Okay, here I go...out on the proverbial limb. For a while, I've been listening to a very persuasive voice within me that said, "Chris, you're a marketer and that's all you should be doing. Now go out and find marketing-related jobs." Want to know something strange? I'm not really a marketer. Sure, I have a solid grounding in the profession and even have some experience doing it. However, In the end, I'm a mutt, a dabbler, a generalist. I've successfully tackled positions like customer service, sales, data processing, web design, and yes, marketing. Read more »

Around tax time, your attention is particularly focused on your finances and assets.  The current status of the economy can be unsettling and knowing how you can be prepared has become very important.  As you start working on your taxes, you’ll probably be reminded of some of the milestones that occurred during the previous year. Did you recently move?  Has your relationship status changed?  Did you have a baby?  Are you now taking care of your parents?  Did you get a raise at work or change jobs? If any of these milestones have occurred in the Read more »

Taking It to the Next Level is this Friday, November 6! There is still time to sign up at takingnextlevel.weebly.com/. This seminar is an excellent value and I encourage all small business owners looking to grow (who isn't?) to attend! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

In today's turbulent economic times, no career choice should be made lightly. It is important to have an open mind and explore all your options. As my Father-in-law once told me, "Don't take the first opportunity that is given to you". If you have never explored the insurance industry as a career choice then start today. The insurance industry is recession resistant! Your success is not based or subject to the market. Think about it...by law you must have auto insurance if you drive a vehicle and if you have a mortgage you must have homeowners insurance. Read more »