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Business: Insurance

Mercury Insurance is a ‘Best Auto Insurance Company’ for 2020, According to Insure.com

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This recognition from Insure.com shows us that our policyholders appreciate our efforts, and continue to hold us in a high regard.


LOS ANGELES, Calif. (PRWEB)

Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) has been named one of Insure.com’s “Best Auto Insurance Companies” for 2020. The annual list is created based on survey responses from more than 3,700 current personal auto insurance policyholders who were asked to rate their insurance provider in the categories of value for price, customer service, claims satisfaction, usefulness and ease-of-use of its website and mobile apps, plans to renew, and likelihood to recommend to others.

“Our goal at Mercury is to provide our customers with a first-class experience that includes affordable rates and exceptional service. This recognition from Insure.com shows us that our policyholders appreciate our efforts, and continue to hold us in a high regard,” said Mercury Insurance president and CEO Gabriel Tirador. “We’re honored they would recommend Mercury to others, and it confirms that our agents and employees continue to do a great job on their behalf.”

Mercury Insurance provides auto insurance in 11 states through a network of more than 7,000 independent agents.

About Mercury Insurance

Mercury Insurance (MCY) is a multiple-line insurance organization predominantly offering personal automobile, homeowners and business insurance through a network of independent agents in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia. Since 1962, Mercury has specialized in offering quality insurance at affordable prices. For more information, visit http://www.mercuryinsurance.com or Facebook and follow the company on Twitter.

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Veego Bolsters Advisory Board with Appointment of Globally Recognized Exec

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Veego Software, an Israel-based startup that puts an end to malfunctions in the connected home as it grows smarter and more complex, announced the appointment of Ajay Waghray to its Advisory Board.

An accomplished technology executive known for harnessing leading technologies to achieve core business goals, Ajay combines a background in engineering and consulting with pioneering and transformational leadership to adeptly steer operations, workforce, and technology toward achieving greater efficiency and profit growth. As former chief technology officer of Assurant, Inc., and a member of the company’s management committee, he was responsible for driving technology strategy and aligning IT with business objectives across Assurant’s global enterprise.

Ajay started his wireless career with Bell Atlantic Mobile in 1997, which later became part of Verizon Wireless, where he served as CIO and was instrumental in the company’s 4G/LTE launch as well as the integration of the Alltel acquisition. He advanced to become chief information officer of Verizon Enterprise Solutions, which provides products and services to a global customer base that includes 98 percent of the Fortune 500. There, he led the global information technology strategy, systems portfolio development and operations.

“Career-wise, I have always been involved in tackling the large-scale technology challenges of some of the world’s largest enterprises, but I am inspired by the super-charged atmosphere of the Startup Nation—Israel—and its emerging companies with innovative, disruptive technologies,” stated Waghray. “My vast telco, technology and senior IT management experience will be put to excellent use as I do my best to drive Veego toward success.”

Mr. Waghray’s leadership in the technology field has been widely recognized. In 2011, he was named to the InformationWeek 500, a list of U.S. technology innovators. He won InfoWorld’s CTO 25 Award and a CIO 100 Award from CIO Magazine. He has also been honored as one of ComputerWorld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders.

“Veego is honored to attract such a recognized talent as Ajay to our company,” declared Amir Kotler, Veego CEO. “He has a deep and extensive understanding of the telco market including strategies at the highest management levels. He will help guide us as we penetrate CSPs and ISPs globally with our advanced solutions for automating customer care.”

ABOUT VEEGO

Veego puts an end to malfunctions in the Connected Home as it grows smarter and more complex. Based on Artificial Intelligence and its other breakthrough technologies, the company’s SaaS solutions deliver real-time visibility into the quality of the connected-home experience to broadband and internet service providers. Employing its vast, unique Global Malfunction Library, Veego automatically detects, analyzes, locates and resolves connected-home problems, often before subscribers even experience them. With Veego, support calls are deflected and shortened, truck rolls are reduced, and unnecessary hardware replacements are eliminated. To learn more, please visit http://www.veego.io.

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UZIO and TAG Resources Team Up to Deliver 401(k) Benefits for SMBs

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Our 401K solution offered in partnering with TAG Resources will help the employees of our clients plan for retirement as well as allow our clients to take advantage of tax breaks.


RESTON, Va. (PRWEB)

In today’s tough job market, when there is a competition for talent, this offering will allow UZIO’s SMB clients to help level the professional playing field as compared to larger companies. It helps SMBs attract and retain talented people as well as take advantage of tax breaks for offering the retirement plan.

