From the research I've done thus far, the answers are all over the place! I find it hard to believe the failure rate is that high but I do believe all the job listings (showing 1st year in to make $100k) are inflated.
I'm 41 and have spent my whole life in sales, majority of it as a hearing aid specialist. Between the industry changing rapidly (negatively) and being burned out, I'm trying to find a new career. I'm confident in my sales ability but all this conflicting information pertaining to insurance sales is keeping me from jumping in.
I contemplated trying it part time, but not sure I'd get much traction beings I work a 9 - 5. Anyone feel like sharing their experience with me?
Couple questions...
I'm 41 and have spent my whole life in sales, majority of it as a hearing aid specialist. Between the industry changing rapidly (negatively) and being burned out, I'm trying to find a new career. I'm confident in my sales ability but all this conflicting information pertaining to insurance sales is keeping me from jumping in.
I contemplated trying it part time, but not sure I'd get much traction beings I work a 9 - 5. Anyone feel like sharing their experience with me?
Couple questions...
- How many times during your first year did you want to quit?
- How much did you make your first year?
- How much money did you have to put towards this new insurance gig before starting up?