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Hi! As you can see, I am new to this board. Were it not for UandIWin passing muster with John on the old board, I would not have the confidence to post here in the agent's forum.
What I am interested in is comments from any of the well-experienced agents here regarding this company. I am newly involved, but very experienced in the marketing and agency distribution model the company has set up. However, I am not as experienced in the Insurance business proper, having recently come from a professional musician and computer professional background, and obtained my insurance licenses to effect a change of career.
I see this business model as way to help those like myself: average agents who aspire to build an organization and maximize their effectiveness thru a TEAM effort. Rather than being a "lone" agent doing superhuman sales efforts, this model teaches a two-pronged approach: Produce whatever amount of sales you aspire to (no quotas or requirements), and help others do the same. You get paid for both.
Don't get me wrong, I am very motivated by the "superhuman" Insurance Agents on this board, and am motivated to develop myself in that direction also. I have seen threads from new agents wanting to know how to get started Independently, and where to go for support and training. I have been in that same situation.
That is why I am asking for comments. I know there are VERY experienced agents on this board, I have learned alot from you all. And I am prodding you, so that other new agents who find there way here, will have a some good information and advice regarding the UandIWin business model, so that they can make a good decision about whether to pursue further information.
It is not for everyone. It may not be a good fit for a "lone" type agent who already has high contracts and does not want to build an organization. I envy and respect that type of very strong agent.
However, I see this busness model as ideal for those agents wanting to get started as independents, and also for those already independent who are frustrated with their progress in one way or another. In my case, and in the case of many I have seen post here, what appeals the most is the support and training, both (and most importantly to me) regarding the understanding and sale of insurance products, and also the unique organizational business model.
Here's what I have found so far. Everyone involved with UandIWin (both agents and 500 corp. employees) know about the insurance business. That knowledge is everywhere (from the employees, agents, carriers) and easily accessible. So the training and support is a no-brainer for the "average" agent looking to improve themselves and their knowledge of insurance sales.
But what I have found that DOESN'T come as easy for most folks, is an understanding of the agency organizational compensation model, and how that business model is effectively implemented for maximum success. May I say, THAT is a no-brainer for me, and it can be for you, too.
In my background as a professional musician, I was also exposed to all of the MLM-type things out there, where there is usually one or more high-priced proprietary items, and perhaps even a borderline illegal side business of books, tapes, and seminars from which MOST of the money is made in these outfits. I have studied all of that extensively in my spare time over the years, and experienced it all first hand via family, friends, and fellow musicians who were involved in one or another of these outfits. So I am very familiar and experienced with various organizational business models, whether good or bad.
The traditional inurance agency organizational model has been around for many, many years. Apparently many agents are frustrated with this business model for various reasons. I don't pretend to know as much about this agency system, but based on my experience as referenced above, this comany, UandIWin, has put much thought into a new agency business model.
As John pointed out in another thread on the old board, it really is nothing that is not already being done, it is just on a much larger (national) scale. I can also put in my two cents worth, in that I believe the support and training are of utmost importance, especially to new or "average" agents, and those who have posted here. I know it certainly is important to me.
So, that being said, and given that this post has not been deleted as "spam" (I hope not, since John sees the merit of the business), if you are interested in further details, or would like to discuss anything "offline" in more detail, please don't hesitate to send me an email, IM or give me a call.
The Insurance business and sales/support is there, provided by the company, employess, carriers, and agents, I have already experienced this firsthand, and my knowledge took a quantum leap. But, what I offer is the experience and knowledge of how to build an organization. That is where it's really "at". And the (monetary) motivational aspects of the particular UandIWin business are built and geared with this in mind. And for me, that's a no-brainer. That's where I can offer knowledge that is easy to learn.
I have the ability to make it understandable. It is really quite simple. I heard someone say once, "I am a professional explainer. I make complicated things simple, and easy to understand". Well, that's what I do on the marketing side.
So...the support for both (insurance AND marketing) is there in abundance, and tweaked for the "average" agent who wants to improve (that's me too!). So please, for further information, email, IM, or call me.
email:
AIM:
phone:
Thank you for your time, and I look forward to the comments here, and to talking with you otherwise. Thanks!
