If you’ve ever wished for a reliable way to boost your income without taking time away from your real estate business, this episode is for you. In today’s shifting market, where commission income can ebb and flow, building additional revenue streams isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. This week on the Unstoppable Real Estate Agents Podcast, we dive into the world of affiliate marketing and how it can seamlessly fit into your existing business.

Affiliate marketing allows you to earn money by recommending products you genuinely use and trust the same tools, household items, moving essentials, and home-improvement favorites your clients are already asking you about. It’s a low-effort, high-impact strategy that can create consistent supplemental income while strengthening your value as a resource for buyers and sellers.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to set up and organize an Amazon storefront tailored specifically to your clients’ needs, from new-home must-haves to seasonal homeowner essentials. We also break down simple ways to promote your affiliate links across your website, email campaigns, newsletters, and social media so your recommendations feel natural, helpful, and positioned for long-term visibility.

You’ll also discover the deeper benefits of building a well-curated affiliate system, including improved SEO, increased authority, and an evergreen stream of income that grows as your audience grows. And of course, we cover the must-knows for staying authentic, compliant, and effective in your promotions.

As a bonus, we’re giving away a FREE Affiliate Marketing Guide for Real Estate Agents, the perfect jumpstart to begin building your new revenue stream today.

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Resources & Links:

Free Affiliate Marketing Guide:

https://www.kimhughes.com/affiliate-marketing-for-rea/

Affiliate Marketing Checklist:

https://www.kimhughes.com/freebie-affiliate-marketing-checklist/

📕 Read the Blog: https://www.kimhughes.com/turn-recommendations-into-re

Additional Resources:

📩 FREE RESOURCE: Download my Complete Checklist – 72 To-Do’s to Dominate Success in Real Estate to supercharge your strategy! https://www.kimhughes.com/72-to-dos/

Visit my website for FREE Templates: https://www.kimhughes.com/resources/free-downloads/

Power Strategy Call – Best 30 minutes you will ever spend discussing the struggles in your business as we create solutions that will set you up for unbelievable success! Go to http://www.TalkwithKimHughes.com

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In this episode of the Unstoppable Real Estate Agents Podcast, we break down how to build a powerful post-closing system that turns one-time clients into lifelong referral partners. From creating unforgettable closing experiences to setting up automated follow-up workflows, you’ll learn the exact steps to build long-term client loyalty.

What You’ll Learn

• Why a strong post-close system is essential for client retention
• How to elevate the closing experience so clients remember you
• The best timing and methods for effective follow-up
• Ways to automate or outsource your post-close process
• How to organize your database for consistent future marketing

Action Steps

• Choose a branded and meaningful closing gift
• Send a handwritten thank-you note
• Schedule follow-ups at: 1 week, 1 month, 6 months, and 1 year
• Tag all clients in your CRM as “Closed” or “Past Client”
• Email their closing statement each January for tax prep
• Add them to your holiday card and home-anniversary list

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Resources & Links:

Staying Organized: Key Tasks for Real Estate Agents to Keep Their Business Running Smoothly by Being Proactive with Systems

https://www.kimhughes.com/staying-organized-key-tasks-for-real-estate-agents-to-keep-their-business-running-smoothly-by-being-proactive-with-systems/

📕 Read the Blog: https://www.kimhughes.com/mastering-the-post-close-client-experience/

📽️ Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/4V-mwsfhPE8

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Additional Resources:

📩 FREE RESOURCE: Download my Complete Checklist – 72 To-Do’s to Dominate Success in Real Estate to supercharge your strategy! https://www.kimhughes.com/72-to-dos/

Visit my website for FREE Templates: https://www.kimhughes.com/resources/free-downloads/

Power Strategy Call – Best 30 minutes you will ever spend discussing the struggles in your business as we create solutions that will set you up for unbelievable success! Go to http://www.TalkwithKimHughes.com

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In a today’s real estate market, the agents who thrive are the ones who know how to spot hidden opportunity and expired listings are one of the biggest untapped opportunities out there.

In this episode of The Unstoppable Real Estate Agents Podcast, we break down how to transform expired listings into a steady stream of new clients, more listings, and predictable income.

Inside This Episode, You’ll Discover:

✅ Why expired listings are surging in importance
As market conditions change, more properties are falling off the market unsold. We explain why this opens the door for agents who know how to step in with expertise and solutions.

✅ How to get organized and stay efficient
Learn what details to track—like property features, pricing history, and seller motivation—to understand what went wrong and how you can fix it.

✅ How to approach sellers the right way
We show you how to use a CMA to uncover true property value and how to make contact in a way that feels personal, strategic, and never like a cold call.

✅ Why consistency is the real conversion tool
From follow-up postcards to pre-listing packages, consistent communication builds trust and keeps you top-of-mind when sellers are ready to re-list.

