My father-in-law drilled this mantra into me during my early years in the insurance business: The sale is not final until the check clears the bank. Getting paid for the insurance policies an agent sells is a crucial part of running a successful insurance business.
Barry Seigerman radiates an energy you wouldnt expect from a guy half his age. But at 73, hes retained the same spark that got him started. He talks about his career in anecdotes, mincing no words, pausing occasionally to drop a sharp, hard-won piece of insight.
Self-described Houston, Texas "millionaire is accused of bilking Medicare of at least $4.6 million. He, however, pleaded not guilty at his first court appearance on Nov. 2.