David Duford specializes in recruiting and training new and experienced insurance agents to become top producers utilizing proven sales and marketing systems in final expense, Medicare, annuities, and Under 65 health insurance sales.
He is the author of 3 best-selling insurance sales training books: The Official Guide To Selling Final Expense Insurance - Interviews With Top Producing Insurance Agents - and The Official Guide To Selling Insurance For New Agents.
He has sold insurance since 2011, recruited more than 3,000 agents since 2013, and has helped develop many of them into six-figure income earners.
You can learn more about David Duford here.
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I've learned so much from David and am currently signing on to work with The Duford Agency.
David is an amazing resource consistently available to help his agents thrive in the insurance business. His advice and insight on everything from underwriting, to scripting, to long term business strategy has been extremely helpful. Could not recommend him more if your looking for an opportunity to thrive as an independent agent.
As a new agent, The Duford Insurance Group has been instrumental in providing a realistic picture of what's required to be successful in the Insurance Industry. The training and support provided here is exceptional. I'm so glad I decided to join this Team!!!
I find it's a wonderful thing to be working with a straight up no BS person like David and the best part is he continues to hold up his end of the bargain dayin and day out thanks David
Dave is a terrific person and extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone. He has the heart of a coach any any agent would be lucky to know and work with him.
If you're looking to work as a truly independent insurance rep/agent, with an agency that provides excellent training and support, then Duford Insurance Group is it! David does an excellent job giving us the training and support we need to be successful. I love that there is no fluff or hyped up "rah rah" in his approach. He just tells it like it is, and pulls no punches about what it really takes to be successful in this business. If you're looking for an agency that is not a "hand holding, baby sitting, micro-managing" agency that truly cares that you succeed in this business, where you are truly independent, then David Duford's Insurance Group is the place!
David is not only very knowledgeable but specially dedicated to the success of his producers. He is constantly looking for ways to put at our reach tools and resources to help us be better and close more sales. Always, always available to help with any question….
David Duford offers everything you could ever want in a insurance agency. His training and support is superb,his attention to detail is unparalleled and his compassion for excellence is heartfelt. Dave is your one stop shop to a brighter future in insurance sales! If you put in the time and effort Dave has your back and takes care of the rest! Thank you Dave you've changed my life much for the better! God bless you and your family!
David Duford and his group are simply AWESOME in every single way! DIG is not my first agency which makes me appreciate them even more as I now have experience to compare. His training is available, plentiful and totally on point. He is responsive! He is knowledgeable! He is ethical! He is reasonable and fair! He is generous with his commission levels! He is super cool! He is real! He is NO pressure!Don't drink the kool-aid from other agencies who pressure you to build a team (when you don't even know what you are doing yet) to writing with certain carriers that leave you vulnerable and ripe for replacement from the agents right behind you.DIG is a class act and I am grateful to be a part of this amazing agency and team. Join DIG as you can't go wrong!
David Duford is a beast he gets right to the point using his own experience as examples He gives you the blue print for success all you have to do is follow it!
Daily sales training - twice a day actually! - puts this group head and shoulders above every agency with which I have worked over a 50+ year sales career. Training geared to both new and experienced agents. A no B.S., realistic explanation of what it takes to be successful. Coupled with high commissions, and large number of companies to access this is the epitome of what an IMO should be.
I have been following Dave on YouTube even while I was still studying for the life insurance exam. When it was time to start working with an agency, I knew I wanted to go with someone who is a straight-shooter and knows exactly how to train new agents. Dave is exactly who you see on the YouTube videos -- upfront, cares about your success, no BS, super knowledgeable. He has been incredibly patient with all of my beginner questions, and I am grateful that I can always get quick answers to anything I'm struggling with. If you're getting started in life insurance, Dave is the one to go with, hands-down.
I am new with this agency but so far have been very impressed with the thoroughness of the training and the follow-up. David really knows what he's doing.
David Duford is the real deal. He truly cares about assisting agents in reaching their goals by conveying his vast knowledge and experience in the business. David’s accessibility is unmatched and that is so important when starting in this business. If you’re looking for the best mentor, you need look no further than David!
David is a fantastic trainer on insurance sales. He really goes into the details of what to do and why you do it. He is also a great resource to ask about lead vendors.
I highly recommend David. Super communicator, easy to reach out to. He has tons of experience and the intelligence/charisma to package it and provide it to those who choose to work with his agency. Like me. His training program will rival any of them, including the big captive companies (like the one I used to work for). If you want to sell insurance as a independent agent, look no further than David Duford.
David gives great training and great access to teaching materials to help you make a successful business. He is also very available to speak with directly. I'm glad to have joined his group because I have learned so much that will help in the future with my final expense business.
I gave been working with Dave for some time now, and what I really love working with him is that he direct, kind and he takes the time to explain things in a way one should understand. The best of all is teaching us to do right not put any product to the seniors. I my self am new ,but learning a lot, and I know is just a matter of time. He is sitting me for success. Trust Dave you won't regret he not just good, he's great he knows what he talking about.
David is the most knowledgeable Final Expense individual I have ever been exposed to. His experience in the field along with the ability to transfer that information to others to help them succeed is amazing.
A True professional and thoroughly supports his group. Always responds in detail and quickly. Offers plenty of 1-on-1 guidance. A wealth of top-level knowledge with street-level application.
Dave is a Great person to work with. He understands the agent struggles and offers support to make sure you have a chance to really make it in this business.
It took almost one year of market research to find the best insurance company and I decided to join Duford Insurance Group because they provide the foundation and fundamentals, training and ideas for accomplishing my professional goals.
I couldn’t be happier to be part of the team. I’m gaining so much knowledge and feel confident to start my journey. He is honest, very transparent… a great mentor!
David is a great teacher and offers a smart place for agents to call home. Exceptional training and mentoring to give all the help needed for success. Thanks David for all your hard work.
David and his Team in my experience are the Best of The Best in helping new agents navigate through the sea of endless options when it comes to selecting the right type of leads and product line to focus on depending on your (sales/professional) personality. David's website even provides a check list that takes you from how to purchase E&O insurance all the way through to your first day on the phones with live customers. DIG is an excellent agency to join!
David is a straight shooter and lets you know the good and the bad about this business. I like that and all the training we have access to such as live, audio and video.
I am a new agent with DIG, found David via YT. Happy I started my insurance career here. Great place to start a career transition. If you're an assertive entrepreneurial type you'll find all the training you could ask for to make yourself successful. David works hard and is constantly delivering great content on all platforms.
I compared many (many) different Agency, GeneralAgency, IMO, organizations and contract offers before going with Duford. I find they offer the commission levels that others want you to work years and recruit many others before you obtain. Duford want's you to make a living from day one without having to recruit.Of all the different trainings out there David offers real, everyday things like how to set an appointment, how to get in the door, and how to close the sale. That half hour every morning and at lunch are a great way to keep focused on the fundamentals that make us money.
The difference between this agency and other IMOs is that everything you need is yours for the taking. There is no pressure, which is great for self motivated professionals and great for the clients.
David Duford is the consummate professional. Since joining his final expense team I have learned why this type of program can assist individuals with financial means in their greatest time of need. I highly recommend Mr. Duford to anyone looking to be successful in the insurance industry.
What Dave does works. He provides video and written information that details how to be successful in final expense. In my first week selling I did 6 apps and over $3000! I would highly recommend.
I have worked with numerous Insurance Marketing Organizations throughout my 11 year insurance career and beyond and have found and experienced the best group to be associated with, the Duford Insurance Group, and David M. Duford, specifically, from Chattanooga, Tennessee. I have also worked with other home based businesses and his organization stands above and beyond for honesty, integrity, knowledge, and communication skills. In his training sessions, he will give you unbiased, well researched, and experienced input that will far exceed anyone else in the industry. I highly recommend that if you are interested in working with the best, you owe it to yourself and your future to investigate pursuing this working relationship. He also makes the process fun and operates with a professional sense of humor and maintains a very efficient, punctual business.
