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Who Has Time to Blog?

Who Has Time to Blog?

A question I get from business owners and insurance agents a lot is who has time to blog? My answer is me and you. We all have the same exact 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Entrepreneurs that write weekly blogs do it because it is an important marketing strategy. Blogging builds an Continue reading →

Tim Wilhoit
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Why Is Social Media Non Social?

Why Is Social Media Non Social?

Do you ever take the time to read through sales people’s social media posts? What about the words social media make sales people or insurance agents nonsocial? I have a lot of friends and agents that post the most nonsocial things on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Some actually stop because they say it is a Continue reading →

Tim Wilhoit
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Excuse Me, Were You Listening?

Excuse Me, Were You Listening?

One of the most important skills of an insurance agent is to listen and pay attention to what the client wants and needs, not selling them your favorite product. After over 15 years of training insurance agents with product knowledge, sales techniques, networking, properly using social media and listening skills, focus on listening is by Continue reading →

Tim Wilhoit
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The 80/20 Rule

The 80/20 Rule

When most people hear 80/20 they normally think about the coinsurance of their health insurance policy. However, there is an 80/20 rule that applies to business teams and any good business owner knows it very well. I have experienced it for almost 25 years now and it doesn’t matter the product or advances in technology, Continue reading →

Tim Wilhoit
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How To Handle Objections

How To Handle Objections

As a sales trainer, this is actually one of the most common questions I see from newer agents. Truth is if you do a good job building rapport, trust, listen to the client’s needs and show your product or service as a solution to their problem, you shouldn’t get objections. Almost always the true objection Continue reading →

Tim Wilhoit
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