✅ How transparency builds credibility
We walk through having confident, honest pricing conversations that position you as the expert homeowners can rely on.

✅ Turning expireds into a long-term profit system
With a smart, repeatable process, expired listings can shift from the occasional win to a predictable and profitable pillar of your business.

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Resources & Links

The Ultimate Expired Listing System:
https://www.kimhughes.com/the-ultimate-expired-listing-system/

📕 Read the Blog: https://www.kimhughes.com/the-expired-advantage-how-top-agents-dominate-their-market/

📽️ Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/0lESoEUFA9g
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Additional Resources:

📩 FREE RESOURCE: Download my Complete Checklist – 72 To-Do’s to Dominate Success in Real Estate to supercharge your strategy! https://www.kimhughes.com/72-to-dos/

Visit my website for FREE Templates: https://www.kimhughes.com/resources/free-downloads/

Power Strategy Call – Best 30 minutes you will ever spend discussing the struggles in your business as we create solutions that will set you up for unbelievable success! Go to http://www.TalkwithKimHughes.com

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Tax season doesn’t have to bring chaos, stress, and last-minute scrambling. In this episode of the Unstoppable Real Estate Agents Podcast, we uncover why bookkeeping is one of the most overlooked, yet most powerful tools real estate agents can use to stay organized, save money, and avoid costly surprises when tax season arrives.

Most agents never receive proper financial training during licensing. As a result, receipts pile up, expenses get missed, and valuable deductions slip through the cracks. But with the right system in place, bookkeeping becomes simple, predictable, and a strategic advantage for your business.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why bookkeeping is essential for running a healthy, profitable real estate business
• The financial mistakes most agents make and how to fix them
• How to set up a simple, year-round bookkeeping system

📋 Step-by-Step: How to Build a Bulletproof Bookkeeping System
 
We walk through how agents can:

• Record all income sources (commissions, referrals, additional income streams)
• Track deductible expenses like marketing, mileage, office supplies, client gifts, CE credits, and more
• Organize and store receipts monthly using digital tools or accounting software

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Resources & Links

Kim Hughes & Company Bookkeeping Services:
https://www.kimhughes.com/real-estate-services/bookkeeping/

Quick Books: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/

📕 Read the Blog: https://www.kimhughes.com/the-real-estate-agents-guide-to-stress-free-bookkeeping-tax-prep/

📽️ Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/hEtlmZXuAFk
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Additional Resources:

📩 FREE RESOURCE: Download my Complete Checklist – 72 To-Do’s to Dominate Success in Real Estate to supercharge your strategy! https://www.kimhughes.com/72-to-dos/

Visit my website for FREE Templates: https://www.kimhughes.com/resources/free-downloads/

Power Strategy Call – Best 30 minutes you will ever spend discussing the struggles in your business as we create solutions that will set you up for unbelievable success! Go to http://www.TalkwithKimHughes.com

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Every email you send shapes how people perceive you. But with so many messages landing in inboxes daily, most agents don’t realize that their email signature can either elevate their brand or make them look unprofessional.

In this episode of the Unstoppable Real Estate Agents Podcast, we break down why your email signature is a crucial branding tool and shares simple tactics to ensure yours is polished, consistent, and memorable.

You’ll learn:

✅ What every email signature must include so clients instantly know who you are
✅ Why testing your signature matters and how to avoid landing in spam
✅ The importance of clear subject lines for smoother transactions and fewer misunderstandings
✅ How to organize emails using folders and archiving to keep communication efficient
✅ Why email newsletters and sequences should always include a consistent, accessible signature

Optimizing your email habits isn’t just about communication it’s about professionalism, reputation, and client trust. Taking a few minutes to review and update your signature can make a noticeable difference in how clients respond and engage with you.

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Resources & Links

Holiday Card System
https://www.kimhughes.com/holiday-card-system/

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🎧 Podcast Show Notes: https://www.kimhughes.com/podcast/why-your-email-signature-matters-more-than-you-think/

📕 Read the Blog: https://www.kimhughes.com/why-your-email-signature-matters-more-than-you-think/

 📽️Watch the Video:  https://youtu.be/YoqVOpq_Ong

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Additional Resources:

📩 FREE RESOURCE: Download my Complete Checklist – 72 To-Do’s to Dominate Success in Real Estate to supercharge your strategy! https://www.kimhughes.com/72-to-dos/

Visit my website for FREE Templates: https://www.kimhughes.com/resources/free-downloads/

Power Strategy Call – Best 30 minutes you will ever spend discussing the struggles in your business as we create solutions that will set you up for unbelievable success! Go to http://www.TalkwithKimHughes.com

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Let’s Connect:

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In this episode of Unstoppable Real Estate Agents, we sat down with Amy Stoehr, CEO of REAL ESTATE STAR POWER, for a powerful conversation about building meaningful relationships in your real estate business.

