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by sethm
Wed Nov 23, 2011 7:50 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Nursing Home (TX)
Replies: 11
Views: 12090

Re: Nursing Home (TX)

You can contact Texas Advocates for Nursing Home Residents. It's a non-profit organization and they can suggest options to anyone. Email: tanhr@tanhr.org
by sethm
Wed Nov 23, 2011 7:46 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Business Loss - Travel Insurance
Replies: 6
Views: 11951

Re: Business Loss - Travel Insurance

Some travel insurance policies cover the loss of or theft of your belongings while travelling. However, the insurance company will not pay your claim without a police report.
by sethm
Wed Nov 23, 2011 7:42 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Internet Seach Company
Replies: 6
Views: 6806

Re: Internet Seach Company

What your ultimate goal and marketing budget? If you have enough budget, it's a good idea to hire an SEO company that specializes in optimizing insurance sites, attracting a target audience and gathering insurance leads. These are some of the things you need to consider.
by sethm
Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:06 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: What websites or app are agents using?
Replies: 9
Views: 7826

Re: What websites or app are agents using?

I use tons of tools and applications, most of them in marketing, sales and lead generation. I use a CRM which is basically a contact manager that lets you keep track of any and all information you have about a person. It's a must have!
by sethm
Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:02 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Online Insurance and Leads
Replies: 23
Views: 35904

Re: Online Insurance and Leads

Online insurance leads are okay, but you need to be cautious in buying them. One of the things to consider when choosing an insurance lead company is the type of lead you want. Is it Shared? or Exclusive? I prefer Exclusive leads, but they much more expensive and difficult to find.
by sethm
Tue Oct 25, 2011 10:30 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: What is the Purpose of An Agency Website?
Replies: 8
Views: 8894

Re: What is the Purpose of An Agency Website?

Good points! I think an agency website should be informative too. It should not be all about marketing. Readers must be able to get helpful resources in the website. Of course, you also need to make sure you include an online quote tool that WORKS.
by sethm
Tue Oct 25, 2011 10:23 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Book recommendation for starting an agency?
Replies: 11
Views: 11998

Re: Book recommendation for starting an agency?

Get the book entitled "Power Position Your Agency: A Guide to Insurance Agency Success." I read this book a few years ago. It's a good instruction book on how to grow any size agency with simple approaches.
by sethm
Tue Oct 25, 2011 10:20 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Insurance for DJ's
Replies: 5
Views: 4894

Re: Insurance for DJ's

A Public Liability Insurance is much more applicable. It can be a bit expensive, so you need to assess the risk first.
by sethm
Tue Oct 11, 2011 12:41 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Identity Theft coverage
Replies: 5
Views: 5833

Re: Identity Theft coverage

A good option is to get identity theft protection from a company that does ONLY theft identity protection. Never get it from homeowners insurance company. Get the experts in your area.
by sethm
Tue Oct 11, 2011 12:37 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Misleading Advertising
Replies: 8
Views: 11550

Re: Misleading Advertising

False advertising is never a good strategy. It can sure catch attention but it can never lead to increased sales. It will just annoy people. False, misleading and deceptive selling should be reported to the proper authorities. Everyone has the right to receive truthful messages about the goods and s...
by sethm
Tue Oct 11, 2011 12:34 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Social Media and its potential
Replies: 23
Views: 130749

Re: Social Media and its potential

The merging of marketing and social media is STILL on the rise, and has lots of potential, take for instance the clout of Facebook these days. I think the ultimate rule of thumb when it comes social marketing is to know your target market, and identify their usage behavior when it comes to online ne...
by sethm
Tue Oct 11, 2011 12:31 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Marketing Marketing Marketing
Replies: 36
Views: 39694

Re: Marketing Marketing Marketing

We've been using social media sites in marketing and promotion, and it's been great so far. I think social media marketing (through FB, Twitter, etc.) is here to stay. Facebook, in particular, offers many ways to get the word out and bring the people in.
by sethm
Tue Oct 11, 2011 12:28 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: WordPress Forums Problems
Replies: 6
Views: 7020

Re: WordPress Forums Problems

I don't see any problem with the current forum's layout. I prefer it simple. I really like the use of phpBB. There's no clutter or anything. Keep up the good work guys!
by sethm
Mon Oct 03, 2011 6:01 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Direct mail
Replies: 16
Views: 18097

Re: Direct mail

Meyer & Son is a good company. They can handle all sorts of direct mail project - from design to distribution. Free quotes are also provided.
by sethm
Mon Oct 03, 2011 5:58 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Social Media
Replies: 40
Views: 41416

Re: Social Media

Social media sites are a good platform for promotion and even lead generation. We've been using the PPC campaign Facebook to promote our services. So far, so good. It's totally worth it. We also have an FB page to communicate with potential clients.