There has never been a better time to be a member of The Safe Money Places Agent Network. When the Ohlson Group purchased controlling interest in Safe Money Properties from Dr. Jack Marrion, we believed we had an idea whose time had come. Boy, were we right on this one. We are also glad that Jack still has an interest and is on retainer with Safe Money.

Our thought, at the time, was that consumers would demand immediate and easy access to safe money product information. They did not want a site where people would clamor for them to buy a product. They also did not want to have to identify themselves when searching for information. We gave them that in spades. We are very proud that this site is purely educational, and no products are sold. But, “you ain’t seen nothing yet”. Check out the site at www.safemoneyplaces.com.

The Safe Money Places Agent Network was designed on the Century21/Remax concept of the real estate world. Each store is independently owned and operated but under a big umbrella, giving their reps access to information and services that they may not be able to obtain on their own. For me, today is both a happy day and a sad day. I am sad that the equity markets are tanking because I’m still heavily invested. My happiness is that the need for Safe Money products has never been greater.

Agents need to be associated with a national organization that can provide them with point of sale pieces, consumer videos, seminar packages, direct mail/lead procurement, complimentary websites, complete content, and more. Plus, there is no buy-in – no franchise fee or monthly charge. To be a member, we need your business. But, we will guarantee that income will go up if you use the provided strategies and tactics.

Our world is changing. Who knows how we will be paid and what we can be paid on if the DOL fiduciary rule is in effect. But, if analysts are correct that 90% of Boomers go online to check you out prior to meeting with you, don’t you think it would make sense to let them know you are part of this large national Safe Money group? I think so.

​That’s the way it has always been, and continues to be today. And, this is the way that it is supposed to be. There has always been a great disparity of income in the insurance and financial services business. If that weren’t the case, would you have entered this business? I don’t think so. The better you do, the more that you help people, the more sales you make, the greater the income. That is truly the American way, and it works. So, why is it that some people just make so much more money than the average advisor? Let’s take a look:

I entered this business while still in college because of the opportunity to make a lot of money. It took about a year before I really started believing that the services I offered were like no other. The more people I served, the more money I made – what a great career. I have always treated this as a career, and not a job. I have kept that mindset in every stop made in this great business. If advisors/agents are not treating it as a career, their income will continue to suffer. It is much different today… those “great” salespeople need to also be business people. Let’s look a little deeper:

Do you have a good website? If not, why not? Did you ever have a printed brochure? Did you send cards, articles, etc. to prospects and clients? Well, it’s time to upgrade to the new world. You have to be better and smarter than you ever were before… because the consumer is. Are today’s consumers so much smarter than those in previous generations? Not necessarily, but they have access to information that is accessed quickly and easily. So, when they search for you online, and can’t find your information online, they will start looking around.

I have advisors making more money today than ever before. I also have some agents who have been able to “get by” in the past but are realizing it’s not that easy anymore. So, call the Ohlson Group. We can assist you in adapting to today’s fast-paced technology and give you an online presence. Your success can be greater than ever if you have the aptitude and attitude. Rest assured, income inequality will continue, and I’m glad.