7 Stitcher Podcasts Any Insurance Agent Will Benefit From

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I like podcasts.

Always have.

I am an auditory learner so the idea of a podcast has always held a certain appeal to me. I am a regular audio-book listener and fond of what Brent Kelly calls “Automobile University.” I learn on my 30-minute commute coming and going to work, and sometimes while doing the dishes or home-improvement projects.

But for the longest time I rarely listened to podcasts.

And this can be traced back to one central reason.

iTunes made me work too hard to keep podcasts updated in my phone.

In other words, iTunes made me hard too hard to get the goodies. (there is another post on buyer’s friction in there somewhere)

I don’t know about you, but I am not the best at syncing my iTunes with my phone. I don’t enjoy the ongoing maintenance of downloading the latest podcasts. It’s too much work requiring too much planning ahead. So I rarely listened to podcasts.

Then along came a Stitcher.

 

Why Stitcher is Awesome

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Everything You Need To Know About “Surity” Bonds

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You’re looking for information on surety bonds but you spelled it “Surity”.

This makes perfect sense. From the earliest ages we are taught phonics. We learn to sound out the words that we hear and to pronounce the words that we read. How does this relate to surety bonds? Many people initally think that surety is spelled “surity.” This simply means that they are using their early training to learn more about an unfamiliar term that they have heard something about. 


If you are among those new to the concept, consider this your introduction to all things surity!

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All Alaska Contractors License Bond Amounts To Increase In 2015


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The Alaska Contractors License Bond Amounts to Increase in 2015


All those Construction professionals with Alaska Contractors Licenses will now have to pay a bit more for their surety bond. Effective January 1, 2015, Senate Bill 193, is set to increase the required construction contractor bonding amounts for general contractors, residential contractors and mechanical/specialty contractors.

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7 MUST WATCH TED Talks For Local Agents & Small Business Owners

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7 MUST WATCH TED Talks for Local Agents & Small Business Owners

If you’re a successful Local Agent or Small Business Owner you are a life-learner. You are always on the lookout for helpful inputs that sharpen your sword as you build your business. YouTube and TED’s Talks are a great free source of content. You don’t necessarily have to “watch” content. Listening during your workout, your workday, or during your commute.

“If you’re a successful Local Agent or Small Business Owner you are a life-learner.” (Click to Tweet)

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Insurance Agents: How To Get More Insurance Leads

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Is your agency struggling to find quality leads? As you probably know, there’s no shortage of high-volume, low-quality lists on the market. So how do you find the worthwhile leads, the ones that convert to sales?

You’ll want leads from a company with a reputation for delivering valid, useful information. There are a lot of companies claiming to have good leads, but a few checks can help you narrow the list:
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Where Does The Surety Bond Market Stand?

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Contractors have a strong interest in the state of the surety bond market because bonding affects the numbers and sizes of contracts they can take on. Many states are still facing challenges related to the prolonged economic downturn that started in 2008, and surety bond market conditions tend to lag behind economic trends. But construction contractors’ performance is closely tied to the overall economy, so it’s important for contractors to understand the state of the surety bond market.

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Insurance Thought Leaders In The Digital Space – Steve Anderson

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Are you just a producer who is committed to proven sales tactics? Do wonder if digital marketing is a waste of time? Hearing from accomplished Digital Practioners can go a long way in helping you make sense of emerging sales realities in Insurance — which is why I am posting 7 Interviews with “Insurance Leaders in the Digital Space” each Monday (Jun 16 – July 28).


We complete our 7-Part series with an Insurance Thought Leader who:

  • Has been an Underwriter, a Producer, and Insurance Tech Consultant.
  • Started “Content Marketing” in the mid-90’s…before it had a name or anyone had identified it as a strategy.  
  • Has over 100,000 Social Followers
  • Has been recognized as one of Top 150 LinkedIn “Influencers”
  • Has contributed to virtually every Insurance Industry Publication.
  • Is the 2014 Recipient of the Wade S. Dunbar Jr. Insurance Automation Award
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Insurance Thought Leaders In The Digital Space – Brent Kelly (“The Insurance Coach”)


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Are you just a producer who is committed to proven sales tactics? Do wonder if digital marketing is a waste of time? Hearing from accomplished Digital Practioners can go a long way in helping you make sense of emerging sales realities in Insurance — which is why I am posting 7 Interviews with “Insurance Leaders in the Digital Space” each Monday (Jun 16 – July 28).

 

We continue our series with an Insurance Thought Leader who:

  • Is a Proven Sales Guy (Gitomer Certified Advisor)
  • Was name one of the Top 12 agents in 2012 by Agent and Broker Magazine
  • Serves as a Consultant to several other local agents
  • A Regular Contributor to the Digital Insurance Marketing Academy (DIMA)
  • Is an expert in taking proven sales principals and applying them to New Mediums
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