entrep1776, Chazm is correct if you want to start out as cheap as you can, get a list and cold call. Of course, you'll need some advice on that to begin with.
I'm also going to put a plug in for MedicareTraining101.com. Since we have now become the administrators for that site, you'll have access to us via chat or phone if you need to.
I hit that MT101 sit a few times with 'chat available' but no one was there.. This wasn't a one time thing - it was several. A couple of other times the site said, "offline" - but regardless, no one EVER answered when they were supposedly available.
This happened about two weeks ago within a three day period. I'm obviously looking into selling MS and there are a TON of outlets out there who claim top notch support/ training etc. So, try for yourself, maybe there's a change. But I would personally never go back simply because my trust has been lost.
Again, this is nothing against anyone personally..just my experience.
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Wowsers! alot to process.
Thank you for everyone's advice.
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Thanks. Seems like hard to pick who to go with. Someone said good things about Kellogg.....but now little different opinion.
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Thank you Lost Dollar for taking the time. Phew lot to process. Little overwhelming.
Already have:
Desktop
Printer/scanner
2005 Prius 40 mpg costs about 15 cents/mile! Can sleep in it if need be.
Questions:
Will my personal cell phone work for answering machine or do I need separate line?
Do I need tablet or laptop with internet access if I go to someone's home?
How much paper will I have to file? How long do I have to keep it?
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Thanks Matt. I should be able to fund without any advances. $400 times 40 weeks = $16,000 in leads. Then should be self sustaining (fingers crossed). What interest typically charged for advances?
If I don't take advances any chance/risk I wouldn't get paid?
re discounted classes. In Illinois, I have requirement to have a in classroom 8 hours for life and 8 hours for health. So found provider within 20 minutes. No hotel. I typically learn best in classroom.
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Thanks. I was able to get my car costs down around 15 cents a mile. 2005 Prius still looks decent to pull up to prospects' houses. Have vanity Air Force plates! 40 mpg. paid $3,575. Already made almost double the car cost back driving Uber. Made as much as car cost in 3 months. Very little depreciation racking up miles. Way better than 6 or 7 year loans on vehicles.
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Thanks Chazm for input. I feel more comfortable F2F, as I'm sure most do. I don't know how to answer question about buying leads/cold calling.
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Thanks Rick.
I feel I'm much stronger in person and don't mind knocking on doors. I don't mind spending money on quality leads.
I'm just worried /concerned that I spend lots of time/energy /money and I don't make my money back.
I'm very frugal and have worked pretty hard for my money. I'm worried, I spend $2k getting going and I'm not able to sell/prospect well enough to make my money back.
I think you just described the word: RISK.