David Duford? He’s just great!I am a brand new employee, and already have learned so much in the span of a week’s time, while waiting for my writing numbers!He is a wonderful teacher who takes you through the concepts step by step, and explains everything.David provides so many available resources, and has even created a final expense carrier cheat sheet- which is super helpful and easy to use.David Duford truly cares about his agents. I know first hand, as he answers all my emails and always asks if I need help with anything. You cannot ask for a better manager to work under! Plus, you can tell that he really cares about his clients just by the way he describes different scenarios with them. I’m super happy that I found David’s agency. If you’re thinking about coming on board, don’t think, just do it! You will definitely learn a lot. I know now that I have a much better chance at success in this business. Duford Insurance Group?A+ rating in my book! Thanks, Dave!
Out of all the different IMO'S out there David is the only that I would ever work for. If you just listen to one of his Q&A's you know he's totally different then family last, shittery, and every other IMO I looked at.... He's real, he trains, starting comp is more hen fair....
David gives an unbiased report of the industry, products, insurance carriers, selling methodology and competing agencies. Having spent almost forty, yes 40, years in the insurance industry he is truly unique.
David Duford is an insurance Guru. The Duford Insurance Group is the agency we've all been looking for. David is honest, organized, helpful, and intensely passionate about the sharing the craft of selling insurance.
Comprehensive and competent insurance agents ready to deliver the good news! You're covered and you can rest in peace!Figuratively and literally. You don't have to be rich to predict your future!
Dave Duford is the real deal when it comes to insurance sales training, his unique perspective, integrity, and years of experience is incredibly welcomed in an industry where it can be hard to find someone as dedicated as Dave is to your success. Thank you Dave for all you do!
I'm a life insurance agent with Duford Insurance Group (DIG). In a nutshell, David Duford (DIG's founder and owner), is "the real deal."As a relatively new agent, I really need the excellent support and training that David provides to his agents. He's ALWAYS accessible, often responding to my questions within the hour of my message. David has his finger on the pulse of the insurance industry, and he always has the answers to my questions. He's everything I want in an FMO leader, and I couldn't be happier with DIG.If you're an agent and you're seeking a first-class professional home, contact David. You'll be glad you did. I sure am.
David Duford is one of the most knowledgeable mentors in the Insurance field today. As a new agent he helped me tremendously in the area of Final Expense. He has a wealth of videos available on a wide range of topics and continues to lead the field today.
I found David on YouTube and was amazed at the comprehensive explanation of every aspect of the insurance business. I have been a licensed agent since 1993 and actually worked for several companies that he reviews. I can say his reviews are honest and accurateAt this point I know what I’m looking for and after substantial research I’ve chosen to proceed down the contracting path with him. I have had minimal personal contact with David but am as excited to be working him as I was getting licensed 29 years ago.I’ll continue to update this review as I work with him and I estimate it will be fantastic.
I’m a brand new agent. David is an excellent trainer and is very responsive to questions. No fluff, just solid training. I look forward to a long and lucrative career working with Duford Insurance Group
David Duford literally wrote the book on Final Expense. He's a down-to-earth real world straight shooter that provides top notch training and coaching. He's willing to professionally tell his agents what they don't want to hear -- if he knows its really what they need to hear in order to move forward successfully. He gives his agents as much freedom as they want, while always fast to respond whenever they need a question answered.
Dave is real. His process and assistance to agents from all backgrounds fits. He is intentional and has valuable experience to help lead others to their desired success story.If you are self driven, need a fresh start or just a great support team, pursue this find. You will not be disappointed.This agency values agents before themselves. Finally! Thank you!
I am new to DI. I left another group that really was all about buying their leads and going out there and selling with VERY POOR training no guidance. You could not reach the main person AND I HAD TO PAY A MONTHLY FEE!! I had been following Dave for one year and finally took my Health and Life exam and passed it-then joined DI. Excellent training, support, encouragement and honesty. No Kool-Aid!
Dave Duford is a straight shooter and straight to the point! No B.S. from Dave. He helps his agents get the job done. He knows the final expense business backwards and forwards! He's got the tools to help agents succeed.
Duford Insurance Group is the best Insurance Group that I've worked with. Dave is very knowledgeable and has a strong desire for others to succeed. I enjoy working with His agency.
