Laura's Newsletters

June 2008 - Uniquely You

I received a call from a potential customer.  He blurted out, "I am buying auto insurance from someone today.  I am checking with several of your competitors.  You have two minutes to convince me that I should do business with you.  GO!"

True story.  Now imagine yourself in that position.  I immediately starting spitting out the features of our business that make us unique.  ...


May 2008 - AutoPilot Business

I naively thought owning my own business would provide me with more time, money and flexibility.  Boy was I crazy.

I opened an insurance agency with zero customers and hired two employees.  We set very specific sales goals and I promised myself a trip to San Juan if we made them.  Seven months later I arrived in San Juan, I checked into the hotel and went straight to the beach. ...