Where Do I Start?

[Ronsterp]

Hello, I am a newly licensed agent. I am currently employed by a large mortgage company as a temporary worker. I make garbage.

Anyhow, I am confident I can kick some serious butt selling insurance. And I have the motivation to put in the time and energy doing it. But I am looking for something very specific.

1. Leads, free or very in-expensive. I do not want to hit up all my friends and family just starting out. I just won't do it.

2. I don't want to wait for ever to make some decent income.

3. Enough residual income in 5-8 years that I don't have to work more then 20 hours a week, and still make a 6 figure income.

I have other things that I am looking out for, but these are the most important things to me. I probably sound naive, but I got my license with these goals in mind. I have never sold insurance before, and I obviously do not have any capital to speak of. But I have a dream. And I am hungry. I do not want to get in with the wrong company that will try and take advantage of me, I just want to go work and makes lot's of money.

Thanks for any help.

 

[Russ]

3. Enough residual income in 5-8 years that I don't have to work more then 20 hours a week, and still make a 6 figure income.

When you find that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, PM me.

***25+ year insurance vet***

 

[Ronsterp]

LOL, so what you are saying Russ is that it is not possible? Man, that guy at prudential sold me big time a year ago if that is the case. The way he made it sound is that if you put in the work that in 5 - 8 years you would make a substantial income from residuals.

 

[Josh]

I was laughing as I read this, but apparently you're serious. I'll laugh some more.
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LOL, so what you are saying Russ is that it is not possible? Man, that guy at prudential sold me big time a year ago if that is the case. The way he made it sound is that if you put in the work that in 5 - 8 years you would make a substantial income from residuals.

Of course he did, he's a recruiter!

 

[Ronsterp]

Well, I have several companies interested in hiring me. If I am just starting out but want to attempt to obtain the above goals which company would be best?

Liberty National
Met Life
State Farm

OR

Equita Mortgage Group
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I have tried applying at Select Quote, but I can't get them to respond.... Also, I wouldn't mind a career with BCBSFL or something like them. Sigh, well the good thing is I don't have to make a decision right away. But soon; I just want to make the right choice. I am not a spring chicken anymore and I want this next one to count.

 

[Russ]

The way he made it sound is that if you put in the work that in 5 - 8 years you would make a substantial income from residuals.

That is true. Making six-figure money is possible. But...20 hours a week?

Two things I've learned in this job.....

(1)You have to work.
(2)You have to sell.....always.

If you do work, you will sell or starve doing it and find another job.

 

[ergammill]

I know it feels good to think you have companies "interested" in hiring you, hate to be the one to bring you the news, but they are interested in hiring EVERYONE with a license and some without

You need to do some research and find out which company YOU are interested in and interview THEM.

Well, I have several companies interested in hiring me. If I am just starting out but want to attempt to obtain the above goals which company would be best?

Liberty National
Met Life
State Farm

OR

Equita Mortgage Group
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I have tried applying at Select Quote, but I can't get them to respond.... Also, I wouldn't mind a career with BCBSFL or something like them. Sigh, well the good thing is I don't have to make a decision right away. But soon; I just want to make the right choice. I am not a spring chicken anymore and I want this next one to count.

 

[moonlightandmargaritas]

I probably sound naive, but I got my license with these goals in mind.

Time to go back to the drawing board man.

I can't find one expectation that I consider "reasonable" in your post. A nice set up for disappointment, frustration and failure!

 

[Ronsterp]

Thank you for the replies. Any suggestions knowing the goals I have? They may seem un-reasonable, but I should be able to get close right? No feedback on the companies I listed?

Thanks again,

 

[Zac]

Great enthusiasm.. I envy you man … just make sure you have an alternate plan in place, in case something goes south ….