Some Life Agents Have A Lot Of Nerve !

[MisterRandyWatson]

Re: Banker's Life Agents Have A Lot Of Nerve !

We are supposed to be trusted professionals. One of the reasons people buy homes in gated communities is to not be bothered by door knockers.

Pure nonsense.

This kind of thinking is one reason why a whole generation of people are now dying largely without insurance. Look at the history of our profession. Door knocking was how life insurance was sold. Plenty of great men, much more professional, ethical, and productive than you ever could hope to be made a great living with kitchen table sales by way of the cold knock.

Hate on individual companies or individual agents all you want, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with door knocking, gated communities or otherwise.

 

[OHFE]

Pure nonsense. This kind of thinking is one reason why a whole generation of people are now dying largely without insurance. Look at the history of our profession. Door knocking was how life insurance was sold. Plenty of great men, much more professional, ethical, and productive than you ever could hope to be made a great living with kitchen table sales by way of the cold knock. Hate on individual companies or individual agents all you want, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with door knocking, gated communities or otherwise.

I door knock and do my best to get in the door and help people. I do not apologize and it's business. It's often easier to be upfront and honest with people you just met. Sometimes it's harder with family and friends because they get embarrassed about certain things and clam up.
At the same time, it scares the hell out of me that some agent I don't know is trying to do the same with my parents. Lol

 

[Jerard]

Pure nonsense.

This kind of thinking is one reason why a whole generation of people are now dying largely without insurance. Look at the history of our profession. Door knocking was how life insurance was sold. Plenty of great men, much more professional, ethical, and productive than you ever could hope to be made a great living with kitchen table sales by way of the cold knock.

Hate on individual companies or individual agents all you want, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with door knocking, gated communities or otherwise.

You're entitled to your opinion, as I am. My statements have nothing against door knocking, I do it every day. My statement is against those type of agent that will use sneaky tactics to make any sale they can, regardless of the level of ethics or professionalism.

Your reference to the early years is correct, the industry had a much better image and door knocking was about the only way to sell. Back then everyone was kind and friendly and (for the most part) honest. Back in the day Insurance Agents were a trusted pillar of the community, with few exceptions, now we're not.

What caused this to happen? Perhaps it is the sales tactics used by desperate agents working for companies that lean toward the unethical that has caused people to be wary of us.

Next time you jump over a fence to go door knocking in a gated community, ask everyone you meet there if they think that one of the perks of buying their home where they did was to not have to deal with door knockers.

 

[WCMason]

Next time you jump over a fence to go door knocking in a gated community, ask everyone you meet there if they think that one of the perks of buying their home where they did was to not have to deal with door knockers.

Door knock everyone who lives in a gated community and ask if one the perks of being there was not having to deal with door knockers? That's gold.

 

[scagnt83]

Hate on individual companies or individual agents all you want, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with door knocking, gated communities or otherwise.

Many cities actually have laws against d2d sales in a gated community.
In my city it is 100% illegal to go door to door in a gated community!

Its a $500 fine and possible 30 days in jail.


Like another poster mentioned... be a professional!

Its agents that bend and break the law that give our whole industry a bad rep!

If you don't want to follow the law go sell vacuums or cable subscriptions... those guys could care less about d2d laws...

 

[wingateexpress]

Re: Banker's Life Agents Have A Lot Of Nerve !

The News Herald

 

[scagnt83]

My neighborhood had a guy arrested recently for door knocking at night/dusk. He was trying to sell home security systems.

 

[MisterRandyWatson]

Many cities actually have laws against d2d sales in a gated community.
In my city it is 100% illegal to go door to door in a gated community!

Its a $500 fine and possible 30 days in jail.

Like another poster mentioned... be a professional!

Its agents that bend and break the law that give our whole industry a bad rep!

If you don't want to follow the law go sell vacuums or cable subscriptions... those guys could care less about d2d laws...

I've door knocked pretty extensively for the past 15 years. I'd hazard to say I've knocked on as many doors as nearly anyone.

I've run across many communities that have door-to- door solicitation laws. Many of the statutes explicitly exclude charitable organizations, financial professionals, and insurance agents.

And of the areas I've worked that have a blanket law, I believe I'm batting 1.000 on getting explicit written permission after speaking with either law enforcement or the city attorney. It's amazing what a confident, law -abiding insurance agent can get if he just explains himself and simply ASKS.

THAT is what professionals do. And that's the best territory too.

So thanks for all the suggestions on being a professional /sarcasm. I'm good.

 

[scagnt83]

I've door knocked pretty extensively for the past 15 years. I'd hazard to say I've knocked on as many doors as nearly anyone.

I've run across many communities that have door-to- door solicitation laws. Many of the statutes explicitly exclude charitable organizations, financial professionals, and insurance agents.

And of the areas I've worked that have a blanket law, I believe I'm batting 1.000 on getting explicit written permission after speaking with either law enforcement or the city attorney. It's amazing what a confident, law -abiding insurance agent can get if he just explains himself and simply ASKS.

THAT is what professionals do. And that's the best territory too.

So thanks for all the suggestions on being a professional /sarcasm. I'm good.

They have exceptions for nonprofits and charitable orgs. But very few that I have heard of have exceptions for financial professionals. Maybe yours does.

Basically you say agents should operate on an "ask forgiveness" basis, instead of abiding by the law.... or at the very least respecting the direct request of the very people whom you wish to gain trust from....

And agents wonder why the industry has a bad reputation....

 

[MisterRandyWatson]

They have exceptions for nonprofits and charitable orgs. But very few that I have heard of have exceptions for financial professionals. Maybe yours does.

Basically you say agents should operate on an "ask forgiveness" basis, instead of abiding by the law.... or at the very least respecting the direct request of the very people whom you wish to gain trust from....

And agents wonder why the industry has a bad reputation....

Where did you get that stupid sheit from anything I said?

Let me be clear. IN ADVANCE.