Wednesday, August 31, 2011

FREE WORKSHOP OVERVIEW WEBINAR

HOW TO QUICKLY DOUBLE SALES IN YOUR INSURANCE AGENCY

Join Rockford Mutual Insurance Company and Inspire a Nation Business Mentoring for a free overview webinar on the upcoming September 9th, 2011 live workshop sponsored by Rockford Mutual Insurance Company.

This webinar will overview the live workshop and help you understand why you should attend. Listed below are the dates and times for the webinars.

Do you want to know what the top agents and agencies in the country are doing to make their amazing numbers? This workshop will not only introduce you to their best practices, but teach you how to set up similar processes and programs in your agency.

The Live workshop will be held on Friday, September 9th, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at DoubleTree Hotel, 10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington, IL.

At the workshop, we ask that you bring your laptops and your staff and let us teach you how to properly set up and implement the processes and tools that you need to take your agency to the next level.

Featured Presenter, Billy R. Williams, Ph.D., - He is the President of Inspire a Nation Business Mentoring Services. http://www.inspireanation.com/. This membership-based mentoring company helps 100’s of agents a year to grow their agencies. Billy is also President of Williams Family Agency, Inc. The group currently has 23 partner agencies around the country and produces $400 Million in production, annually.

He is an expert at helping insurance agents and agencies double or triple their current production using no cost conversations and processes, low cost, efficient, marketing and advertising platforms, along with the latest marketing technology.

This is a FREE workshop for all Rockford Mutual Insurance Company registered Agents and their staff.

To Join the Webinar:

1. At the times below, click the corresponding link to join each Webinar:

Wed., August 31, 2011 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/join/410235811/106193512
Webinar ID: 410-235-811

Friday, September 2, 2011 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/join/697142795/106923263
Webinar ID: 697-142-795

These links should not be shared with others; they are unique to you.

2. Choose one of the following audio options:

TO USE YOUR COMPUTER'S AUDIO:
When the Webinar begins, you will be connected to audio using your
computer's microphone and speakers (VOIP). A headset is recommended.

-- OR --

TO USE YOUR TELEPHONE:
If you prefer to use your phone, you must select "Use Telephone"
After joining the Webinar and call in using the numbers below.

Toll: +1 (805) 309-0022
Access Code: 286-968-266
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the Webinar

The registration website for the September 9th, 2011. workshop is: http://www.rockfordmutualworkshopbloom.ettend.com/

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