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March 2, 2014

Are You Getting a Tax Refund?

As an entrepreneur and independent life insurance broker I have to pay my taxes quarterly and usually heavily on April 15^th. I just cannot relate to people that overpay the government to get a tax refund at tax time. But at least if you do get a tax refund try to save it Continue reading →

Tim Wilhoit

Educational

February 23, 2014

Starting a Partnership? Don’t Forget Buy Sell Life Insurance

Being in my third decade of life insurance sales, I am still amazed how many partnership businesses don’t think about life insurance. At least some go to the trouble of hiring a good attorney to write the partnership contract. The attorney almost always suggests key man life insurance or a buy sell life insurance for Continue reading →

Tim Wilhoit

Educational

February 16, 2014

Who Is to Blame? The Story of Responsibility

I believe for most people in the US, it is easier just to blame someone else than to own up to our mistakes. The rich blame the government, the poor blame the rich, the democrats blame the republicans and employees blame their boss. The cycle goes on and on. Who is to blame? For Continue reading →

Tim Wilhoit

Inspirational

February 9, 2014

Why Are You a Struggling Insurance Agent?

Why are you struggling at your insurance agent’s career? Do you still think the internet is just a fad? Are you still afraid of technology? Are you chasing leads that once said they were going to buy and now won’t return your call? Are you still buying leads and making 100 calls per day to Continue reading →

Tim Wilhoit

Educational

February 2, 2014

Entrepreneurs Are You Stupid and Stubborn?

We were having a conversation in a networking group of entrepreneurs from various industries and the question was asked, “What few traits do we all have in common?” No one spoke up, so I said “we are all stupid and stubborn.” This was met with total silence and uncomfortable stares. I broke Continue reading →

Tim Wilhoit

Educational

January 26, 2014

Is Obamacare the End of the Health Insurance Agent?

On January 23, 2014 Moody’s downgraded the health insurance industry from stable to negative according to the Washington Post. There are several factors pointing to this decision which are all tied to the shaky rollout of the ACA or Affordable Care Act or better known as Obamacare. According to the Washington Post article Continue reading →

Tim Wilhoit

Educational

January 12, 2014

Life Insurance Quotes Online, Know The Rules

A growing popular way to find life insurance quotes online is to use a search engine like Google, Bing or Yahoo. You will not find a shortage of websites offering free no obligation quotes. There is really nothing wrong with getting life insurance quotes online as long as you understand the game that Continue reading →

Tim Wilhoit

Educational

January 5, 2014

How To Do Life Insurance Mathematics

After spending most of my work life, over 20 years, in the health and life insurance business, I still find the average consumer has no idea how to do life insurance mathematics. According to LIMRA’s research, the authority of the life insurance industry, over 30% of US households do not have life insurance. A Continue reading →

Tim Wilhoit

Educational

December 15, 2013

This Is What I Learned Writing Blogs

>As I am writing Blog #99 after my first two years of writing blogs, this is what I have learned. First, the title is very important, and it should be a question. Second just because I like a certain blog doesn’t mean it will be successful. Third, content is huge. Writing about things people want Continue reading →

Tim Wilhoit

Educational

December 8, 2013

How Do You Follow Up With Clients?

Quite possibly one of the most important aspects of sales is the follow up. I have lead sales teams in two different industries for over 25 years and this seems to be an issue for salespeople and insurance agents alike. Only the superstars seem to have system they use consistently. Whenever I bring the subject Continue reading →

Tim Wilhoit

Educational

December 1, 2013

Just Go Google Yourself

If you went back about 25 years and someone told you to go Google yourself, that would have had a whole different meaning and you couldn’t do it in public. But today sales professionals, small business owners and insurance agents should go Google themselves. Why is it important to Google yourself? According to a Continue reading →

Tim Wilhoit

Educational

November 17, 2013

Do You Stop to Sharpen Your Saw?

There is an interesting story I heard about how the pioneers built log cabins in the early years in settling America. Most settlers came to America from Europe, especially England, where building materials were not as plentiful as here in America. The East Coast was lined with trees but the settlers lacked the knowledge on Continue reading →

Tim Wilhoit

Educational

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Are You Getting a Tax Refund?

Starting a Partnership? Don’t Forget Buy Sell Life Insurance

Who Is to Blame? The Story of Responsibility

Entrepreneurs Are You Stupid and Stubborn?

Is Obamacare the End of the Health Insurance Agent?

Life Insurance Quotes Online, Know The Rules

How To Do Life Insurance Mathematics

Do You Stop to Sharpen Your Saw?