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We asked our readers what the most unique or creative thingthey've done (planned or otherwise!) that has left an impression ona prospect or client. Here's what you said.

Getting a foot in the door

Ever make an egregious faux pas? Me either. About a decade ago,a good “friend” of mine certainly did. As a relatively green vendorrepresentative, having spent the prior 10 years on the broker side,here was one of “her” first big breaks. A chance to build a new relationship with one of the “who'swho” insurance firms in Texas. This was a big deal. Someone hadgone out on a limb for me, and boy, did they hear about itlater.

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