Amy shares why direct, one-to-one contact with your past clients and sphere of influence isn't just important it's essential. From simple touchpoints to strategic communication, she lays out proven methods for nurturing trust, creating loyalty, and generating referrals.

💡 In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why personal connection will always outperform passive communication
• Simple ways to stay front-of-mind with past clients
• Strategies to engage your sphere without feeling salesy
• How deeper relationships lead to repeat business and referrals

If you've been relying on automation alone or feel out of touch with your client base, this episode will inspire you to reconnect with purpose.

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Resources & Links

Real Estate Star Power: https://starpower.com/

Kilimanjaro Kidz Education Foundation: https://kilimanjarokidz.com/

🎧 Podcast Show Notes: https://www.kimhughes.com/podcast/dont-underestimate-the-power-of-connection-with-amy-stoehr/

📕 Read the Blog: https://www.kimhughes.com/dont-underestimate-the-power-of-connection-with-amy-stoehr/

 📽️Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/dhZf8v0DRLo

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Additional Resources:

📩 FREE RESOURCE: Download my Complete Checklist – 72 To-Do’s to Dominate Success in Real Estate to supercharge your strategy! https://www.kimhughes.com/72-to-dos/

Visit my website for FREE Templates: https://www.kimhughes.com/resources/free-downloads/

Power Strategy Call – Best 30 minutes you will ever spend discussing the struggles in your business as we create solutions that will set you up for unbelievable success! Go to http://www.TalkwithKimHughes.com

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Let’s Connect:

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Real estate growth isn't just about more listings, closings, or followers. True, sustainable success comes from having systems, structure, and a strong business foundation. Many agents try to scale too early, leading to burnout, chaos, and inconsistency.

In this episode, we break down the pillars that support real estate growth:

✅ 1. Systems Create Stability
Your business should run on structure, not memory.

• A CRM that tracks every lead and past client
• Checklists that keep transactions on track
• Repeatable steps that save time and reduce errors.  Start with one system and build from there.

✅ 2. Consistent Marketing > Creative Marketing
If you only market when business is slow, you're always starting over. A simple, reliable plan (newsletters, social media, postcards) keeps you visible and builds trust.

✅ 3. Your Database Is Your Hidden Goldmine
Your best business is often the people you already know.

• Organized contacts
• Regular nurturing
• Weekly updates - When your database is clean and engaged, referrals and repeat clients follow.

✅ 4. Mindset Determines Momentum
Reactive mode stall growth. Boundaries, planning, and focusing on what matters allows you to move with clarity instead of stress.

✅ 5. Measure, Adjust, Repeat
Strong businesses evolve. Review what works each quarter and make small improvements - that's where momentum starts.

If your business feels stuck, you don't need "more". You need a stronger foundation. When systems, marketing, mindset, and your database align, growth becomes natural.
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Resources & Links

🎧 Podcast Show Notes: https://www.kimhughes.com/podcast/you-cant-scale-chaos-5-building-foundations-that-will-support-growth/

📕 Read the Blog: https://www.kimhughes.com/you-cant-scale-chaos-5-building-foundations-that-will-support-growth/

 📽️Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/nHakMO69-pY
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Additional Resources:

📩 FREE RESOURCE: Download my Complete Checklist – 72 To-Do’s to Dominate Success in Real Estate to supercharge your strategy! https://www.kimhughes.com/72-to-dos/

Visit my website for FREE Templates: https://www.kimhughes.com/resources/free-downloads/

Power Strategy Call – Best 30 minutes you will ever spend discussing the struggles in your business as we create solutions that will set you up for unbelievable success! Go to http://www.TalkwithKimHughes.com

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Let’s Connect:

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In this episode we sit down with Garrett Maroon—real estate leader and author of The Balanced Breakthrough—to explore how agents can build thriving businesses through connection, faith, and purpose rather than hustle and burnout. Garrett shares how he redefined success by stepping away from constant striving and instead building a relationship-driven business rooted in integrity and alignment with his values.

If you've ever felt stuck in the grind or wondered how to grow your business while honoring your family, faith, and peace of mind, this conversation is your roadmap to balance and joy. 