For those agents looking to master Final Expense David Duford is the real deal. He is always free with his information and full of honest interpretation of how to achieve the best results. From my perspective he follows the golden rule knowing if he helps you ultimately he will benefit too. Agents, you can stop at David Duford's door. If you have will and determination he will guide you every step of the way in achieving your goal. You will end up a success, work with him and you will learn that I am telling you the truth.
Spoke to David personally with a desire to make a change in what I am currently doing in the Insurance industry. Based on our conversation, I realized some of the changes that I can make to be better with my craft. I am looking forward to working with such a professional and talented mentor.
David is someone who gets it. Actions speak louder than words in the insurance space. David has always been there to help me with any questions I may have. He is a pro's pro!!
I have worked with 6-7 insurance agencies at this point. David Duford is the best by far; there isn't a close second. David has created tons of content helpful for new or experienced agents. When I think of how bad the training has been at other agencies, it's incredible how well David gets agents trained, just through his website and you tube channel! On top of that, David is actually available to speak one on one for mentorship, help with difficult situations, etc. And, David is offering a better deal for agents than much of what's out there. High commission, fully vested from day 1, and David has the carriers necessary to be successful in Final Expense sales. Do not waste your time looking elsewhere and getting the run-around from incompetent insurance agencies. Contract with David Duford and get on track to a successful insurance career. If you are looking for life insurance, contact David, not the other guys. David and his agents are INDEPENDENT. That means he does the shopping for you to get you the best life insurance at the best price, unlike other agencies who are REQUIRED to sell you their product, whether it's best for you or not. Don't waste your time. Call David to get the best help with a life insurance policy.
Disclaimer: I am not an agent with David Duford. However, I have learned more truths about how to navigate a successful path in Insurance from David that allowed me to survive first year hurdles. David while he runs his own agency is committed to all agents who are lucky enough to find him on youtube or in searches on how to sell. Whether you're a new agent or senior experience, David's insights on all things related to carving out your own successful path selling everything from Final Expense to Annuities, you won't get a better overview than what David offers.
Always makes himself available and wants us to succeed. Lots of amazing information and guest speakers about trending areas. Amazing cheat sheets and training materials. David you're awesome! Many blessings to you.
David does a great job of creating a good agent experience. He has the best carriers with good contract levels. He is a serial quality content creator of useful information for agents and is responsive to requests. In a world where uplines make promises they can’t keep, David does what he says he is going to do.
After dealing with another IMO that was ultimately a shady MLM IMO I was 2nd guessing the biz all together until I found David. He was and continues to be upfront about everything, nothing to hide, honest opinions, doesn't try to push you in any direction that you don't want to go. No kind of MLM whatsoever and he knows the biz inside and out. I'm in the biz less than 1 year and I broke 6 figures within my 1st 5 months onboard with David.
You couldn’t ask for a better knowledgeable person in this industry.. great training videos and live training. He is always a text ,email or phone call away and quick response back. I look forward to learning and growing as an agent with him.
I have the honor and pleasure of working with David Duford since 2015 to present. David has done what no other Mentor/Friend has done since ontaining my license back in 2004 in teaching me how to really be a top producer. David gives 110% support in being independent and if I choose to build an agency the right way. Now I am going 100% On-line and not have to drive to see my clientele. This has been possible since teaming up with my Mentor David Duford. If you are looking for a real mentor that will help you to become a top producer then look no further and book an appointment to talk to him and see if you are a fit to joining his Agency. You will not regret your decision.
One can tell easily that Dave is very professional and passionate about his role to help new upcoming agents. Very grateful for the ease of his accessibility for questions and guidance. His materials and YouTube videos are very organized and understandable. He also does podcasts, Q&A sessions. Thank you Dave for your mentorship. Look forward to understanding this field with your help.
David and his team are all very professional when teaching new people about this business. Even seasoned veterans can enjoy learning new tips and tricks for carriers. Dave has easy to use websites with links to get the job done when out in the field. He and his team are only a phone call away if you are out with a client and need advice.
