Possible New Agent Here

[Ryan0227]

Iam 37 years old in MI and I have an opportunnity to become a new agent selling commercial insurance. I have been self employed for 15 years in construction and lawn and landscaping. Looking forward to a new career. I think I have established alot of relationships over the years. I just am unsure as to how receptive business owners are to talking to a green horn agent. Apprciate the advice. Any compensation advice would be good to as I will be negotiating that this week.

Ryan

 

[Focus LTC]

If you feel like a greenhorn then you'll act like a greenhorn and then you'll be treated like a greenhorn.

The fact is, you've ran a business for 15yrs. You are a business owner, they are business owners. They are your peers. I'm sure you'll work hard and learn fast.

 

[glock32]

Just remember just because you have contacts doesn't mean your associates will be open to dealing with you in insurance. I spent many years in financial services but 24 years Ago I had to start like everyone else at the bottom and work my way up

 

[Ryan0227]

Ok thanks for the help. Trying to make decision weather to sell insurance or Pole buildings.
Ryan

 

[medsuptage]

Ok thanks for the help. Trying to make decision weather to sell insurance or Pole buildings.
Ryan

That's a serious decision if I've ever seen one....

Why wouldn't you sell Pole buildings and get into insurance?

 

[commonmutual]

Hello from Michigan! What part are you from by the way? I know that where I live or have lived (Traverse City, then Northeastern Michigan) were hit pretty hard by the economic downturn. I wish you the best in your new career (if you choose it). Another thing I heard was in high demand was HVAC work and plumbing. (If you want to go into a trades related field).

 

[Ryan0227]

Iam in S.W. Michigan. I am drawn to insurance because of renewals year after year. Buildings can have repeat but not like insurance would be. Each year you start over new with a big quota. I just don't know what is a reasonable timeline to make some good money. Iam guessing about three years before I really get rolling. My niche would be concentrating on contractors and landscapers.

 

[Mr. B]

Hey Ryan, I am from Michigan and also was a builder. Moved to Mississippi after Katrina because homebuilding was slowing down. Spent 3 years there and decided time to move to Florida where I started a landscape company. I sold it in January.

I have been selling insurance for 3 1/2 years and it is finally starting to pay off. It took about 2 1/2 years to figure out how to make a consistant paycheck.

It's hard work but less stressful than building and I love what I do!
Good Luck!!!

 

[commonmutual]

Cool. I agree for the most part, at least on paper. I am from the Northeastern part of the state.

 

[Ryan0227]

Hey Mr. B. can you shoot me an email. I would like to talk with you a little bit about your start. My email is [email protected].
Thanks
Ryan