Insurance And Financial Services Blog http://www.ABTrainingCenter.com/ Blog for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry Copyright 2007, ABTrainingCenter.com ABTrainingCenter.com http://www.ABTrainingCenter.com Mon, 23 Jun 2014 09:45:05 GMT en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss American Speaker Training Camp Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/15/2010 - - American Speaker Training Camp is a two-day seminar designed to build essential public speaking skills to expand your persuas ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1004213 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1004213 Bud to Boss Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/15/2010 - - The announcements have been made and the congratulations are over.....now what? 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Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/18/2008 - - The other evening I was out having a cigar and a beverage, and while sitting around a fire pit, I overheard an interesting co ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002017 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002017 Boost Agent Production Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/18/2008 - - The best ways to improve your team's production is to 1) identify the agents who want to grow and help them reach their goals ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002057 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002057 High Retention Is Key To Success Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/18/2008 - - Why does this scenario happen? We sell someone the policy he needed, and then he up and goes. Why do these clients leave? 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You've probably heard all the ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1003203 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1003203 The Delicate Art Of Approaching Friends For Business And Referrals Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/18/2008 - - How do you approach friends and others about the work you do with the goal of getting referrals? One of the challenges you've ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1003204 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1003204 7 Referral Attitudes that Produce Results Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/18/2008 - - The foundation for building your practice with referrals is the set of attitudes, beliefs and assumptions you bring to your p ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1003213 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1003213 It's Time to Re-Evaluate Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/15/2008 - - I know an insurance agent in my area who, every time we run into one another, asks me if I have any good ideas as to how to f ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001812 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001812 Three More Problems with your first Client Meeting Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 4/24/2008 - - It is amazing how the simplest things can sabotage even the best advisors. 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Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 4/21/2008 - - An Investment Advisor is an individual or firm that assists in the development and implementation of a financial or investmen ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002193 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002193 When U.S. Insurers Compete, Consumers Win Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 4/18/2008 - - Auto, home and commercial insurers were profitable in 2006 and 2007, a development that has resulted in either stable or lowe ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002453 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002453 Licensing Initiatives Surge As Firms Respond to Broker/Dealer Advisory Rule Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 4/17/2008 - - Many firms are now facing increased pressure to initiate Series 65 and Series 66 licensing programs resulting from the recent ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000256 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000256 When's The Best Time To Ask For A Referral? Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 4/11/2008 - - Should you ask a new prospect for referrals on the first appointment, the second appointment or wait a year into the relation ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002637 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002637 Want To Gain 225 Full Work Days/Year Of Productivity? Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 4/8/2008 - - Everyone has more to do than the time to do it in. Do you want to free your salaried staff for mission-critical tasks? 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The funds ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000382 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000382 The Formula for the 'Five-Minute LTCI Sale' Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - At a recent LTCI conference, I met Susan Blais, president of a California agency, who shared her success with what she calls ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000385 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000385 Reaching the Untouchable Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - There are a number of questions relating to high net worth (HNW) prospecting that I typically ask during my workshops. 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F ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000403 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000403 Seasonal Staffing Techniques Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - Seasonal staffing is hot. But the cost of making a wrong hire can result in lower customer satisfaction, employee satisfactio ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000406 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000406 Try Employees Before You Buy? Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - Hiring temporary employees is becoming a method small and medium businesses use to "test-drive" potential permanent employees ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000407 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000407 Become the Real Deal For Your Affluent Clients Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - Atlantic City, NJ - "Matt, I've been working to penetrate my top clients' Centers of Influence, but I've been running ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000408 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000408 How to Prove Your Credibility Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - One of my clients is MetLife. Specifically, I teach their annuity wholesalers how to show their professional credibility. Mos ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000414 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000414 Brand You Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - Quick: Think of three characteristics, good or bad, that a colleague would use to describe you to someone you don't know. (Se ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002024 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002024 Six Easy Steps To A 1031 Exchange Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code allows you to roll the gain from the sale of your old property over to your new pro ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002153 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002153 Ancient Wisdom Rings Anew ... Always Does, Always Has Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - This article has interesting roots. I conceptualized and wrote it originally back in 1967 but cannot find a copy among my 2,0 ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002203 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002203 Big Picture Professional Education Necessary for Company Success Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - Professional education is the most important ingredient in corporate development. Today`s workforce will need three times the ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002204 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002204 Calculating Each Organization's High Costs Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - People and organizations are won't to throw money at things that pop up at the moment or that look good at external publics. ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002205 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002205 Crisis Planning and Communications... Banking Goodwill, Averting Disaster Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - Environmental incidents, plant explosions, health care crises, hostile corporate takeovers, governmental shakeups, and financ ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002207 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002207 Fine Wine, Aged Cheese and Valuable Antiques...the Steps in Executive Seasoning and Development ... Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - Wonder why it`s lonely at the top? 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So how long can we expect virtual ass ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002262 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002262 So I'm A Control Freak Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - Yep, that's right, I admit it - I'm a control freak. I wonder if there's a 12-step program for that. I wanted to bring this i ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002263 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002263 Working Green Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - These days everyone is talking about going green: green building, green recycling, and green commuting, green EVERYTHING! A ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002264 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002264 Working With The New Generation Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - I've heard them called by many names as of late: Generation Y, Gen Y, The Plug-and-Play Generation, The Gotta-Feel-Good Gener ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002265 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002265 Does A Down Market Mean You Need To Downsize Too? Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - Let's just say it - the real estate market is down and the mortgage industry is, well, a smidge messy right now. It's no sec ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002266 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002266 Avoiding Virtual Assistant Performance Pitfalls - Part 2 of 2 Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - In my last article, Virtual Assistant-Hiring Pitfalls we explored the common hot water items companies face when hiring virtu ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002267 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002267 Avoiding Virtual Assistant-Hiring Pitfalls - Part 1 of 2 Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - I can hear it now, "What?? 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Good help, that is?Did the best Administrative Assistant you ever had leave because h ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002271 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002271 Recession on the Horizon? Fight Back with Virtual Assistance! Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - It seems that everywhere we turn these days there is talk of a looming recession. An article by Jeannine Aversa, AP Economic ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002273 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002273 The 401k Service Training ProgramTM Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - The 401k Service Training ProgramTM teaches financial professionals the six steps critical to managing a successful and compl ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002279 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002279 The 401k Service Training ProgramTM Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - An online training program that tells you WHAT and HOW is great ... but a training program that tells you WHAT and GIVES Y ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002292 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002292 Leadership Lessons for Women of Color Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - African-American women often feel pressure to be "150% as good." They should ease up on themselves - and their managers can h ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002297 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002297 How to Evaluate Consultants Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - Matching consultants with actual and emerging company needs is the corporate leader`s quest. With a wealth of expertise avail ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002301 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002301 The Art of Memorable Speaking Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - Recently, I gave a presentation to the National Association of Women Business Owners. During the speech, I drew comparisons b ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002366 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002366 Can't Beat 'Em. Shall I Join 'Em? Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 3/12/2008 - - Q: I'm a civil engineer who has been in private practice for nearly 3 years now. Although my business is stable, it shows no ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002457 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002457 How Risk Management Professionals Can Benefit From An Education In Finance Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/21/2008 - - If you are an insurance producer, what value does the CPCU 540 course hold for you? In what ways does the typical producer us ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002388 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002388 Building a Secure Future with Compound Interest Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/7/2008 - - Q. I need some guidance about the inflation protection benefit. Adding this to the policy really increases the premium. Is th ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002370 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002370 Boomers Need To 'Reverse' Their Spending Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 10/22/2007 - - A phenomenon in the history of the United States never witnessed before is starting to unfold: the "senior boom." 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Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 9/15/2007 - - Preparing for that Insurance Licensing exam, ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000357 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000357 How to Combat Test Anxiety Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 9/10/2007 - - Preparing for that Insurance Licensing exam, ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000355 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000355 The Power of Client Referrals Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 9/6/2007 - - There are two fundamental ways of prospecting for totally new accounts. 