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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

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11:16

Full Coverage vs. Fool's Coverage | Jerred Mason on...

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2026/10/05

Think you or your clients have full coverage? Jerred Mason learned the hard way that many people are riding with state-minimum "fool's coverage." In this episode, he shows you how to protect clients, lock in retention with bundles, and use simple marketing rhythms to be known in your market. In this episode: Full vs. "fool's" coverage—why state minimums fail real people The question-behind-the-question: sell to the client's true priority Three-way handoffs that convert referrals in real time

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01:00:42

"These Agents Don't Suck. You Suck." | How...

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2026/09/28

After recruiting 20 agents and selling 98 homes, Chris Watters' CPA delivered the gut punch: zero profit. The breakthrough came when he realized the problem wasn't the agents—it was his leadership. In this episode, Chris shares the rebuild playbook that took him from that low point to $1B+ in annual volume and the AI systems powering growth today. In this episode: The 2010 faceplant: 20 hires, 98 deals, and how profit vanished The coach's blunt truth that changed everything The 3 dominoes of a

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51:51

$10.4 Billion in Sales, and Not One Agent Knows Their...

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2026/09/21

Most teams obsess over splits and vanity metrics. Jim Allen built a juggernaut by flipping the script—engineering a 2:1 support-to-agent model, creating his own listings, and delivering such extreme client service that agents don't worry about the math—and they don't leave. If you've wondered how top teams stay profitable (and sane) in any market, this episode lays out the playbook. In this episode: Why "you're already on a team" and what that means for leverage The 2:1 support model (31

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51:54

$100M+ TEAM INTERVIEW | You Don't Have a Team - You...

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2026/09/14

Most "teams" aren't teams—they're loose collections of agents. Tom Toole, leader of the #1 RE/MAX team in PA/DE and #12 nationwide, breaks down the org design, systems, and leadership choices that turn headcount into a true business. He also shares why he's stayed in production on purpose, how his team outperforms the market, and the 90-day plan agents can actually hit. In this episode: The moment Tom knew he needed a team (80 deals with one ops partner) and how he structured his org Why 5–6

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41:09

$100M+ TEAM INTERVIEW | Shannon Gillette Sells 300...

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2026/09/07

A handpicked, 11-agent team closing 300+ homes a year with no paid leads? That's exactly what Shannon Gillette has built—on brand, video, and a culture with zero tolerance for drama. In this candid conversation, Shannon breaks down the systems, standards, and selection process behind Arizona's Gillette Group and how she keeps inbound leads flowing organically. In this episode The structure behind 300+ annual transactions with only 11 agents Why a video-first brand eliminates the need to buy

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32:41

I Interviewed 50 Team Leaders — Here's What Nobody...

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2026/08/31

The Silver Dollar is back—and we're flipping the script. Luke previews his upcoming book for teams, distills insights from 50+ leader interviews, and unveils a high-impact mastermind designed for team leaders and operators who want real answers, not theory. In this episode: Why a team-focused book now—and who it's for What 50+ team-leader interviews revealed about profits, structure, and scale The "five phases" of a real estate team and where most leaders get stuck The messy middle

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39:24

Why Work-Life Balance Is a Lie & What High Performers...

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2026/08/27

High performers are told to chase work–life balance—but real life rarely sits still. Rebl Dad coauthor and Asset-Map CEO Adam Holt reveals how top-producing dads trade performative success for true participation at home while still growing their businesses. In this episode: The origin of Rebl Dads and the Necker Island mastermind with Richard Branson Why "balance" is a myth—and how to pursue intentional harmony Boundaries that make presence possible (and how to stick to them) Building a

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59:50

$100M+ TEAM INTERVIEW | Dave Richards Coaches the...

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2026/08/24

Most teams are built with a one-size-fits-all playbook. Coach Dave Richards explains why that breaks around 20 agents—and what it takes to evolve from a rainmaker team into a true enterprise you can sell. With 20 years leading multi-state mortgage sales and now coaching mega teams through his Elite Edge operating system, Dave brings a corporate-grade framework to real estate, mortgage, and insurance teams. In this episode: Dave's path from mortgage exec to coaching top real estate mega teams

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55:05

$100M+ TEAM INTERVIEW | Lisa Chinatti Sold 110 Houses...

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2026/08/17

She sold 110 homes in a single year—and still lost $500,000. In this candid conversation, broker-owner Lisa Chinatti unpacks the hard lessons and the rebuild that took her teamerage from chaos to one of the most productive organizations in Massachusetts. If you lead a team or plan to, this playbook on recruiting, standards, and structure will save you time, money, and heartache. In this episode: Teamerage structure: ~130–140 agents supported by 25 W-2 staff, including ops, sales managers/trainers,

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44:32

What North Korea Taught Him About His Own Brain's...

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2026/08/10

Your biggest competitor is not the market or your script library. It is the inner propaganda convincing you and your clients to stall, doubt, and delay. Social psychologist Owen Fitzpatrick reveals how to rewrite those beliefs so you close more deals and lead with conviction. In this episode: Why the greatest lies come from the mirror, not the media Beliefs vs thoughts and why logic alone rarely moves people Mood‑congruent cognition and navigating down cycles Action through the dip: habits

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58:46

$100M+ TEAM INTERVIEW | Inside a $1 Billion-a-Year...

