Creating Media Around Your Brand to Attract Business – with Mike Cuevas – EP015
There are a lot of shiny objects in the realm of real estate marketing, and everyone seems to be throwing their marketing dollars at the next big thing in lead generation. But what if you could attract business rather than chasing it? What if you could grow a database of people who like you for who you are as a person—and leverage that sphere of influence to generate referrals? The good news is, you CAN do those things by creating media around your personal brand.
Mike Cuevas has been in the real estate business for 16-plus years, cutting his teeth as an agent in the Chicago market. Early on, Mike realized the value of staying top-of-mind with your database and practicing content marketing. Today, he is the Real Estate Marketing Dude, providing done-for-you video and content marketing services for real estate agents, lenders and mortgage professionals. Mike helps his clients develop a brand story and stay in front of their audience—without having to talk about real estate!
On this episode of the podcast, Mike joins Jeff to explain how he was able to attract business as a real estate agent—without buying leads. He discusses the immense value of staying in front of your database and mining the people who already know, like and trust you as a referral source. Listen in for Mike’s insight on developing a brand based on what you’re passionate about and creating media around that core message.
Key Takeaways
Mike’s background in real estate
- Sold real estate out of college (2002)
- Attract business without buying leads
- Practice content marketing, branding
The value of staying in front of your database
- People close to you = referral source
- Create media around personal brand
Why SOI is more important than prospecting
- 65% of business from referrals, past clients
- Use prospecting to grow database
The statistics around moving
- 10-15% of people are moving
- 100% know somebody moving this year
The difference between attracting and chasing leads
- Use targeted Facebook ads + content
- Leverage video to capture attention
How to develop a brand based on your personality
- Find something passionate about
- Build core message around passion
The services offered by Real Estate Marketing Dude
- Full-service video and content marketing
- Build out brand, provide content management
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Resources
Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion and Purpose by Tony Hsieh
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