Articles by Troy

 Technology adoption improves the customer experience and increases productivity.
Let’s make 2023 a banner a year. Prioritizing the adoption of current technologies and analytics will take our businesses to a whole new level of success.

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Real relationships are your most valuable asset. Culture today celebrates "followers" and "likes". This is a great start in expanding your reach.
As you deepen your relationships, remember "people do business with people they know and trust".
Make sure that your persona and messages are authentic and real. 

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If you’re in a leadership position, your personal involvement is imperative to the growth and advancement of your team. Remember, your team is only as strong as its weakest link. Do not allow yourself to fall into a “status quo” mentality. I’ve seen too many great leaders get faked out by becoming too accustomed to their...

The insurance industry is in need of top talent. There has never been a better time to be in our business to attract 'A' Players. What used to be a boring and stodgy business, is now exciting and cutting edge. We should be attracting and recruiting spectacular people at every level! Whether at a carrier level or an agency firm, we need to...

Replicating "A" players requires effective ways to share knowledge. One of them is through formal training- national sales meetings, regional sales meetings, courses, and certifications.
But there is real value in informal channels, too. Have you ever noticed how people at sales meetings congregate around their successful colleges? Consider how...

It’s no secret that the financial security profession is aging. We’ve been talking about the graying of the profession for years amid our struggle to attract new blood. Now, with the onset of the “great resignation,” we may be reaching a critical point.

The Pew Research Center reports that nearly 30 million baby boomers...

Today's customers are more informed, but still want a discussion partner. There is too much information to consider. For that reason, thoughtful people want an Advisor who will give them the human touch.
Advisors are not going away... they will be bigger and stronger!
In this short video, Troy talks to The Culture Matters, Jay Doran, about...

Segment existing relationships and new prospects. Ideal customers want and need the products and services you offer. Do not waste time with people who do not fit your business model.

"Birds of a feather, flock together."
Example... segments might include, hospitality, doctors, CPA's, etc.
Spend time defining your market and position yourself as a...

Small business owners must have a robust recruiting strategy to compete in today's competitive marketplace. To grow your team, focus on the fundamentals with relentless execution.
Today's top recruits are usually not the one's to answer ads or message boards. They must be "found and recruited." If you are looking for a treasure... you...

Successful leaders are always upping their game.
To attract a high-caliber recruit to your team, you must be high-caliber. We must work harder improving our own skills to attract someone with the skills needed to serve our customers now and in the future. Never stop growing and never stop learning!
In this video short, TK discusses recruiting and...