advantage home inspection raleigh: Lessons from Your Insurance Agent by Dave Park "The Maverick Builder"
- 03/07/10 11:56 AM
Selling insurance is not easy. It's a highly competitive business filled with a confusing array of products. Consumers don't like to think about insurance, and they usually believe the price is too high. Many people believe that they don't need it, or they're simply willing to put off purchasing a policy until they have more time and/or money. Additionally, buying a policy can be confusing for the uninitiated consumer.
You've rustled up five leads from a topnotch online service. Ready to sell each and every one of them. At least, you think you're ready. Here are some tips to help you … (2 comments)
advantage home inspection raleigh: Smith Barney Selling by Dave Park "The Maverick Builder"
- 03/07/10 11:13 AM
How often do people try to sell us something before we have expressed an interest, have a desire, or are in the market for what they have? It seems the standard for many salespeople is to try to sell to anyone and everyone regardless of the interest level. When someone attempts to sell us something before we have expressed an interest, the initial thought may be, "Why would I buy from you? You haven't earned the right to sell to me!" The fact of the matter is that selling, both online and off, is about determining if there is a need … (0 comments)
advantage home inspection raleigh: "Swipe" My Dirty Little Secrets by Dave Park "The Maverick Builder"
- 03/06/10 09:08 AM
"When people hire me to write marketing copy, they always ask, "Where do you come up with all those ideas?" I just smile and say thank you. Leaving them wanting more. But, there is no "more". (That is TOP SECRET) I write from my unconscious. This may startle you, but I do not plan out or think through what I write. Instead I write through dictation. Yes dictation to myself. I just listen to something within and just write. I know the subject I am writing about, but I do not have an outline or sketch! I have an intention, but not … (1 comments)
I had a fight this morning with the newspaper guy!
We don't fight often, but sometimes it happens What can I say? "Was I the only one who noticed it was raining outside?"
We're human. And fights just happen. "Just bag it next time will ya?"
And that's good news. "No Christmas extra jingle in your pocket, buddy!"
It's good news because it's the number one thing people love to read or hear about. It's just that simple. Conflict and stories go hand in hand. Just give me a conflict and I give you a … (0 comments)
Maverick: "Yes your honor, I represent the defendant. The plaintiff, a mother-in-law is making statements about perfection. Yes being perfect" Judge: "Is that the young man there?" Maverick: "Yes your honor. " Judge: "Does your client wish to make a plea?" Maverick: "Yes he does your honor. Guilty as charged" Judge: "Before I sentence the defendant, councilor … (3 comments)
advantage home inspection raleigh: Basic Decks 101 by Dave Park "The Maverick Builder"
- 02/19/10 11:44 PM
Even if you undertook the task of building your own deck, you understand the large investment (both monetary and in time) that went into the project. Decks add beauty and value to a home, and are often the family's favorite place on lovely afternoons. In order to protect that investment, deck waterproofing is nearly as important as making sure your basement is dry and safe from water damage.
After the completion of your deck, either you or the contracted builder should seal the wood with a water-resistant coating. Water-resistant sealants are painted on the wood, covering the entire deck. This … (1 comments)
advantage home inspection raleigh: Acronymns aka ADRDU by Dave Park "The Maverick Builder"
- 02/17/10 08:01 AM
Today's AcronymnsYahoo - You Always Have Other Options! In this time of economic crisis, the only thing we have to fear is ... acronyms, suggests Louise Radnofsky in the Wall Street Journal . The idea that there is not a government program that can't be distilled into a bunch of letters was popularized, of course, by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, or FDR. Not to be outdone, the Obama Administration introduced the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board, or RAT, intended to sniff out "waste, fraud and abuse in the $787 billion bailout plan." Then there is SNAP which stands for the Supplemental Nutrition … (1 comments)
advantage home inspection raleigh: Is this your Mothers Mold? by Dave Park "The Maverick Builder"
- 02/16/10 12:52 PM
Molds are ubiquitous in nature, and mold spores are a common component of household and workplace dust. However, when spores are present in large quantities, they can be a health hazard to humans, potentially causing allergic reactions and respiratory problems. Molds and fungi are found everywhere inside and outside, and can grow on almost any substance when moisture is present. When molds reproduce they make spores, which can be carried by air currents. When these spores land on a moist surface that is suitable for life, they begin to grow. Mold is normally found indoors at levels that do not affect … (4 comments)
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Selling insurance is not easy. It's a highly competitive business filled with a confusing array of products. Consumers don't like to think about insurance, and they usually believe the price is too high. Many people believe that they don't need it, or they're simply willing to put off purchasing a policy until they have more time and/or money. Additionally, buying a policy can be confusing for the uninitiated consumer.
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