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Scott Fasano's avatar

JP, the Saturday appointment where you decided not to proceed gives the later phone call more weight. You were willing to let a sale go when the circumstances weren’t right. That is part of making the work matter, too. I appreciate you leaving the wasted drive and the frustration in the story.

JP Bristol's avatar

Thank you, Scott! I’m glad you picked up on that. I was frustrated that morning, no question, but I knew I couldn't move forward under those circumstances. I really appreciate you recognizing that part of the story.

Kendra|We Writers Write,Right?'s avatar

JP, thank you for sharing this, a side we don’t always hear about. Especially when it comes to insurance. The human side. The emotional behind the trained composure. It’s a real, raw conversation to have and you’re giving us a glimpse into the human side of it.✨

Antonio Castellaneta's avatar

JP, the phone call from the woman whose husband had died must have been difficult to forget. Especially knowing how skeptical he had been during that first meeting. I also appreciated your decision not to proceed with the man who was drinking at 10:30 in the morning. Sometimes doing your job well means knowing when not to make a sale.