Is AI a threat — or the biggest opportunity in real estate?

In this episode of Stay Paid, we sit down with Drew Thompson, head of Real Academy at Real, to dive deep into how agents can practically use AI for content, coaching, rapport building, and sales.

Learn why follower counts don’t matter, why human connection will always win, and how to harness AI as your creative edge instead of fearing it.

🧠 What we cover:

✅ Two types of AI users: copywriters vs. strategic partners.

✅ How to create “AI advisors” modeled after mentors like Hormozi.

✅ Journaling, role-playing, and critical thinking with ChatGPT.

✅ Why courses and coaching aren’t dead—they just require trust.

✅ The dangers of hallucinations, fake testimonials, and over-AI’d posts.

✅ Practical uses: research prospects before meetings, build rapport fast.

✅ Why “human verified” content may be the next wave.

✅ AI’s real impact: automating 70+ agent tasks while humans keep the heart-to-heart.

📲 Connect with Drew: https://www.instagram.com/thedrewthompson

⁉️ Do YOU have a question you’d like us to answer on air? Send us an email at Podcast@ReminderMedia.com or shoot us a DM on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast

What does it take to build a 900-agent downline? His secret? Don’t pitch. Deliver value.

In this week’s episode of Stay Paid, New Jersey powerhouse Matt Curcio reveals how he went from top-producing agent to leading Real Broker’s first NJ office—and recruiting nearly 1,000 agents along the way.

From running high-quality events to helping agents grow through coaching and community, Matt shares the real keys to long-term success in recruiting, retention, and leadership.

👉🏻 What's covered:

✅ Matt’s journey: from ReMax Hall of Fame to leading Real Broker NJ.

✅ Recruiting lessons from EXP and Real.

✅ Why delivering value beats pitching every time.

✅ Events, networking, and creating communities agents trust.

✅ Revenue share truths: why most agents never see a check.

✅ The importance of reputation and perception in your market.

✅ Why long-term growth comes from culture, not shortcuts.

📲 Connect with Matt: https://www.instagram.com/MJCurcio7

⁉️ Do YOU have a question you’d like us to answer on air? Send us an email at Podcast@ReminderMedia.com or shoot us a DM on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast

Real estate success is simple—but it isn’t easy.

In this Q&A episode of Stay Paid, Luke, Josh, Stephen, and Cody take live calls from agents facing the same struggles you are. From finding free leads without Zillow, to breaking through Instagram plateaus, to leading a team without burning out, we dig into the strategies, standards, and mindset shifts every agent and team leader needs.

👉 You’ll learn about:

✅ How to generate free leads as a new agent—sphere, open houses, FSBOs, expireds.

✅ Why most agents fail at sphere marketing (and how to fix it).

✅ The role of standards, accountability, and team vision in building a successful group.

✅ The “messy middle” of team building that no one talks about.

✅ Instagram growth myths and why sphere engagement matters more.

✅ Local content ideas that grow your following and attract real leads.

✅ How to improve cold call to appointment conversion rates.

⁉️ Do YOU have a question you’d like us to answer on air? Send us an email at Podcast@ReminderMedia.com or shoot us a DM on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast