kingedgars
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Yes, I'm going fulltime. Meeting Tuesday to finalize compensation plan. I know I'll be under the New Agent contract.
Final newbie decision. Captive for NYL!
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Passed my Exam! 82%.Actually, it wasn't that hard at all. I went back to NYL and filled out all the paperwork. I hope I can make some money by December at this! (I will be splitting commissions with the agent I am under. . . and I can only work after 5 pm. I hope it works out! (Please tell me if this is realistic!)
Good job, ya done good!
I also wonder why only after 5. That may make it real tough. Successfully selling insurance is reall a full-time job.
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Good luck guys, as with any situation it's going to depend on the people around you. I spent a decade with nyl and it was good and bad. I met some good people and some bad. Your success will come from your hard work. I hope in your situation your mentors have enough business of their own and aren't eyeing yours. Good luck.
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what ever they do make them teach how to prospect and not just start by selling your family members.....
I know, I know. . . this board primarily consists of "independent" insurance salesmen (saleslady) but after thoroughly reading the boards about training a newbie and what all is involved, I thought it best to join NYL as a captive agent for a while. I know it's a rah-rah company and I "will drink their kool-aid" for a while, but I think it will be best for training purposes. (Actually, I am starting as an interning being that I am in school.) They are paying for my class instruction, licensing fees, and everything else that is incurred. I will come in to train a couple hours a day (at 10 bucks an hour) to learn the system and then have commission splits with the agent I am under. Maybe not as ideal as an independent agent, but, what the heck . . . the building NYL is backed up to a baseball stadium and is absolutely gorgeous. What independent agent can watch a baseball game from his office????
I have learned so much from this forum and owe much to all of you! Do y'all mind if I keep posting on this thread to let you know how things go????
Thanks so much!
kendog.
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Re: Final newbie decision . . . Captive for NYL!
Well . . . last night was my first appointment with my agent. He did all the talking (which was fine - because I haven't a clue what I'm doing) and it was very interesting. I have another appointment that I set up and will be doing it this Friday evening. I dont' always like hitting up church members and family, but I have informed all of them that I am practicing and learning the trade and they all agree to "humor" me and to see if they want the product.
I am excited about this but am a little confused and short-circuited by all the paper work involved. But I'm sure that comes with time.
I'll keep you posted on how things go.
(BTW, the part-time after 5pm thing is because I already have a full time Graduate Assistantship at my college and I can only do this in the evening. - it will be that way until next May.)
Well . . . last night was my first appointment with my agent. He did all the talking (which was fine - because I haven't a clue what I'm doing) and it was very interesting. I have another appointment that I set up and will be doing it this Friday evening. I dont' always like hitting up church members and family, but I have informed all of them that I am practicing and learning the trade and they all agree to "humor" me and to see if they want the product.
I am excited about this but am a little confused and short-circuited by all the paper work involved. But I'm sure that comes with time.
I'll keep you posted on how things go.
(BTW, the part-time after 5pm thing is because I already have a full time Graduate Assistantship at my college and I can only do this in the evening. - it will be that way until next May.)
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Re: Final newbie decision . . . Captive for NYL!
Damn, anyone who wants to be an insurance agent that bad has half of the battle won, the really tough half.
I admire your tenacity and wish you well.
Damn, anyone who wants to be an insurance agent that bad has half of the battle won, the really tough half.
I admire your tenacity and wish you well.
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Okay, here's my new schedule. . . tell me what you think,
Okay guys, Still definitely a newbie here. . . .
I go to school full time (grad level) and work 28 hrs a week. I have worked my schedule so that I have all afteroon Wednesday and Friday to prospect. I am young (24) and am slightly concerned about my young looks to sell life insurance. I have a real desire to help people and to help them make financially wise decisions. I don't have a problem cold-calling (already done some cold calling to businesses) and don't mind meeting with people in person.
Question: What do you think is the best strategy for the time I have allotted?
Okay guys, Still definitely a newbie here. . . .
I go to school full time (grad level) and work 28 hrs a week. I have worked my schedule so that I have all afteroon Wednesday and Friday to prospect. I am young (24) and am slightly concerned about my young looks to sell life insurance. I have a real desire to help people and to help them make financially wise decisions. I don't have a problem cold-calling (already done some cold calling to businesses) and don't mind meeting with people in person.
Question: What do you think is the best strategy for the time I have allotted?
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Re: Final newbie decision . . . Captive for NYL!
"Question: What do you think is the best strategy for the time I have allotted?"
Smile and dial.
"Question: What do you think is the best strategy for the time I have allotted?"
Smile and dial.
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