How would you explain the difference between a consortium & a franchise to a new agent?
Yes, two different types of business models. I consider our consortium division more of an ala carte program. We offer many different programs and each agency can pick and use the programs that benefit them. Our agency members are diverse in their business models and have many different needs. As the previous answer says, there are many things you must use with a Franchise, and with a Consortium, you have much more leeway to use what works and not use what is not needed. We have both leisure and corporate tools, not every agency sells both, but both types of agencies can benefit from many of our programs.