Beth you don't worry too much about this. There are plenty of options out there for you. I have seen college educated "geniuses" fall flat on their faces in sales and have seen people that would remind you of the "rainman" become hugh successes. It takes attitude, enthuasism and other intangibles to succeed so hang in there.
Is it possible to become an agent while in school?
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Beth,
I assume you are not 20 years old and still saying "like, you know".
You have had a very responsible job, years of experience dealing with all sorts of people and I'm sure you probably have good communication skills otherwise you wouldn't even be considering a job in insurance.
I guess it all depends on what line of insurance you want to get into. I'm in the senior market and every company I have ever talked to appears eager to give everyone a chance to fail or succeed.
I know several very successful agents who don't even have their GED but boy can they sell.
Most agents when they study for their test are being "sponsored" by an agency or company. If you haven't already, I would contact some companies who offer the products you want to sell and talk to them about licensing with them. It is not too early to do that.
When they find out that you are doing that and paying for it yourself, that should make them even more eager.
If you want to get into the senior market I can give you a list of companies that I'll bet would love to give you a chance. This is America, the land of endless opportunity.
Good luck and let me know if I can be of help.
I assume you are not 20 years old and still saying "like, you know".
You have had a very responsible job, years of experience dealing with all sorts of people and I'm sure you probably have good communication skills otherwise you wouldn't even be considering a job in insurance.
I guess it all depends on what line of insurance you want to get into. I'm in the senior market and every company I have ever talked to appears eager to give everyone a chance to fail or succeed.
I know several very successful agents who don't even have their GED but boy can they sell.
Most agents when they study for their test are being "sponsored" by an agency or company. If you haven't already, I would contact some companies who offer the products you want to sell and talk to them about licensing with them. It is not too early to do that.
When they find out that you are doing that and paying for it yourself, that should make them even more eager.
If you want to get into the senior market I can give you a list of companies that I'll bet would love to give you a chance. This is America, the land of endless opportunity.
Good luck and let me know if I can be of help.
Frank, thank you so much. & no, like, seriously, I'm 35, ya know?
I'm actually still working full-time and doing a home-study course. (approved by the state, of course). I started doing the P&C, thinking I would start there. Wrong. Didn't care too much for it right off the bat, not to say that I still won't do it later. So I bought the Life & Health and I absolutely love it. That's definitely where I want to be.
Thanks, John. I feel much better now!
I'm actually still working full-time and doing a home-study course. (approved by the state, of course). I started doing the P&C, thinking I would start there. Wrong. Didn't care too much for it right off the bat, not to say that I still won't do it later. So I bought the Life & Health and I absolutely love it. That's definitely where I want to be.
Thanks, John. I feel much better now!
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I don't have a degree and my brother is an attorney. I work about 25 hours a week and he works about 70. Take a guess at who makes more.
If you are on pleasant terms I might be able to help her. My girlfriend runs a Radiology Clinic in the Stamford, CT area. I can be reached at 301-471-0215.
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I have multiple degrees in Finance and Journalism.
And I have to admit..when I was hired by my present employer in 1980...I don't think they even checked. And nobody has checked since.
So...I'll reluctantly admit that your sales and communication skills, and ability to disseminate product information will be more important than that elusive degree.
And I have to admit..when I was hired by my present employer in 1980...I don't think they even checked. And nobody has checked since.
So...I'll reluctantly admit that your sales and communication skills, and ability to disseminate product information will be more important than that elusive degree.
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