The all-new Telarus Hub offers a faster and easier selling experience for technology advisors
When it comes to TSD platforms, there’s often a big disconnect around user experience. Most platforms on the market today lack advanced support, are difficult to navigate, and come with a steep learning curve. This is a problem for on-the-go advisors who are short on time and under pressure to close deals – especially those who engage with multiple TSDs.
Telarus is tackling this challenge head-on with Telarus Hub – an all-in-one business management platform specifically designed to maximize selling efficiency for busy partnering advisors. The next-gen platform will replace Telarus Agent Back Office (ABO), which has served as the company’s business management portal for the last several years.
“We know how precious time is for our advisors, who spend most of the day out in the field helping customers,” explained Nate Juraschek, Senior VP of Product at Telarus. “With Telarus Hub, we set out to rethink how our platform can meet their changing needs and boost efficiency. In doing so, we created a new and innovative way for advisors to approach business management.”
Advisors can use Telarus Hub to oversee all aspects of their business including account and customer management, quotes, deal registration, commissions, and more. It offers enhanced navigation, improved workflows, and complete data accessibility compared to ABO.
The platform is now generally available for both new and current advisors, after a successful testing period that drew rave reviews from participants. The consensus among early adopters is that Telarus Hub is incredibly intuitive, with most users able to jump in and start using the platform immediately with very little training or guidance. So far, the team has observed a 50% decrease in time needed for training and task completion.
One reason why Telarus Hub is a hit is that advisors can effortlessly navigate between different services without having to leave the platform.
“We had well over 200 advisors testing the new platform before market launch, and the feedback was resoundingly positive,” Juraschek said. “Our advisors love the interface – ‘clean’ is a term that comes up repeatedly. It’s just much easier to use. They tell us they can quickly find what they need, and that it frees them to spend more time learning new technologies and helping their customers.”
Advisors can also use Telarus Hub to access on-demand resources like Telarus University, and catch up on the latest trends.
“There were many features in our old system that technology advisors simply didn’t use because they didn’t understand them, or they were just difficult to find,” Juraschek said. “Since launching Telarus Hub, advisors who have been with us for years are discovering services they weren’t aware of and finding new ways to achieve business growth. It’s exciting to watch.”
In addition, Telarus Hub makes it fast and easy to connect with Telarus team members.
“Some advisors prefer self-service in getting their needs addressed,” Juraschek explained. “But for those who are looking for additional guidance or support, we can now make a warm intro to suppliers directly from inside the portal and ensure that someone picks up the phone on the other end. There’s now an easy button for that.”
In addition, Telarus Hub is helping advisors to reduce their reliance on external management tools. It serves as a one-stop shop that advisors can use to run their entire business.
“Advisors who are trying it say they’re not buying other tools because they can now do so much more through Telarus Hub,” Juraschek added.
With this innovative release, Telarus is now positioned as a clear market leader in both business management and advisor experience.
“Telarus Hub is a game changer in our market. It’s a fully integrated environment for selling and managing sales activities. The experience is intuitive and easy to learn, helping us get deals done faster,” added Mark Spagnola, President of Portfolio Communications. “Its advanced search capabilities allow us to quickly find the right technologies and track commissions with little effort. It facilitates supplier comparisons by providing optimal supplier matches and showing commission rates for client quotes. This makes the Telarus Hub a critical tool for delivering more value to our clients.”
Telarus believes that this platform is a big step forward for the technology advisor community, lowering the barrier to entry and paving the way for a new generation of consultants.
“Our hope is that Telarus Hub advances the industry, and attracts new individuals,” Juraschek added. “The platform makes it simple for all types of partners to join in and become Telarus technology advisors.”
Telarus Hub is a dynamic platform designed for continuous evolution, ensuring it always meets the needs of the company’s advisors.
“We’re committed to refining and expanding Telarus Hub, guided by feedback from our advisor community,” Juraschek said. “While it’s already a powerful tool, there are still more great things to come.’”
To start using Telarus Hub, visit the website.
