Considering a new office

[vgd0715]

Hey All,

Can anyone tell me what demographic information they find most helpful when considering a location for a new insurance office.

Thanks!

 

[Crabcake Johnny]

I had trouble choosing my spare bedroom upstairs or converting part of my family room downstairs. Eventually I choose upstairs for less noise.

I had to take into account the trip upstairs every day. Not only high traffic with my wife and son but also accounting for coffee spillage on the carpet from time to time.

 

[xrac]

I had trouble choosing my spare bedroom upstairs or converting part of my family room downstairs. Eventually I choose upstairs for less noise.

I had to take into account the trip upstairs every day. Not only high traffic with my wife and son but also accounting for coffee spillage on the carpet from time to time.

I started in our master bedroom upstars, graduated downstairs taking over the family room, and from there moved out into a rented office. By that time I had two other employees.

 

[xrac]

Hey All,
Can anyone tell me what demographic information they find most helpful when considering a location for a new insurance office.
Thanks!

Is this L&H or P&C? How do you generate leads now? What are you trying to accomplish?

 

[Crabcake Johnny]

In all seriousness having an office has benefits and many times I've considered it. Still do from time to time - there are obviously downside with working from home.

Unless you plan on having some type of retail location and following a State Farm model which relies on a community presence and clients coming in to see you, I'd look into either shared space or an office in one of those 3 or 4 story office complexes that's not located on a main drag - they tend to be very affordable.

Also, in this economy there's no better time to look. I friend of mine (unrelated business) just got his first three months free renting space in an office that has been vacant for over a year.

I might be looking into shared space just to get my a** out of the house.

 

[GreenSky]

I might be looking into shared space just to get my a** out of the house.

And I'm sure your wife will be happy to help you get your ass out of the house!

Rick

 

[Crabcake Johnny]

It's an issue sometimes not really with my wife - but my 6 year old always thinks it's play time.

 

[TXINSURANCE]

I chose a great location.

About 6 months after I moved in they built HUD apartments - only about 400 of them right next door. The good news is I don't have to drive as far to get my crack now - which is really convenient.

 

[Expat]

Hey All,
Can anyone tell me what demographic information they find most helpful when considering a location for a new insurance office.
Thanks!

If your are selling L&H, then price is the main consideration, not very many will ever come to your office. No matter where it is located.

 

[Invain15]

You guys are some damn comedians. I currently work out of the dining room. Like they said if you do P&C then you'll want to be somewhere people can see you. If you're writing L&H than you can get a cheap place because it is highly likely that you're not going to see anyone.