Failure is Not an Option. Please Help.

[retrocycle]

Hi!
First, thanks to whom ever started this forum---it is a fantastic resource. I have spent hours scouring it and the info is great.
Here is my situation---I am new to all of this, I am changing careers. My former occupation is really no longer an option due to the long hours involved...I don't mind long hours, I just need a little flexibility.
Last April my soon to be step son was hit by a car while crossing the street. (His son was 21 and a junior in college) He was in the hospital until Jan. 9th of this year. He is now living with his father and myself and doing therapy 3x a week. His father must be with him 24/7 hence cannot work.
I was laid off in May, spent the last few months getting the house ready, etc.
I am now ready to return to work and was recruited by liberty national--from what I have read here I am VERY nervous.
In my former career I always met my sales goals and I excel at providing excellent customer service.
I need to make a decent income as mine will be the only income we have ( I know I am an above average sales person).
Can someone please point me in a good direction? I am in desperate need of a mentor. I know I can do this but don't want to walk into a situation where the cards are stacked against me. I am in Tennessee if that helps.
Thanks!
Retrocycle

 

[Mark]

First, Welcome to the forum.

I want to tell you not to reinvent the wheel. Find out what other successful agents are doing and copy them. You will have to find a niche.

Instead of writing a big long response, you can contact me and I will try my best to help you.

You will find that there are tons of great people on this forum that are willing to help you and answer questions.

Send me an email with your info and I will call you.

 

[CHUMPS FROM OXFORD]

Retrocycle...Please find someone local. You're free to use Forum resources. There are some great people here that will give you unbiased advice.

But in addition to this Forum...look local as well for someone experienced and reputable.

 

[retrocycle]

I have contacted a few people who sell for them...of couse they say nothing but good things, yet I am unconvinced.....

 

[Todd King]

What Chumps didn't say directly, I will. If you need training, that's one thing....but do not, DO NOT get hooked into Liberty National. They are part of the United American group. One of the things I hate about them is the way they pay. It is designed to keep you endebited to the company so that it's hard for you to leave. Their prices for the products are also not very competitive. Just my opinion, but stay away, find someone local if you need the training. If you don't need the training, then there are many on this board who will give you excellent contracts with very good companies.

 

[Franz Kafka]

Hi!
First, thanks to whom ever started this forum---it is a fantastic resource. I have spent hours scouring it and the info is great.
Here is my situation---I am new to all of this, I am changing careers. My former occupation is really no longer an option due to the long hours involved...I don't mind long hours, I just need a little flexibility.
Last April my soon to be step son was hit by a car while crossing the street. (His son was 21 and a junior in college) He was in the hospital until Jan. 9th of this year. He is now living with his father and myself and doing therapy 3x a week. His father must be with him 24/7 hence cannot work.
I was laid off in May, spent the last few months getting the house ready, etc.
I am now ready to return to work and was recruited by liberty national--from what I have read here I am VERY nervous.
In my former career I always met my sales goals and I excel at providing excellent customer service.
I need to make a decent income as mine will be the only income we have ( I know I am an above average sales person).
Can someone please point me in a good direction? I am in desperate need of a mentor. I know I can do this but don't want to walk into a situation where the cards are stacked against me. I am in Tennessee if that helps.
Thanks!
Retrocycle

If you're going to choose career agency why not go for big names and get financing to help you pay your bills? NYL, Mass Mutual, Met Life, Northwestern Mutual etc etc. Get subsidized benefits, pension, 401k matching etc etc. Show them your sales history. They will hire you.

 

[bluemarlin08]

I live in the Nashville area and would be happy to talk with you.
615-519-1967
Ned

 

[Guest]

You can call me too man, I always offer free advice and consults, all good, sowing seeds!

 

[Rjames]

I work for a final expense company out of Thomasville, GA. We sell over the phone.

If you'd like more information, email me at [email protected].

 

[Paradigm]

I work for a final expense company out of Thomasville, GA. We sell over the phone.

If you'd like more information, email me at [email protected].

Are they captive or non captive?