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Advisor Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/29/2007 - - Would you like to have:Your existing clients keep doing business with you for years to come? Your existing cl ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000278 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000278 Commonwealth Report for Property and Casualty Agents Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/28/2007 - - ABTrainingCenter.com is now carrying the Commonwealth Reports, a series of surveys of the insurance, accounting, and real est ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000338 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000338 Commonwealth Report for Life Insurance Agents Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/27/2007 - - AB Training Center is now carrying the Commonwealth Reports, a series of surveys of the insurance, accounting, and real estat ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000337 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000337 5 Keys to Powerful Quarterly Reviews Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/27/2007 - - Some managers are great at periodic reviews, others provide little or no constructive feedback to their employees. 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Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/17/2007 - - The thousands of agents I have observed are mostly sales laborers. They spend their day:Answering the telephone ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000306 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000306 Career Planning Before Starting Your College Search? Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/17/2007 - - Would you like to gain more clients by offering succinct, professional college financial planning advice? Stand our from the ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000325 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000325 Removing The Objection - I'll Think About It Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/16/2007 - - It's not longer after someone enters the business that they recall the rule of compounding: the longer money is at work, the ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000307 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000307 Retirement Income Specialist (RIS) Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/16/2007 - - The Retirement Income Specialist (RIS) program will give you the knowledge needed to provide checks to your clients on a regu ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000326 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000326 ABTrainingCenter.com Announces Reseller Relationship With Commonwealth Marketing Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/16/2007 - - August 16, 2007 - Atlanta, GA ABTrainingCenter.com, a leading provider of training and education for insurance and fi ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000342 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000342 Futures and Options Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/15/2007 - - Futures and Options is "must read" text for the aspiring professional, investor or market-user! Develop ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000327 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000327 How To Replicate Your Easiest And Most Lucrative Sales Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/14/2007 - - Professionals in financial sales often make the sales part harder than it need be. I have seen the following occurrence many ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000309 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000309 Asset Management Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/14/2007 - - This course covers asset management and can be taken independently for professional development, or in conjunction with other ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000323 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000323 The Single Biggest Difference Between Big Producers And The Rest Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/13/2007 - - I have had the good fortune to observe and learn from thousands of financial professionals. Let me tell you what I observe as ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000310 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000310 Savingforcollege.com's 529 Boot Camp Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/13/2007 - - Take your College Financial Planning Knowledge to New Heights!Savingforcollege.com's 529 Boot Camp is a one-da ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000324 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000324 Why I Only Deal With Clients Over Age 60 Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/10/2007 - - Why prospect only seniors?I've been dealing with the senior market exclusively for over 10 years. I find them ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000311 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000311 Claims as a Profession Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/10/2007 - - The course introduces the claims adjusting profession and the role an adjuster plays on behalf of the insurance industry and ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000321 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000321 Capturing Those Sales That Get Away Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/9/2007 - - Every producer has had the experience of losing a sale. You're left scratching your head knowing that your proposal was right ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000312 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000312 Initial Futures Ethics Training Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/9/2007 - - This program is for NEW futures industry registrants and is designed to meet the ethics training requirement as mandated in t ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000320 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000320 By Changing Your Prospects Context, You Can Close More Sales Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/8/2007 - - Financial advisors are often speaking from different points of view or contexts from their clients and don't realize it. 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Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/6/2007 - - Candidates who have not passed the Series 7 licensing exam typically find most difficulty with the questions that pertain to ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000305 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000305 Looking For Gross in All the Wrong Places Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/6/2007 - - Incredible as it may sound, most advisors do not understand the business they are in. Here's my evidence.Have you not ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000316 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000316 What's Next After The CLU Or ChFC? Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/3/2007 - - ~by Henrietta Nye, Keir Educational ResourcesProducers WebFor the past year, I have been discussing variou ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000292 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000292 Adjusters Licensing Textbook & Online Practice Exam Package Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/3/2007 - - Prepare for your state's Adjusters Insurance Examination with our self-study Adjusters Licensing Package.This Package ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000295 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000295 401(k) Disclosure Legislation Introduced Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/2/2007 - - A bill that would increase disclosures about 401(k) retirement plans should be put on hold, according to the American Benefit ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000293 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000293 Automatic Enrollment: Is It Appropriate For Your Clients? Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/2/2007 - - Upon the enactment of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the Automatic Enrollment feature became easier to administer and mo ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000294 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000294 21st Century Positioning Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/1/2007 - - A must for your library! Positioning the sales professional for this new century is the focus of this book. 21st Century P ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000303 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000303 Insurance Agents Are Like Toasters Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/1/2007 - - We work in a unique industry - one in which insurance agents are like toasters. Let me explain...Everyone owns and us ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000304 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000304 Your 401(K) Plan - What You Can't See Is Costing You Plenty, And Could Cost You Even More! Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 8/1/2007 - - BenefitsUnhappy employees, U.S. Department of Labor investigations, IRS investigations, massive class action l ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000322 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000322 CareerBuilder.com Survey Shows 16% Of Workers Arrive Late Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 7/31/2007 - - According to a recent CareerBuilder.com survey, 16 percent of workers say they arrive late to work at least once a week. One- ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000301 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000301 The Use of Offshore Trusts in Asset Protection Planning Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 7/31/2007 - - Asset Protection Planning is the process of protecting a client's assets from future creditor claims. In our litigiou ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000302 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000302 Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) Designation Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 7/30/2007 - - ABTrainingCenter.com offers AIF training and certification courses for those individuals interested in earning the prestigiou ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000296 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000296 What To Do With 12b-1 Fees Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 7/30/2007 - - Financial Advisor MagazineLike them or not, 12b-1 fees play a big role in the mutual fund industry. The questi ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000297 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000297 A Look Ahead, and Advice on Today Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 7/27/2007 - - February 2007 Issue of Investment Advisor Magazine"We're under capacity by 60,000 planners," predicts Percy Bolton of ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000271 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000271 A More Powerful Way To Look At Referrals Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 7/27/2007 - - By Bill CatesReferral Coach It's time that the financial services industry change its paradigm ( ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000272 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000272 Activating Your Positive Programming Cycle Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 7/26/2007 - - By Matt Oechsli,Have you ever discovered there's a "devilish" little voice of doubt following you around: "I c ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000273 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000273 Are Taxes Really Inevitable? Maybe, But With Proper Planning They Can Be Minimized! Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 7/26/2007 - - When selling a highly-appreciated asset, capital gains tax is always an issue. If it is property that has been depreciated ov ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000274 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000274 At What Point Do You Need To Have An Exit Strategy In Place? Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 7/25/2007 - - If you have an asset such as a business, a stock portfolio, real estate or a pricey collection, it is never too soon to educa ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000275 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000275 What Type Of Properties Qualify For A 1031 Exchange? Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 7/25/2007 - - To qualify for a 1031 exchange (Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code allows you to roll the gain from the sale of your O ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000276 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000276 Basic Adjusting 101 Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 7/24/2007 - - Are you considering getting into the field of claims adjusting? Attend a one day practicum in basic claims adjusting! 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Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 7/24/2007 - - You may have spent many years of your life waiting for your real estate, business, practice, stock portfolio or collection to ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000270 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000270 Does Attitude Really Count? Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 7/11/2007 - - For as long as I've been a professional I've heard that a person's attitude makes a difference. You've probably heard all the ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000259 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000259 Boomer Security Or Financial Deprivation? Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 7/11/2007 - - Producers WebThere is a key financial decision that most people mishandle, one that financial advisors do not ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000261 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000261 Capital Gains Tax-Saving Strategies Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 7/11/2007 - - Do you have clients or prospects who are selling highly-appreciated assets such as Real Estate, Stock Portfolios, a Business ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000262 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000262 Licensing Initiatives Surge As Firms Respond to Broker/Dealer Advisory Rule Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 7/3/2007 - - Many firms are now facing increased pressure to initiate Series 65 and Series 66 licensing programs resulting from the recent ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000257 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000257 Series 66 - Prepare For Your Exam 'Virtually' Anywhere Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 6/6/2007 - - This "Virtual Class" is a great training option for Series 66 exam candidates who need additional training assistance, but ar ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000228 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000228 NEW! Virtual 26 Licensing Seminar Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 6/6/2007 - - This New "Virtual Class" is a great training option for Series 26 exam candidates who need additional training assistance, bu ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000244 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000244 2006 Saw Incline In Securities Settlement Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 5/22/2007 - - ProducersWebIn 2006, securities class action settlements totaled $17.16 billion in 2006, a significant leap from prev ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000164 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000164 7 Mistakes People Make When They Come Into Money Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 5/22/2007 - - ProducersWebThere is something uniquely human about the way many of us mishandle money, particularly when it's ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000177 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000177 50 Lessons in 50 Years Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 5/22/2007 - - After Garry Kinder's brother, Jack, suffered a stroke on January 31, 2006, Garry decided to put together 50 Lessons in 50 ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000189 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000189 The '10 Truths' About LTCI Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 5/22/2007 - - Senior Market Advisor MagazineBy Margie BarrieQ. 