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We interview Kostya Kimlat, a magician who has helped refocus and reenergize the sales and customer service staff at dozens of well-known companies, including Balfour Beatty, Walt Disney World, Morgan Stanley, and Siemens. (You may know him as the guest who stumped Penn and Teller on their show Penn & Teller: Fool Us.) His ability to translate “thinking like a magician” and managing “perceptual transactions” to creating your desired effect in clients is not only unique but also incredibly insightful and useful. When you listen, you’ll learn a genius strategy to dramatically increase access to more prospects instantaneously and without depleting your resources, tips for how to read a room and know what each person needs to stay engaged and satisfied, and four simple steps to create interest and build trust with any audience in any situation. 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 ·      Web

The idea of having a difficult conversation is uncomfortable primarily because we expect the other person to become defensive—and rarely are we disappointed. But what if you could soften, even eliminate their defensive posture? In this episode, we share six proven tactics that will not only dramatically reduce the tension that tough conversations create but also earn you the respect of the other person. When you listen, you’ll discover the main cause of challenging discussions and how to eliminate it, how to immediately set a tone that will encourage cooperation, and three key points you must include in every effective confrontation. 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 by Kim Scott We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an advertising program designed to provide a means for ReminderMedia to earn a

Rosamaria is the CEO of Trusted American Insurance Agency (TAIA) in Sacramento, CA. She’s a seasoned professional speaker who likes nothing better than to help her audiences harness the power within themselves to take action and achieve their goals. We talk with Rosamaria about several subjects, including strategies for building a team, how to provide value to customers and agents, and the key to strong branding. Join us to discover the best way to give value that builds a business and your confidence, two vitally important components of creating a successful insurance brand, and three tactics that new and experienced agents can use to generate leads and find quick wins. 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 ·      Connect with Rosamaria on LinkedIn ·      Website: taia.us ·      Free e-book: “How Independent Insurance Agents Can Increase Service and Lines of Coverage” ·      You can get m

Artificial intelligence has already changed what the future looks like—there isn’t a single industry where it hasn’t made an impact. Even real estate, which has historically been slow to adopt new technologies, has latched on to the possibilities. In this Silver Dollar episode, we share three ways agents are using AI to improve their entire lead generation process with the ultimate benefit being the ability to make more commission faster. Listen to discover how AI can pinpoint the homeowners in your market likely to move and maximize your limited resources, automate and streamline lead qualification to free up more hours in your day, and ease the pressure of consistently nurturing leads with faster and easier content marketing. 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 ·      Special offer: Get a 50% discount from Catalyze AI at catalyzeai.com/remindermedia ·      Free webinar: “An Explosively I

Roger Short is the chief visionary officer and managing partner of Impact Legacy Group. When you listen to his interview, you’ll hear him talk about branding a business, including the essential need to offer stories that connect with people’s emotions and surround yourself with people who believe in you. Tune in to discover what it is that makes selling life insurance the best kept secret in America, the most important aspect of any good story that you share, and the two fundamentals that will always and inevitably produce ineffective phone sales callers. 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: impactlegacygroup.com ·      YouTube: Life Insurance Academy ·      Instagram: @rogershort ·      Facebook: @rogershort ·      LinkedIn: @rogershort ·      Free e-book: ”The Relationship Marketer's Guide to Branding”   Want Josh and Luke to help you with your marketing? Visit https:

We’ve got six tips for how you can enhance your influence and deeply connect with an audience, whether it consists of one or one hundred. Put into practice, these tips will enhance your sales presentations, your day-to-day conversations, and even your personal relationships. When you tune in, you’ll find out a never-fails question you can ask to ensure your audience got the message you wanted them to, the strategy that ensures your audience will empathize with you and your message, and how to build your confidence when addressing an audience regardless of the topic, time, place, or occasion. 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 The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication: Apply Them and Make the Most of Your Message by John C. Maxwell 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 link

Stacy Allwein has been an agent for 20 years and, along with her team, has sold properties totaling more than $57M with the majority of her clients coming to her through referrals. When you listen to Stacy’s interview, you’ll hear her talk about four simple but highly powerful ways you can nurture relationships, build trust, and become unforgettable. Tune in to discover a nuanced way to introduce the topic of real estate into your pop-by conversations, the client appreciation event that can routinely attract 200+ people every year, a no-pressure approach to making warm calls that keeps you top of mind, and several unique activities to promote your brand and generate goodwill while meeting the needs of your community. 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: allweinteam.com ·      Email: stacy@allweinteam.com ·      Instagram: @allweinrealtor ·      Phone: 301-606-6716 ·     

