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YES!!!
I have only done one of these so far, and I'm scheduled to do another in April. It was awesome. I love public speaking, however, so my enthusiasm might not be shared by all.
I suggest looking into joining a local chapter of Toastmasters. They'll make you a better speaker, no question about it.
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One thing that several people said to me after I spoke was that they loved the fact that I was informative, but not giving a sales pitch. They all knew I sold health insurance, and they all knew how to get in touch with me. But I made myself look like an expert, so they didn't think of me as a salesman -- they thought of me as someone who really knew his stuff and as someone they would be comfortable with. So the best way to not sound like a commercial? Don't be a commercial. Just talk to them, and they'll find you when they're ready.
I have only done one of these so far, and I'm scheduled to do another in April. It was awesome. I love public speaking, however, so my enthusiasm might not be shared by all.
I suggest looking into joining a local chapter of Toastmasters. They'll make you a better speaker, no question about it.
Toastmasters International - Home
One thing that several people said to me after I spoke was that they loved the fact that I was informative, but not giving a sales pitch. They all knew I sold health insurance, and they all knew how to get in touch with me. But I made myself look like an expert, so they didn't think of me as a salesman -- they thought of me as someone who really knew his stuff and as someone they would be comfortable with. So the best way to not sound like a commercial? Don't be a commercial. Just talk to them, and they'll find you when they're ready.
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I will be speaking at the Professional Executive Networking Group on Wednesday March 4. My topic will be Networking through LinkedIn.
I will be speaking at the Sales and Marketing Seekers Networking group on Monday March 2. My topic will be the Stimulus Package and its effect on COBRA.
I will be speaking at the Sales and Marketing Seekers Networking group on Monday March 2. My topic will be the Stimulus Package and its effect on COBRA.
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Bob, where could I find some more info about these groups and events? I'm pretty sure we work in the same area and I'd love to come check it out.
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The PEN Group is at the Ga. Dept. of Labor on N. Druid Hills Road in the Toco Hills S/C, and the SAMS group meets at the Roswell United Methodist Church on Monday mornings at 7:30.
PEN group meets at 1:30 pm
PEN group meets at 1:30 pm
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Thanks for the information souldeux, it really sounds like something I would enjoy - I like to talk! My concern is that being new to the insurance business my information be accurate and worthwhile without boring people to death. Toastmasters should be a big help, I will look into it.
Does anyone have ideas on relavant topics that I won't get myself into trouble?
Does anyone have ideas on relavant topics that I won't get myself into trouble?
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