I know all we hear lately is bad news about home prices, the economy and stocks but there is something to be thankful for and happy about . . . it is a GREAT time to be an agent in our industry !!!
How many of your neighbors can make that claim right now about their job or profession? I know when my friends ask me how business is and I respond with “terrific we’re up 17% YTD and I am predicting 20% in 2009″. They look at me in utter disbelief. Their next statement is usually “you’re kidding right”? For the few friends who actually understand what I do for a living . . . they get it. For those who don’t I tell them “we help companies save money and how many companies want to do that right now”?
To further substantiate my claim . . . our 2008 Preferred Vendors (XO, TNCI, ACC, Premiere and Qwest) experienced revenue growth of 35% over 2007 from PlanetOne. These numbers and claims should not come as a surprise to those reading our Blog.
So try and block out all the bad press and news and take advantage of a being in the right place at the right time. You have the unique ability to help others around you who desperately need our services. Companies globally are aggressively trying to save money to remain profitable in this economy and telecommunications can be a significant monthly expense depending on the size of the organization.
So if you are having a tough time getting appointments or closing deals in this market I suggest you change your pitch or update your resume because there’s never been a better time to be an agent.
Cheers to you and yours and have a fantastic 2009 !!
