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Virginia Agency Success Story – Doug Burum

"I would recommend [TrustedChoice.com]. You guys are a good source, it does help a guy like myself out. This is a lot warmer lead."
Published: February 27, 2020

Doug Burum

Danaher/Skewes & Associates

Manassas, VA

 

“I would recommend [TrustedChoice.com]… You guys are a good source, it does help a guy like myself out… I door knock a lot, I cold call a lot – this is a lot warmer lead.”

“We have quite a few [accounts] from trusted choice leads. They’ve been anywhere from contractors to the trucking industry… The ranges have varied anywhere from… $1,000 a year in premium to $40,000 a year in premium [per account].”

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Keywords: commercial lines, contracting, trucking, premium amount: $40,000, large accounts written, leads, warm leads, recommend

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