The 401(k) solution, provided by UZIO in partnership with TAG, would be fully integrated with UZIO Payroll, HR and Benefits platform.

“To provide an integrated platform to our SMB clients for all their HR, Payroll, Benefits and Retirement planning needs has been our goal from Day 1. This is another step in that direction.” said Sanjay Singh, CEO of UZIO. “Our 401K solution offered in partnering with TAG Resources will help the employees of our clients plan for retirement as well as allow our clients to take advantage of tax breaks.” he added.

Established as the largest outsource provider of full-service 401(k) services in America, TAG Resources has teamed with industry leading recordkeeper Transamerica and various 3(38) Fiduciary Investment Managers to administer an innovative 401(K) Retirement Program. The TAG & Transamerica Exchange® is a program for businesses that allows employers to offer a retirement plan to their employees while reducing administrative burden, mitigating and transferring fiduciary risks and potentially reducing costs.

“This relationship with UZIO continues to broaden the market availability of the TAG Transamerica 401(k) Retirement Plan Exchange® and allows SMB’s the opportunity, through outsourcing their retirement plan to provide their employees with a retirement plan that rivals those of large and very large companies” said C. Neil Farnsworth, Executive VP of Sales and Marketing at TAG Resources. “We are happy and excited to add retirement to the list of services UZIO offers as outsourced solutions to SMB’s.

About UZIO

With over 150+ broker partners, 1700+ Employers relying on UZIO and 70+ carrier serving plans, UZIO offers an Integrated HR, Benefit Administration and Payroll technology platform for brokers, employers, and employees in the SMB space. UZIO enables SMBs to manage HR and compliance with its user-friendly platform and advanced features.

Media Inquiry

Sunny Arora

Sr. Director – Head of Marketing & Inside Sales at UZIO, Inc

sunny.arora@uzio.com

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Go For Broke National Education Center Names Janis Tanji Wong Vice President, Development and Strategic Initiatives

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“Personally, it is a privilege to play a role in continuing the important dialogue about the courage, humility, sacrifice and patriotism of our Japanese American veterans.”


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Go For Broke National Education Center (GFBNEC) today announced that Janis M. Tanji Wong has been named Vice President of Development and Strategic Initiatives for the national nonprofit organization. She brings to GFBNEC more than 25 years’ experience in leadership and management in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, as well as in strategic planning, development, marketing and communications.

In her new role, Tanji Wong will oversee a comprehensive development plan for GFBNEC as it expands its educational and community programs and raises its national profile. She has worked extensively as a consultant helping nonprofit organizations plan their strategic growth, increase revenues and extend outreach to new constituents. Previously, she served as director of project development for Inspire Charter Schools; director of marketing and development for the Japanese American National Museum; director of membership and marketing for Town Hall Los Angeles; and associate director of marketing for the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation.

A native of Los Angeles, Tanji Wong holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology with a concentration in developmental disabilities from the University of California, Los Angeles. She is active in supporting educational, civic and community organizations, including the Hillsides Board of Directors; City Scholars® Foundation Executive Council; San Marino Pasadena Philharmonic Committee; MICA Parents Council; and Friends of SMHS VAPA, Inc. She lives in San Gabriel, Calif. with her husband, Victor, daughter Sara (UCLA, 2019) and son Ethan (Maryland Institute College of the Arts, 2021). In addition to her community activities, Tanji Wong enjoys travel, reading, sports and spending time with her family.

“I’m honored to be at GFBNEC and I am looking forward to working with the Board, staff and our veterans and their families to further strengthen GFBNEC’s impact and outreach. Personally, it is a privilege to play a role in continuing the important dialogue about the courage, humility, sacrifice and patriotism of our Japanese American veterans,” Tanji Wong said. “As a fourth-generation Japanese American, understanding the lessons and legacy of the Japanese American story has helped shape my identity within the larger, multi-cultural American landscape. It will be exciting to provide new educational opportunities to younger, more diverse audiences.”

Dr. Mitchell T. Maki, GFBNEC’s President and Chief Executive Officer, welcomed Tanji Wong and noted that her background in planning, fundraising and project management will be a welcome addition to the organization’s team. “Janis’ experience and community engagement will help position GFBNEC for its next phase of growth,” Maki said. “We look forward to connecting with new public and private partners and communities as we bring our story of democracy, valor and equality to younger generations.”

