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by charlie@beacon
Thu Apr 04, 2013 11:20 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: buying commercial lines leads...
Replies: 6
Views: 29533

Re: buying commercial lines leads...

We might be able to help We provide pre-qualified Appointments and leads -We work on a per appointment / per lead basis We are confident enough to send you out on the appointment 1st - before you see the invoice for the appointment There are many companies out there that claim to provide the same se...
by charlie@beacon
Tue Sep 06, 2011 10:54 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Book recommendation for starting an agency?
Replies: 11
Views: 11998

Re: Book recommendation for starting an agency?

some books I recomend - for your sales force - The Wedge (Randy Schwantz) / You cant Teach a kid to ride a Bike at a Seminar - David H Sandler. Great books that help in uncovering pain from prospects Call or email me with questions 866-208-5058 ext 208 Good luck Charlie Tan Beacon Marketing Inc www....
by charlie@beacon
Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:52 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Direct mail
Replies: 16
Views: 18097

Re: Direct mail

Forgot to mention - direct mail in our experience yeilds 1% return
by charlie@beacon
Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:50 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Direct mail
Replies: 16
Views: 18097

Re: Direct mail

Are you targeting Personal lines or commercial? If commercial - have you considered Email marketing or fax blasts -for this make sure you use a reputable company that complies with laws in your area Charlie Tan Beacon Marketing, Inc. 1101 W. Struck Ave | Orange, CA 92867 Tel: 714.628.1760 x208 | 866...
by charlie@beacon
Mon May 09, 2011 1:09 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Purchasing X-Date Data
Replies: 25
Views: 113034

Re: Purchasing X-Date Data

Are you talking about commercial lines or personal lines?
by charlie@beacon
Mon May 09, 2011 12:01 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: cole x dates
Replies: 3
Views: 7385

Re: cole x dates

Is this for commercial lines? All of our leads(X-dates) / Appointments are exclussive to your agency also based on criteria that you provide (type of business, premuim volume range, geographic location) It's paid for on a per-lead /appointment bassis Let me know if you want to discuss further Thanks...
by charlie@beacon
Mon Mar 14, 2011 10:27 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Do you use online leads services?
Replies: 28
Views: 137650

Re: Do you use online leads services?

Watch out -most online lead services sell the lead information to as many agents that will buy them - so you could be the 11th agent to contact that prospect - turning your agency into a quote mill- Is it for commercial lines? We might be able to help - we provide exclussive face to face appointment...
by charlie@beacon
Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:39 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Commercial Leads
Replies: 7
Views: 5806

Re: Commercial Leads

Hi We set up face to face appointments for our clients based on the criteria they provide( SIC Code, Premium range Geographic location). We charge on a per appointment basis not hourly. Let me know if you want to discuss this further. Thanks Charlie Tan Beacon Marketing Inc. 1101 W. Struck Ave | Ora...
by charlie@beacon
Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:47 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: What is the best way to generate leads for new P&C agency?
Replies: 6
Views: 9437

Re: What is the best way to generate leads for new P&C agency?

We might be able to help We set up face to face appointments to help our clients write more commercial lines accounts You provide the criteria, SIC codes, premium volume, geographic location. Our services are based on a per appointment / lead fee. Call or email me to discuss- Thanks Charlie Tan Beac...
by charlie@beacon
Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:52 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Ex-Dates
Replies: 8
Views: 10263

Re: Ex-Dates

How much time is the producer putting into the calling? From experience calling 20-25 prospects per hour should yeild speaking with 2-3 qualified prospects.
by charlie@beacon
Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:47 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Ex-Dates
Replies: 8
Views: 10263

Re: Ex-Dates

I can see where you are coming from using that approach - certainly uncovering "pain" is important specially when weeding out prospects no one really wants to work with like the"tire kickers" What has your conversion ratio been? We work with our clients on a per appointment basis...
by charlie@beacon
Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:47 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Ex-Dates
Replies: 8
Views: 10263

Re: Ex-Dates

Hi Squares That really depends on what the producers goals are. in my opinion if you could determine the target industry and identify the xdates ahead of time, it would make it easier to set the appointment with the viable prospects. I have an article that might help - email me if you want a copy ch...
by charlie@beacon
Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:49 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: profitmarketing.com
Replies: 2
Views: 2136

Re: profitmarketing.com

Are you going after commercial accounts? or Personal lines?

Charlie