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2026/08/03

From rebuilding after the REO era to leading 220 agents, George Laughton breaks down how he scaled a Phoenix-based team to $1B in annual volume. Learn the hiring frameworks, decision filters, and timing that turned opportunity into durable market share. In this episode: The reset: from REO team to George, his wife, one agent, and one assistant—then scaling to 220 agents $1B/year, 1,800–2,000 transactions, and gaining share despite a contracting market When to start a team—and when not to

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42:18

87% of Agents Fail. Here's What the Other 13% Do...

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2026/07/27

Top performers don't avoid failure—they outlearn it. Former Tom Ferry coach and Navi Title VP Lance Billingsley reveals how the 13% win by focusing hard, iterating fast, and executing with discipline. In this episode, you'll hear how to pick one growth lever, master it, and scale without burning out. Why 87% of agents fail—and what the 13% do differently The FIRE framework (Focus, Initiative, Resiliency, Execution) and the four-burner analogy Shotgun vs. sniper marketing: master one channel,

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51:15

$100M+ TEAM INTERVIEW | Building a "Navy SEAL" Team:...

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2026/07/23

A five-agent team. 170 deals. $103M closed—and 100 of those by the leader himself. Andy Griesinger opens the hood on how a lean, elite "Navy SEAL" team operates, recruits, and scales without bloat. In this episode The real definition of a team vs. a mini-brokerage—and why small can win big Recruiting with "friction": the criteria and tests that filter for the right agents The 61‑point daily tracker for new agents' first 90 days How brand and naming choices shape your eventual exit (or not)

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29:21

She Turns Down $50M Agents — Here's Why It Works |...

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2026/07/20

When you lead with bold authenticity, you attract the right people and repel the wrong ones—and that's a strategic advantage. Leah Wolfe-Kraemer, branch owner at Realty ONE Group in Goodyear, AZ, breaks down how she recruits by values, turns training into her moat, and uses simple social to grow a raving-fan culture. In this episode: Why authenticity is a profitable business filter—not just a feel-good mantra Values-based recruiting, the takeaway close, and saying no to misaligned top producers

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40:05

📞 LIVE CALL-INS: 3,000 People in Your Database and...

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2026/07/13

Too many agents are sitting on massive databases that don't convert. In this call-in coaching episode, Luke pinpoints why someone with 3,000 contacts only closed two deals—and lays out a simple, two-hours-a-week plan to turn relationships into revenue. You'll also hear actionable social strategies for real estate, mortgage, and insurance pros who want to become the digital mayor of their market without burning out. In this episode: The real reason 3,000 contacts produced only 2 deals (and how to

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29:27

$100M+ TEAM INTERVIEW | How Amy Stockberger Gets 53%...

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2026/07/09

She's #1 in South Dakota, #33 in the US, closed 358 units with just 23 agents—and runs a 53% profit margin. In this working session, Amy Stockberger opens her team's real playbook so you can copy what works. In this episode: Why team size follows profit (not ego) and why she'll cap at ~50 agents 70% workflow automation and a VA-led TC model designed to scale to 500 units with 1.5 VAs "Serve–Serve–Sell" + Lifetime Home Support: the engine behind ~90% repeat and referral Onboarding boot camps,

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42:22

"The Sky Is NOT Falling" | Why Medicare Agents Should...

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2026/07/06

Feeling the squeeze from regulation, commission changes, and nonstop tech hype? Medicare leader Christian Brindle joins Luke and Josh to deliver the antidote to panic—separating real AI wins from noise, showing you how to adapt your mindset, and proving the sky is definitely not falling. Instead, he maps out the systems you can deploy now to keep booking, closing, and scaling. In this episode: Why so many insurance agents feel "squeezed" (and how to reframe it) AI as "super automation" you can

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42:43

📞 LIVE CALL-INS: Are You Stuck in the Real Estate...

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2026/06/29

In this live call-in episode of Stay Paid, Josh, Luke, and Stephen answer real questions from real estate professionals across the country. Lainie (Texas) leads a 35-agent team doing $85M and wants to know: does the future belong to boutique brokerages or large-scale recruiting operations? Luke and Stephen break down why she may be stuck in the "messy middle" — and what her two options actually are. Lisa is a solo luxury agent doing 30+ transactions and $350K/year entirely on referrals — and she

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31:44

This AI Makes Listing Videos 50x Cheaper (Every Agent...

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2026/06/22

What does getting fired from a yogurt shop have to do with $50 billion in luxury real estate video? Everything, if you're Ori Harel. Ori Harel is the founder of Reel-E.AI and Lumara Media, the company behind some of the most iconic luxury property videos ever filmed — for clients like Blackstone, Marriott International, the Altman Brothers, and Jason Oppenheimer. But now, he's building the tool that makes professional listing videos accessible to every agent, not just the top 2%. In this episode,

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46:24

📞 LIVE CALL-INS: No Sales? Stop Marketing and Prove...

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2026/06/15

No sales. Buyer objections. Mailers that seem to go nowhere. In this live call-in episode, Luke, Josh, and Stephen tackle three real business challenges and give the exact advice they'd use in their own businesses. From proving product-market fit before advertising to handling climate change objections and maximizing direct mail ROI, this episode is packed with practical strategies that can save you time, money, and frustration. Key Takeaways: Stop spending on ads until you've proven

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