From Fields to Freeways
Episode 72 of the Built Simple (in Insurance and in Life) podcast, hosted by Adam Brsan, titled "From Fields to Freeways" was published on April 18, 2024 and runs 41 minutes.
April 18, 2024 ·41m · Built Simple (in Insurance and in Life)
Summary
Rural vs Urban in Sales. Here are the notes summarizing the key points from the podcast discussion: - Explored the nuances of defining "rural" vs "urban" areas based on characteristics like farmland, population density, infrastructure, and travel times between locations - Discussed the challenges of working as sales agents in rural areas such as lack of cell/internet access, need for paper applications, long travel between appointments - But noted rural clients can be receptive to in-person interactions - Defined suburban areas as between urban centers and rural, with single-family homes and more accessibility than rural - Highlighted differences in logistics/strategies for urban vs rural areas as insurance agents - urban allows more efficient scheduling but higher no-shows, rural requires more travel time - Emphasized importance of multi-faceted marketing beyond just digital leads in rural areas - Discussed regional healthcare plan dynamics, with local carriers having advantages for rural coverage and provider networks - Underscored value of face-to-face agents understanding local/regional nuances for advising on healthcare plan options and coverage
Episode Description
Rural vs Urban in Sales.
Here are the notes summarizing the key points from the podcast discussion:
- Explored the nuances of defining "rural" vs "urban" areas based on characteristics like farmland, population density, infrastructure, and travel times between locations
- Discussed the challenges of working as sales agents in rural areas such as lack of cell/internet access, need for paper applications, long travel between appointments
- But noted rural clients can be receptive to in-person interactions
- Defined suburban areas as between urban centers and rural, with single-family homes and more accessibility than rural
- Highlighted differences in logistics/strategies for urban vs rural areas as insurance agents
- urban allows more efficient scheduling but higher no-shows, rural requires more travel time
- Emphasized importance of multi-faceted marketing beyond just digital leads in rural areas
- Discussed regional healthcare plan dynamics, with local carriers having advantages for rural coverage and provider networks
- Underscored value of face-to-face agents understanding local/regional nuances for advising on healthcare plan options and coverage
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