THEIR cost is of no concern. The only thing that matters is this.
Can you generate equal quality for less money?
Are you making money from the $30 leads?
Is Telesales Working Consistently. Here Are my Comparisons
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THEIR cost is of no concern. The only thing that matters is this.
Can you generate equal quality for less money?
Are you making money from the $30 leads?
I agree.. I never concern myself how much profit or overwrite someone makes if they provide the quality service or product that satisfies me.
StagekissPDX
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I was all set to sign up with Northstar, but after my interview yesterday, I found out about a big non-negotiable: I am absolutely not comfortable that I would have to sign a non-compete contract, which would mean if anything happened and it didn't work out, I couldn't do any telesales for a whole year. That's not ok, and I'm sad that it would be a requirement. I know: Boo Hoo, and get over it.
I also REALLY like DGBA, but I'm freaked out by the huge ask of spending $650-850/week for their leads. I just....I just don't have that kind of start up capital. I just don't, especially as I'd be required to be a full time agent, depending on making sales, and I'd be absolutely dependent on the commission. I have no interest in facing a LuLaRoe-type of fallout, if I were met with massive chargebacks. I don't know how much this can be mitigated, but it seems like a disaster waiting to happen.
And after watching Doug Massai's video, about FE telesales, sharing his advice that FE Sales is next to impossible, and to stay away from anyone who asks me to sign a non-compete contract (which NorthStar does), I'm just absolutely lost now. When I contacted Doug on YouTube about my fear of doing F2F, he quite bluntly told me this insurance business may not be for me. So....it's not for me because I don't wish to put myself in a vulnerable situation? That's it? I need to fold it up and do something else with my life, because I don't wish to be in danger? Gee, Thanks!
I know that anything F2F in a stranger's home, is not for me, as I don't want to put my life on the line.
I worked so hard to get licensed. I closed my last business, and poured my savings into my startup to work with Equis Financial. When I discovered the whole bogus scam of their leads system, it pissed me off, but I wasn't deterred. When I had my near miss with a FE lead, that was a violent felon, it has absolutely deflated me. I had a near panic attack when I tried to go out on the field again, and haven't stepped foot back into F2F since it happened in May. I never, EVER want to put myself into a scary situation ever again. And yes, it is VERY different for men: you are far less likely to be physically attacked and assaulted.
And, I don't have anyone to buddy up with for my live appointments, unless you were wondering.
Telesales and being a virtual agent seemed like an answer to my prayers....
I just don't know what to do.
I also REALLY like DGBA, but I'm freaked out by the huge ask of spending $650-850/week for their leads. I just....I just don't have that kind of start up capital. I just don't, especially as I'd be required to be a full time agent, depending on making sales, and I'd be absolutely dependent on the commission. I have no interest in facing a LuLaRoe-type of fallout, if I were met with massive chargebacks. I don't know how much this can be mitigated, but it seems like a disaster waiting to happen.
And after watching Doug Massai's video, about FE telesales, sharing his advice that FE Sales is next to impossible, and to stay away from anyone who asks me to sign a non-compete contract (which NorthStar does), I'm just absolutely lost now. When I contacted Doug on YouTube about my fear of doing F2F, he quite bluntly told me this insurance business may not be for me. So....it's not for me because I don't wish to put myself in a vulnerable situation? That's it? I need to fold it up and do something else with my life, because I don't wish to be in danger? Gee, Thanks!
I know that anything F2F in a stranger's home, is not for me, as I don't want to put my life on the line.
I worked so hard to get licensed. I closed my last business, and poured my savings into my startup to work with Equis Financial. When I discovered the whole bogus scam of their leads system, it pissed me off, but I wasn't deterred. When I had my near miss with a FE lead, that was a violent felon, it has absolutely deflated me. I had a near panic attack when I tried to go out on the field again, and haven't stepped foot back into F2F since it happened in May. I never, EVER want to put myself into a scary situation ever again. And yes, it is VERY different for men: you are far less likely to be physically attacked and assaulted.
And, I don't have anyone to buddy up with for my live appointments, unless you were wondering.
Telesales and being a virtual agent seemed like an answer to my prayers....
I just don't know what to do.
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Very sorry to hear what happened to you in the field.
Northstar's non compete may not even be an issue for you. In most states, non competes aren't enforceable.
First off, non-competes are usually not held up in a court of law. It's a scare tactic by most companies. They cannot stop you from making a living. Now, they could raise a stink if you were calling their clients (after you left), but that's about it. Ramiz knows this!
Secondly, have you thought about doing Medicare by phone? It's usually an easier sale by phone than FE is. Less chargebacks too.
StagekissPDX
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Todd, I never considered Medicare by phone....I don't have my health licensing. I'm sorry for the stupid question (and I could probably Google it, but I'll risk it by asking), do I need my health license to do so?
Yes, you would need your health license for that.
But you do have to pay a lawyer to defend you . . .
Very true!
