What are you wearing???

[Zemo14]

I've recently done the same, with the same result. I think as a younger man, I could rock the Dockers & Polo look. At my age now, though, I think it makes me look more like a "loser" to some people. But even when I was younger, I think wearing a starched button down shirt with a tie had a positive effect on both the client and me, as far as communicating professionalism. But I work mainly in inner city areas where the clientele responds well to people dressed like a "preacher". I don't think I'd wear a tie if I was working more in some North Texas small towns or rural communities. I'd probably go in jeans & boots instead.

SO you're saying dress like this for appts???

 

[Todd King]

I like the relaxed look. Sandals or crocs depends on weather. Nice pair of well worn blue jeans with a rope as belt, also skinny jeans on days I want to look young and awkward. I like tie dye T's but recently switched to hemp pull overs... they go better with my dreads and I have a place for my shades. I thought about gauges but settled on a nose ring, just thought it was a bit more professional. Sometimes I leave my tongue ring in and sometimes I take it out. And of course... I have my lead company tattooed to my neck so the client knows I'm a professional.

I love working with seniors...

I'm not sure if I want to know the answer to this, but here it goes: What kind of wheels to you have on yo' ride?

 

[goillini52]

What are you wearing? And not asked in the manner of some creepy guy on the phone, but when you meet F2F with FE clients, how are you dressed? From what I gather on this forum, these folks are generally on the lower end of the economic spectrum. I'm thinking a full suit and tie may make them uncomfortable. So, what's your garb of choice when meeting with these folks?

My underwear. I'm practicing for my transition to Telesales.

 

[Life Hawk]

Fighting the DUI, but for now I have a 80cc Huffy with side baskets for all my business papers. A bit breezy on day like today, but the grandmas think I'm a peach.

 

[Thedude]

If you are new you need to have everything going for you aka dress nicely. Look sharp. I wouldn't wear a suit or anything though. Business casual.

Eventually you will find it really doesn't matter as long as you don't look like complete crap lol

 

[Life Hawk]

My underwear. I'm practicing for my transition to Telesales.

Clean or dirty?

 

[Zemo14]

I'm not sure if I want to know the answer to this, but here it goes: What kind of wheels to you have on yo' ride?

Actually brings up another good question. I recently switched from a company where I mett almost all my clients in the office, so the car I drove never came up. Now that I'll be driving to all appts, do any of you seasoned FE peeps have an opinion on if my current ride will be detrimental, or actually helpful.

I'm not one that feels the need to drive the latest luxury car. when considering a car purchase for my Wife almost two years ago, my neighbor's Grandma died, so he pulled up one day in a mint 1998 Mercury Marquis, Landau top, fully loaded, all leather, with only 80,000 original miles. The thing's in excellent condition, except the landau vinyl is a little faded. No dents or rust. I love driving this car, and my opinion is the type of folks I'd meet selling FE would probably love the car, or at least not look down on the fact I'm driving a 20 year old car. Am I wrong? Should I swap this out for something more up to date?

 

[PA Bill]

My underwear. I'm practicing for my transition to Telesales.

Yes, but for the sake of your poor wife, just remember to change them at least once a day. Easier said than done as being in the house all day tempts many men to just say, "*** it"!

 

[Zemo14]

If you are new you need to have everything going for you aka dress nicely. Look sharp. I wouldn't wear a suit or anything though. Business casual.

Eventually you will find it really doesn't matter as long as you don't look like complete crap lol

I'm new to FE, been in the industry for 19 years. I'm giving up my FINRA registrations, selling off my investment business, and focusing on Insurance. I like the idea of FE because I feel it plays to my strengths while not shining a light on my weaknesses. I'm great in front of people, I'm good on the phone setting appts AS LONG as I have someone to call. I'm not great at finding my own prospects cold. Having been a former annuity wholesaler, I'm very good at public speaking, so I plan on doing as many senior center, Senior Appartment complex group presentations as I can book as another way to get leads. Service after that sale has never been a strong point of mine either, and with investments that is paramount and tends to be more time consuming and complex than service for Insurance.

 

[goillini52]

Clean or dirty?

I just had an accident.....that's all I'm sayin'.