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The sole purpose of this web site is to serve as an oasis for financial services representatives from the slings and arrows of outrageous selling fortune. In fact, if I knew for certain that the only reason someone might visit this web site was because they had just been forced to endure some ignominious defeat at the hands of a client or an underwriter, that wouldn't bother me at all. Selling anything is rough business, of course, but marketing insurance and financial "intangibles" is the toughest road any salesperson has to travel. Really, just ask around.

So, this web site is dedicated to those folks - the insurance and financial products selling crowd. They deserve a laugh or two as much as any group out there, and I say even more. Much more. And if you choose to think me too lighthearted about such a serious and important business, I can only respond by asking your indulgence and even forgiveness for the general background of levity you will find on these pages. It is the only road I know of that will help the selling profession find its way back to a more joyful existence. My goal herein is to perhaps be of comfort to my fellow representatives for whom I continue to have the utmost respect and admiration. - David Douglas Ford

PS. Even the quotes from other financial professionals to be found on these pages (used only with expressed permission) are not solely about my own aggrandizement, but are humbly placed here out of respect for the eloquence and friendship that have continued to surround me all of my insurance days.

 

"David's wit and timely comments about our work situation always made me feel uplifted.  Friends are hard to come by and really good ones     only come along a few times in life.  I've been one of the lucky ones. Thanks, David."    - Dale Atherton, State Manager, Wichita, KS