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Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 5/15/2007 - - by Lew Nason, Insurance Pro ShopDuring the past two decades, many of the major companies have been moving to t ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000208 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000208 CFP Live Review Courses Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 5/11/2007 - - ABTrainingCenter is excited to offer Live Reviews and Study Materials for the CFP[reg] Certification Examination! 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Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 4/30/2007 - - By Henrietta NyeKeir Educational ResourcesFor example, when I was a teenager I had a summ ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000199 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000199 Help for Agents, Advisors and Planners Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 4/27/2007 - - I just spent the last three days at a Financial Advisors Forum sponsored by the International Association of Registered Finan ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000198 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000198 Effective Recruiting Is Like Dating Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 4/19/2007 - - I'm not in a relationship right now, and as such, am dating. 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PittockSociety of Certified Senior AdvisorsAlphabet soup used to be thought of as a clever way to mak ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000182 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000182 Selling Life Insurance Today Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 4/5/2007 - - AdvisorToday.comSuccess begins with profiling your clients, offering them value, partnering with other profess ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000179 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000179 Series 87 Licensing Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 4/5/2007 - - The Series 87 license is appropriate for individuals who produce written or electronic communications that analyze equity sec ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000181 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000181 Futures & Options - a "Must Read" for New Industry & Market Participants Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 4/4/2007 - - Futures and Options is "must read" text for the aspiring professional, investor or market-user! 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In fact, clients consider their relationship with financial professionals t ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000131 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000131 Wealth Management Specialist Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/28/2007 - - The competition among Advisors in the financial services marketplace is at unparalleled heights. With the 7+ trillion baby bo ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000132 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000132 Overcoming Your Fear of Prospecting Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/26/2007 - - If you are like most agents, you hate prospecting even though you know you have to do it if you want to stay in business. 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Many of these ind ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000116 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000116 The Retirement Puzzle Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/19/2007 - - Investment advisors have long considered retiring baby boomers, with all their financial planning needs, to be an opportunity ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000113 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000113 ADA Training and Certification Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/19/2007 - - The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide qualified individuals with ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000114 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000114 Investing With The 3 R's In Mind Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/16/2007 - - As any unenthusiastic child knows, the start of a new semester brings students back to the three "Rs" of education: reading, ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000111 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000111 Form 5500 Update for 2007 Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/16/2007 - - Even if you have been preparing Form 5500 filings for years, it is important to keep abreast of current reporting and disclos ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000112 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000112 The Art of Client Service: 54 Things Every Advertising & Marketing Professional Should Know Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/15/2007 - - Account executives-and anyone else who deals with clients-will find themselves flinching, laughing, and committing to memory ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000107 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000107 Academic Standards For CFP Licensees Rise Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/15/2007 - - The rules are changing for new CFP certificants on March 1 of this year, as the CFP Board of Standards will now require new c ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000108 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000108 Long Term Care Discussion Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/12/2007 - - One of the biggest problems your clients face with catastrophic events is a lack of financial interest in what will happen if ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000094 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000094 CSPN Plans Comprehensive 529 Website Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/9/2007 - - A new website providing comprehensive information on 529 college savings plans will be launched in March, according to the ch ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000092 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000092 Become a Cold Calling Cowboy Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/9/2007 - - Cold calling is an absolutely ESSENTIAL selling skill. Those who master the art of cold calling get phenomenal results! ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000093 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000093 Life and Health Insurance Licensing Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/8/2007 - - Are you fortunate to live in a state that does not require classroom education for exam pre-licensing? Have you been seeking ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000090 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000090 Reducing Estate Plan Conflicts Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/8/2007 - - One of the worst tragedies in estate planning involves children who, 20 years after the death of their parents, are barely ta ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000091 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000091 ABTrainingCenter.com Announces Reseller Relationship with Referral Coach International Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/7/2007 - - ABTrainingCenter.com, a leading provider of training and education for insurance and financial services professionals, today ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000088 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000088 15 Second Marketing Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/7/2007 - - Are you sick and tired of working 10-12 or more hours a day, spending a ton of money and not generating a flood of leads and ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000089 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000089 Taking Advantage of the Pension Protection Act Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/6/2007 - - Investment Advisor MagazineThe Pension Protection Act (PPA) signed into law last August is among the most impo ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000086 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000086 Advanced Principles of 1031 Exchanges Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/6/2007 - - A 1031 Exchange allows investors to roll the gain from the sale of their Old Property to their New Property without paying ca ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000087 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000087 Why Wealthy Clients Say "No" to Reps Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/5/2007 - - If you've ever courted a client, you've been rejected. Like any spurned suitor, you have probably anguished over where you we ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000084 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000084 Sell Yourself Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/2/2007 - - Registered Rep Magazine"Sensing what people want and crafting a way to tell them you can give them what they w ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000082 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000082 The Soft Sell Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/2/2007 - - How would you like to empower your entire staff with simple, common-sense techniques that have paid huge dividends for hundre ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000083 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000083 Marketing Financial Services To Seniors CD Pack Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/1/2007 - - Are you looking to increase the size of your book with more affluent, senior clients? Seniors think differently than ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000074 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000074 Real Estate Training And Expert Services Available To Industry Websites And Associations Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/1/2007 - - RETrainingCenter.com Announces New Affiliate ProgramJanuary 30, 2007 - Atlanta, GARETrainingCenter.com, a lea ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000078 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000078 About 1031 Exchanges Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/1/2007 - - A 1031 Exchange allows investors to roll the gain from the sale of their Old Property to their New Property without paying ca ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000079 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000079 Agent or Fiduciary? Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/1/2007 - - The designation "fiduciary" used to mean something special in both the legal and the brokerage worlds. It carried an obligati ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000080 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000080 Active Prospecting Secrets Workshop Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 2/1/2007 - - Several years ago I set out to find the best way to prospect for new clients. My experience and intuition told me that buildi ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000081 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000081 Introduction To Qualified Tuition Programs (529 Plans) Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 1/30/2007 - - Investments in 529 plans are expected to exceed $100 billion as of the end of 2006. Find out why 529 plans are consid ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000066 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000066 How To Avoid Conflicts Of Interest In Not For Profit Organizations Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 1/30/2007 - - Tax exempt organizations are currently under extreme scrutiny. With IRS compliance checks, the GAO's compensation study, and ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000067 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000067 Certified Funds Specialist (CFS) Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 1/30/2007 - - The Certified Fund Specialist (CFS) designation is now celebrating its 17th year!Over ten thousand members of the fin ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000068 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000068 Marketing Health Care Savings Accounts Effectively Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 1/23/2007 - - Are you an expert in health insurance but don't know how to attract, or market to, pre-qualified prospects? Then the HSA Succ ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000075 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000075 Coaching Decisions for Practice Management Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 1/19/2007 - - To advisors who would ask, "Do I need a personal coach?" I respond, "Michael Jordan had one, and Tiger Woods employs one." ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000073 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000073 CFP Board Announces Certification Changes Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 1/18/2007 - - The CFP Board has pushed back by one week the deadline for applying to take the March 2007 CFP Certification Examination and ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000047 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000047 Harvest New Prospects Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 1/18/2007 - - Have you ever heard another advisor say "I'm going after the low-hanging fruit"?The low-hanging fruit is the stuff th ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000071 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000071 The Art of Selling to the Affluent - 6 CD Set Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 1/18/2007 - - Want more affluent clients faster?As a leading authority regarding marketing and servicing affluent clients, The Oech ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000072 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000072 Seminars: Boring or Unique? Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 1/17/2007 - - Here's a seminar idea. Why don't you book a seminar on financial planning at one of the hotels by your airport? Just think of ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000069 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000069 Become Board-Certified in Estate Planning Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 1/17/2007 - - During the next decade, hundreds of billions of dollars will be transferred from one generation to the next. Parents and gran ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000070 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000070 Top 10 Reasons To Love Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 1/16/2007 - - Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) provide a financial blessing to the relatively few people who qualify for them. 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Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 1/15/2007 - - Have you ever wondered why money seems to work so well in some people's lives and so destructively in others? Why some people ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000063 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000063 What No One Tells You About Seminar Marketing Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 1/9/2007 - - Seminar marketing is a very powerful way to sell professional services. But most everything you read is shallow advice. In th ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000060 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000060 Becoming a Rainmaker Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 1/9/2007 - - Simply put, Rainmakers are those financial professionals who consistently bring in new affluent relationships. 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Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 12/27/2006 2:43:00 PM - - Learn how to read a tax return and discover how this brief exercise could generate significantly greater sales and referrals! ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000058 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000058 Estate Planning Superpak - "Set Up Your Estate Planning Business" Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 12/26/2006 10:29:00 AM - - Estate Planning is the most profitable arena if you want to be a wealthy advisor. Essentially:You deal with the prosp ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000056 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000056 Go To The Head Of The Class Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 12/26/2006 10:27:00 AM - - By Kristin French, Registered Rep MagazineWhile getting a Ph.D. in financial planning may seem extreme, more t ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000055 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000055 From Selling to Serving: The Essence of Client Creation Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 12/22/2006 9:23:00 AM - - By Lou Cassara People dislike being sold, but love to be served. 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Twomey set up a qualified personal residence trust (QPRT) f ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000050 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000050 Training the Face of Your Firm Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 12/20/2006 3:19:00 PM - - Professional Wealth ManagementThe client-facing investment advisers are often the staff who can make or break ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000049 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000049 How To Attract & Capture Large IRA And Retirement Accounts Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 12/20/2006 3:01:00 PM - - Most CPAs and advisors are unprepared to help the 4,000 people a day who will reach age 70 and must begin taking their IRA di ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000048 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000048 How To Attract And Profit From Wealthy Prospects Who Own Real Estate Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 12/19/2006 12:44:00 PM - - Many affluent people became wealthy through their acquisition of real estate holdings. 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Then use our Advanced Lead and Sales System to help you get the sale!It is a comple ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000019 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000019 The Benefits Of A Certified Estate Planner Designation Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 12/1/2006 1:57:00 PM - - During the next decade, hundreds of billions of dollars will be transferred from one generation to the next. Parents and gran ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000018 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000018 Cold Calling: How To Get Through -- And What To Say When You Get There Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 11/30/2006 8:11:00 PM - - Cold calling is an absolutely ESSENTIAL selling skill. Those who master the art of cold calling get phenomenal results. ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000017 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000017 Cafeteria Plan Training & Certification Program Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 11/30/2006 8:02:00 PM - - Cafeteria Plans are one of the most-used benefits offered by employers in the United States, yet they are often among the har ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000015 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000015 Need COBRA Training? Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry 11/30/2006 8:02:00 PM - - With changing rules, regulations, and court cases, being COBRA compliant is extremely complex. Not understanding the proper p ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000016 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1000016 Closing On Your First Call Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - With LTC insurance, the key is to let your clients feel good about their decisions and about you.You've spent an hour ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001968 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001968 Flawed Advice: Consumer Magazine's LTCI Article May Mislead Consumers Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - An article in a widely read consumer magazine has become a thorn in the side of many insurance and financial advisors - espec ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001969 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001969 LTCI Industry Trends Make Sales Training Imperative Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - It's a great time for your agents to sell long term care insurance. The public is more aware than ever of the need for LTCI, ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001970 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001970 Making LTCI More Affordable Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - Your client says he has no money to buy LTCI. Here are some places to find it.While everyone would like to have long ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001972 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001972 Unraveling LTCI Claims: Don't Let Your Client Deal With The Bureaucracy Alone Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - If you think a successful long term care sale ends with the policy delivery, think again. Once the sale has been made, you ne ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001973 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001973 Three Tips for Turning Client Appreciation Events Into a Stream of Referrals. Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - A client appreciation event is a great way to thank clients, create a memorable event for your attendees, and gain lots of ne ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001976 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001976 How to Turn Annuity Sales into LTCI Sales Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - I believe that annuities and long-term-care insurance are a winning combination. 