About Go For Broke National Education Center

Go For Broke National Education Center (GFBNEC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that educates the public on the valor of Japanese American veterans of World War II and their contributions to democracy. Our goal is to inspire new generations to embody the Nisei veterans’ core values of courage, sacrifice, equality, humility and patriotism. Founded in 1989, GFBNEC maintains the Go For Broke Monument and the interactive “GFBNEC’s Defining Courage Exhibition” in downtown Los Angeles, as well as extensive oral histories and archives, education and training programs, and other initiatives. For more information, please visit http://www.goforbroke.org.

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Pauline Yoshihashi

Strategic Communications

For GFBNEC

323/683-8191 Direct

pyoshihashi@earthlink.net

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Business: Insurance

Why Drivers Should Compare Auto Insurance Online

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“Do you want to save money on car insurance. Why not try online quotes? They can help you get the best rates,” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that explains why drivers should compare car insurance quotes online.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/why-you-should-compare-auto-insurance-online/

Online quotes can be obtained using a brokerage website or an insurance company’s website, It all depends on how much time the user wants to dedicate to finding and comparing price estimates. Shopping around with the help of online quotes has some serious advantages. Check them out and get free quotes from http://compare-autoinsurance.org/


  • Comparing prices online will help drivers save hundreds of dollars. Online quotes will help drivers find affordable coverage. A smart person will compare offers from various sources before buying car insurance. The main role of quotes is to provide accurate price estimates for the chosen policies. Online brokerage websites display multiple search results on a single webpage. Using those websites is quicker and more effective than getting just a single quote from every car insurance company. Plus, the online questionnaires will differ, making price comparison a bit more difficult. On average, quotes can help drivers find policies cheaper with 5%-10% than a current provider’s renewal premium.

  • Good online questionnaires are complex and extensive. Really good brokerage websites rely on complex, extensive forms that will return very accurate results. The form must contain important questions for auto insurance companies: car manufacturer, model, fabrication year, type of car, approximate mileage per year. Also some personal information will be required: recent DUI incidents, workplace, if the car is still financed the car and so on. The info will help the website search for more accurate quotes.

  • Online quotes are very fast and easy to obtain. The Internet allows us to send and receive data really fast. Online quotes can be obtained in just several seconds. Clearly, this is much faster than any of the traditional ways of obtaining insurance quotes. The user does not have to leave the house in order to get the best online quotes.

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org

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Broker Online Exchange Increases Focus on the Customer by Naming Lauren Johnson New Director of Sales

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Broker Online Exchange Inc. 5000

We are excited to have Lauren grow and enhance an already great Account Management team and help us continue to maintain the absolute best broker experience in the industry.


MONTVALE, N.J. (PRWEB)

Broker Online Exchange (BOX) is pleased to promote Lauren Johnson to the role of Director of Sales.

Johnson has been an instrumental part of the BOX team since its inception in 2013. She has worked hard to build relationships with both energy brokers and suppliers, and has been an integral part of the creation of sales and fulfillment processes throughout the organization.

Johnson takes on this new role at a vital point in the growth of BOX, as the company continues to expand its network and find new ways to provide industry-leading service to both energy consultants and business owners.

CEO Arthur Gruen shares his vision for Lauren’s new role, “As the business continues to grow, we are excited to have Lauren grow and enhance an already great Account Management team and help us continue to maintain the absolute best broker experience in the industry.”

Throughout the life of BOX, Johnson has held multiple roles in both business development and account management, becoming an experienced professional in working with customers and suppliers alike to provide the best energy services. Combined with over a decade of sales experience, Johnson brings a powerful understanding of the combination of sales strategy and service required to provide the most value to potential and existing customers.

Vice President Benji Coomer praises her work, “Lauren was one of our first hires and has been instrumental in the exceptional growth the business has experienced over the last few years. We are excited to see what the future holds with her leading the Account Management team.”

Johnson studied international business at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, complementing her education with a degree in Spanish Language and Literature at the Universidad del País Vasco in Leioa, Spain.

About Broker Online Exchange

Established in 2013, Broker Online Exchange (BOX) has become the largest network of energy agents, energy brokers, and energy consulting firms in North America.

As an independent, well-capitalized company, BOX provides world-class, personalized access and support to anyone with an energy need, be it a consumer, broker, referral partner, or supplier. BOX connects a variety of diverse partners so they can each benefit from streamlined, efficient, deregulated energy.

Broker Online Exchange offers several unique advantages for commercial energy brokers and consultants. From instant access to all deregulated markets and energy suppliers to streamlined sales tools and a world-class support system, BOX gives brokers the edge they need to compete in today’s commercial retail energy market.

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What Are The Typical Auto Insurance Exclusions?