If you don’t have a client database, you’re doing yourself a huge disservice. The value of your business is in your client list, and we’re giving you everything you need to build one with speed and efficiency. (And if you’re already working with some form of a list, we’ve got key tips for how you can make it better.) Watch and discover the essential information you need for each of your contacts and how to get what you may be missing, useful suggestions for the different ways you can segment your list to pull the most value from it, and the one thing that—if you don’t do it—will render your database useless. 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 To find a person’s contact information, consult these sources: ·      BeenVerified ·      Whitepages For more helpful information, check out these blogs: ·      “How to Build an Effective Contact Database in Under 5 Minutes” ·      “Get to Know You

Kyle Handy has created the #1 agent-owned real estate blog, and in this episode, he talks about his success in producing content and blogging and why they surpass posting to social media as a business-growth strategy. He’s sharing specific SEO advice, the best platforms for distributing value and building trust, and his recommendations for topics that even a novice blogger or new real estate agent can knock out of the park. When you listen, you’ll discover the valuable SEO strategy that catapulted Kyle's rankings on Google, a reliable source of popular blog topics that so many agents routinely fail to consider, and why videos, podcasts, and blogging provide continuous value that posting to social media simply cannot—and never will—deliver. 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 ·      Email: kyle@thehandyteam.com ·      Instagram: @realkylehandy ·      YouTube: @kylehandy ·      Blog and

In July, Luke was a keynote speaker at the Eight Percent Nation Conference founded by insurance industry guru Cody Askins. It was an amazing event, but when he reflected on everything it took to achieve his goal of being center stage at a major conference, he realized there were a few lessons he learned along the way: two that pushed him forward . . . and one that held him back. Listen to discover one of the most helpful tactics that will clarify your vision of success and keep you moving toward it, a reason for the reluctance so many of us feel when we need to promote ourselves in the pursuit of what we want, and the roles that opportunity and preparation play in getting you ready to seize what’s within your grasp. 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 ·      Cody Askins on YouTube @CodyAskins ·      Website to earn more about the Eight Percent Nation 0:00     Introduction 0:54     Appearan

In this week’s interview, Jason Martin, who leads one of the country's top real estate teams per the Wall Street Journal, talks about how video has changed his lead generation strategy and the super unique tactic he uses to attract and retain only the best agents. But what stands out is his view on personal growth and the priority he gives it in his professional and personal life. His perspective, and how he puts what he believes into practice, has the potential to fix what he feels is wrong in real estate—and probably a lot of other industries as well. Tune in to find out the one factor that distinguishes top performers from all others in every industry, why some of the most successful leaders are able to achieve a delicate balance that most of us are afraid to try for, and the adverse consequences of choosing a road our lives will travel on before we decide upon a destination. Be sure to check out our show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for more in-depth information and added details not included in the ep

Some of the most successful guests we’ve spoken to on Stay Paid agree that having a loyal group of social media followers is indispensable to growing a business. But having followers suggests that there is a leader, so the key question is how do you become a leader that others want to follow? In today’s Silver Dollar episode, we talk about how to build a tribe that is invested in your success. When you listen, you’ll discover the biggest mistake people make when trying to grow an audience on social media, the secret to standing apart and above the vast majority of businesses on these platforms, and the fundamental reason why people join and stick with a tribe. 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 ·      Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin ·      Tribes: The Ultimate Guide to Create a Following for Your Business Using Social Media by Seth Godin We are a participant in the Amazon Ser

We’re super excited to have Caroline Pinal, cofounder of Giveback Homes, talk about the amazing way this organization is offering real estate professionals a means to inspire social change and build trust among their prospects and clients. If you’ve been thinking about finding a way to stay better connected with your clients, have a desire to become more involved and visible in your community, want to support a charity but aren’t sure how to pick a legitimate cause, or wonder whether prioritizing purpose over profit is really a sound way to build a successful business, then this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 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: givebackhomes.com 0:00     Introduction 2:25     Giveback Homes backstory 4:34     Balancing profit and charity 6:34     How Giveback Homes operates 7:53     Opportunity to involve your clients [Golden Nugget] 9:10     Benefit of incor

In this week's bonus episode, Luke reveals the 3 things that all successful people have in common. Do you know what they are? Listen to this episode to find out!   This episode was pre-recorded from Luke's weekly Monday Mindset 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.

