Quotit Joins the Forum

[Crabcake Johnny]

you can always fit people into any paradigm you choose.

It's the old psychological saying:

If you're early you're obsessive
If you're on time you're anal
If you're late you're apathetic

Simply put, if you want someone to fit into a negative model it doesn't matter what that person does.

 

[moonlightandmargaritas]

........or, it could be that there are some agents out there who actually are trying to do the right thing.........

hmmmmmm..........what a concept.

Actually Tim, I think you misinterpreted my comment.

I have no problem with someone getting compensated for something. I do feel that it should be clearly disclosed and transparent.

My apologies if my post was not clear.

PS-Are you just p*ssed because of my comment about the Alabama Seven Course Gourmet Dinner?

 

[TimLett]

Actually Tim, I think you misinterpreted my comment.

I have no problem with someone getting compensated for something. I do feel that it should be clearly disclosed and transparent.

My apologies if my post was not clear.

PS-Are you just p*ssed because of my comment about the Alabama Seven Course Gourmet Dinner?

The clarification is appreciated. But, I think you are wrong in calling for full disclosure. We might all want full disclosure, but if we are not in control, then there is really nothing we can do about it. If one of my MGA's doesn't want to tell me what his spread is, then that is his business. It is up to me to decide if his offer is fair and whether or not I am comfortable with what it will or will not do for me. It is not up to me to decide what he should and shouldn't tell me. Its a two-way street. Its his/her decision about what to share. Its my decision to either accept or walk away. With that said, I shared with two new agents yesterday exactly what my spread was on a particular product line. They thought it was fair and submitted paperwork. That's how it should work.

The same goes for when joining an association, such as IHIAA. If one chooses to join John's association, that decision should be based on the benefits to the member...not on whether or not that member is satisfied that he understands everything from John's perspective about finances and other elements. If a potential member perceives its worth to be $20 or greater, then do it and get your money's worth. If not....."some will, some won't, so what, who's next", as Brian Tracy said.

Finally, as for the comment about Alabama cuisine. Its hard to be p*ssed when you recognize the ignorance of the offending party. Personally, never had raccoon or o'possum....and I believe that goes for at least one more generation back. And, don't really like beer or moonshine. I lean towards the more refined elements.... Coke.

 

[moonlightandmargaritas]

Finally, as for the comment about Alabama cuisine. Its hard to be p*ssed when you recognize the ignorance of the offending party. Personally, never had raccoon or o'possum....and I believe that goes for at least one more generation back. And, don't really like beer or moonshine. I lean towards the more refined elements....Coke.

OK, lest you think I think anything different, here's my olive branch to the great State of Alabama (hope you're not an Auburn guy):

 

[Crabcake Johnny]

All this ado about nothing simply amazes me.

If anyone wants to go to college an dump $20K a year on their education that's their business.

4 years later and $80K lighter it is YOU, not your university or professors who are responsible for your success.

Is Harvard worth it? Is a state school worth it? How 'bout community college - is that a con; waste of money?

Just who are these professors? When I went to Towson State I took 4 business classes. Who is teaching me? A captain of industry or a book worm with a business degree?

College is an experience - both social and educational. There is obviously no promise of success.

What I have put together is the same; social and educational - success still lies within the individual.

Is it worth it? Well...why pay for any school when the library is free....right?

My wife wants to go here: L'Academie de Cuisine - she wants to be a pastry chef. Here's what I'm about to shell out:

tart
Application
Tuition
Supplies
July 1, 2008
$100
$22,700
$600
September 22, 2008
$100
$22,700
$600


Is it worth it and will it guarantee her success?

 

[moonlightandmargaritas]

Just who are these professors? When I went to Towson State I took 4 business classes. Who is teaching me? A captain of industry or a book worm with a business degree?

Interesting thought.

I dare say that there's a large difference in tuition. That's why you get the hack "state employees" at Towson State, and the titans of industry at Harvard.

That being said, here's an interesting fact I recently learned about Harvard Business School:

George W. Bush got in. Warren Buffett didn't.

There's no guarantees of ANYTHING. You can however, better your odds.

 

[Crabcake Johnny]

That being said - state colleges offer relatively nothing and unless you attend an Ivy League school you're doomed to fail?

Obviously not.

But you are absolutely correct. Harvard business professors are largely either highly successful retired business owners or current business owners.

State college biz professors are likely book worms. But remember ethics are there as state schools charge a fraction of Ivy League....so there's full disclosure.

 

[TimLett]

OK, lest you think I think anything different, here's my olive branch to the great State of Alabama (hope you're not an Auburn guy):

YouTube - Alabama Fight Song: Yea Alabama

M&M, you have redeemed yourself. Keep this up and I just might invite you to dinner along with Al.

But, just for a little honesty, I never went to 'Bama. I've just been a fan since 1975, at the age of 6, after watching The Bear coach Bama to a 13 - 7 Sugar Bowl win over Penn State. And two years later there was the 35 - 6 thumping of Ohio State. Those were some good years for the Tide. From 1975 through 1980...4 Sugar Bowl appearances and victories over Penn State ('75 & '79), Ohio State ('78), and Arkansas ('80).

Sorry for the trip down memory lane.

Ok....back to the topic of "Quotit Joins the Forum".

 

[arnguy]

....That being said, here's an interesting fact I recently learned about Harvard Business School:

George W. Bush got in. Warren Buffett didn't.

There's no guarantees of ANYTHING. You can however, better your odds.

Sheesh....do think the fact the George W. is a member of an old New England WASP family had anything to do with the dummy getting into Harvard Graduate Business School? He certainly was not a stellar student as an undergraduate at Yale!

 

[GreenSky]

Sheesh....do think the fact the George W. is a member of an old New England WASP family had anything to do with the dummy getting into Harvard Graduate Business School? He certainly was not a stellar student as an undergraduate at Yale!

Is that a trick question?

Rick