Agent Summit: Wanderon, Angus to Lead Lunchtime Sessions
Tapping the former president of Allstate Dealer Services and the man behind a new dealer study, the organizers of the inaugural Agent Summit, set for March 8-9 at the Las Vegas Hilton, have announced details regarding the event’s two special lunchtime sessions.
Tapping the former president of Allstate Dealer Services and the man behind a new dealer study, the organizers of the inaugural Agent Summit, set for March 8-9 at the Las Vegas Hilton, have announced details regarding the event’s two special lunchtime sessions.
Tony Wanderon, former president of Allstate Dealer Services and now president of his own consulting firm —Jacksonville, Fla.-based Family First Dealer Services LLC — will offer insights on preparing one’s agency for sale on Wednesday, March 9, at 12:30 p.m.
The 24-year insurance industry professional will take attendees back to 1997, when Wanderon — considered by many as the GAP guru — sold his former ERJ Insurance Group to AHL. He will talk about the steps he took to prepare his firm for sale, and will provide strategies on how agent principals can maximize their business’ future market value.
“Hearing from an expert like Tony, who has managed his own agency, F&I company and who is considered the leading expert on GAP, will definitely be a treat for those in attendance,” said Gregory Arroyo, executive editor of F&I and Showroom magazine and chair of the Agent Summit’s advisory board. “Obviously, most agent principals don’t like to think about the topic Tony will be addressing, but, after what we’ve been through the last three years, it’s a topic they need to hear.”
Results of a new dealer study on what dealers look for in F&I product providers and general agents will take center stage on Day 1 of the show at 12:30 p.m. Led by George Angus, celebrated trainer and the face of Team One Group, the session will reveal insights on dealer product needs, preferences on service contract offerings and chemical products, as well as dealer software and training needs.
“George’s study will even delve into what new products dealers are most interested in, which is an important insight now that the economy is showing signs of life,” said Adam Kimber, publisher of Agent Entrepreneur, a new e-zine for agents that teamed up with F&I magazine on the new Agent Summit. “More importantly, the study will offer insights on the direction agents need to take their marketing efforts. This is really a can’t-miss session.”
Top register or for more information on the Agent Summit, visit www.agentsummit.com.
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