8: Lead Gen Strategies That Actually Work with Josh Ries

Revolutionizing Real Estate: Secrets to Lead Generation with Josh Reese

Join us in this insightful conversation with Josh Ries, a seasoned real estate broker and lead generation consultant. In this episode, Josh shares his fascinating journey from digital marketing to real estate, explaining how he leverages Google Ads and organic marketing to revolutionize lead generation. Learn about the pros and cons of maintaining a referral agent status, the benefits of Google search ads and display ads, and actionable strategies to optimize cost per acquisition. Discover advanced techniques for nurturing leads through social media and the importance of realistic expectations when dealing with lead generation companies. Whether you're an individual agent or part of a team, this episode is packed with practical tips to grow your business and boost profitability. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to gain valuable insights from Josh’s unique approach to modern real estate marketing!

Josh can be contacted here: https://blinq.me/clxtp16xt004sr0iitcnym30p?bs=db

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:21 Understanding Referral Agents

01:34 Moving to South Dakota

02:31 Journey into Real Estate

04:00 Challenges in Real Estate Business

05:57 Transition to Consulting

10:55 Effective Lead Generation Strategies

12:08 Leveraging Social Media for Real Estate

14:15 Learning from Other Industries

17:04 Addressing High Turnover in the Real Estate Industry

17:51 Learning from Other Industries

18:28 The Power of Social Media and SEO

19:33 Launching a Consulting Business

19:43 Introducing Micro Courses for Agents

21:03 Challenges in Real Estate Lead Generation

22:02 Effective Use of Google Ads

29:43 Optimizing CRM for Retargeting

32:19 Connecting Google Ads with YouTube

33:51 Promoting the School Platform

35:20 Final Thoughts and Farewell