Stay Paid Podcast

Stay Paid Podcast

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.

Episodes

July 14, 2025 32 mins

Ninety-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 legac...

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In 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.

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He 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 the systems that keep his pipeline full and his clients engaged.

 

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In 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.

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Whether 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-bas...

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In 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'...

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Would 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:

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He 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 ...

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Want 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-...

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Lead 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 healthcar...

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AI 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 shares the exact tools, prompts, and real-wo...

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From 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 stay relevant.

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71% of Agents Aren’t Closing Deals—How to Be in the Top 29%

With market uncertainty, commission shakeups, and lead-gen costs rising, many agents are frozen—but not the best ones. In this episode, NextHome Co-CEOs James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson get real about what agents MUST do to survive and thrive in today’s chaotic market.

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🔥 61 Deals from Google Reviews?! Here’s EXACTLY How They Did It

They doubled their reviews in one year and are on pace for 100+ deals from inbound Google traffic in 2025.

Cody Smith and Stephen Acree of Acree Brothers Realty Team break down the exact system that earned them 61 transactions last year from Google leads alone. You’ll learn how to request reviews without b...

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Ditch Smart Goals—Set Stupid Ones with Verl Workman

 

Tired of chasing “realistic” growth that never moves the needle? Verl Workman says it’s time to get stupid.

 

In this game-changing episode, Verl—a speaker, author, and the CEO of Workman Success Systems—shares how the most successful agents scale their businesses using “stup...

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Are you stuck chasing the next transaction while your past clients disappear? Industry legend Allan Dalton—former CEO of Realtor.com and SVP at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices—joins Stay Paid to reveal the exact strategy top agents use to create lifelong clients (and stop paying referral fees for leads they should already own).

 

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💰 Want more listings? The secret is in your phone.

Too many real estate agents overlook Circle Prospecting—but not today! On this episode of Stay Paid, Cody Smith & Stephen Acree of Acree Brothers Realty Team break down exactly how they’ve closed 25 deals (and counting!) using a simple yet powerful cold-calling strategy.

 

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Want to retire with financial freedom and zero stress? You need a strategy, not just savings. In this episode, we sit down with Tom Hegna, one of the most respected retirement and wealth-building experts in the industry, to break down the simple yet powerful steps to building wealth and securing your retirement.

 

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The #1 mist...

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Are you missing out on hidden opportunities in the real estate market? David Camp, CEO of HomeScout and head of growth at Realty.com, shares how data analytics and market intelligence can unlock high-value leads—including homeowners struggling with debt.

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • How consumer debt stress creates new listing opportunities
  • Why understanding equity can give you an edge over competitors
  • The key to developi...
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Stephen Acree and Cody Smith of Acree Brothers Realty Team, the #1 agency in Lynchburg, Virigina, share expert open house strategies to attract top-tier listings, engage buyers, and convert visitors into clients. Learn how to get agents to send you the best opportunities, use a genius approach to involve neighbors and boost interest, and master a follow-up plan that builds trust and keeps prospects in your pipe...

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