THE ELEPHANT HUNTERby Al Diamond Before you acquire an agency, make sure you acquire agency experience. I was recently contacted by a smart young agent who had come into the bus...

WEBSITE MARKETING: A BALANCING ACT by Richard Barry Although this article gets down to basics, it's not an introduction to website development or a 101 approach to interactive Internet c...

WHEN A CAREER TURNS INTO A LIFE SENTENCE by Al Diamond If you're thinking about transferring your agency to younger family members, make sure that you're helping them into...

Whether you watch the Super Bowl for the competitive drama or just for the commercials, Kevin Stipe asks you to consider these three similarities in strategy between championship caliber football teams and Best Practices insurance agencies.

Whether you’re dealing with producers or athletes, helping players develop will win the game.
In this cynical age, it’s hard not to be suspicious of the establishment. When something goes wrong, it’s easy to blame the government, your parents, or society — but a bit harder to find the flaws in yourself.