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by nxn459
Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:13 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Getting in the door.
Replies: 16
Views: 12481

Re: Getting in the door.

thanks.

The plan isnt to write a ton of tiny bops.. however im trying to gain experience. and my thoughts about it right now are to get in front of whomever. I would rather lose a small bop policy because of my inexperience then something with some meat on it.
by nxn459
Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:11 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Bonds
Replies: 2
Views: 2422

Bonds

Would anyone happen to know a carrier who will right a bond for a sanitation company?

need bonding for municipal contract bids.

Thanks.
by nxn459
Thu Sep 25, 2008 12:33 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Getting in the door.
Replies: 16
Views: 12481

how does this sound?

If i called and said this to you, would you be inclined to letting me and hearing more? I specialize in helping businesses design and implement plans to help the total cost of risk. Total cost of risk is a combination of preventative, direct and indirect costs. The plan focuses on your clients and e...
by nxn459
Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:34 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Prospecting Letters
Replies: 3
Views: 8259

Re: Prospecting Letters

thanks for your input. I havent any intention on trying to sell someone through the mail or over the phone. I'm new to the commercial side of sales and being young and building a network i'm trying to get those appointments. Ive figured advice from those in the business is probably the best advice i...
by nxn459
Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:53 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Prospecting Letters
Replies: 3
Views: 8259

Prospecting Letters

Hey again Everyone gave some good advice about cold calls.. so onto my next question, what do you think about prospecting letters? Just like the topic of cold calling, Ive read a ton of mixed reviews and opinions. For those of you who have found them succesful, is there a special formula? stamp vs b...
by nxn459
Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:53 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Getting in the door.
Replies: 16
Views: 12481

Re: Getting in the door.

Since it was brought up

How or where.. or what kind of work should I be doing to find out if there is a good area to start in?

I'm looking into the things i am interested in but maybe there is a better route


Thanks to everyone, you guys are great. I appreciate all the input.
by nxn459
Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:26 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Getting in the door.
Replies: 16
Views: 12481

Re: Getting in the door.

that is the first time i've ever heard of that approach but it comepletely makes sense. I'm willing to try anything.. what ive been doing is getting lists and calling which seems to get me the response of can you call back later.. i take that as a polite no. i'm going to put together a strategy for ...
by nxn459
Mon Sep 08, 2008 12:32 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Getting in the door.
Replies: 16
Views: 12481

Getting in the door.

I know everyone has their thought and opinions to making cold phone calls. Fairly new to the commercial insurance business, spent a few years on the personal side of things. (i'm located in eastern pa) Basically i'm looking for some insight.. for those of you who do and have done cold calls, what ha...