We’re nearly a third of the way through 2025. If that feels hard to believe, I’m right there with you. I recently sat down and took a long, honest look at my own year-to-date performance—what’s been working, what hasn’t, and where I need to pivot to stay on track.
And that got me thinking: if I’m doing this review, I bet you are too (or at least, I hope that you are!). Whether you’re crushing your goals or feeling like you’re playing catch-up, now is the perfect time to pause and recalibrate.
The good news? You don’t need to spend a ton of money to make a serious impact. In fact, some of the most powerful actions you can take right now are free—or close to it.
Even better? AI can help you do almost all of them faster, smarter, and more consistently.
Here are 15 budget-friendly strategies—and how AI can amplify them—to help you finish 2025 strong, profitable, and back on plan:
1. Reconnect with Your Database
The gold is in your past clients and sphere.
Do this: Call or text your top 50 contacts and check in. No pitch,
just connection.
AI Boost: Use ChatGPT to write warm, personalized outreach messages. Want to sound professional, casual, or funny? It’s got you covered.
2. Audit Your CRM
Messy database = missed opportunities.
Do this: Tag and categorize contacts, clean up duplicates, and schedule follow-ups.
AI Boost: Use ChatGPT to create a smart tagging strategy or prompt-based workflows. Many CRMs now offer AI-powered lead scoring too.
3. Create 30 Days of Local Content
Be the neighborhood expert people look to.
Do this: Post about events, new businesses, market insights, or home tips.
AI Boost: Use ChatGPT to brainstorm post ideas and write engaging captions. Tools like Predis.ai or Canva’s Magic Write make content creation a breeze.
4. Host a Free Educational Event
Teach, don’t just tell.
Do this: Run a workshop for buyers, sellers, or downsizers—live or via Zoom.
AI Boost: Let ChatGPT draft your outline, invitations, Facebook event page, and even the PowerPoint slides.
5. Revisit Your 2025 Goals
Adjust the sail, not the ship.
Do this: Look at what you’ve done so far and re-align your monthly targets.
AI Boost: Use Excel + ChatGPT to calculate new targets. Ask it: “What should I do weekly to close 12 more deals this year?”
6. Set a New Personal Record
Raise your own bar.
Do this: Track and break your personal record—calls, appointments, texts.
AI Boost: Ask ChatGPT to generate motivational prompts or build a simple tracker in Google Sheets.
7. Start a Weekly Email Newsletter
Consistency builds trust.
Do this: Send helpful weekly updates to your database.
AI Boost: Use ChatGPT to draft each email, and try MailerLite’s AI subject line assistant to improve your open rates.
8. Update Your Google Business Profile
It’s your free digital storefront. Is it looking good?
Do this: Add new photos, post updates, and respond to reviews.
AI Boost: ChatGPT can write your bio and service area blurbs and craft friendly review responses.
9. Record FAQ Videos
Video builds trust before you even meet.
Do this: Record short videos answering common buyer/seller questions.
AI Boost: Ask ChatGPT to script them, title them, and write YouTube descriptions and hashtags.
10. Revive Old Leads
They said no before—but what about now?
Do this: Reconnect with leads from Q1 or 2024 with a casual message.
AI Boost: Use ChatGPT to write short texts or emails that are curious, helpful, and non-pushy.
11. Build Referral Partnerships
Tap into new networks.
Do this: Reach out to CPAs, attorneys, or financial planners with value—not a pitch.
AI Boost: Let ChatGPT draft your intro message or a co-branded flyer explaining the benefits of a partnership.
12. Refresh Your Listing Presentation & Buyer Packet
Make your materials match your value.
Do this: Update testimonials, recent stats, and your unique value prop.
AI Boost: ChatGPT can rework your entire packet in seconds—then drop the content into Canva for design polish.
13. Time Block for Daily Prospecting
If it’s not scheduled, it won’t happen.
Do this: Block out 1–2 hours every weekday for outreach.
AI Boost: Ask ChatGPT to write prospecting scripts and handle common objections. No more “winging it.”
14. Share a Mid-Year Market Update
Be the expert who translates the data.
Do this: Use MLS numbers to show buyers and sellers what’s happening.
AI Boost: Drop your raw stats into ChatGPT and ask for a plain
English explanation, a script, or a social caption.
15. Offer Free Home Value Updates
People are curious. Give them the goods.
Do this: Post on social: “Want to know what your home’s worth in today’s market?”
AI Boost: ChatGPT can help write a casual offer script, build a simple landing page, or create a follow-up plan.
Every one of these activities is doable. They don’t require a giant ad budget or complicated tech—just focus, consistency, and a little help from your new favorite assistant: AI.
If you’re feeling behind, overwhelmed, or just ready to accelerate, pick 3 ideas from this list and start this week. Better yet, let me help you set up a simple AI workflow that makes it all easier.
Book your free 15-minute strategy session with me here hgttps://www.Calendly.com/jerrykidd
Let’s finish 2025 not just on track, but ahead of it.
