I was wondering the other day how many times I heard insurance agents ask "what's the best way to find more sales opportunities" or more specifically "how can I write more annuity and single premium life business?" Over my career, thousands of times, if not more!

My father used to tell me, "Good enough is not good enough." I can't say my dad is much of a philosopher, and as a lazy kid I will admit I heard what he said but didn't really know what it meant. Now, as an adult, I understand that he was saying, if you think you're good enough, think again, because there is always someone that will outwork and out hustle you. Don't get complacent. My dad isn't philosophical like a Vince Lombardi or Confucius, but there's a lot of truth to his statement.

​The million-dollar question: "which plan should I sell?" Let's face it, there are so many options available and we are tasked with the difficult job of finding the best option to fit the needs of our client, and that is exactly where you should start. Ask the right questions to personalize a plan just for them and you can never go wrong. As an added bonus, engaging in a memorable experience will commonly result in higher retention rates and referrals.

"A smart man makes a mistake, learns from it, and never makes that mistake again. But a wise man finds a smart man and learns from him how to avoid the mistake altogether."

by Roy H. Williams

We are all bound to make mistakes. Let us be your "smart man" by giving you the opportunity to learn from others.

The most common question is: "Why?" Maybe you don't agree with the answer and you'd like to understand the reasoning behind it. Just when you think you understand Medicare, your world is turned upside down to hear about an exception to the rule. Our helpful hints will make you an efficient, knowledgeable superstar.​