After working on the commercial real estate insurance business for 16 years, Got to the point of "career burnout" and went back to school to get the 20-44 (personal lines) to serve me as introduction; Eventually got my 220 license and Surplus license as well; Went on the field and applied to dozens of companies Online, as well as several walk ins to drop my resume in person. I am trying to get a job focusing on commercial lines (due to my background and the fact that i already have plenty of contacts plus i am bilingual), Not making any demands and willing to earn my keep. All of the companies only want experienced agents and i still haven't found a single one yet that is willing to groom an agent willing to learn and bring business. I find it funny that an industry such as insurance that complains so much about not being able to find fresh talent willing to join the ranks is so unwelcoming to newcomers.Not trying to be negative or complain but I want agency operators/owners/Etc. out there know that they should face the reality; Either you groom new talent from scratch or you must pay a hefty salary plus a high split if you want producers with experience (Which are hard to find anyway). There is no other way to grow your business; Some may say "yeah, they learn the business, Then they will leave to open their own shop" Sure, that is always a risk, So it's driving to your job everyday,as well as dying from some sudden disease but what if that's not the case, And even if it does, you made money along the way regardless; I know eventually someone out there will give me a shot. But i just want agency operators to be a little more open minded when evaluating candidates, Sometimes is better to get someone from a different industry (who may bring a different & positive perspective) that is willing to learn to do things your way; Rather than get someone else's problems. 
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