Any of y'all ever go to a Medicare industry conference?
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Caveat, not an agent.
I don't know how to evaluate the practical usefulness of seminar content. That is type of judgement skill I was never able to develop.
However,
Reading in an old, long past thread, suggested to me that a number of agents consider a very significant value of a seminar (possibly as much as 50% of its value) to be after hours networking with other professionals.
As I wrote that, I have a niggling memory that one agent posted: in some cases he didn't register and attend the seminar, he just hung around the "after seminar meeting spots" and networked with the seminar attendees.
I don't know how to evaluate the practical usefulness of seminar content. That is type of judgement skill I was never able to develop.
However,
Reading in an old, long past thread, suggested to me that a number of agents consider a very significant value of a seminar (possibly as much as 50% of its value) to be after hours networking with other professionals.
As I wrote that, I have a niggling memory that one agent posted: in some cases he didn't register and attend the seminar, he just hung around the "after seminar meeting spots" and networked with the seminar attendees.
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I always go to Medicarians, they have a hosted agent program if you want a free or cheap ticket
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In my limited experience attending them, it seemed like a pep rally. Which may be more useful to newer agents.
There are "breakout sessions" where agents will pitch you on why they are doing that you can do to, if you buy their training program.
(The breakout session presenters actually have to pay to be there, so it's a subtle recruiting opportunity)
Nonetheless, you can make some new friends in the industry, and see old friends. Sometimes those one on ones are where you actually get the best out of the trip. It can also be a tax deductible business getaway.
One of my friends asked me a couple weeks ago if I wanted to go to one in April. He said it would be fun to go & play a little golf. I suppose he isnt wrong.
There are "breakout sessions" where agents will pitch you on why they are doing that you can do to, if you buy their training program.
(The breakout session presenters actually have to pay to be there, so it's a subtle recruiting opportunity)
Nonetheless, you can make some new friends in the industry, and see old friends. Sometimes those one on ones are where you actually get the best out of the trip. It can also be a tax deductible business getaway.
One of my friends asked me a couple weeks ago if I wanted to go to one in April. He said it would be fun to go & play a little golf. I suppose he isnt wrong.
I personally don't think it's worth it. It's really like a trade show in a way. Trying to sell you something at every table.
But what about the free swag?
Well, there is that...but it starts fading the moment it's over!
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I get the most out of these in the "hallway discussions".
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