HawkeyeJ
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I've been trying to research and get all the information I need to be able to sell Life and Health products over the phone. Here's my story. I quit my salaried position because I wanted to get into this industry over a month ago. I'm thinking this was the biggest mistake I have ever made! I took the test and got licensed in Life, Accident & Health. I wanted to hit the ground running, but it looks like that has already came and passed.
I sold P&C insurance for a major corporation in 46 states before moving to Denver, and was very successful doing so. I signed up through a company to sell multiple products. I am sure I can get a full release, as I asked for that before I started and was told that would not be any problem. I didn't receive any training pertinent to someone starting new in this industry. I just sat at home and didn't have anything to do. The promises of the best commissions, free leads, and the best training all went by the wayside...as in, NONE of that happened. I mean at least some training would be beneficial, especially for someone in my position. More of the same from the second company I contacted. They did not have the time to train someone new.
I have been in touch with a third carrier, and the guy (my would be manager??) said that webconferencing would probably be my best bet and they have agents apparently who do that. The pros would be that I could work from home, and instead of wasting time driving around, I would be able to reach more people, across state lines as well. So far, I am having trouble ever reaching my guy, getting return calls, etc...I still have received virtually zero training except for sitting in on a webconference meeting. I have not signed any contracts with them yet. In my research, I have also seen that selling over the phone can be very successful, especially selling Life products such as Final Expense. In the meantime, I have been wasting my time sitting around the house. It sounds like this current company mostly focuses on Health and I am not sure they really have anyone who does Final Expense, etc, regularly.
I apologize for the long post, but I am in desperation mode, and have to make this work! I can see how it woud work, but I just need the guidance and training in addition to make it work. Does anybody have any suggestions on companies to contract with that will provide training and also how to approach this? I appreciate in advance any advice I can get regarding this matter. Thank you.
I sold P&C insurance for a major corporation in 46 states before moving to Denver, and was very successful doing so. I signed up through a company to sell multiple products. I am sure I can get a full release, as I asked for that before I started and was told that would not be any problem. I didn't receive any training pertinent to someone starting new in this industry. I just sat at home and didn't have anything to do. The promises of the best commissions, free leads, and the best training all went by the wayside...as in, NONE of that happened. I mean at least some training would be beneficial, especially for someone in my position. More of the same from the second company I contacted. They did not have the time to train someone new.
I have been in touch with a third carrier, and the guy (my would be manager??) said that webconferencing would probably be my best bet and they have agents apparently who do that. The pros would be that I could work from home, and instead of wasting time driving around, I would be able to reach more people, across state lines as well. So far, I am having trouble ever reaching my guy, getting return calls, etc...I still have received virtually zero training except for sitting in on a webconference meeting. I have not signed any contracts with them yet. In my research, I have also seen that selling over the phone can be very successful, especially selling Life products such as Final Expense. In the meantime, I have been wasting my time sitting around the house. It sounds like this current company mostly focuses on Health and I am not sure they really have anyone who does Final Expense, etc, regularly.
I apologize for the long post, but I am in desperation mode, and have to make this work! I can see how it woud work, but I just need the guidance and training in addition to make it work. Does anybody have any suggestions on companies to contract with that will provide training and also how to approach this? I appreciate in advance any advice I can get regarding this matter. Thank you.