Hello All!
Been lurking for a bit; and now I am ready to post my first thread! I have been designated as an "information gatherer" for a group of guys looking to possibly get into insurance sales. First of all, a bit about me... I first started selling insurance back in the early '90's with Combined Ins in the state of Montana (coupon policies - accident, AD&D etc.) moved on to Banker's L&C selling LTC. That didn't go so well so I left the biz. Fast forward to 2000 where I started selling with AFLAC (left a sour taste in my mouth - Long story) Needless to say I left insurance again... Here I am now - third time's a charm??
I and 2-3 of my former work buddies have just recently been let go /left a computer company here in Tennessee. We all were in sales and were in the top 10-25% of reps with our company. Unfortunately we found that we were making a little too much and became targets (but I digress). We have been talking about sticking together and getting our Insurance licenses; probably looking to getting into the FE/Mortgage/Annuity Biz. We're talking about going independent and splitting the costs of the start up (leads etc). In your more seasoned opinion - Is this a good way to go? I see companies offering the same thing we want; but are only paying out 50-65% on the contracts. I value your opinions and I hope you could give our group some insight...
Cheers,
XIT_GUY
Been lurking for a bit; and now I am ready to post my first thread! I have been designated as an "information gatherer" for a group of guys looking to possibly get into insurance sales. First of all, a bit about me... I first started selling insurance back in the early '90's with Combined Ins in the state of Montana (coupon policies - accident, AD&D etc.) moved on to Banker's L&C selling LTC. That didn't go so well so I left the biz. Fast forward to 2000 where I started selling with AFLAC (left a sour taste in my mouth - Long story) Needless to say I left insurance again... Here I am now - third time's a charm??
I and 2-3 of my former work buddies have just recently been let go /left a computer company here in Tennessee. We all were in sales and were in the top 10-25% of reps with our company. Unfortunately we found that we were making a little too much and became targets (but I digress). We have been talking about sticking together and getting our Insurance licenses; probably looking to getting into the FE/Mortgage/Annuity Biz. We're talking about going independent and splitting the costs of the start up (leads etc). In your more seasoned opinion - Is this a good way to go? I see companies offering the same thing we want; but are only paying out 50-65% on the contracts. I value your opinions and I hope you could give our group some insight...
Cheers,
XIT_GUY