Why a Cluster or Aggregator? What Other Options Are There

[shawnmwalker]

Make the correct choice and the agent has direct code, direct access, overrides, ownership, share in Profit agreements, ext.


Make the wrong choice and your comments above have some truth.

 

[shawnmwalker]

I'll start with this:


Worst concert I have ever been too: Kiss


Second, I am here to participate in conversation. I am currently participating in a conversation about fees and am in no way conversing about the Cluster I work for.


I wrote this current thread as a way of suggesting that I meet agents all day long that don't consider all of their options and wanted to point out a few. I also point out these options as Agents speak with me in person.


If I am a "pimp", I am not too good at it.


I am glad you like the picture!

 

[HealthGuy]

Mr. ShawnWalker let me tell you somethings...you like many others before you take yourself way to seriously for your own good...and 2. If its too loud, you are too old....!

 

[shawnmwalker]

That concert, by the way was in Frisco, TX. At the DC Dallas Stadium.

 

[mtwrom]

I love my cluster....

I have had reps tell me they wont add a new agency UNLESS they are part of a cluster....

I referred an agent to my cluster they chose a different one, and they call me all the time, can you do this, can you do this, I say yes every time, then i say try this place or etc, they say, we dont get this or that etc, i say you joined the wrong cluster, its NOT ALWAYS ABOUT THE MONEY!

Are you willing to tell us the name of your cluster?

 

[RFMaurone]

Shawn, thanks for investing your time to share your thoughts. I find them helpful. In my first career I worked for the holding company that owner Travelers so I have a clue about the insurance business and to that point I find your arguments have validity. Please keep writing as it is a help to all with an open mind.

 

[HealthGuy]

RF man..I agee with you this Mr. Shawn Walker is a rock star.

 

[termed]

I was terminated from a captive company and was desperate for appointments. This alliance worked very well for me and I have no problem with the upfront or monthly fees. It has been three years and I have grown substantially! (Yes, thanks to them).

But....now I would like more control of my own destiny and have been researching the termination clause. OUCH!!! (of course I didn't read it when I signed - we only talked entry fee and monthly fee!)

It is not very clear can someone help??? It sys the fee is 25% of last twelve months then in the next section the "formula shall be multiplied by 2!!!"

IS IT 50% TO GET OUT??? HELP!!!!

 

[shawnmwalker]

What cluster are you referring too?

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What cluster are you referring too?

Senor Termed, I noticed the same comment on another thread where a Groups name was listed. What group are you referring to?

 

[termed]

the one I signed a confidentiality agreement with. do you know in simple terms what it costs to get out early???