by Joel Cowdry | May 21, 2020 | Traditional Marketing
Save Time and Make More Money Using the Cloud Increasing sales and becoming more efficient are top priorities for business owners. Cloud computing? Probably not so high on the priority list. You may be surprised, then, to learn that cloud computing can save you a ton...
by Joel Cowdry | May 6, 2020 | Non-Traditional Marketing, Traditional Marketing
A Beginner’s Guide to Virtual Networking for Independent Agents You may be asking yourself, “why do I need to network?” The straight-forward answer is because the more people you tell about your services, the more leads you receive. 20% of all Americans...
by Joel Cowdry | Apr 22, 2020 | Non-Traditional Marketing, Traditional Marketing
A Beginner’s Guide to Selling Insurance Remotely We’re hearing a lot of agents ask how they can continue growing their business in this time of social distancing. The new environment is understandably challenging our usual routines. The good news is that...
by Joel Cowdry | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Resources for Being Present and Remaining Positive Information can be empowering in troubled times. Feelings of anxiety, uncertainty and confusion are normal right now. Good information, however, can help guide us through difficult situations and make us aware of how...
by Joel Cowdry | Mar 18, 2020 | Compliance
10 Compliance Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Medicare Advantage Plans There are a lot of “C’s” involved in selling Medicare products: from contracting to certifications to creating marketing communications for current and prospective clients. One of the most important...
by Joel Cowdry | Mar 4, 2020 | Non-Traditional Marketing
How Independent Agents Can Use Text Messaging to Improve Communication and Increase Sales As communication methods evolve, text messaging is becoming a more prevalent means of conducting business in a market that’s learned to adapt to consumer needs and wants. Email...
by Joel Cowdry | Feb 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Making the Most of Testimonials: Tips for the Independent Insurance Agent Testimonials are a sure-fire way to increase referrals and acquire new business. The process of gaining and presenting client testimonials is part science and part art, as is the case with most...
by Joel Cowdry | Feb 5, 2020 | Networking & Referrals
Getting Referrals: Proven Strategies for the Independent Insurance Agent In the last blog, we examined why referrals are so important. Now, let’s look at some strategies for how to get the referrals you need to take your insurance sales to the next level. Make Sure...
by Joel Cowdry | Jan 22, 2020 | Networking & Referrals
Referrals: The Independent Insurance Agent’s Most Powerful Tool “Nothing influences people more than a recommendation from a trusted friend. A trusted referral influences people more than the best broadcast message.” – Mark Zuckerberg There are so many marketing buzz...
by Joel Cowdry | Jan 8, 2020 | Networking & Referrals
Networking: Successful Strategies for Health Insurance Agents As an independent insurance agent, reality dictates you must network in order to create opportunities for yourself and grow your business. As hard as the reality may be for some, it really is like riding a...