There is one thing that the world’s most successful entrepreneurs all have in common: they act. It’s the real secret to their success. In this episode, we explain a very simple strategy that will enable you to take meaningful action—and produce guaranteed business growth. Join us to find out why school dropouts seem to have a knack for becoming super successful businesspeople, which business ideas are most likely to succeed while the majority of other ideas fail, what it means (in practical terms) to “fail fast,” and a three-step strategy that will safely get you to the other side. 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 Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat by Michael Masterson 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.

Marie Lee ditched all her lead-generation strategies except one—posting content on Instagram. Of course, there is a keen method to her madness, and it’s working to the tune of $10 million in sales in only two years. When you listen to her interview, you’ll hear her explain what she does, how she does it, and the advice she has for agents who want to experience their own success. Tune in to discover the key strategy for turning your Instagram followers into paying clients, a tried-and-true technique for posting content that ensures your audience will keep coming back for more, and three criteria you can use to generate content that will resonate with your followers. 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 ·      Connect with Marie on Instagram: @movemetotennessee ·      Recommended book: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss We are a particip

Savvy entrepreneurs know that their brand is their most valuable asset, and they take great care in controlling it because they know if they don't, someone else will. In this episode, you’ll discover the six essential steps for building and promoting a brand that your audience will consider their go-to choice for the service or product you provide. Listen to find out the elements of authenticity that will attract an audience, how to ensure you website immediately captures and builds visitors’ trust, and the results-driven formula to use when developing an irresistible value proposition. 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 ·      Article: “How to Build a Personal Brand (Complete Guide)” from Thinkific.com. ·      Book: Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller ·      Tool: answerthepublic.com We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an advertising program designed

We’re talking with Ryan Zook, cofounder and CEO of the Dwellus Group. Ryan’s been recognized by REALTOR® Magazine as a top “30 Under 30” agent, was named one of Virginia’s 100 most influential agents, and has been featured on HGTV’s House Hunters. Listen to his interview to hear more about creating and promoting a value proposition, the art and science of finding, keeping, and releasing talented agents, and the phenomenal success he’s had since joining Real Broker, LLC a little less than a year ago. 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: dwellus.com ·      Instagram @ryanzook 0:00     Introduction 1:16     Ryan’s backstory 2:00     Filming “House Hunters” 3:55     Keys to success: strong branding 7:27     Promoting your value prop [Golden Nugget] 10:11   The art and science of keeping talent 12:36   Policy on team meetings 14:48   Cutting an agent from the team 17:45   Though

This week on Stay Paid, we’re taking the time to examine a few thoughts—we call them truths—that have the power to make you reconsider the way you think about fortune and failure. Taken to heart, these three truths will encourage you to take positive actions that are guaranteed to create breakthroughs in both your business and your personal life. Listen to find out the key to believing you are doing exactly what you need to be doing—and sticking with it; how to make failures, missteps, and setbacks work for you and not against you; and a critical reason so many feel stuck and what you have to do to move forward. 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 If you believe you have what it takes to be an outstanding salesperson, then consider working with us! Visit careers.remindermedia.com for the latest opportunities. 0:00     Introduction 0:51     Truth #1: The grass is greener where you water it

We are excited to be speaking with Janet Brinck, cofounder and director of strategy and growth of Dwellus real estate and owner of Real, a national coaching and training program for agents. Listen to her interview to discover strategies for expanding your business through the art of leverage, how to generate meaningful conversations, ways to elevate your credibility through your social media content, and how to overcome adversity when the going gets tough. 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 ·      Connect with Janet: janet@dwellus.com ·      Instagram: @janet.brink ·      Website: dwellus.com   0:00     Introduction 1:48     Janet’s business bio 3:04     Building a successful team at The Dwellus Group 7:00     Training agents to generate leads 8:45     Using video on social media to generate leads 11:30   Being authentic on social media 16:16   Don’t create; document instead 17:28   Clie