I recently decided to take a dip in a possible career change, however I believe I chose the wrong group of folks to start with when I received my Life License in Texas. I am purposely not mentioning their name as I don't want to name bash on anyone.
I started to feel uncomfortable when they didn't like me learning things on my own specifically about the products. They wanted me to focus on recruiting people even though most people I met have no interest in sales. Instead of being a red flag at first I saw it as a challenge and a way into becoming self employed in the industry.
Now however after being bombarded with religious texts and bible study requests, which I find hypocritical due to the fact they bad mouth former agents, and their disrespect to everyone's previous experience other than that which comes with this company's crusade, I've decided to look elsewhere to better my chances of actually selling products instead of some dream.
A little about my experience:
I am a former telemarketer and former self employed satellite/cell phone salesman in the late 90's, USMC veteran 2001-2006, have college education, I am a landlord, former collections manager, sales manager, general manager, active VFW Life Member, NRA Life Member, and current DoD employee trying to ease my way into the insurance industry because I love sales and my current employment is a bit too vulnerable to political agendas so would like to first start out building my business slowly while I work.
A friend of mine said I should go on my own, create a DBA, get my E&O, and contact CRUMP to offer multiple carriers with training. Since I've never done this before is that the best agency to use? Which E&O insurance is friendly to newbies? I am interested in also doing FE from what I've read about it, so what is entailed into also offering that product with life and annuities?
I appreciate your time in regards to my issues. I was glad to find this forum through its iOS App.
I started to feel uncomfortable when they didn't like me learning things on my own specifically about the products. They wanted me to focus on recruiting people even though most people I met have no interest in sales. Instead of being a red flag at first I saw it as a challenge and a way into becoming self employed in the industry.
Now however after being bombarded with religious texts and bible study requests, which I find hypocritical due to the fact they bad mouth former agents, and their disrespect to everyone's previous experience other than that which comes with this company's crusade, I've decided to look elsewhere to better my chances of actually selling products instead of some dream.
A little about my experience:
I am a former telemarketer and former self employed satellite/cell phone salesman in the late 90's, USMC veteran 2001-2006, have college education, I am a landlord, former collections manager, sales manager, general manager, active VFW Life Member, NRA Life Member, and current DoD employee trying to ease my way into the insurance industry because I love sales and my current employment is a bit too vulnerable to political agendas so would like to first start out building my business slowly while I work.
A friend of mine said I should go on my own, create a DBA, get my E&O, and contact CRUMP to offer multiple carriers with training. Since I've never done this before is that the best agency to use? Which E&O insurance is friendly to newbies? I am interested in also doing FE from what I've read about it, so what is entailed into also offering that product with life and annuities?
I appreciate your time in regards to my issues. I was glad to find this forum through its iOS App.
