Business Building Workshop in Canmore

Continuing education opportunities fit with my passion for lifelong learning. I just returned from a wonderful Business Building Workshop held in Canmore at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre. Thanks go to Financial Management for sponsoring this event. Financial Management is the Managing General Agency with which I associate, and one of their services is providing educational opportunities to independent insurance agents/brokers.

The fee charged to us was a donation to Habitat for Humanity. At the opening of the workshop, it was announced that Financial Management had reached the cumulative goal of $100,000. We learned about the volunteer work being done and the role of Habit for Humanity as a builder and mortgage lender.

Our opening keynote speaker was Richard St. John, author of “8 To Be Great: The 8-Traits that Lead to Great Success” and “Stupid Ugly Unlucky and Rich: What Really Leads to Success – And It’s Not Smarts, Looks, or Luck.” Two new books for me to read! The 8-Traits are identified on his website: passion, work, focus, push, ideas, improve, service, and persist.

Break-out sessions I attended included key areas of focus for our lives, providing services to seniors, the basics of our business, and working effectively with underwriters. The second day commenced with a presentation from Anthony Morris, a global sales coach and keynote speaker who works exclusively with the financial services industry. The day concluded with keynotes from Steve Gilliland, “Enjoy the Ride,” and Andrew Brash, “My Journey to Everest.”

What a wonderful time!