Shepherd Field
What I am interested in is comments from any of the well-experienced agents here regarding this company. I am newly involved, but very experienced in the marketing and agency distribution model the company has set up. However, I am not as experienced in the Insurance business proper, having recently come from a professional musician and computer professional background, and obtained my insurance licenses to effect a change of career.
I see this business model as way to help those like myself: average agents who aspire to build an organization and maximize their effectiveness thru a TEAM effort. Rather than being a "lone" agent doing superhuman sales efforts, this model teaches a two-pronged approach: Produce whatever amount of sales you aspire to (no quotas or requirements), and help others do the same. You get paid for both.
Don't get me wrong, I am very motivated by the "superhuman" Insurance Agents on this board, and am motivated to develop myself in that direction also. I have seen threads from new agents wanting to know how to get started Independently, and where to go for support and training. I have been in that same situation.
That is why I am asking for comments. I know there are VERY experienced agents on this board, I have learned alot from you all. And I am prodding you, so that other new agents who find there way here, will have a some good information and advice regarding the UandIWin business model, so that they can make a good decision about whether to pursue further information.
It is not for everyone. It may not be a good fit for a "lone" type agent who already has high contracts and does not want to build an organization. I envy and respect that type of very strong agent.
However, I see this busness model as ideal for those agents wanting to get started as independents, and also for those already independent who are frustrated with their progress in one way or another. In my case, and in the case of many I have seen post here, what appeals the most is the support and training, both (and most importantly to me) regarding the understanding and sale of insurance products, and also the unique organizational business model.
Here's what I have found so far. Everyone involved with UandIWin (both agents and 500 corp. employees) know about the insurance business. That knowledge is everywhere (from the employees, agents, carriers) and easily accessible. So the training and support is a no-brainer for the "average" agent looking to improve themselves and their knowledge of insurance sales.
But what I have found that DOESN'T come as easy for most folks, is an understanding of the agency organizational compensation model, and how that business model is effectively implemented for maximum success. May I say, THAT is a no-brainer for me, and it can be for you, too.
In my background as a professional musician, I was also exposed to all of the MLM-type things out there, where there is usually one or more high-priced proprietary items, and perhaps even a borderline illegal side business of books, tapes, and seminars from which MOST of the money is made in these outfits. I have studied all of that extensively in my spare time over the years, and experienced it all first hand via family, friends, and fellow musicians who were involved in one or another of these outfits. So I am very familiar and experienced with various organizational business models, whether good or bad.
The traditional inurance agency organizational model has been around for many, many years. Apparently many agents are frustrated with this business model for various reasons. I don't pretend to know as much about this agency system, but based on my experience as referenced above, this comany, UandIWin, has put much thought into a new agency business model.
As John pointed out in another thread on the old board, it really is nothing that is not already being done, it is just on a much larger (national) scale. I can also put in my two cents worth, in that I believe the support and training are of utmost importance, especially to new or "average" agents, and those who have posted here. I know it certainly is important to me.
So, that being said, and given that this post has not been deleted as "spam" (I hope not, since John sees the merit of the business), if you are interested in further details, or would like to discuss anything "offline" in more detail, please don't hesitate to send me an email, IM or give me a call.
The Insurance business and sales/support is there, provided by the company, employess, carriers, and agents, I have already experienced this firsthand, and my knowledge took a quantum leap. But, what I offer is the experience and knowledge of how to build an organization. That is where it's really "at". And the (monetary) motivational aspects of the particular UandIWin business are built and geared with this in mind. And for me, that's a no-brainer. That's where I can offer knowledge that is easy to learn.
I have the ability to make it understandable. It is really quite simple. I heard someone say once, "I am a professional explainer. I make complicated things simple, and easy to understand". Well, that's what I do on the marketing side.
So...the support for both (insurance AND marketing) is there in abundance, and tweaked for the "average" agent who wants to improve (that's me too!). So please, for further information, email, IM, or call me.
email:
AIM:
phone:
Thank you for your time, and I look forward to the comments here, and to talking with you otherwise. Thanks!
Shepherd Field
