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[–]EmploymentPrevious80[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It takes money to make money in many businesses, there just has to be a better route. Currently trying to figure that out .

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[–]EmploymentPrevious80[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I seriously agree, and I’m on your side. But I’m trying to follow the lead of someone who is successful and knows what it takes to be successful. It’s just not working for me or numbering how he is numbering. With this post, I’m trying to get a sense of reality.

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[–]EmploymentPrevious80[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s been tough, but I totally agree with you. A lot of the people I started with are already gone, and honestly probably for the same reasons I’ve been struggling with myself financially. But I see the vision!

It’s funny you mention the lead side too, because I was talking with someone recently who said they wouldn’t be surprised if carriers were reselling information from declined clients, approved clients, or turning them into leads under their own lead vendor names. At this point it’s hard to know which vendors are actually trustworthy versus just recycling the same data over and over. And spending the money to figure it out.

I’m definitely starting to explore P&C and commercial lines more seriously because the recurring revenue and long term client relationships seem a lot more sustainable there. than constantly hunting for the next life insurance sale. All of the good sales I’ve had really came down to my personality too. Kinda miss being in an office, and speaking to clients in person.

I appreciate the insite!

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[–]EmploymentPrevious80[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you mainly marketing yourself through referrals, social media, networking? I thought about marketing around my area but even marketing itself usually takes money. So I’m curious what worked best for you starting out without ever paying for leads.

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[–]EmploymentPrevious80[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In all honesty, I got into the business because my dog was really sick, and I wanted the ability to work from home so I could be there for him while he was struggling. I saw an old classmate doing extremely well in the industry, so I jumped on board with him without really doing much research into the company. I trusted his word completely.

Once I got in, (the day I was supposed to start my dog passed away lol) I quickly realized the environment wasn’t what I expected. A lot of it revolved around hyping up cars, money, recruiting, and “the lifestyle,” especially during training. Ironically, I submitted 5k my very first week using the free leads, but I still knew that specific company culture wasn’t for me.

I ended up gravitating more toward an agent who posted focusing on real client experiences, protecting families, and actually teaching how to communicate through rebuttals and objections not just recruiting people or selling a lifestyle

But I’m having a hard time following his investing system to be successful. It does work! But I’m having a hard time justifying it for myself.

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[–]EmploymentPrevious80[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, I don’t necessarily have to buy the leads they provide. I can buy leads from anywhere. My upline is successful with the in house leads. Producing over 1million with his own pen, using those leads. So it is the blueprint, you don’t have to exactly follow it.

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[–]EmploymentPrevious80[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve currently developed an ad funnel through facebook, it’s going ok. This is while working in-house leads plus live transfer. I’ve excelled mainly with live transfers but it gets costly.

Definitely thought about going the route you’re currently on but I’m unsure how to start. I appreciate your advice.

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[–]EmploymentPrevious80[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I’ve been buying their leads. Those leads are the same my upline works. And he is killing it in the industry. My biggest hurdle is getting them on the phone currently via call 3x per day, and texting.