A successful producer in my office is Rodney B. Rodney makes his quota every year, he has been to 3 award conferences, and has been in the top 20 in GBS, several times. He credits his success to working in a good office, which is generous and focused on cross selling.

His advice on how to be a successful producer is:
- Honesty
- Humility
- Confidence
- Be comfortable with your self.
- Strong work ethic (show up to work prepared and focused)

Rodney is easy going, he does not believe in a hard sale, he takes a consultative approach. He is comfortable in leadership roles and enjoys mentoring and helping people.

Vladimir GBS Los Angeles

Semper Fi

Trip to Itasca was fun and exciting. We got to meet the leadership of the company, as well as, other interns from all over the country.

Workshops included:

Networking for Results

Corporate Headquarters Tour

Specialty Marketing and international

GBS

Regulatory Changes in Health Care

The Gallagher Way to Ethical Decision Making

Brokerage Services Division

Gallagher Basset

Retirement Services & Executive Life Plans

I had a great time, however, I love SoCal and happy to be back.

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Vladimir from the Los Angeles Office

The first two weeks went by rather quickly.  I guess time flies when you’re having fun. We have attended several meetings, working on some projects, there is something new every day.

In my spare time away from work and school, I surf @ Malibu. To say Malibu is crowded is like saying the 405 may have traffic, it’s a given.  With this in mind, the people in the lineup are almost as much fun to watch as the wave is to ride. They are a microcosm of L.A. itself: rebels, cowboys, models, godlike masters, floundering kooks and huddled masses yearning to be free.  By the way, I am a floundering kook.  Malibu is a wonderful study in mob mentality: the predators, the prey, the shouting, the inevitable crack of boards slamming together and the onlookers’ mischievous snickers.

Here is a pic

Looking forward to meeting everyone in Chicago.

Also…I think it would be a good idea if we designate a time and a place on Sunday to meet in the hotel and maybe go grab dinner so we can get to know each other. Tell me what you think.

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Vladimir in Los Angeles

Semper Fi

I am a Business Management major at California State University Northridge.  Northridge, is located in the San Fernando Valley, which is also my hometown.  If I had to pick a song that represents the soundtrack of my life, it would be “My Way” by Frank Sinatra.  Why did I choose this song to represent the soundtrack of my life?  Because I do it my way…

Vladimir in Los Angeles