Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Tame the procrastination beast
By Brian TracyAre you dawdling on that big important task? Here are three helpful tips to trick yourself into being productive.
October 17, 2014
5 rules for a knock out speech!Be prepared, know your audience and have a backup plan in case of technical difficulties and you'll have a successful presentation.
October 16, 2014
Why small (plans) really can be beautifulCan retirement advisors make money in the small-plan market rather than, say, chasing Fortune 500 targets all day?
October 16, 2014
Top 10 attributes of ‘elite’ retirement advisorsTo come out ahead in the retirement business today, there are 10 attributes that advisors and service providers need to demonstrate.
October 16, 2014
A Washington insider’s outlook on annuitiesSpeaking at the 2014 IMO Summit in Scottsdale, AZ, Andy Friedman gave reason for optimism for annuity advisors.
October 16, 2014
Supreme Court looks at dentists regulating dentistsThe antitrust case could affect health care antitrust cases -- and agent discipline systems.
October 16, 2014
Shepard Smith destroys Ebola hysteria in 4 minutes flatFOX News anchor Shepard Smith had a really serious, straight-to-the-point and fact-ridden segment about Ebola.
October 16, 2014
Insurance & tech: What is big data and how to use it?How agents and advisors can use big data.