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Considered “America’s Coach,” Burt is a unique blend of experience can skills. He’s a former championship basketball coach with the skill to motivate people, to help them be the best they can be, and to engineer people so that they produce at a higher level in the business world.  In this week’s episode, Burt talks about the prey drive that exists in everyone. He explains to Luke and me how to activate the prey drive in ourselves, why a coach is critical to keep your prey drive alive, and how you can use your prey drive to fuel your follow up and get more clients. ~ Josh   Connect | Resources Website where you can find Coach Burt’s books, learn about his live coaching events, and follow him on social media: https://coachburt.com/   To learn how to generate more referrals and repeat business, visit: www.remindermedia.com   Follow Stay Paid: https://twitter.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast   Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeac

If you’ve been listening to Stay Paid for any length of time, you know that leadership is a topic I have strong feelings about. In this episode, Josh and I talk about the four pillars of leadership and tackle some of the behaviors that distinguish the so-so leaders from those who really make an impact. ~ Luke   Connect | Resources Luke’s blog article: The Four Pillars of Leadership - https://bit.ly/3sslOGY The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast - https://bit.ly/3ioA0fG Professor Pete Alexander’s Homepage: https://petealexander.com/   To learn how to generate more referrals and repeat business, visit: www.remindermedia.com   Follow Stay Paid: https://twitter.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast   Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeacree https://www.facebook.com/lukeacreeRM/

Joey Gilkey is the CEO of Sales Driven Agency, which builds out sales operations for high-ticket B2B organizations. In his interview, he shares how playbooks, workflows, and actions make up the backbone of any sales ops model. We also talk about the need to “do, document, and delegate.” You’ll also hear some tips about managing and motivating your sales team. These are ideas that can help ensure your business is scalable, predictable, and sustainable. ~ Luke   Connect | Resources Website: www.salesdrivenagency.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joeygilkey Twitter: @joeygilkey Facebook: @joeygilkeyofficial Instagram: @joeygilkey    To learn how to generate more referrals and repeat business, visit: www.remindermedia.com Follow Stay Paid: https://twitter.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeacree https://www.facebook.com/lukeacreeRM/

You can scatter your marketing across a variety of audiences and hope they’ll “hit” someone who can use your services. Or you can precisely craft your message and aim it at a specific target who represents your ideal client. The former wastes a lot of time, energy, and money. The latter is more efficient. This week, Luke and I offer tips for how to find your ideal client so that you can be more efficient and effective in your marketing. ~ Josh   Connect | Resources Worksheet: www.remindermedia.com/avatar   To learn how to generate more referrals and repeat business, visit: www.remindermedia.com   Follow Stay Paid: https://twitter.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast   Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeacree https://www.facebook.com/lukeacreeRM/

In this episode, Jeff Lerner explains that he was living his best life, but he was dirt poor. By the time he was 29, he had 10 failed businesses and owed $500,000. But he refused to quit. He completely devoted himself to learning Internet marketing when it was new. He paid off his debt in 18 months. Now Jeff runs Entre Institute, which is devoted to educating people about living and thriving in a digital economy. And he makes enough money to spend ONE MILLION DOLLARS a month on digital ads.   Connect | Resources MillionaireSecrets.com/StayPaid   To learn how to generate more referrals and repeat business, visit: www.remindermedia.com   Follow Stay Paid: https://twitter.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpod...   Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeacree https://www.facebook.com/lukeacreeRM/

You and I both know there’s a dark side to social media. Some people have nothing better to do than post antagonistic comments for no reason other than to get a rise out of someone. Haters, people who don’t know you and who have never done business with you, hope you’ll take the bait. Do you respond, or do you let them stew in their own juices? Negative reviews are a different story. They come from customers and clients who have had a bad experience doing business with you. These are comments you need to address ASAP. This week, Luke and I offer suggestions for how you can deal with both groups. ~ Josh   To learn how to generate more referrals and repeat business, visit: www.remindermedia.com Follow Stay Paid: https://twitter.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeacree https://www.facebook.com/lukeacreeRM/

Matt Johnson launches and produces podcasts for business coaches, consultants, and thought leaders. His job is to make sure his clients connect with the right audience, build influence, and become MicroFamous (which is also the name of his book and podcast). For Matt, marketing gold isn’t found in thousands of followers on social media. Most of that attention, he says, doesn’t translate into sales. Instead, he finds his gold in podcasting because that’s where he can cultivate a niche and target the most valuable part of it. Listen as Matt explains why becoming famously influential to the right people is the key to marketing success. ~ Luke   Connect | Resources Book MicroFamous: Become Famously Influential to the Right People https://MicroFamousBook.com Podcast MicroFamous at https://microfamouspodcast.com Website https://pursuingresults.com/   You can find Matt on social media at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pursuingresults/ https://www.facebook.com/getmicrofamous   To learn how to generate more referrals an

