Proper Attire To An Insurance Interview

Anyone watch Million Dollar Listing? It follows three relatively young and highly successful real estate agents in the CA market.

Josh Altman dresses to the nine's - wouldn't be caught dead without wearing the best suit to meet a client. He's selling multi-million dollar homes to the Beverly Hills crowd.

Madison Hildebrand wouldn't be caught dead in a tie. But he sells to the more laid back Malibu crowd.

So...two millionaire real estate agents - one who wouldn't be caught dead in a suit - one who wouldn't be caught dead without one.

The moral of this story is, dress appropriately to your target market...
 
Yes...possibly. In the past 4 years I've met with quite a few company owners/presidents - some wearing suits, most not.

However, attire is quickly forgotten when your lips start to move. When you're speaking on a subject and it's clear you're a well versed expert it becomes less and less relevant what you're wearing.

I have met total boobs in $3,000 suits and it's apparent they're boobs when their lips start to flap. I've met with people I considered very under-dressed - jeans in a t-shirt in one case - but their level of knowledge and intelligence was nothing less than stunning.

I do not wear suits...ever, for any business meeting. I just had a meeting with a major carrier - slacks and a button down shirt. I do not feel comfortable in them. And while we're on appearance - weight matters. If you're overweight you send a message that you're not in control of yourself or your life. So for people...like me...who were starting to pack on the pounds. Forget about the suit and drop 30.
 
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Yes...possibly. In the past 4 years I've met with quite a few company owners/presidents - some wearing suits, most not.

However, attire is quickly forgotten when your lips start to move. When you're speaking on a subject and it's clear you're a well versed expert it becomes less and less relevant what you're wearing.

I have met total boobs in $3,000 suits and it's apparent they're boobs when their lips start to flap. I've met with people I considered very under-dressed - jeans in a t-shirt in one case - but their level of knowledge and intelligence was nothing less than stunning.

I do not wear suits...ever, for any business meeting. I just had a meeting with a major carrier - slacks and a button down shirt. I do not feel comfortable in them. And while we're on appearance - weight matters. If you're overweight you send a message that you're not in control of yourself or your life. So for people...like me...who were starting to pack on the pounds. Forget about the suit and drop 30.

Your are right about the weight. I battle my weight and have dieted up and down. When I am slimmer I feel more confident no matter how I dress. However, I am articulate enough to overcome the weight issue when I start speaking but you words are right on.
 
...AND if you're overweight please wear pants that fit. I can't tell you how many overweight guys I've met with wearing pants one size to small with a tucked in shirt so the belly roll hangs over the pants. Simply disgusting. If you're a 42 then suck it up and wear 42 pants...not 38.

If you're prone to sweating, for the love of God please wear a t-shirt under your dress shirt so you don't like like Chris Farley with pit stains going halfway down the side of your shirt.
 
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I've been offered food many times just as I sit down before I start the presentation. My past sales training has always said to politely decline food but accept a drink.
 
I've been offered food many times just as I sit down before I start the presentation. My past sales training has always said to politely decline food but accept a drink.

Ditto! I always accept the drink. It makes them more receptive. Do you ever ask for a glass of water? Does that help or hurt?
 
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