Considering Becoming an Agent. I Need Advice

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Thanks for the great advice.

This has reaffirmed that my prospecting to family / friends is not the best idea.

I also agree with the concept of focusing on a product and becoming an expert. I plan on focusing on term and whole life in the beginning. If the chance of cross selling other products arises of course I'll take a stab at it.

I found the idea of just filling out the surveys from the phone book a good idea, however, I'm just going to sit down with them on Monday and tell them I am willing to put a ton of work into this business, but, I will not market directly to friends and family. If they still desire to have me work for them, great. If they cannot bend on this one issue, then perhaps I am avoiding something I'll be glad to have avoided.

My advice is donj't do that if you think this is the best opportunity for you. They will view you as a trouble maker and someone they can't work with. Don't do that if you are serious about New England. If you produce they will love you.