Recognizing Our Heroes This Veterans Day

November 12, 2018

The celebration or recognition of Veterans Day is something that we all take very seriously. I am the proud father of three great kids, and I have nine grandkids. Technically, one is still in the…

The AEP Pep-Talk You Really Need Right Now

October 24, 2018

Good news – you have made it through week one, and you are well on your way through week 2 of AEP. This is the most fun time of the year if you love to write business. I know some people complain as…

2018 AEP is Here!

October 9, 2018

It's that time of year again where we're rolling into the 4th quarter and the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is right around the corner. We wanted to send you a word of encouragement as well…

8 Questions to Get Your Clients and Prospects Talking Every Time

October 9, 2018

Whether you’re meeting a prospect for the first time or you’re having your tenth renewal appointment with a loyal client, sometimes the conversation can get stuck.

What to Do After a Client’s Death: Senior Insurance Agent Discussions

October 2, 2018

What’s your process for dealing with the death of a client? Help us help each other by leaving a comment at the end of this article. If you work in senior insurance sales, dealing with the death of a…

10 Questions You Should Ask a Field Marketing Organization (FMO) Before Contracting

September 25, 2018

All insurance agents will need to find a good FMO at some point, but looking around on Google and spying on the insurance forums will only get you so far. So, if you’re searching for a new upline and…

One Simple Phrase That Will Help You Close Any Insurance Sale

September 4, 2018

You’re giving a presentation to a brand new client.

Marketing 101 for Independent Insurance Agents: 17 Ways to Successfully Generate More Leads

August 28, 2018

Finding new leads is often the No. 1 problem for independent agents. When you’re captive, you don’t have all the luxuries of being independent, but you don’t really have to worry about finding your…

The Ultimate Agent Checklist for Annuity Sales

August 14, 2018

Annuities might sound complicated, but once you really get into it, you realize that they’re much simpler than you might have previously thought!

[VIDEO] Succession Planning 101: Webinar Recording

August 7, 2018

Webinar Recording This video is a recording of a webinar hosted by AgencyBloc. In this video, John Hockaday discusses several areas of concern when preparing to sell your insurance agency or book of…