Great Sales, No College?

[Paradigm]

Gentlemen live and let live is my motto as long as there is no harm done. Simplified issue plans are more expensive no doubt but these clients are not seeking the hassles and scrutiny and delays of underwritten products. They do have their place.

 

[souldeux]

Don't worry about not having a college degree. Seriously. I have one, and it's useless.

You want to know about incarceration trends for African-American males and the impact of the PLRA on inmate filing rates? Sure, I'll tell you all about it -- but nobody in their right mind would ever agree to pay me to talk about it. I didn't do a damn thing related to finance or insurance while I was in college, and two months into the insurance game I'm doing fine.

 

[moonlightandmargaritas]

Nothing like working 12 months and only getting paid for 9 . . .

Better to be a public school teacher. Work 9 and get paid for 12!

 

[xrac]

Hey guys, I have just made it my new goal to sell insurance. I have tons of PR and Sales experience from owning my own businesses, working with racing teams and general sales! I will be taking my exam within a couple of weeks and I wanted to know some things.
Do I start my own indy or go with established company. You see I have no college degree. But I can sell a mini skirt to a "Nun" so I know I could do very well in this industry. I just don't really want to waste any time with unnecessary things. Any input would be great! Thanks!

The lack of a college degree is not important in my opinion: intelligence, work ethic, sales ability, honesty and desire to help the client are the most important things. On the topgunproducers forum there is a participant who uses the name Client Advocate. He is a MDRT qualified near TOT and is very very knowledgeable and he has no college degree. Enough said!