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Insurance Ecosystem : A Millennial's Take on Social Media

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:01:50 +0000

Mike, thanks for comments and for sharing on FB. I love publishing things by young people. Wish I had access to more. My recent post Blogging for Engagement Not for Numbers

Insurance Ecosystem : Our Customer Tweeted a Claim….and we Responded!

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:19:05 +0000

Awesome. I love hearing from agencies that are in tune with current technologies and trends. The need to be able to touch and communicate with clients in their preferred manner is critical in today's environment. Thanks for sharing. My recent post Blogging for Engagement Not for Numbers

Insurance Ecosystem : Making the 'Solid' Switch

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:55:51 +0000

Jim, thanks for adding your valuable information to this discussion. I especially like your final reminder. Backup first! My recent post Blogging for Engagement Not for Numbers

Insurance Ecosystem : Making the 'Solid' Switch

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:59:56 +0000

Rusty, thanks for the info. My recent post Blogging for Engagement Not for Numbers

Insurance Ecosystem : Making the 'Solid' Switch

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:46:18 +0000

Rusty, I have an inquiry about the brand of drive that you have purchased and are describing here. Can you please share?

Insurance Ecosystem : The Reality of Texting for Insurance Agencies

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 16:45:21 +0000

Thanks Jenna. Our word is instant on 24/7.

Rick Morgan Consulting- Talking Head : Mobile: Trends in Insurance

Mon, 7 Mar 2011 16:40:22 +0000

Having your website function properly on a mobile device is good but not the optimum tool. What do people need in an emergency? Access to information that will help them with that emergency. I believe that agencies should have one or more apps that address the needs of their customers. What to do in an auto accident. How to pay my bill. Get an auto ID card on screen. Issue certificates of insurance for commercial accounts. We need to be catching up on fast forward.

Insurance Ecosystem : Microsoft Tag vs, QR Code

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 14:50:39 +0000

Mary, you should read The Now Revolution. It is an awesome book on social media and its application to the business world. I am only 1/2 way through it but consider it the best such book I have read. I love your business cards and I think they are a great example of the use of this technology. Thanks for your comments.

Pat Alexander : I Am a High School Basketball Player!!!

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:16:11 +0000

Dave, this is great. Thanks, Pat

Pat Alexander : Meeting Famous People You Don't Know

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:03:43 +0000

Jay, you are so very welcome. I seem to be making it through the book at a snail's pace which is not my usual style. And I haven't even opened any of the QR codes. A lot to digest but so very helpful. I am recommending all of my clients to read your book. A book review will be coming soon I hope. It is so very rare that I carry a book. They are usually all on my Kindle or my Kindle app on my Galaxy Tablet. I bought in hard copy as I believe I will be using this as a reference text a lot and I like to make notes and mark with tabs when used in that manner. Thanks to you and Amber for writing such an awesome book. Pat

Pat Alexander : The Value of Who I Follow on Social Media

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 01:07:27 +0000

Nibby, thanks for comments. You are correct that you can get to know people very well through social media and working with them online. In the converse, I have eliminated people totally from my feeds because of attitudes, language, constant advertising, etc. No way I am snoring at you. You are too funny.

Pat Alexander : The Value of Who I Follow on Social Media

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:29:05 +0000

Craig, thanks for your 2 comments and all the new people for me to look up and check out. I will also be checking out InjekTwit as well. It looks interesting. I am a sucker for most any online software app. I have taken a quick look at your most recent blog. Very appropriate topic. I will be back to it in-depth soon. By the way, I have an industry blog http://insuranceecosystem.com where a variety of people blog. I'm always looking for communicators looking to have additional audience. Let me know if you are interested.

WebWisedom : Reader Comments - Why is Social Tech so HARD?

Tue, 7 Dec 2010 18:23:27 +0000

Mike,__I agree with so many of the comments that have been made. When I talk about social media to the group of folks you are discussing they sometimes look at me like I have 2 heads. I think many of these individuals in the insurance industry just don't see how it can be beneficial to their business.____To repeat some of the previous comments:__1. They think it is non-productive__2. It means change and they are not willing to make changes__3. It takes planning, desigining and implementing a strategy and processes(They have NO time for that)__4. They think it will just go away.__5. No long term vision of how the next generation of buyers get their information.____My current experiences with clients are:__1. They see the need and engage me or someone else to help them with a plan and implementing a plan, or__2. They don't care to discuss it.____Great post, thoughts & questions.

Box Insurance Agency : The President's Perspective

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 20:46:26 +0000

Dustin, great post. Good work.

WebWisedom : Aartrijk Brand Camp 2010 #ABC2010 - Well Done!

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:28:15 +0000

I was there and really like your comments. My forthcoming at http://insuranceecosystem.com tomorrow morning. I use Intensedebate at all of my sites. I love it for managing comments. I know you will too. Great blog. Great to see you at Brand Camp.

Michael Hyatt Blog : The 10 Psychological Stages of Public Speaking

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:19:13 +0000

Mike, so interesting that you would post this. I just recently post a similar blog a thttp://tiny.cc/e16vf I am surprised that you say your are an introvert as I certainly didn't perceive that in our one meeting. Most people think I am an extrovert and sense no fear or nerves when I speak. But it is true. Glad to know that other successful speakers have the same thoughts and feelings. Thanks for sharing.

Insurance Ecosystem : Tiptoe with the Typewriters - Guest Post by Mary Biever

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 01:34:04 +0000

Mary I too believe this will be a long, wonderful relationship. Thank you so much for letting me post this for my readers.

Insurance Ecosystem : Tiptoe with the Typewriters - Guest Post by Mary Biever

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 01:33:17 +0000

Nibby, I am so glad I saw you tweet about this particular blog. I love ready Mary's blogs. Always so insightful. I completely agree that there are many people in our industry that can relate to this story. My recent post Presenting at the Federation of Insurance Women of Texas

Pat Alexander : What Color is the Language in Your Office?

Mon, 4 Oct 2010 22:50:15 +0000

Wendy, Thanks so much for your comments. All so spot on. I think that those that use blue language just don't understand how it might offend others.

Insurance Ecosystem : Going Paperless - "Personally"

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:08:43 +0000

Rusty, glad the Neat Receipts is working out. I just can't live without it. You will wonder how you ever lived without it at tax time. My recent post What Color is the Language in Your Office