I wanted to share my experience so far, specifically, working with agents and building this FE business thus far.
I've been licensed for 7 years now. When I started I really had visions of having a big team and leading a ton of agents to glory! That was just the vision put into my head. I quickly found out that selling insurance is not for everyone. Not due to any immediate "Failure" on my part, but just the sheer waves of how many people started and stopped within the first few months of me starting out.
Within 6 months I left being a captive agent, after doing a tad big of research on here, and then started planning to go Independent. I took a few months to do research, I worked a landscaping job (it was summer) while I was planning the Indy route.....Anyhow....
When I started as an Indy Final Expense agent I started Face to Face. I knocked doors for 6 or even 7 days a week when I started. I worked 12 hour days (at least - Which includes scrubbing paper apps which I haven't done in years!) Overall It was hard but I really enjoyed learning the business. I was on FIRE. I got sent to a trip with Transamerica and won a top producer award and made a really good amount of money....I was able to even help my friend who was at a captive organization come indy. He is still writing today and doing great! (He has been in the business longer than me!)
After about my 2nd year I was getting burnt out from the business. I had some bad experiences with some other people in the industry. In fact, key influencers and leaders in this business (for me at the time) . It really threw my through a loop. I took a break from writing business and even thought about quitting altogether. This was not due to being unsuccessful, which is ironic as I find many agents fail because of not making it their first year. Anyhow, I decided I would try telesales from some more inspiration, all glory to God.
I started with PPG, James is a great guy and they have an awesome platform(I would recommend anyone talk with him if they are interested in telesales). I did well and learned a lot the time I spent working with them. Eventually I made my way over to DigitalBGA... I was always intrigued with them
Since I've been with Digital I really decided to crank up my game and I began to have to desire to lead and train agents. With their support, systems and my prior training I've really been able to grow a ton in this business. Thank you all, Thank God. Currently, I have a handful of agents I'm leading, I'm now working with a virtual assistant, working on some of my own marketing strategies along with leads through Digital and ready to continue to grow. I've been really surprised by the amount of agents I have reaching out to me from some of the content I have been putting out. I really think it's great and I truly appreciate hearing I'm bringing value to others who aren't on my team. Thank you all for checking me out
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I know there are other agencies that are massive compared to me. I know I'm still in the beginning of building but I'm encouraged and having a good time. Obviously we have all had our rough waters in this business...To sum this up...I think back to when I first started and had to amend the Transamerica app because I had no idea what I was doing and trying my best to make it work. Now I'm in the direction, slowly, but surly growing a business and agency.
Thanks for all the support and everyones participation on the forums. I think it's a good reflection of the business. It's got its roses but it's got its thorns. I guess we all do
Here's to a good rest of the year and many to come!
I've been licensed for 7 years now. When I started I really had visions of having a big team and leading a ton of agents to glory! That was just the vision put into my head. I quickly found out that selling insurance is not for everyone. Not due to any immediate "Failure" on my part, but just the sheer waves of how many people started and stopped within the first few months of me starting out.
Within 6 months I left being a captive agent, after doing a tad big of research on here, and then started planning to go Independent. I took a few months to do research, I worked a landscaping job (it was summer) while I was planning the Indy route.....Anyhow....
When I started as an Indy Final Expense agent I started Face to Face. I knocked doors for 6 or even 7 days a week when I started. I worked 12 hour days (at least - Which includes scrubbing paper apps which I haven't done in years!) Overall It was hard but I really enjoyed learning the business. I was on FIRE. I got sent to a trip with Transamerica and won a top producer award and made a really good amount of money....I was able to even help my friend who was at a captive organization come indy. He is still writing today and doing great! (He has been in the business longer than me!)
After about my 2nd year I was getting burnt out from the business. I had some bad experiences with some other people in the industry. In fact, key influencers and leaders in this business (for me at the time) . It really threw my through a loop. I took a break from writing business and even thought about quitting altogether. This was not due to being unsuccessful, which is ironic as I find many agents fail because of not making it their first year. Anyhow, I decided I would try telesales from some more inspiration, all glory to God.
I started with PPG, James is a great guy and they have an awesome platform(I would recommend anyone talk with him if they are interested in telesales). I did well and learned a lot the time I spent working with them. Eventually I made my way over to DigitalBGA... I was always intrigued with them
Since I've been with Digital I really decided to crank up my game and I began to have to desire to lead and train agents. With their support, systems and my prior training I've really been able to grow a ton in this business. Thank you all, Thank God. Currently, I have a handful of agents I'm leading, I'm now working with a virtual assistant, working on some of my own marketing strategies along with leads through Digital and ready to continue to grow. I've been really surprised by the amount of agents I have reaching out to me from some of the content I have been putting out. I really think it's great and I truly appreciate hearing I'm bringing value to others who aren't on my team. Thank you all for checking me out
.I know there are other agencies that are massive compared to me. I know I'm still in the beginning of building but I'm encouraged and having a good time. Obviously we have all had our rough waters in this business...To sum this up...I think back to when I first started and had to amend the Transamerica app because I had no idea what I was doing and trying my best to make it work. Now I'm in the direction, slowly, but surly growing a business and agency.
Thanks for all the support and everyones participation on the forums. I think it's a good reflection of the business. It's got its roses but it's got its thorns. I guess we all do
Here's to a good rest of the year and many to come!
