David Duford's Sales Framework for Insurance (Part 1)

Difference between a $50K and $200K agent isn't effort — both work 50 hours. It's what happens in the first 90 seconds of every sales call.

Craig and Jason sat down with David Duford to dig into this — no theory, just what works, what failed, and what you can steal for your own book.

Stop Competing on Price

Price-won business retains at 60-70%. A third disappears within 12 months. Stable books are built on expertise, accessibility, advocacy — worth a 10-15% premium to most clients if you articulate the value.

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Proposals That Tell Stories

Stop emailing bare rate comparisons. Lead with what you learned: risks, priorities, gaps. Then show how your recommendation addresses each. Then premium. By the time they see the price, they've already seen the value.

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Qualifying Before Quoting

Three questions before investing 45 minutes: Why shopping? What matters most — price, coverage, service? How many policies? If price-only on single auto, that's $200 commission for an hour of work. Know when to pass.

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Record Yourself

Five calls this week. Listen to the first 30 seconds. Where do prospects disengage? Where do you monologue? Most agents have never heard themselves sell. Those who listen weekly improve measurably in 30 days.

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