Hello everyone,
This is my first post, although I have been combing through the forum for several days and have found it to be quite informative. Here is my situation: I graduated from college back in May and have been looking to get into sales ever since. I originally wanted to sell either medical devices or commercial real estate but have been rebuffed in my attempts at both. I haven't been able to find work in the medical device industry because (I think) of a recent DUI (I'm still on probation for that by the way) And I have been turned off to the commercial real estate industry because every broker I speak with tells me how ruthless it is and to run away as fast as I can. I've been working the overnight shift at a warehouse for 10$/hr just to keep myself busy. I CAN'T STAND IT!!! Sorry for rambling but I just thought I would give a little background on myself.
I've been thinking hard about getting licensed to sell insurance (Life and Health) in Indiana, although I really don't want to work for a captive agency. I'm thinking of either trying to work for/with Health Choice One or just going completely independent right off the bat but I have a couple of questions.
1. Do you think it is feasible to jump right in and start selling insurance as an independent agent? I'm not afraid of hard work but I am really as green as the springtime grass. I have very few expenses as I still live at home with my parents, no kids, no student loans etc. I suppose this could be seen as a positive or a negative...
2. I'm confident that the DUI won't keep me from getting licensed in Indiana but would it cause me any difficulties in getting contracted to sell life and health insurance with the major carriers, especially considering my lack of experience and age (23). From everything I've read, it looks like it's much easier to get contracted to sell L+H, as opposed to P+C but I just thought I'd ask.
3. If you you think it is imperative that I go captive to start, can you recommend the best companies to sell for in this market. Preferably ones that won't ask me to write down the names and phone numbers of my 100 closest friends and relatives
4. Any other advice you can give would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
--Alex
This is my first post, although I have been combing through the forum for several days and have found it to be quite informative. Here is my situation: I graduated from college back in May and have been looking to get into sales ever since. I originally wanted to sell either medical devices or commercial real estate but have been rebuffed in my attempts at both. I haven't been able to find work in the medical device industry because (I think) of a recent DUI (I'm still on probation for that by the way) And I have been turned off to the commercial real estate industry because every broker I speak with tells me how ruthless it is and to run away as fast as I can. I've been working the overnight shift at a warehouse for 10$/hr just to keep myself busy. I CAN'T STAND IT!!! Sorry for rambling but I just thought I would give a little background on myself.
I've been thinking hard about getting licensed to sell insurance (Life and Health) in Indiana, although I really don't want to work for a captive agency. I'm thinking of either trying to work for/with Health Choice One or just going completely independent right off the bat but I have a couple of questions.
1. Do you think it is feasible to jump right in and start selling insurance as an independent agent? I'm not afraid of hard work but I am really as green as the springtime grass. I have very few expenses as I still live at home with my parents, no kids, no student loans etc. I suppose this could be seen as a positive or a negative...
2. I'm confident that the DUI won't keep me from getting licensed in Indiana but would it cause me any difficulties in getting contracted to sell life and health insurance with the major carriers, especially considering my lack of experience and age (23). From everything I've read, it looks like it's much easier to get contracted to sell L+H, as opposed to P+C but I just thought I'd ask.
3. If you you think it is imperative that I go captive to start, can you recommend the best companies to sell for in this market. Preferably ones that won't ask me to write down the names and phone numbers of my 100 closest friends and relatives
4. Any other advice you can give would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
--Alex
