The Purple Cow Business Development Survey

This workshop is designed for agency producers, with at least two years of experience, who desire a consultative, diagnostic system to differentiate themselves in the eyes of their clients and prospective clients to significantly improve their business development performance … a unique process to gain Trusted Advisor status.

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1. I have a distinct, consultative and diagnostic sales process to acquire clients.
2. My sales approach protects me from getting caught in the "Commodity Trap" - the 90-day insurance blitz.
3. My new business "hit ratio" is 80% or better.
4. I have a prospect research and qualification system which creates a steady flow of qualified new business opportunities.
5. I have a disciplined, results-oriented cross selling system.
6. I have a process in place to benchmark customer intimacy, appreciation and loyalty.
7. Insurance carriers consistently give my accounts preferred treatment as a result of their enthusiasm for and confidence in my agency's business model.
8. My reputation and brand in my community allows me to distinguish myself from others in my profession.
9. I am energized by my firm's business model, systems and growth strategies.
10. I have a sense of clarity, simplicity, passion and purpose in my business life.
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