Very few people realize that Karate is a great way to develop fitness both physical and mental. Karate teachs you to concentrate while you are working you body to it's full capacity. ...read more

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Whenever someone has suggested that I sell their product, I would quickly make a change in conversation. I have always had the (mis)understanding that a person must be pushy, bold, without conscious or money hungry to be in sales. Let's face it, a sales position is not for someone with true integrity, Right? How on earth could you sell a product to someone KNOWING it is not beneficial or very overpriced? I sure couldn't. I needed to look at myself in the mirror each day, therefore sales was not for me. Nothing has changed as far as my conviction of sales. What HAS changed is my understanding of selling. It all changed the day I received a phone call from an insurance company that stated they had seen my resume online and requested that I come in for an interview. After some serious thought coupled with questioning the whole 'me in sales' thing, I decided to go for the interview. Driving to the interview, I asked myself 'What am I doing? How could I possibly even think of selling something with my adamant dislike of direct sales?'. I decided that since I had given my word to appear, I would go through the interview process and then decline any offers in sales. After all, I didn't and couldn't be one of those pushy, bold sales people". It just wasnt my style. During the interview, it suddenly occurred to me, it was not SALES that I disliked but the peddling of a product that I did not support or believe in.  I was not interested in selling my soul in order to make a sale.  The day after my interview, it all fell into place for me. Call it an epiphany, but I knew I COULD sell. I had found the product. Having owned an Aflac policy when my first daughter was born, I had first hand experience of the fast payout and assistance the cash benefits provided to my family. I became a believer in Aflac then and have remained one for years. I have often said, "If I could sell anything..it would be Aflac...that's good stuff". Not a week goes by that I do not hear a testimony stating how Aflac came through in a time of need, or how someone's loved one needed Aflac but unfortunately did not have it. I become more passionate with each testimony. So, what do I think of sales now?..... I know the greatness of our company and it's products, and assisting great people when they need it the most... makes me proud of what I do.  It is my duty to encourage all to be proactive in preventing a financial hardship should a major illness or sickness occur. You know you are in a career that feels right when "selling a product" translates to "preventing financial hardship"....and you do not have to sell your soul to sell a product. ...read more

Did you know that businesses are looking for ways to enhance their benefit packages? Todays economy is demanding more protection from unforeseen life events. Aflac is what more companies are adding to their existing package and for good reason. Employer realize that an injury or illness can wipe a family out. Two incomes are needed and when one ceases due to a sickness or injury...things begin to go downhill...and quickly. Most Americans admit that one week without a paycheck sets them back to where it may take several months to recoup the loss. Let's face it...most are living paycheck to paycheck...and thus all the more reason to plan for a time when a paycheck is lost. Employers have finally realized this and are offering benefits that help with daily living expenses in a time when there is a sickness or injury that creates a financial loss. Aflac plan go hand in hand with major medical and hospitalization plans. The major medical and hospitalization pays doctor and hospital fees while Aflac helps with those daily living expenses such as Mortgage, rent, gas, food, childcare, cellphone, internet service....wherever there is a need. Call an Aflac associate today to discuss how their products are helping folks just like you. ...read more

It always amazes me when I call upon a business owner to discuss Aflac products and receive, "my employees do not want it". When I inquire further, I determine most often that the business owner has not actually sat down with an Aflac representative to learn about the benefits or what we offer the company. My mind goes into overdrive and starts to spin, puzzled, I ask myself,  "there is not a business owner in his right mind that would turn down the opportunity to offer benefits at no direct cost to the company......or saving on bottom line cost......? The answer is a "disturbing "yes",..... esspecially if the business owner or manager have not taken the time to hear about Alfac's services and products. As the saying goes, "I only KNOW that I KNOW nothing". It is my personal belief that many business owners see an Aflac associate and quickly make an assumption that we promote health insurance. Most individuals do not realize that Aflac offers a cash benefit directly to the policyholder......and is NOT major medical or hospitalization. If company owners would take the time to listen to what the representative has to share, they would quickly learn that offering Aflac benefits is a win-win. The employer offers a service at no direct cost while the employee pays the premium and gets to customize by selecting his own plan based on personal need. The employee has peace of mind knowing he has financial security in the event there is a  loss of income due to a medical incident such as an accident (major or minor), cancer, heart attacks, stroke, renal failure, etc. The employer gets peace of mind knowing a benefit was offered to his employee that provided financial protection in the event of a sickness of injury...at no cost to the company. Sounds like both party's win to me! So what is so hard to understand? Which takes me back to my frustration with business owners....The frustration REALLY kicks in when the employer quickly states and emphatic, "NO" before he understands what he is saying "NO' to?  The second emotion that surfaces is sadness. I am saddened by the fact that everyemployee could benefit from one of the Aflac products but denied the opportunity because someone that does not realize the need for himself, will not give his employees the opportunity to decide.  by purchasing independently without going through the workplace, individuals miss out on purchasing at a reduced or group rate and/or pretaxing advantages. Once an Aflac policy is purchased at the company's payroll rate, that rate never changes, even if the employee leaves employment and goes to direct payment. So, an obvious advantage for the employee and why I try to achieve a payroll deduction option. Reduced rates are always good, agreed? I am baffled even more when I hear the response, "my employees are not interested"!...That response makes me think of our voting right as an American citizen. Making a decision that negatively affects the finances of another is like taking your voting rights away. Just suppose, I  told a political candidate that it is not important that you express your political views or listen to his/hers. I deny you the priviledge stating, "My friendis not interested in how your decisions affect her ...therefore, I will vote on his/her behalf based on MY opinion and understanding".  Isn't the analogy above the same principal? Would you give up your voting right?  I don't know about you, but I would not want to be the employer that makes a decision not to offer voluntary insurance based on an "assumption" that employee(s) are not interested, and to later learn of an employee or  family member's critical diagnosis or major accident.   I would want  employees to make their own decisions concerning their medical and financial future.  Whether to purchase voluntary insurance,......or not....should be left up to the individual......unless of course the company buys the employee's groceries, pays the mortgage, truck or car payment, baby sitter, utilities etc. in the event of a major medical incident.... you get my drift. :)  <a href="http://www.manta.com/c/mxcp9pr/aflac#widget:recommendations;w:250;h:470;emid:mxcp9pr">Aflac</a> ...read more

Visited a local Community College to service Aflac policyholders and enroll new customers. The Director shared her skeptism of seeing the need for purchasing Aflac products (in particular the Cancer Plan) UNTIL her granddaughter was diagnosed with Leukemia. Her granddaughter was 4 when diagnosed. She is now 7 and doing great but had it not been for her daughter having an Aflac family plan, the family would have been financially devastated! The Director even admitted that she had encouraged her daughter to drop the plan due to going through a bitter divorce and in need of the extra cash. Luckily her daughter did not listen and continued paying the premiums. What she thought her daughter could not afford turned out to be something she could not afford to lose. That same director NOW encourages EVERYONE to purchase a cancer policy. She has seen first hand the thousands of dollars paid to her daughter during a very trying and stressful time in her life. The good news is this, Aflac wil continue to pay each time the child receives treatment or checkups!   So glad that story has a happy ending. I was priviledged to see a picture of the beautiful brave young lady and she appears happy and healthy. I am personally thrilled the child continues with good health and I pray for her to continue. Aflac can not heal the individual, but it DOES take the financial stress off of the the individual and love ones. When the mind is free of financial stressors, the body responds to medical treatment more effectively! The child's mother was able to hold her daughter's hand throughout the ordeal knowing that her daily living expenses were in control and under the wings of Aflac. Feel free to comment or share your personal story. ...read more