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Explore 10 Practical Strategies to Get Your Foot in the Door at Agent Summit

Competition for business relationships is fierce, and this session will help agents gain insight on practical strategies, which can help open doors to future opportunities.

April 12, 2022
Explore 10 Practical Strategies to Get Your Foot in the Door at Agent Summit

Competition for business relationships is fierce, and this session will help agents gain insight on practical strategies, which can help open doors to future opportunities.

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LAS VEGAS – Organizers of Agent Summit announced that Lance LaCoe, president and CEO of CARS Protection Plus, will present “10 Practical Strategies to Get Your Foot in the Door” at the 2022 event. Agent Summit will take place May 15–18 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

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Competition for business relationships is fierce, and this session will help agents gain insight on practical strategies, which can help open doors to future opportunities and create separation for your sales message.

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“It’s about adopting a growth mindset,” LaCoe added. “Always realize it’s a possibility and do your homework.”

Lance LaCoe is the President and CEO of CARS Protection Plus. He has 30 years of broad expertise and leadership in sales, F&I, insurance, reinsurance, and administrator operations. Before joining CARS, LaCoe was the President of Century Automotive Service where he focused on developing innovative reinsurance programs. He also served as a Vice President at Protective Life Corporation, General Manager of Protective’s Chinese subsidiary. LaCoe received his undergraduate degree in mathematics from the University of Texas at Arlington. He served with the 82ndAirborne Division as an Infantry Squad Leader. 

“By nature, agents are entrepreneurs,” said David Gesualdo, show chair and president of Bobit’s Dealer Group. “And what entrepreneur isn’t always on the hunt for their next great opportunity … this session will be a step in the right direction for all who attend.”

Now in its 11th year, Agent Summit is designed to benefit agents and agencies of all sizes, levels of experience and catering to multiple specialties. The 2022 agenda is comprised of the general Agent Summit educational tract, the Participation & Reinsurance Symposium, breakouts targeting agencies of different levels, and a tract dedicated to New Business Opportunities. 

The event's Early-Bird registration rate of $945 will remain in effect until April 14. Attendees may reserve their room at the event's discounted rate of $209/night which will remain in effect until April 29 OR until the block is full.

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For additional information visit the event’s website. To explore available sponsorship opportunities, contact David Gesualdo via email or at 310-738-3692. 

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