Everything from Soup to Nuts my new favorite phrase that I learned last week at the Young Agents Leadership Institute.  The Big I’s national board meeting, education convocation., and Young Agents conference was held in fabulous Las Vegas last week.  Unlike the saying “What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas!” I’m ready to share everything that I learned. 

Erica Tucker (Peterson) and I attended the two day conference and learned what all of the other states were offering to their young agents in their states.  It was great to sit in and listen to how other states work successful Young agent programs and outings.  Hopefully I can find some excited young agents to get involved with the Nebrasksa chapter.  New ideas came flying in, everything from golf outtings to family fun nights to help fund raise for PAC.  However we do it, I’m excited to be the new staff liason for the young agents in Nebraska. 

The education convo.  was particularlly interesting considering that I learned that Nebraska is one of the only states that offer FREE continueing education to our members.  I was working to solve a problem that I blogged about in my posting called “The Western Half”.  I am working toward finding a solution for our members that are forced to drive several hours to attend our classes.  My solution thus far has been webcams and a product called GoToMeeting.  I’m pretty sure that this will work, however I got many of those stunned looks again.  I raised my hand in the sharing session a asked…”Is anyone using webcams to conference in members who are far away to an education seminar?” they answered, “Well, we are using online classes and Webinars.” I said “Yes, we offer those but I’m looking for someone who has tried out webcams.” another attendee asks, “How much are you charging, we are offering classes but we charge $50 dollars.” I said “mmm… I’m not charging anything.” Well, they looked at me like I was a crazy lady!!!  I’m getting used to this look now, so after a slight eye @@ roll I told them our situation.  Unfortunately, there were no go solutions.  So if you haven’t figured me out… I’m thinking we should just try it out! 

Marketing Idea

Call me crazy… I’m wondering if any agent out there has ever had a grill out or football party for their “clients” or friends.  It might be something low cost that would produce a high value.  If you can get one organization to come than your party could get bigger every year.  Remember four positive contacts a year that don’t involve selling. 

IIAN EVENTS

Annual Convention

Racing Into The Next Century

Holiday Inn, Kearney, NE

October 21-23, 2008