Agents Growth Academy

79. These Tools Help Remote Insurance Agents Make More Money

January 05, 2023 Jim Schubert
Agents Growth Academy
79. These Tools Help Remote Insurance Agents Make More Money
Show Notes Transcript

On this episode of Agents Growth Academy, host Jim Schubert shares how he used collaboration tools, a CRM, and a content strategy to increase production and close more sales. He outlines the names of some of the best tools out there and provides a free resource to help you get started. By the end of this episode, you'll have the knowledge you need to boost your sales and make more money!


3 Key Takeaways

  • Drive leads with a content strategy. This episode will provide several examples of agents with the best content. 
  • Utilize a CRM software to communicate with clients and prospects on and off of the clock, especially if you are a remote agent. 
  • It’s especially important for remote agents to implement ways to hold themselves accountable. This is best created in the form of a team leaderboard. 


Resources

ePayPolicy

Insurgrid

Wunderite

Agency Zoom 

Rocket Referrals

InsuredMine

Hub Spot

Salesforce

Ninety

How to Drive Sales Through Content Creation YouTube video

Marketing for Insurance Agents Playlist

The Guide to Giving Before You ask For Anything in Return: agentsgrowthacademycom/value


About Jim Schubert
Jim Schubert is the CEO of Southern States Insurance, one of Georgia's largest independent insurance agencies. He is a nationally recognized author and podcast guest contributor appearing in Insurance Journal, Independent Agent Magazine, Insurance Business America Magazine, Best's Review, and Applied Systems.

Jim is a passionate advocate for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and independent insurance agents. He loves sharing ideas about agency growth, digital marketing, and the lost art of human interaction.

Jim is also the creator of Agents Growth Academy, an online resource for insurance agents and agency owners who want to take their growth to the next level. And when he needs to take a clarity break, he is either behind a camera lens in the great outdoors or teaching aspiring shutterbugs how to take beautiful nature photography at Schubert Photography.




Show Notes
[00:00:00] - Having the right tools can make or break your agency’s growth. Jim shares some of the best tools agents can use to close more sales and make more money. 

[00:03:04] - ePayPolicy is hands down the fastest way to collect premium payments faster. 

[00:04:11] - A CRM or customer relationship management software can be used to communicate with your clients more efficiently and effectively. It can be everything from sending existing clients newsletters or videos to taking new business opportunities.

[00:06:29] - A content strategy to develop relationships and drive leads is critical. Provide value first before you ask for anything in return. Hold yourself accountable using the methods Jim provides. If your agency doesn't have a leaderboard, talk to your senior leadership team.