I would caution that with the sole carrier, you have been successful, and that with Allied, they want to disrupt that success by taking business away from your loyal carrier, instead of just being satisfied with new production going forward. You need to reward the currently-appointed carrier with yo...

I think I should clarify that Astonish, once you are in, you can never cancel the contract. You have to take the five years, and even if you sell your agency or go out of business, unless you claim bankruptcy, you are on the hook to pay the five year note. Some things to consider. A recent study sho...

Sounds like the replies to your question didn't come from agency owners. If you pay a salary, (I call that a hammock) don't expect alot of production, because there is no incentive when you are paying an "entitlement". You also have to be careful if your are paying on a 1099 that there is ...

Neither. Unless, of course you are willing to mortgage your house. Astonish makes you pay five years of service up-front, sight unseen. Their price = $2,750/month + $10,000 in upfront development fees. (They claim this is a $250/month discount because you are paying for five years, but you have no o...