Why do we suck when it comes to keeping the promises we make to ourselves? If we broke half as many promises to our friends as we do to ourselves, we’d have no friends! Join us as Josh and I diagnose what keeps us from reaching our fullest potential and suggest the remedies that will move us forward. ~ Luke   To learn how to generate more referrals and repeat business, visit: www.remindermedia.com   Follow Stay Paid: https://twitter.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpod...   Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeacree https://www.facebook.com/lukeacreeRM/

Matt was diagnosed with brain cancer when he was 39. At the time, he had two children and his wife was pregnant with their third. His father-in-law was fighting his own cancer battle. And his grandmother had died of the disease.   And yes . . . it gets worse.   But through it all, Matt was determined to beat the disease, and his story is both heartbreaking and inspirational.   There are many lessons you can pull from this interview, but one could make all the difference in the world to you and your family: Be Prepared for the Worst.   ~ Josh   Connect | Resources You can find Matthew’s book, story, TEDx talks, social media pages, and more at https://matthewsnewman.com/.   To learn how to generate more referrals and repeat business, visit: www.remindermedia.com   Follow Stay Paid: https://twitter.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast   Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeacree https://www.faceboo

We’re taking a walk down memory lane and sharing what Luke and I think are the best pieces of advice—The Golden-est Nuggets—from some of the most successful guests we’ve interviewed this year. IT’S THE BEST OF THE BEST ALL IN ONE EPISODE!! --Josh   Connect | Resources Top 6 Ep. 117 The 5 Things You Need to Build a Thriving Business (with Tom Ferry) Ep. 149 How Philly's #1 Real Estate Agent Sold Over 10,000 Properties (with Mike McCann) Ep. 151 NYT Best-Selling Author Jay Baer on Why Sales Is About Help Not Hype Ep. 165 Founder of Snap Fitness on How to Scale and Lead a Business (with Peter Taunton) Ep. 171 Dream big. Fail hard. Get back up. (with Tamara Johnson) Ep. 183 #1 Agent in the Nation Shares Step-By-Step Secrets to Converting Leads (with Michael Hellickson) Runner Ups Ep. 114 Peter Lorimer - Build an Unstoppable Business by Betting on Yourself Ep. 120 Become a Master Communicator (with Bryan Cassella) Ep. 143 Dr. Sam Bakhtiar: 100 Million Dollar CEO Ep. 155 How Krista Mashore Sells 100 Homes

Eszylfie Taylor is the founder and president of Taylor Insurance and Financial. He’s also a life and qualifying member of “Million Dollar Round Table,” and a Top of the Table producer; a winner of NAIFA’s Top 4 Under 40 Advisors award; and the owner and CEO of several companies in different industries—and that’s only a few of his many accomplishments!   During this incredible interview, Eszylfie shares: -  why you only need to be better than what your prospect currently has -  the four steps that guarantee an objection-free sales process -  how creating business for others makes good business sense for you -  the art of tactful persistence -  and more!   To learn how to generate more referrals and repeat business, visit: www.remindermedia.com   Follow Stay Paid: https://twitter.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast   Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeacree https://www.facebook.com/lukeacreeRM/

Happy Holidays! To help you wrap up the old year and prepare for the new, Josh and I have a few recommendations for what to do in the next few weeks to get ready for coming opportunities. --Luke   To learn how to generate more referrals and repeat business, visit: www.remindermedia.com   Follow Stay Paid: https://twitter.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast   Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeacree https://www.facebook.com/lukeacreeRM/  

David Meltzer, a returning guest to Stay Paid, is a boundless source of inspiration. For 20 years, he’s provided free training to 20,000 people every week in his program, Road to Revenue and Happiness. In this episode, David talks about mindset, heartset, uncertainty, change, fear, values, money … and it all comes together in an inspirational vision of “living in a world where you’re so faithful there’s more than enough of everything for everyone.” There are too many Golden Nuggets to count, so be prepared to listen more than once.   Connect | Resources Reserve your spot at David’s next free Friday training session at DMeltzer.com/training. Listen to The Playbook on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast platform.   To learn how to generate more referrals and repeat business, visit: www.remindermedia.com   Follow Stay Paid: https://twitter.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast   Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https://www

Luke and I interviewed Dan Allison, an expert in helping businesses generate more referral activity from their existing clients. What we learned from Dan is that most clients don’t know how to provide a referral. Listen to our interview as Dan explains the five characteristics of a client who can provide a truly great referral, and how you can get your very best clients to send you more of the same.   Connect | Resources Brokers’ Clearing House Ltd.: www.bchlife.com Feedback Marketing Group: https://focusedadvisor.com/ Ep. 108, Interview with David DeCelle: https://bit.ly/3g9ZtIB   To learn how to generate more referrals and repeat business, visit: www.remindermedia.com   Follow Stay Paid: https://twitter.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast   Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeacree https://www.facebook.com/lukeacreeRM/

