Imagine 100,000 potential clients eager to hear about your communication skills in the insurance industry. You can connect with many clients by joining 10 LinkedIn Groups.
A list of 100,000 potential prospects and suspects would cost $70,000 if you bought it at $70/thousand. This list also includes the complete personal and business files of each member, along with their goals, hobbies, and qualifications. The name of the company that they work for or own is also included. It is a great news that LinkedIn group membership and basic membership are free. It is encouraged that you communicate with people who have the qualifications and experience you consider important. I wouldn’t say you have 100,000 leads but 100,000 seeds.
This is a great foundation for your career growth. If you’re already failing, good riddance. Your path to a long career should be interwoven with LinkedIn’s business networking site. Here are some guidelines that will help you use your insurance skills in a professional manner.
Here’s an example of a member who found prospects that could eventually lead to insurance sales success. You can get over 100,000 prospects and suspects for free after joining 10 groups. You can view the biographies and contact information of others who are part of the same group as you. Choose wisely which members you would like to communicate with. Because you have common interests in business, education, or recreation, many people are open to connecting. Once you establish a two-way relationship, you can start to plant roots that will eventually yield potential clients.
It is impossible to imagine 100,000 clients sitting in wait. This is a list of ten examples to prove it.
1. Startup Specialists-worldwide-26,000 members “Invitation for people who believe they are startup specialists and love the challenges of startups.” Today’s business startups are the leaders of tomorrow. This is a group that encourages you to share your profile and connect with others. Do you think these people will need insurance in the near future or soon?
2. Google Group-All Countries-16,000 Approved. This group is for those who use Google as their primary search engine. It’s you! I was astonished to see how many of the listed members are business owners or key department heads. Many are self-employed.
3. OpenNetworker.com-worldwide-14,000 participants “As an OpenNetworker.com group participant you’ll be able to interact with 14,000 fellow open networkers (people who are open to new opportunities and new connections). This is your chance to prove that you’re serious about social networking.
4. University of Michigan Alumni-everywhere-13,000 alumni “To connect all University of Michigan Alumni.” Nearly every US College has an alumni network on LinkedIn. You can even sort attendees by years of enrollment. Few alumni of college have less than 1000 registered.
5. Real Estate Finance & Investment Society-11,000 Associates “For those who are interested in residential or commercial real estate… distressed mortgages and mortgage brokerage, lending/banking etc.” It seems like the right time to get started with perennial bulbs.
6. Marketing Executives Group-international-10,000 executives “This is a worldwide group for marketing executives who want to collaborate and network to share cases, experience, and connect.” Are you an insurance marketing executive? You are qualified to make high-level contacts. This seems like a great opportunity to meet executives who are willing to refer you.
7. Christian Professionals-10,000 common believers This religious belief will ensure that you have clients who trust you. These members are power sources for their communities.
8. Retail Execs-7,000 Contacts “It’s about finding and being discovered. Retail Execs is the main community for retailers and retail entrepreneurs. Its purpose is to promote professional networking, learning and sharing. You will be accepted if you mention that you have worked with retail executives in your bio. Don’t accept immediate sales of insurance. Participation can result in large sales.
9. Hunters and Anglers 600 addicted members When I looked at the biographies of my members, I discovered another bond. It was hard work ethics. It’s okay to have fun and comment on your hobby.
10. “Classic Car Owners and Enthusiasts -450 classic buffs” This group includes enthusiasts from all walks of classic cars, young and old. Please share your favorite driving tool with them. Learn and earn. There are many social networking groups for car enthusiasts. A Hagerty agent could sell classic car insurance to specialty customers.
This 100,000 client waiting list deserves your best. Do not forget to invite people like me to join LinkedIn once you have joined. Although reaching 100 connections may take some time, it is a good start to using your business communication skills within this environment.
Don Yerke is a published author who likes to focus on the things you don’t know and what no one else dares print. It’s okay to tell it as it is.
His new paperback book will be available on Amazon in the summer. This book is packed with valuable information about insurance brokerage, sales, and recruitment.