Key Talking Points 

• How Garrett's personal journey inspired Business by Relationships and The Balanced Breakthrough 
• Defining success on your terms—not production numbers
• The PDA Formula: Predictable, Dollar-Productive, and Aligned business foundations
• Relationship marketing vs. cold leads and why connection creates your competitive edge 
• What truly motivates client referrals and how to ask authentically 
• Building a high performing, faith-driven business without sacrificing peace or family 
• Protecting your mental, emotional, and spiritual energy in a hustle-heavy industry
• How integrity and consistency create long-term influence, referrals, and profit

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Connect with Garrett
Website: https://www.garrettmaroon.com
Instagram: @garrettmaroon
Book: https://www.garrettmaroon.com/book

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🎧 Show Notes: https://www.kimhughes.com/podcast/building-a-business-by-relationships-not-hustle-with-garrett-maroon/

📕 Blog: https://www.kimhughes.com/building-a-business-by-relationships-not-hustle-a-conversation-with-garrett-maroon/

 📽️ Video: https://youtu.be/PDjH2Vhkifw

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Additional Resources:

📩 FREE RESOURCE: Download my Complete Checklist – 72 To-Do’s to Dominate Success in Real Estate to supercharge your strategy! https://www.kimhughes.com/72-to-dos/

Visit my website for FREE Templates: https://www.kimhughes.com/resources/free-downloads/

Power Strategy Call – Best 30 minutes you will ever spend discussing the struggles in your business as we create solutions that will set you up for unbelievable success! Go to http://www.TalkwithKimHughes.com

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If you've ever wished your buyers and sellers understood what really goes into the real estate process, this episode is for you.

In this episode of the Unstoppable Real Estate Agents Podcast, we're breaking down how to create a Seller and Buyer Video Series that educates, connects, and converts, helping you stand out as the trusted local expert. These short, informative videos guide clients step by step through buying and selling, making the process feel easy instead of overwhelming.

When you use video to inform and empower, you build trust long before the first call, turning curious viewers into confident clients.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why every agent needs a Seller and Buyer Video Series to attract modern clients.
• How to structure your videos to walk both buyers and sellers through each stage of the journey.
• Simple filming tips that make your videos look polished, no production team needed.
• Where to host, share, and repurpose your series for maximum reach and SEO impact.
• How consistent video marketing positions you as the go-to real estate expert in your area.

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Resources & Links:

Buyer & Seller Video Ideas and Scripts:
https://www.kimhughes.com/how-to-create-a-seller-video-series-that-builds-trust-boosts-seo-and-brings-you-listings/

🎧 Podcast Show Notes: https://www.kimhughes.com/podcast/how-to-create-a-seller-buyer-video-series-that-builds-trust-and-brings-you-clients/

📕 Read the Blog: https://www.kimhughes.com/how-to-create-a-seller-video-series-that-builds-trust-boosts-seo-and-brings-you-listings/

 📽️Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/tFtQYvvOivI

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Additional Resources:

📩 FREE RESOURCE: Download my Complete Checklist – 72 To-Do’s to Dominate Success in Real Estate to supercharge your strategy! https://www.kimhughes.com/72-to-dos/

Visit my website for FREE Templates: https://www.kimhughes.com/resources/free-downloads/

Power Strategy Call – Best 30 minutes you will ever spend discussing the struggles in your business as we create solutions that will set you up for unbelievable success! Go to http://www.TalkwithKimHughes.com

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Your real estate business grows the moment you stop doing everything yourself. In this episode of the Unstoppable Real Estate agent Podcast, we're taking a deep dive into what a Real Estate Virtual Assistant (REVA) can do to help you generate more leads, create an unforgettable client experience, and finally reclaim your time.

Whether you're a brand-new agent juggling every task or a top producer looking to scale, this episode breaks down what to delegate, how to hire, and the systems that make your REVA pay for themselves.

You'll learn:

• How to build simple, sustainable lead generation systems that match your strengths.
• The steps to create a 5-star client experience that sparks referrals and repeat business.
• How to structure your ideal week so you can focus on money-making activities.
• The key workflows your assistant can own, from marketing and social media to transaction coordination.
• What not to delegate to an unlicensed VA (and why compliance matters).
• How to create a 30–60–90 day onboarding plan for your REVA.

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Resources & Links:

🎧 Podcast Show Notes: https://www.kimhughes.com/podcast/why-real-estate-agents-soar-with-a-real-estate-virtual-assistant/

📕 Read the Blog: https://www.kimhughes.com/why-real-estate-agents-soar-with-a-real-estate-virtual-assistant/

 📽️Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/tNUvV4aJSeA

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Additional Resources:

📩 FREE RESOURCE: Download my Complete Checklist – 72 To-Do’s to Dominate Success in Real Estate to supercharge your strategy! https://www.kimhughes.com/72-to-dos/

Visit my website for FREE Templates: https://www.kimhughes.com/resources/free-downloads/

Power Strategy Call – Best 30 minutes you will ever spend discussing the struggles in your business as we create solutions that will set you up for unbelievable success! Go to http://www.TalkwithKimHughes.com

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