Selling

Converting a lead into a customer is great, but you can’t stop there: you’ve also got to turn that customer into a customer for life. And you can do this if you keep your relationship with them going by using relationship marketing strategies. Relationship marketing is not just about messaging customers when it comes to…

When it comes to getting your name out there, nothing beats having a strong presence on social media. This will help your agency connect with customers and build your brand at the same time.  Since social media is the new way to determine what to buy, and who to buy it from, it’s important to…

When was the last time you reached out to your clients? If you’re on top of it, good for you! If you’re sitting there scratching your head trying to remember, that’s not a good sign. As a client it’s easy to feel lost in a sea of customers, so creative, personal efforts by their agent…

In case you haven't heard, many carriers have been releasing captive agents, and allowing them to become fully independent agents. Insurers have realized that customers want to work with independent agents who can offer them many different kinds of plans from different carriers, not just plans that are tied to one specific carrier. Because of…

If you’re running an agency, you’re probably constantly investing in ways to market your agency so that you can build your customer list. One of the things you’ve most likely invested in is a website, which is one of the best ways to get your business noticed, and bring traffic to it. But your website…

Inflation is on the rise, and the cost of everything from fuel to groceries is skyrocketing, making a lot of people feel overwhelmed. This includes your leads and customers, some of whom might even decide not to buy or renew their insurance, settle for a cheaper policy, or cancel their policy altogether when they see…

Meeting customer expectations is a must for growing your business. In the past, meeting customer expectations didn’t mean much more than showing you were good at your job and being attentive to your customers’ needs. With the rise of social media, though, and the resulting awareness that customers have of your competitors, as well as…

Want to get your business noticed? Want a leg up on your competition? If you answered yes to these questions, you need to get working on your inbound marketing! Inbound marketing is the best way for you to build relationships and tailor your offerings to each customer’s needs. But what is inbound marketing, and how…

If you’ve never heard of the Eisenhower Matrix, allow us to change your life. The Eisenhower Matrix, based on a method employed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, is a simple productivity tool for organizing and prioritizing tasks, and making distinctions between tasks that are “urgent” and “important.” Using this method helped Eisenhower achieve many things,…

Your marketing strategy is incredibly important: the more people you reach with it, the more successful your business will be. That means your marketing strategy needs to be well thought out, and include a variety of tactics to help you stay ahead of the competition. Whether you’ve been putting your agency out there already, or…

As an insurance agent, you need to know that communicating with your clients is vital to the success of your business. You have to communicate their options to them, explain their coverage, answer any questions they have, and check up on them from time to time to make sure they’re happy, or see if they…

Your leads and customers are everything when it comes to your business. They are the ones who keep your business going, bring in more business through referrals, and help your business grow. But you can’t simply rely on your current customer renewing their plans to keep your business growing, you will also need to bring…

If you’ve been trying out multiple marketing tactics to bring in new leads, you’re probably wondering if the work you’re putting in is worth it. When you put your money toward marketing, you want that investment to come back to you at least two-fold, so you need to calculate if you’re getting a return on…

Selling insurance can be complicated, and sometimes getting ahead takes more than just knowing about your products. After all, if you’re an independent agent, you’re also a small business owner, so you have to know how to keep your business growing. One really useful way to make sure you’re doing this is to conduct a…

If you've been wondering if going into insurance sales is a good career choice for you, wonder no more! Becoming an insurance agent, especially an independent agent, is a smart career choice for many people because not only does this profession only require a high-school diploma, once you become good at it, you can make…

We get it: when you’re looking into a career, one of the first things you want to know is how much money you can expect to make. After all, you want to make a good living, even if the profession is your passion. So if how much money you make is a top priority for…

We know what you’re thinking: “Trade shows? How is attending trade shows supposed to help grow my insurance business?” But we’re going to let you in on a secret that not every insurance agent knows: not only is attending trade shows a way to network and attract customers, but it’s also a great way to…

Have you decided to start your own agency? If so, congratulations! But getting into the entrepreneurial world is a big step, and you might not know where to start or how to ensure that your new business will be successful. And while being your own boss is great, with that comes a lot of extra…