After decades of only wanting to play soccer, Cyrus Mohseni was faced with a devastating decision: continue to play and risk never walking again or find something else to do with his life. He walked away . . . and in 3 years had worked up to $100,000,000 in volume. Much of Cyrus’ success can be attributed to his insane focus. Listen and discover how his commitment to standards and habits allowed him the freedom to “work to live” and support a charity that helps children around the world.   Connect | Resources Website: www.CyrusMohseni.com Foundation: /www.givingfootball.org/ Instagram: @CyrusAndre and @GivingFootball   To learn how to generate more referrals and repeat business, visit: www.remindermedia.com   Follow Stay Paid: https://twitter.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast   Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeacree https://www.facebook.com/lukeacreeRM/

It’s hard to believe but this is our 200th episode, and to celebrate we’re answering fans’ questions. Arielle, our producer, joins Luke and me as we dig down deep to answer questions about the show, our bromance, and to offer advice to those looking for solutions to pressing problems. Along the way, we get to reminisce about the beginnings of Stay Paid and reflect on what advice we’d give to our younger selves.   Connect | Resources - Free Predictive Index Assessment: www.remindermedia.com/staypaidPI - Episode 196 - The 3 Facebook Ads Every Business Should be Running: https://bit.ly/39DPCtr - The 3 Facebook Ads Every Agent Needs Webinar (Includes step-by-step instructions for setting up Facebook ads): https://bit.ly/3qhGu3t - Episode 91 - Start Your Own Podcast Today: A Step-by-Step Guide: https://bit.ly/36pB7XX   TIME STAMPS [0:48]     Preview [3:26]     Q1: Do you and Luke ever not agree on a topic or answer to a question? [6:23]     Q2: In a world of “Stepford Realtors®,” how can you distinguish yourself w

For Brendan Kane, the challenge in a world that supports 60 billion messages every day on social media is how to get people to stop in their feed. And then, once you’ve gotten them to stop, how do you get them to stay? Listen as Brendan shares some of the thinking and strategies that helped him get 1,000,000 social media followers in 30 days.   Connect | Resources You can get a copy of Brendan’s book and a free 1½ hour master class by visiting https://book.hookpoint.com/. You can connect with Brendan at BKane@BrendanJKane.com. You can message Brendan on Instagram using @BrendanKane.   To learn how to generate more referrals and repeat business, visit: www.remindermedia.com   Follow Stay Paid: https://twitter.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast   Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeacree https://www.facebook.com/lukeacreeRM/  

Today is Thanksgiving Day in the United States, making it the perfect time to reach out to your clients to let them know how much you appreciate them. But we really should be thanking our clients throughout the year. Every touch point is an opportunity to say thanks and to let your clients know you’re here to help. This week, Luke and I share five ideas for how you can sincerely thank your clients in a way that isn’t only polite but also memorable.   Connect | Resources Webinar (Readers' Survey): https://bit.ly/374Gnzt   To learn how to generate more referrals and repeat business, visit: www.remindermedia.com Follow Stay Paid: https://twitter.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeacree https://www.facebook.com/lukeacreeRM/

John Terry went from being bullied in school to being a 5x black belt. After weeks of coming home battered and bruised, John thought his dad would talk with the principal. Instead, his dad enrolled him in karate school. Today, John helps leaders to develop and apply the same skills and character traits he developed on the way to becoming a martial arts master to their role as leaders. Listen to John talk about how: - his nine-step process to achieving excellence in leadership culminates in Mushin (in Japanese) or Wuxin (in Chinese); - the true role of a leader is to replace themselves; - the mission of your organization and the development of your team requires accountability; - the way you change how you think is by reading and learning from others who have come before you.   Connect | Resources Website: www.beablackbeltleader.com Social Media: search “John Terry Black Belt Leader” John’s book Black Belt Leadership 101: https://amzn.to/3pNPWLQ   To learn how to generate more referrals and repeat business, v

This week Luke and I give you the inside scoop on the three Facebook ads you should be running all the time: - Branding ads - Lead magnet ads - Product ads We explain what each type of ad is, who they attract, and content ideas for each. And we talk a bit about engaging with comments—good and bad. Facebook ads are really a no-brainer, so listen and get some great tips to get you going.   Connect | Resources: Webinar: (The 3 Facebook Ads That Every Agent Needs) www.remindermedia.com/ads Stay Paid Ep. 145 with Will Penney: https://bit.ly/3nbkJQv Email marketing tool, Free 30-day trial: www.remindermedia.com/digital Stay Paid Ep. 183 with Michael Hellickson: https://bit.ly/38wtxw2   To learn how to generate more referrals and repeat business, visit: www.remindermedia.com   Follow Stay Paid: https://twitter.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast   Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeacree https://www