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“Car insurance policies can’t protect drivers in any situation. Sometimes, their insurance policies can get voided from various reasons like unapproved customization, or because they used their personal cars to do business”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Car insurance exclusions are provisions written in the insurance contract. They exclude coverage for a particular driver or event. Carefully check the Exclusions section before signing any contract. Drivers can also check https://compare-autoinsurance.org/ for more info about car insurance and free quotes.

The most common car insurance exclusions include:


  • Damage caused by unregistered drivers. It’s quite common for a driver to borrow the car to a friend or a relative. In most cases, these friends or relatives are not registered in the car insurance contract. If any of these unregistered friends or relatives is at-fault in a car accident, then the insurance company can void the insurance policy and deny any claims.

  • Damaging the car on purpose. Intentionally damaging the car is another typical exclusion. Companies will investigate the cause of the damage before resolving any claim. If the damage was caused on purpose, the claim will be rejected and the policyholder can be even accused of a fraud attempt.

  • Using a personal car for commercial purposes. Many insurance companies will not cover an accident if the vehicle was used to deliver goods or materials at the moment of the accident. For any commercial use, the policyholder must purchase commercial car insurance.

  • Unapproved customization. Drivers that are modifying their vehicles without announcing their insurers, might get in trouble. The customized parts will not be covered by the insurance provider, and in many cases, the entire vehicle will become uninsurable. Most car insurance contracts require the policyholders to announce their insurers if they plan to modify their vehicles. If they fail to do that, then the insurance contract can be voided.

  • Consequential damage. This type of damage refers to other losses or damage that resulted from a claimable event. For example, drivers can lose their wages if they are not capable to drive to their workplace as a result of a car accident. This type of damage is not covered by car insurance companies.

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, free quotes and money-saving tips, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

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AnchoRock Solutions names new CEO, releases new solution for labor unions

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We have a tremendously talented team at AnchoRock that is focused on innovating in new ways and unlocking future growth opportunities.


SAN JOSE, Calif. (PRWEB)

AnchoRock Solutions, Inc. today announced that Taylor Thorn has been appointed as AnchoRock’s new chief executive officer. He will assume day-to-day leadership of the company effective immediately. Thorn, a construction technology veteran, has served as AnchoRock’s Director of Business Operations since March 2018.

“This is an exciting time for AnchoRock and I am thrilled to be taking on this new role,” said Thorn. “It is a privilege to be part of an organization that delivers technology solutions that redefine how our customers manage safety and compliance within their organizations. We have a tremendously talented team at AnchoRock that is focused on innovating in new ways and unlocking future growth opportunities. My appointment is a testament that the company has a market-driven focus.”

In his role, Thorn is responsible for aligning AnchoRock’s technology and engineering efforts with business development and customer success. In addition to managing the advancement of AnchoRock’s core software, he will also oversee the rollout of AnchoRock’s new solution geared towards labor unions. The new solution, called the Union Cloud, is being adopted by an electrical labor union in the San Francisco Bay Area and presents a unique opportunity for AnchoRock to expand its foothold within the electrical contractor market. Thorn will also be responsible for spearheading strategic partnerships with subcontractor trade organizations as well developing technology partner relationships.

About AnchoRock Solutions, Inc.

AnchoRock is a mobile-first safety and compliance software application built for the construction industry. The platform is built by safety professionals and provides a comprehensive tool for managing all aspects of jobsite safety. AnchoRock’s mobile solutions allow field staff to seamlessly collect safety data from the jobsite while its web solution gives instant visibility and analytics to managerial staff.

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SIGNiX Announces Integration with RamQuest

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PLANO, Texas (PRWEB)

RamQuest’s Closing Market digital network is an application-to-application interface that seamlessly integrates diverse systems and enables each participant to work from their own software. SIGNiX is a secure, online document signing solution. Together, RamQuest and SIGNiX enable mutual customers to take a step closer to a fully electronic closing with the convenience and efficiency of this secure digital signature and remote eNotary solution.

Pem Guerry, SIGNiX executive vice president, commented, “By enabling easy adoption of digital signatures via Closing Market, RamQuest once again proves itself a technology leader, committed to better serving customers in the title industry.”

With SIGNiX, parties in a real estate transaction can sign documents on any device from anywhere with an internet connection. Additionally, SIGNiX enables customers with real-time document tracking and status updates.

“The SIGNiX integration is another example of RamQuest’s continued commitment to provide our customers with technology that not only enables them to be more productive and efficient but also to differentiate themselves in the markets they serve,” said Laura Mowrer, senior vice president of product operations and business integration at RamQuest.

Closing Market electronically connects business partners, enabling them to order, exchange and market products and services required in the real estate closing process. With Closing Market, RamQuest customers easily and efficiently order products and services without leaving their RamQuest title production solutions.

