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Optimal Outcome Insights

Since 2006, Benchmark Business Group has worked extensively with insurance agents, financial advisors, field leaders and professionals in the financial services industry. Our newsletter Optimal Outcome Insights provides additional value to financial services professionals in short and thought-provoking articles with practical insights. Delivered to your inbox on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, these insights will challenge you to design your Agency to achieve optimal results. You can sign up here or read published Optimal Outcome Insights below.

Unlocking Referrals

"Hey Pat, have you heard of Maple Street Agency? They provided excellent service and covered all my financial needs." Sounds familiar, right? People routinely refer friends to various services, presenting a golden opportunity for agencies. Referrals are an invaluable source of highly qualified leads at minimal costs. Many agencies shy...
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2 Keys To Sales Success

Due to the nature of the financial services business, agents and advisors sometimes fear they will be labeled as "pushy" during their sales process. This, in turn, may lead to skipping crucial elements of the process.  Below are some actionable steps which will enhance your sales approach and help...
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Employee Clarity = Success

Dwight D. Eisenhower once famously said: "You do not lead by hitting people over the head - that's assault, not leadership." For financial service professionals, fostering an environment of success is a cornerstone of effective leadership. In our extensive engagements with financial service businesses, a common grievance surfaces: the challenge...
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How Do You Get Your $hi! Done?

In the fast-paced world of financial services, efficient task management is a crucial skill. It's all too easy to forget important tasks when they come at you from a variety of sources: emails, phone calls, text messages, and your home office. The key to staying on top of your workload...
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Get Creative With Your Prospecting

Prospecting is vital to the success of a financial services agency. Finding and nurturing potential clients is a continuous journey that requires creativity and adaptability. If you're a financial service professional looking to revamp your prospecting efforts, here are five ideas to consider: 1. Leverage Your Existing Network Do you...
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Turn Your Meetings UpSideDown

How often do you meet with your team members? In the financial services industry, it’s not unusual for leaders to skip meetings with their team. We hear excuses such as we’re too busy to meet, or a client called or we talk every day, leading to internal meetings being scheduled...
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