As a new agent I was looking for a proper training to be successful. I decided to be part of David's team because, his methods to train new agent has been the best for me. I received great value and tips on my training with David. He is a great mentor, teacher and great individuo. If you are a new agent I highly recommend David.
It took me awhile to really get going in David's group due to personal reasons. David never acted upset and was extremely patient with me despite not making money on me right away. He tells you the honest truth about the business and how to succeed. Tons of educational material and he personally teaches multiple times a week. Give him a try and you will quickly see why joining the Duford Insurance Group is a great idea.
The thing about being a new agent is there are so many moving parts and you don’t know what you don’t know. David’s training and resources addresses and handles new agent jitters and uncertainty. No matter what question you ask David will take the time to get you the answer, no matter what it is. He is sooooo patient. He doesn’t dismiss you. On the contrary he will seek you out to see what you need.
There is a reason you can't find any negative comments on David Duford's agency online....it nothing if not fantastic! David has a consistent, honest, no nonsense approach to assisting you be successful.
I am newly licensed and just getting ready to start selling final expense. I have looked at many opportunities to sell insurance and David's agency makes the most sense by far.
One of the better places for agents to work. Compensation is amongst the highs in the industry and David is always there to answer any agents questions to respond to call/text. Two thumbs up, cant complain
Duford Insurance group is such a great mentorship program.David shares very relevant knowledge and expertise every week on his training calls.He Displays positivity and enthusiasm always.David doesn't shy away from providing honest and constructive feedback.He has great listening skills and is always willing to go above and beyond to got you answers via email etc. You can also schedule calls with him as well when you are feeling stuck.I so appreciate what I've learned from him and his training has made me a more confident agent in the field.Look no further !
For a self starting independent, Duford Insurance Group is very easy to work with. They are very responsive. I get emails about how to improve my business or how they can add value to my business. Their youtube and intenal video content is amazing. Most other IMO's email me their incentive trip details and try to push my production to them. There is no shortage of IMO's in the final expense space. His focus on finding the best value and solution for the client. That makes it easy to build a business for long term
Working with David Duford is simple and "no contracts", vested in your production day one! David, an author & experienced in Life, Medicare, and Annuities, was why I sought him out. I did have a few years experience prior to going Independent, but his training and tools, and updates on marketing, helps any agent. It's all remote, but that is the way business works now in recruiting. Listen to what David teaches before you make a mistake of signing a contract with any IMO/FMO.
I have worked with other agencies in the past almost leaving the industry all together for lack of support and training. David Duford is the most transparent agency owner I have ever met. His trainings are the best I have ever experienced. After working with David, I am excited again about the industry and my new skillsets. Highly recommend his agency especially for new agents. He tells it like it is and doesn't sugar coat anything.
David is a great person to partner with. He offers great training and insight and has been very helpful to me and others in getting our businesses headed in the right direction. 100%!
I can't imagine there is a better agency to work with whether you are a seasoned agent or new to the insurance business. I would highly recommend the Duford Insurance Group to further your insurance career.
David Duford’s insurance agency has changed my life! If you are looking for a place where you can grow at a rapid rate, increase your bank account beyond your imagination, learn from an expert who is fun, loving, exciting and thoughtful, look no more.David is an insurance expert and you will become one too, he provides everything you need from the best commission rates to the best insurance carriers especially if you want to do telephone sales from home, the best telephone and in home scripts he will teach you everything you need to say Word for Word to close the sale. He also will teach you how to close the sale in the client’s home at the kitchen table.And if that’s not enough he provides live training via zoom where you can hear live telephone calls of other agents closing sales and allows the group to critique the closer…it is unprecedented.I could go on and on and on but in closing reach out to David Duford you won’t regret it!Tracy O. Johnson aka the insurance lady!
I think David is one of the most honest and upfront people I know. His training is great. There’s plenty of carriers with nice contracts, plenty of training, and he is available for one on one sessions for whatever you need. I couldn’t think of a better group to be part of.
David is a top notch leader in the insurance industry. He is one of the few agency owners who takes personal interest in each and every one of his agents. I highly recommend working with Duford Insurance Group!
last updated on June 10, 2021
