"A real entrepreneur is somebody who has no safety net underneath them." — Henry Kravis
Speaking up is hard to do! In one survey of business professionals, 74 percent of respondents said they feel like they cannot speak up at work. Surprised? Here are some great ways to help your employees feel like they can freely share thoughts and ideas — and work better together.
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6 Ways to Come Back From the Pandemic With a Stronger Team
How well do you document your agency's interactions with its customers? It's an important risk management tool.
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Documentation: An important risk management tool
And it feels so good!
It's a vital ingredient that can determine the success of your agency. What is your customer experience like? https://goto.sc/1C5D
New insurance agent? We have tools and resources to help you succeed! https://goto.sc/1C05
We're here to help you! Learn more about all of the ways we can support you and your insurance business. https://goto.sc/1E6z
Are you emotionally intelligent? In today's world, EQ is considered as important — or even more important — as IQ. Here's why:
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Why emotional intelligence is so important
"I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it." — Pablo Picasso
Angry customer? Here are four strategies for handling challenging client conversations:
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4 Ways to Defuse Stressful Situations with Clients
Periodic insurance reviews are vital to connecting with your customers and finding better ways to serve their insurance needs. Try to reach out to your clients at least once each year to initiate a review session. It's an opportunity to determine if they are happy with your insurance business and to see if they are aware of everything you offer.
How have you adapted your marketing efforts since the global pandemic began?
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How to Market Life Insurance and Build Client Trust
Are you aware of all of the ways we can help you grow your insurance business? Give us a call and let's talk: (800) 467-3254
Happy Halloween from SIA of Northern Ohio!
It's a fact: Cybercrime has now surpassed illegal drug trafficking as a criminal moneymaker. Here's how to protect yourself and your agency's data while using your computer:
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Effective ways to keep your agency's data safe
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you'll be successful."— Albert Schweitzer
Millennials have become the largest generation of U.S. adults, according to the Pew Research Center. What are you doing to better serve the insurance needs of those born between 1981 and 1997? https://goto.sc/1Kq2
Did you know? Nine out of every 10 consumers read online reviews before doing business with a company. And 84% find online reviews just as credible as reviews from friends and family. That's why it's so important to make it as easy as possible for your clients to leave a review on Facebook, Google or on another online forum such as Yelp.
The extra effort will pay off!
Remaining competitive with direct-to-consumer insurers is a top challenge of independent agents. https://goto.sc/1JMp
Happy New Year!
"All progress takes place outside the comfort zone." — Michael John Bobak
