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