About SIGNiX

SIGNiX was founded in 2002 with a mission to bring safe, secure digital signatures and eNotary solutions to highly regulated industries like real estate, title, wealth management, healthcare and government. SIGNiX owns eight patents for its digital signature process and is the largest cloud-based digital signature provider based in North America. For more information, visit SIGNiX.com.

About RamQuest, Inc.

RamQuest, Inc. is a Texas-based corporation that has been serving the title industry since 1991. As the provider of the title insurance and settlement industry’s most comprehensive production solutions, RamQuest products are currently in use for closings in all 50 states. For more information about RamQuest, visit RamQuest.com.

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Steven Beers, Owner of The Growth Coach Texas Panhandle, Recognized as Company’s Trailblazer Coach Award

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Steven Beers

The Growth Coach is not a coach in a box approach. I also believe that the impact that is felt by those utilizing our services creates more demand, which is evident by the number of my long-time clients. – Steven Beers


AMARILLO, Texas (PRWEB)

The Growth Coach, the international business and sales coaching franchise, is pleased to announce that Steven Beers, the owner of The Growth Coach Texas Panhandle, has been recognized as the company’s Trailblazer Coach of the Year. The award, given to one coach per year who is active within The Growth Coach organization and utilizes that knowledge to share ideas to build upon the company’s foundation, was presented at The Growth Coach’s national conference on February 4, 2020.

“Steve’s passion for helping his clients led to his highly successful year and his forward-thinking mindset has contributed to new programs and new ways of learning for both our Coaches and clients. Steve is our leading expert for our Strategic Manager Coaching and has worked with many leaders on growing the skills of their managers. Steve is known in his area as the Accountability Coach because, once you have determined your goals, he will keep you on task until you reach them! I’m proud to present him with our Trailblazer Coach of the Year Award,” The Growth Coach President Lisa Hudson said.

The Growth Coach is the largest provider of affordable group coaching workshops in the nation, but Coaches also offer group and one-on-one coaching for sales professionals, managers, management teams, self-employed professionals and more through a wide variety of programs via three customized industry-leading series: Foundational Series, Fundamental Series and Fast Forward Series. The Growth Coach’s mission is to help business leaders build more successful businesses and more balanced lives through coaching, support and accountability. Beers’ local franchise serves Amarillo, Canyon, Plainview, and the Panhandle of Texas and Oklahoma. However, his business reaches beyond that area. Beers has clients in several other states such as Arizona, Minnesota, North Dakota, and in Canada.

“I was surprised and humbled at the same time to receive this award. We have so many great coaches and to be picked amongst them was a true honor. I want to thank my wife, Chandra, first and foremost. She has supported, encouraged and coached me from the moment we discovered The Growth Coach. Without her none of this would have occurred. I would also like to thank our corporate team for their support, encouragement and openness. Last, but not least, I want to thank the clients who continue to work with me day in and day out. Several have been with me since I opened the business and are still utilizing our services,” Beers said.

As a Growth Coach, Beers is certified in The Strategic Mindset coaching process, which adheres to the standards, practices and policies that the International Coaching Federation has set forth in their Code of Professional Standards and Ethics. The company’s landmark Strategic Mindset Process is so effective that it comes with a money-back guarantee.

“I would attribute my success to understanding many of the issues clients face – because I’ve faced them – and using our programs, which are foundational, adaptable and customizable. The Growth Coach is not a coach in a box approach. I also believe that the impact that is felt by those utilizing our services creates more demand, which is evident by the number of my long-time clients,” Beers said.

The Growth Coach, founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, sold its first franchise in 2003, but its leaders have a successful 20-year track record of helping business leaders find success and balance. Today the business and sales coaching franchise is in more than 100 markets worldwide. The Growth Coach was included in Bond’s “Top 100 Franchises” and recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Franchise 500” and “Best of the Best,” in USA Today and has been featured on FOX, CBS and NBC.

“Science tells us when people go through an event – like a day-long seminar – they only retain 10 percent of what they were exposed to just two weeks later. At The Growth Coach, we are side by side with our clients for months to make sure they absorb and apply the new learnings and we hold them accountable to doing things differently. If they want to grow, they have to adopt new mindsets, strategies and habits and a Growth Coach can truly become a trusted confidant and advisor to help with that,” Beers said.

For more information about The Growth Coach Texas Panhandle, call (281)536-5011, email SBeers@TheGrowthCoach.com or visit http://www.TheGrowthCoachtxpan.com.

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