Time for Change

[Experienced Agent]

I recently sold an life and health agency and will not be able to sell insurance in my current geographic area. I am much to young to retire and would like to build a new agency working primarily telephone sales. I'm convinced that I can make money selling individual health products over the phone. I know the internet lead companies are not much better than thieves, but it appears to be part of the game.

Any advice as to how I can get into this market without making too many or too costly mistakes. Your help is appreciated!

 

[Experienced Agent]

I appreciate the many responses!

 

[Josh]

Not for nothing, but there is a great deal of information on here at your disposal as it sits now, infinitely more than would be discussed on this thread alone even if you were to receive a good many responses.

FWIW - Folks on here are generally much more helpful if you respond with specific questions vs "I'm just getting started; what should I do now?" Is there something specific you're looking for help with?


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[xrac]

I recently sold an life and health agency and will not be able to sell insurance in my current geographic area. I am much to young to retire and would like to build a new agency working primarily telephone sales. I'm convinced that I can make money selling individual health products over the phone. I know the internet lead companies are not much better than thieves, but it appears to be part of the game.

Any advice as to how I can get into this market without making too many or too costly mistakes. Your help is appreciated!

I do not see anyone doing very well selling indivdiual health products in the future due to Obamacare. Personally I would look elsewhere.

 

[b61mack]

Research and join NOLHA.ORG they are on the forum. You will get the information you seek.

 

[Crabcake Johnny]

I recently sold an life and health agency and will not be able to sell insurance in my current geographic area. I am much to young to retire and would like to build a new agency working primarily telephone sales. I'm convinced that I can make money selling individual health products over the phone. I know the internet lead companies are not much better than thieves, but it appears to be part of the game.

Any advice as to how I can get into this market without making too many or too costly mistakes. Your help is appreciated!

I'll give you the exact same advice I give anyone who calls me and says they want to sell health insurance online.

First, you'll need to assess your phone skills. They'll have to be a 9 out of 10. Secondly, the learning curve costs right around $5,000 - meaning this is about what you'll spend total before you really have a firm grasp on how to sell online working internet leads.

So if you have the $5,000 and a few months for a learning curve, that's a good start.

 

[jerry176]

Look for an outft, that sells medicare supplements by phone, and sprinkle in some Final Expense.

 

[jacobtn]

Go start a roofing business instead is my advice

 

[Experienced Agent]

Thank you Jacob, that is very helpful

 

[abcsales]

why health insurance when the country is headed towards an exchange??? I'd find a different product to sell.