No Experience, Looking for a Little Help to Get Started!

[nscassera]

Basically just looking for a few recommendations on some material to read up on. I would like to learn as much as I can from those with experience before I begin any business ventures. Also any hints/tips/helpful advice would be fantastic. thanks for any and all help!

 

[agent m]

Depends, do you know what you want to focus on or what line?

 

[nscassera]

automotive insurance, i'm a college freshman just trying not to be in debt up to my eyes by the time i get out. do you think it's realistic to be in college full time and still have time to make some decent money selling? i've read a little bit about limited lines automotive licensing which is what i believe i'll be getting into.

 

[agent m]

Out of my wheelhouse. I know that for setups part time and getting contracts out of the gate, Id look the life and health route. Less service work, bigger 1st year comm rate. But if your committed to the other route then all the best to you. Sorry not more helpful.

 

[nscassera]

Out of my wheelhouse. I know that for setups part time and getting contracts out of the gate, Id look the life and health route. Less service work, bigger 1st year comm rate. But if your committed to the other route then all the best to you. Sorry not more helpful.

that's great advice thanks, the reason i had picked automotive was because i had been told it was the easiest to get going on and to sell as it's mandatory to have. But I give more merit to an opinion coming from someone with experience on this site

 

[xrac]

Basically just looking for a few recommendations on some material to read up on. I would like to learn as much as I can from those with experience before I begin any business ventures. Also any hints/tips/helpful advice would be fantastic. thanks for any and all help!

This thread will give you some good reading material: http://www.insurance-forums.net/forum/general-insurance-agent-discussions/books-read-t28071-4.html

Also sign up for all of the free insurance magazines. They will help and give perspective. http://www.insurance-forums.net/for...ation-forum/books-trade-magazines-t41785.html

Oh! By the way welcome!