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... Business Administration seminar a few years back, I met a minister who had concluded that his business was not just saving souls, but entertaining minds by drawing more people to his church. His goal was the creation of a marketing plan to convince people that attending his church would be more beneficial and enjoyable for their eyes, ears, bodies and souls than channel surfing, watching Sunday sports (especially football and NASCAR), fishing, golf, and a wide variety of other weekend activities. What business are you in? As these examples show, the answer might be far from obvious. If you believe that you're selling insurance, ' prepare your agency for a slow demise. Traditional P/C coverages are becoming less and less important by the day. According to some estimates, almost ... only some assets not necessarily those that are most important or most at risk. A paradigm shift in focus from selling insurance to helping clients protect all their assets, especially their most critical ones, will be a shock to many agencies and insurers. But for those who accept this challenge and know what business they're in, the future holds great opportunities! Chris Burand can be reached at Burand & Associates, LLC, PMB 345, 1829 S. Pueblo Blvd., Pueblo, CO 81005, (719) 485-3868, fax (719) 485-3895, e-mail [email protected] , or Web site www.burand-associates.com . NOTE: None of the materials in this article should be construed as offering legal advice. The specific advice of legal counsel is recommended before acting on any matter discussed above. Regulated ...
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... CompleteMarkets Editor , Chris Burand This content has not been rated yet. The cover of a recent issue of Fortune boasted a picture of a small army of spiffily dressed, famous CEOs under the title Why CEOs Fail. A study done by the magazine found that 70% of CEOs fail, not for a lack of smarts or vision but due to bad execution. When we hear sports gurus proclaim that some football team failed because of bad execution, we instinctively know the team isn't blocking well, or missing easy catches and tackles. The team had a decent game plan, good players, and experienced coaches, but somehow they just didn't get the job done. But what does it mean when a CEO fails due to bad execution? According to Fortune's study, it means the CEOs failed to execute ... . Pull the trigger! Stop paying for lousy producers. Execution is the key to success, whether discussing a Fortune 500 company or a local insurance agency. As Gerald Weintraub wrote many years ago, All problems are people problems. Put the right people in the right place and many agency problems will take care of themselves. Pull the trigger! Execute! Chris Burand can be reached at Burand & Associates, LLC, 140 W. 29th Street, Ste. 345, Pueblo, CO 81008, (719) 485-3868, fax (719) 485-3895, E-mail [email protected] . Login or Register (for FREE) to gain access to thousands of other great articles. Need more reasons to join? Need insurance for you, your business or your family? Get quality appointments - Save ...
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