Dollar episode, we explain what a strategic referral partnership is and how they can benefit you. We also offer a long list of example partnerships that every real estate agent should consider and discuss how to choose and manage referral partnerships regardless of your industry. Listen to find out the many benefits of strategic referral partnerships, two questions to ask that will point you toward businesses best suited for a potential relationship, and what to say and do to best entice a potential referral partner and manage the relationship. 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: Top 25 Best Referral Partners for REALTORS® Free download: Real Estate Referral Partner Worksheet 0:00     Introduction 0:45     Ven

When we were talking with Garrett Maroon, this week’s Stay Paid guest, we were blown away by the fact that he told us that after eight years and 500 transactions, he had never made a cold call, bought a lead, or hosted an open house. From the very beginning, he set out to create a thriving real estate business based solely on referrals. He was told it wasn’t possible, but he succeeded—and how he did it isn’t rock science. Listen to Garrett’s interview to find out how he closed 50 deals with a database of only 40 people; his straightforward, repeatable system for staying in front of those he serves; and why simply showing up for people in small ways makes such a powerful, lasting impact. 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 Website: Business By Relationships Email: garrett@businessbyrelationships.com Text: 804-878-2200 Free e-book: Getting Started with Relationship Marketing 0:00     Introd

Here’s a simple truth: you need to take action to achieve anything. It sounds easy enough—just get off your butt and do something, right? But so many of us are stuck in place because of fear, letting it dictate the limits of what we achieve. Today’s episode is about how to get through that fear. Listen to find out three strategies that will calm your fears and enable you to move forward, to learn about the five benefits of confronting your fears, and to discover the revelatory power of asking “Why?” 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 Motivational Quotes: Wallpaper images for your desktop and mobile phone 0:00     Introduction 1:16     What happens when we fail 3:50     Train yourself to face your fear 5:51     Prioritize your goal 6:16     Break your goal into parts and then act, track, and pivot 7:42     The 5 Whys     8:38     Benefits of starting something new 9:24     You are the capta

We’ve met entrepreneurs across many industries who shy away from investing in their brand because it’s difficult to trace the ROI back to specific actions. Still, we know that branding drives business. In Chattanooga, Tennessee, Misty Bolt’s brand, MedicareMisty, is synonymous with Medicare insurance. However, it took some creativity, patience, and persistence to make it so—and she started with no money for marketing. Her story is proof that where you start isn’t where you have to finish. 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 Website: medicaremisty.com Office phone: 423-240-0794 Free e-book: Lead Generation for Insurance Brokers   0:00     Introduction 1:50     Misty’s backstory 5:46     The road to brand awareness 10:31   Cost and benefits of building brand 13:32   Where’s the payoff?     17:19   Some words of inspiration 20:43   Action Item

Every marketing plan must include a mix of channels to reach its full lead-generating potential. But while each channel has its advantages, there are some distinctly unique benefits to using direct mail that earn it a special status among savvy marketers. In today’s Silver Dollar episode, we talk about these benefits and five reliable ways to maximize the overall effectiveness of any direct mail campaign. 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: 5 Proven Direct Mail Marketing Ideas for Real Estate Agents in 2021 Cited statistics: Direct Marketing Statistics for 2022   0:00     Introduction 1:02     Direct mail cuts through the noise 1:38     Direct mail is remembered     2:42     #1: Personalize your direct mail 4:14     #2: Use data to target your niche audience 6:03     #3: Marry print and digital advertising 7:25     The frequency illusion     8:21     #4: Attend to the design 9:28    

It took David Alvarado five attempts to pass his insurance exam and get his license, but once he did, he made a cool $4,500 in his first month. Easy peasy, he thought, but after that first month he couldn’t close a sale. In his interview, David tells the story of his rise, fall, and resurrection in the insurance industry, including the decision that turned his career around and enabled him—at age 24—to buy a new Lexus and a $400,000 home. It was a decision we’re all capable of making. 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 Instagram: therealdavidalvarado LinkedIn: David Alvarado Website: Alite Financial Professionals   0:00     Introduction 1:54     David’s backstory 5:01     Reality check     8:58     Turning point 11:01   You’re one decision away 12:22   Thoughts on prospecting 15:48   Shorten the learning curve 19:15   Thoughts on scripts 21:03   How to attract and keep talent 27:43   Davi

At one time or another, we’ve all heard the voice inside our heads that diminishes our confidence and tells us we can’t before we even try. The difference between being able to push forward in spite of your doubts instead of succumbing to them is finding your courage—and knowing how to silence that voice. In today’s Silver Dollar episode, we take a closer look at self-doubt—what it is and what it can do—and offer some behaviors you can practice to hush your self-defeating thoughts. 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 A networking event is one situation where our confidence can waver and our self-doubt can take over. See our blog post, Arrive and Thrive: Networking Event Tips to Put You at Ease, and its accompanying free resource, Small Talk/Networking Scripts, that will help you to prepare for your next networking event.   0:00     Introduction 1:07     Your younger self would be proud 1:4

Representing nearly 50 years of combined real estate experience in three different markets, Lauren Rocco, Jamie Tulak, and Tara McCarthy—the founders of the Girls with Grit Collective—share their advice for success in what is promising to be a very interesting year in real estate. You’ll discover the hottest niches agents should target in 2023, why old leads you haven’t touched in at least two years are going to be your best source of new business, why you absolutely must stop calling it a “shifting market” and what to call it instead, why client events are the girls #1 recommendation for generating new leads, and how to dominate your local market and become “5-mile famous.” 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 Website: Girls with Grit Collective Private Facebook group: Girls with Grit Collective Facebook event page: 2023 Girls with Grit Rhinestone Cowgirl Conference 0:00     Introduction 2