HELP- Need to Make $ in Health Industry

[John LaGiglio]

I'm waiting on my license for life/ health to come any day now! Need to make money now! Don't have time to get screwed around, need to support my family. Been working at a broker for 3 months, doing everything under the sun, but I know I'm gonna have a problem with my Manager already! Didn't sign contract yet. Could anyone give me some solid direction where I can go and make money immediately in or around the Chicago area??? Getting bad vibes from this soon to be manager!!! Thanks

 

[ABC]

So you have not learned anything in the 3 months you have been working for the broker?

 

[John LaGiglio]

So you have not learned anything in the 3 months you have been working for the broker?

I learned a lot, ignorant, moody, arrogant, and even tries taking a commission out of my bonuses ! It's only gonna get worse, he only answers me when he feels like it. May take a day or may take a week but he's costing me money and I'm losing friendships!

 

[NWBenefitProvider]

First thing would be to try another broker. If you have a family to feed, I wouldn't set out on my own unless I had a good start at a broker office first. Then you can decide if it is worth the risk to be solo.

Are you qualified to sell Medicare plans? If not, that may be a way to boost your revenue with a steady stream of prospects. Takes some effort at first, but there are zillions of people turning 65 each year.

 

[Ann H]

I learned a lot, ignorant, moody, arrogant, and even tries taking a commission out of my bonuses ! It's only gonna get worse, he only answers me when he feels like it. May take a day or may take a week but he's costing me money and I'm losing friendships!

How much do you feel that you have learned about the health insurance industry in those 3 months? Do you have a base of knowledge and experience so you can support your family in this industry? What level of sales have you achieved? You mentioned a bonus - was that for a high level of sales? You also mentioned that he tried to take commission from it, was that for a lost account? I am asking these questions to help you determine if health insurance sales is a good idea for someone who needs to support a family. With Obamacare, a large percentage of health agents have LEFT this industry rather than enter it. One person mentioned Medicare Supp sales, which may be an excellent idea.

 

[David Block]

The really big question here is how are you able to work in the industry, get paid, and not have a license? How could anyone pay you for production when your license is not active? I do not care where in the states you live or work, you are not allowed to collect commissions if you are not a licensed agent.

Now that I have made that point, if a manager is not responsive to you, it is time to move on; I do not care what the potential is earn money. Perhaps you have been lead down a garden path so now is the time to bail and find a new home.

What have you been prospecting for and/or selling? That might help us determine where to suggest you look.

 

[John LaGiglio]

My deals were just not in my name. Bonuses were on a per deal basis not fall-offs. He decided since I'm new and he did a lot of the work that he should get 60/40 cut, me 60%, plus his manager commission.
I've gained a lot of knowledge in the Health field in 3 months, obviously not an expert yet but getting bad vibes just from arrogance and ignorance. I'm in the Chicago area if that helps.
No Medicare experience.
Thank you

John

 

[pcbinsurance]

"I was basically working on a cash agreement and getting full commission as if licensed"
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Wow.

 

[Ann H]

Note he said he's from Chicago. Perhaps his prior job was Chicago politics?

 

[Cornelius]

Danger Will Robinson.. Danger will Robinson..