Category: Know Your Broker

WHY I LOVE SELLING LIFE INSURANCE

I have been in the life insurance business since 1992. In a time when people are constantly changing careers or trying to find their niche, a quarter of a century is a long time to stick with something, grow, and… Read More

WHAT GOD SHOULD POLITICIANS WORSHIP?

Unfortunately, I think people all too quickly associate “religious” with “fanatic.” This can lead to some rash judgments. I understand that many of us are not comfortable with others who seem to be “religious fanatics.” However, I think that is… Read More

Land of the Self-Employed

25 years ago I promised myself that I would never again ask anyone for a job. A big move, don’t you think?. What led me to do this? Here is my story. I had been working for a distributor of… Read More

DO RELIGION AND BUSINESS MIX?

 I was raised with the adage that you don’t talk religion with clients. This is a rule I have broken many, many times, and happily. I can see the concern of this admonition. Religion is a personal topic, and people… Read More

HOW TO KEEP YOUR CHILD – AND GRANDCHILD – FROM BEING AWFUL

When I was a child growing up in the 60s, we were raised to be respectful. We were constantly prodded to say “please” and “thank you.” And “I’m sorry.” Especially if we picked on younger siblings. We did not call… Read More

Why You Want to Be Grounded for Life

Every kid hates being grounded. It means you did something really wrong. But for adults, being grounded can mean you’re doing everything right! As a matter of fact, remaining grounded should be one of your life objectives. It’s all a… Read More

How to Walk the Walk

Are some people just better than other people? Do people act “good” naturally? Isn’t it enough to just talk about doing the right thing? No, No, and No! You know that talking the talk is easy. So how do we… Read More

IS YOUR LIFE ON TRACK?

Do you lie in bed worrying about tomorrow? When you wake up, do you wish the day was over already? Do too many things upset you? It sounds like your life is off-track. Think so? No worries. Getting back on… Read More

Keep It Simple, Simon

Did you know that you can have a super-amount of stuff, but still lead a simple life? That you can have a multitude of accounts and businesses and assets, yet still not feel overburdened? That you can even be at… Read More

Are You a Wise Guy?

Wise guys are too smart for their own good, right? They know too much. They cop a certain attitude that makes them obnoxious. In fact…you probably know too many people like this. Where do they get off being such smart-alecks?… Read More