MaxBenefits
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Just seeking some friendly advice.
I am a newly licensed independent 2-15 in Florida and have been REALLY struggling with open enrollment. Due to my own ignorance I jumped into an empty pool head first by spending too much capital on leads and calling out for ACA enrollment. I became independent at the behest of a family friend who has been in the business a good while and seems to be successful. This "mentor" was going to guide me through the obstacles and help me at every turn and I was naive enough to believe him and now I cant even get a returned call. Now that UnitedHealth has stopped their advances (which I was desperately counting on) I find myself broke, frustrated, overwhelmed, confused, and stuck with a batch of leads I can't close.
I have decided to post my resume and have gotten feedback from some Agencies here in SWFL. New York Life seems to be aggressively recruiting and I am considering going with them. I have already gone through the first interview, the information session and am awaiting the second interview. The recruiter is promising things I know cant be true (you will make 80k your first year no problem!). I understand at the end of the day this is a cut throat industry and you either sell or sink. Right now I am sinking at a rapid pace, depleting my funds, and am desperate to find my niche so I can be properly trained and perform at a level I know I am capable of.
This isnt a pity party by any means. I know what I did wrong I just dont know how to fix it.
I can sell, im confident in that. I want to move out of health and all that comes with ACA and focus more on Life. Does anyone recommend New York Life as a good place to start or are there any others I should be looking to get contracted with here in FL? Should I hold on to hope and keep on independently? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
I am a newly licensed independent 2-15 in Florida and have been REALLY struggling with open enrollment. Due to my own ignorance I jumped into an empty pool head first by spending too much capital on leads and calling out for ACA enrollment. I became independent at the behest of a family friend who has been in the business a good while and seems to be successful. This "mentor" was going to guide me through the obstacles and help me at every turn and I was naive enough to believe him and now I cant even get a returned call. Now that UnitedHealth has stopped their advances (which I was desperately counting on) I find myself broke, frustrated, overwhelmed, confused, and stuck with a batch of leads I can't close.
I have decided to post my resume and have gotten feedback from some Agencies here in SWFL. New York Life seems to be aggressively recruiting and I am considering going with them. I have already gone through the first interview, the information session and am awaiting the second interview. The recruiter is promising things I know cant be true (you will make 80k your first year no problem!). I understand at the end of the day this is a cut throat industry and you either sell or sink. Right now I am sinking at a rapid pace, depleting my funds, and am desperate to find my niche so I can be properly trained and perform at a level I know I am capable of.
This isnt a pity party by any means. I know what I did wrong I just dont know how to fix it.
I can sell, im confident in that. I want to move out of health and all that comes with ACA and focus more on Life. Does anyone recommend New York Life as a good place to start or are there any others I should be looking to get contracted with here in FL? Should I hold on to hope and keep on independently? Any advice is greatly appreciated.