by Bill Gough, Insurance Hall of Fame
As a young entrepreneur in my 20s, I didn’t give back much. I didn’t look for ways to help the people around me. I was so focused on figuring out how to make my own success that I often forgot about how I could help others. I was stretched thin, and I was only worried about trying to navigate a confusing, ever-changing industry.
The end of 2019 is quickly approaching and of course, with it, comes all the usual nostalgia regarding our year’s ups and downs. Let’s take a moment to realize that not only a year is ending, but a decade as well! Goodbye teens and hello ‘20s.
Each and everyone of us have different opinions for our own success but there are several reasons why, so why are so few people willing to “pay the price” to be successful?
by Bill Gough, Insurance Hall of Fame Agent
In today’s world, it’s imperative for all businesses, but especially small businesses like yours/ours, to excel in customer service.
Customer Service may be the only thing that keeps customers coming back, as they can often find cheaper service online or with another agency.
It’s December and that means we are coming to the end of this year and looking forward to the next. Christmas and New Years are always one of my favorite times of year, because they signify new opportunities around every corner.
by Bill Gough, Insurance Hall of Fame Agent
Planning your business may not sound like a task you want to work at during the holidays, but I can assure you that the top business owners, especially agency owners have 2020 business plans in place.
by Bill Gough, Insurance Hall of Fame Agent
The holiday season is here! With all the distractions that come along with the holidays and then throwing work into the mix, you may find it difficult to keep on task in the workplace.
Here are a few ways to stay focused and on task during the crazy holiday season:
Plan Days Off.
I know that without you and your progress/success we do not exist. I keep that at the top of everything we create. You know the feeling of watching children; especially your own children grow in all aspects of their young lives.
by Bill Gough, Insurance Hall of Fame Agent
As the holidays are approaching, we as humans tend to sometimes not be so nice towards others. With all the running around and stressfulness due to preparing for the family gatherings, we tend to snap, easily. It’s not like we mean too, the frustration just builds up.
by Bill Gough, Insurance Hall of Fame Agent
Recently I came across an article that really hit home which affects both your professional and personal lives.
Well-chosen words mixed with tempered emotion is the basis for powerfully affecting people. Admittedly, I have failed many times over the years in hurting people with my words and the emotions behind those words.