Question: I am an established agent with a national insurance company.  While I am clear about my strengths and weaknesses, any advice on how I can take my business to the next level, by partnering with another agent?  Also, any ideas how to efficiently find the right partner? Answer: Congratulations on succeeding in a business where many agents don’t after the first year. I get the feeling you are open…
Question: We have hundreds of satisfied customers. How do we encourage our clients to give us referrals, and should we establish a formal reward system for referrals? Answer: You are wise to focus on referrals – they are the life blood of any sales organization. I am curious – do you need to encourage your clients to give more referrals, or do you need to encourage your salespeople to ask…
Blogging is a great way to generate organic traffic, particularly for those prospects who have not reached a purchasing decision yet. In addition, it can establish credibility in your space and position you as a thought leader. But, if done incorrectly, it can be a giant waste of time—for the writer, the reader and your business as a whole. As someone who blogs for a living, I wanted to share…
Question: When I sell a large client, my focus is on the project and the client. Once the job is complete, I find myself with little or no sales pipeline. Any suggestions? Answer: Your question may be deemed by some as “a good problem to have” because you did land and complete the work for your large client. Having said that, it’s still a problem… I have a couple of…