Selling tips...

There are many single mothers work as life insurance agent. Their desire to succeed is strong and their commitment is great, making them to be the top best producers in the industry. According to many of them, one of the most difficult challenge in selling is to be known as Single Mother.

Single mother is one without a husband. Either is a divorcee or a widow. When a lady agent who introduces herself as a single mother to a man, chances are the man thinks all sort of wild thought in his dirty mind. Mind my language here... Is she available! She needs a man! She doesn't like man! She must be a bossy woman! Or when the lady agent meets a man's wife or girlfriend, this woman might have the fear for knowing the agent as a single mother. Reasons could be, their men could go easy with the single mother, they might loose their men from her or temptation is uncontrollable. 

I always advise these single mother's agents this.. Why cause so much of constrain! In order to shut the mind of everyone, just say you are married and you don't need to explain. The funny thing of life is, once a woman is known to be married, no wild and fanciful imagination would be there. Business could be concluded much easier and safer to all concern.

Specially for the single mothers - “The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.” - Rajneeh

Right way to speak on phone.....

I received a telephone call from my company supportive staff. She spoke so fast that I could not understand a word she uttered. I could not believe a company like us of international status has young executives who could not speak effectively. I am sure they lacked communication skill and confidence.

I had to raise my voice to stop her from continuing to speak. I told her she was nervous and she spoke too fast. Please let me help you to improve my dear. The best way to communicate on the line is to speak slowly and clearly. Every sentence should be ended with a split second pause. The pause allows your listener to understand your explanation. Not many people have intelligent mind that could absorb words that are too lengthy. Constant stops make it easier for everyone to listen. A good speaker should know whether the listener is following the discussion. No harm in asking, "Do you catch me? or Have I confused you?" Constant practice is the sure way to improve. I hope this young lady would take heal.

Food for thought - "To speak and to speak well are two things.  A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks" ~ Ben Jonson

Think For A Moment...

A doctor entered the hospital in hurry after being called in for an urgent surgery. He answered the call as soon as possible, changed his clothes and went directly to the surgery block. He found the boy’s father going and coming in the hall waiting for the doctor. Once seeing him, the dad yelled, “Why did you take all this time to come? Don’t you know that my son’s life is in danger? Don’t you have the sense of responsibility?”

The doctor smiled and said, “I am sorry, I wasn’t in the hospital and I came the fastest I could after receiving the call…… And now, I wish you’d calm down so that I can do my work.”

“Calm down?! What if your son was in this room right now, would you calm down? If your own son dies now what will you do??” said the father angrily

The doctor smiled again and replied: “I will say what Job said in the Holy Book “From dust we came and to dust we return, blessed be the name of God”. Doctors cannot prolong lives. Go and intercede for your son, we will do our best by God’s grace.”

“Giving advice when we’re not concerned is so easy,” murmured the father.

The surgery took some hours after which the doctor went out happy.

“Thank goodness! Your son is saved!” And without waiting for the father’s reply he carried on his way running. “If you have any question, ask the nurse!!”

“Why is he so arrogant? He couldn’t wait some minutes so that I ask about my son’s state” commented the father when seeing the nurse minutes after the doctor left.

The nurse answered, tears coming down her face: “His son died yesterday in a road accident, he was in the burial when we called him for your son’s surgery. And now that he saved your son’s life, he left running to finish his son’s burial.”

 

My neighbour.....

She's single...

She lives right across the street.

I can see her house from my living room. 

I watched as she got home from work this evening.I was surprised when she walked across the street and up my driveway.

She knocked on my door...

I rushed to open it. She looks at me, and says, "I just got home, and I am so horny!  I have this

strong urge to have a good time, get drunk, and make love all night long! 

Are you busy tonight?" I immediately replied, "Nope, I'm free... I have no plans at all!"

Then she said, "Good!  In that case, could you watch my dog?"

 MAN...  IT'S NO FUN GETTING OLD!!!

I love my mother.....

Recently I attended a Chinese New Year gathering, specially for the old folks together with their children and sponsored by one of our local Chinese Newspaper. To qualify for the function, one of the parents of each family must be above eighty of age. There were 80 eligible senior veterans, ranging from age 80 to 101, and the total years added among them came to 6800. 

The President of the dinner related a story which was worth listening. The President is a lady who was working as a nurse when she was young. During her working experience she encountered a true incident. There was a sickly old mother who came to her hospital for regular treatment. Each time without fail, a son would accompany her. The consultations were lengthy and both mother and son had to wait for her turn. The son would also bring along a mat. While waiting he would sleep and rest on the mat. He would not complain and had all the patience to see her mother complete her visit. The eye of the son could tell he is a very kind and obedient child.

Out of curiosity, one day the nurse asked the mother whether this son was the only child in the family. Spontaneously the old lady replied, "I have 10 children. All my children are doing very well. Some have migrated and the rest have left for the cities. This is the only son who didn't do well in his study".

The nurse cried in her heart. What the world is this? Those who are educated and are successful have forgotten the word of kindness. While the one who isn't, has all the love, kindness and time for the mother. I too was crying.

Good to remember - "For the mother's sake the child was dear, and dearer was the mother for the child" - Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Words and understanding help a client....

Continue from yesterday posting...

Most husbands and wives argued and quarrelled in the house could be due to financial problems. Once that happened, the easy way out is to terminate insurance bills. A good insurance agent helps to resolve and provide solution to ease out matters. 

Knowing my client is always busy at their work, I sent a text message to him. It was written, "On checking you can still withdraw xxxxxk cash from your own plans together with your wife and daughters policies. If this amount can solve your immediate need, pls let me know and I would help to withdraw immediately".

Client was surprised with the savings he has with us. His reply, "Should be okay for now. Pls proceed".

RF: OK Once the cheques are out will contact you again.

Client: Thanks but I will be on leave from 10 to 22 Feb.

RF: Let me have your wife and your bank account. I would deposit cheques once they are here.

Client: Std Chart 00000007

RF: Is it joint name account.

Client:  Yes!

RF: That's a very lucky number you have there. Both account holder names will be blessed with wealth. On condition they must love each other. OK?

Client: Thanks because I do not consider you as my agent or advisor but my true and trusted friend that can confide at all times.

RF: Those words touched my heart. You really make my day.

There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.

       - William Shakespeare

House Rules for the family...

As life insurance agent, I received such message at time...

From a client.. "I know that u are still on holiday but I would like to see your opinion. U know that I have two daughters studying at the varsities, one in Egypt. But I just found out that my wife is very calculative with regards to Finance. U know that everything is on me. What is your advice if I were to cancel all the insurances under my wife's name. Please take your time to answer me . Thanks"

Though I was abroad then, I immediately replied.. "House Rules. #1. The wife is always right. #2. What happen when wife is wrong. Follow rule #1". Second message to him... "Since your wife's policies are taken many years back, the premiums are definitely cheaper. Advise..  please don't stop. Try to bite the bullets happily. After all, they are all your loved one at home. Love them unconditionally".

Moral of the story: Husband or man should be more generous than wife or woman. Man should have a richer heart.

Poem I like... From John Wesley

Do All the good you can,

By all the means you can,

In all the places you can,

At all the times you can,

To all the people you can,

As long as ever you can.