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Employers like LTCI because it can help employees stay ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001982 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001982 Optimal LTCI Plans Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - When you craft a long-term-care insurance (LTCI) plan to meet your client's or prospect's needs and desires, you offer approp ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001983 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001983 The Right Tool For The Job Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - Annuities provide a variety of applications and, when presented correctly, a wealth of sales opportunities.At first g ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001984 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001984 How to Penetrate and Serve: The Growing Group LTCI Market Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - I believe that long-term-care insurance is poised to become a top voluntary benefit. 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Employers like LTCI because it can help employees stay ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001993 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001993 Surefire Techniques for the Senior Market Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - America's senior citizens control a disproportionate amount of the nation's wealth, but so few of them use their money as wis ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001994 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001994 Merging DB Plans May Yield Brighter Financial Future Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - The defined benefit world is not afraid to reinvent itself, and one idea gaining momentum entails pension plan mergers. ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001998 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001998 Repeat After Me: I Will Repeat Myself Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - What would it feel like to improve a senior's life? How would you feel if something you could do would improve someone else's ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001999 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1001999 Save Yourself From Legal Woes Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - This article is a continuation of my series reviewing the courses required for the CPCU designation from the American Institu ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002002 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002002 What's next after the CLU or ChFC? Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - For the past year, I have been discussing various courses that financial professionals might complete. 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If you want to sell mortgage insurance the easy way, then you m ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002005 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002005 Credibility And Relevance Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - What does it mean to be relevant?Being relevant means you understand the client's situation and can ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002007 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002007 How People Make Buying Decisions Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - The perfect financial advisory business is based on your understanding of the person who buys your products and services. The ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002008 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002008 Can You Succeed with Boomers? Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - This is a no-nonsense, quick little quiz. It will show you immediately if you are prepared to succeed with boomers: ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002009 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002009 Getting Seniors to Call Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - One of the best ways to begin attracting more ideal senior clients is to become known as a financial expert who is "senior-fr ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002011 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002011 Get Interviewed As A Financial Expert Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - Imagine what they're faced with when it comes to investing their hard-earned money. They see the advertisements for all the f ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002012 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002012 Matchmaking Isn't Just For Dating Anymore Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - Seniors are faced with making many important financial decisions. What type of long term care policy is best for them? What m ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002013 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002013 Characteristics of Top Producers Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - After consulting with a wide variety of advisors, as I do, certain personal characteristics have inevitably emerged. And it's ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002014 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002014 9 Things To Do For More Referrals Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - If you can establish all - or most - of these strategies as solid habits, you'll create an unlimited supply of high-quality r ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002015 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002015 Putting a Referral Plan Into Action Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - Looking to generate more referrals for your practice? 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Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - I find it absolutely amazing that the majority of insurance agents today have no idea of the real reason why they are not abl ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002069 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002069 Help People Find The Money And Close More Sales Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - What's the most common objection you get during sales calls for cash value life insurance, disability insurance and long-term ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002070 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002070 Why Do Advisors Struggle Selling Fixed And Indexed Annuities? Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - Would you agree that the primary advantages of a fixed annuity over a CD are that annuities generally provide a higher rate o ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002074 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002074 Rebuttal To Stop Selling Life Insurance Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - After my last article, "Stop Selling Life Insurance", I got an interesting response from one reader. He brought up many of th ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002076 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002076 Stop Selling Life Insurance Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - If you want to sell more life insurance, you must stop selling life insurance and start helping your prospects to see the ben ... http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002077 http://blog.ABTrainingCenter.com/Financial_Services_Blog.asp?BIID=1002077 Nine No-Fail Ways to Boost Referrals for Your Business Blog Post for the Insurance And Financial Services Industry - - No doubt about it, we're all navigating some hard economic times. And companies everywhere are in a quandary. 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