FTC to BAN Robo Calling September 1st

[Thatguy]

You wont see anything saying it's ok to call businesses because that's not what the regulations are about. Right under the FTC logo you'll see "Protecting America's Consumers". They don't "protect" businesses which is why we don't have to scrub the names and numbers of businesses against the DNC registry. We can absolutely call businesses, including other agents, using robocalls. One way to give yourself an extra layer of protection would be to buy the data from a list broker and specifically ask for a list of insurance agencies. That way, in the even someone does have more motivation to retaliate than Thatguy, you'll have a solid defense. Another way you could be more protected is to make sure that you're VB sounds has a target audience of insurance agencies, instead of just independent insurance agents. So between buying a list of companies that have their SIC listed as an agency and using a marketing piece that is targeted towards agencies (even if it's just a sole prop), you'll have solid footing if someone decides to try to make an issue out of a legitimate call.

That all being said, why don't you just have someone make phone calls to invite them?

Good point, and I'll concede to your knowledge on this basis since I am not the expert on this matter. All I can say is that I don't know and can only surmise as to the interpretation of this new robocall policy. I think it is best to just stick with live calls anyways.

 

[Josh]

Good point, and I'll concede to your knowledge on this basis since I am not the expert on this matter. All I can say is that I don't know and can only surmise as to the interpretation of this new robocall policy. I think it is best to just stick with live calls anyways.

In all reality you'll get a better response rate from a live call anyway. For $225/week I have callers that will make 1,000 calls/week to businesses. The nice thing about that is they can ask to speak to the right person, ask a few qualifying questions, and get me a better quality lead anyway. They also go through less data so I can get more leads in a given area.