Hi Everyone!
I work part time as an insurance agent, and I DO love what I do! The income grows each year without putting much more effort in, though work, follow up, diligence etc is required.
There are MANY COMPANIES to choose from, many AGENCIES to look at - and it is propaby a bit tougher that your broker is telling you (isn't it always, though?) The most important thing is to be passionate about the PRODUCT/SERVICE you provide, but you know that already!
There are several companies like PRIMERICA out there, if ou want to join one of them and become independent. I am with First Financial Security, and my friend, who works for Farmers and worked for AFLAC before, is joining me full time on FEB 1st, because she sees the potential in being CONTRACTOR instead of employee,but it is definitely personal preference.
BEFORE you go and take the test and jump into this, do more research about what is ACTUALLY required of you, and how much time it will take up and if you want to do this, since it seems that you do have another business already, am I right?
The income potential is great, but it really is a full time career, even if worked part time.
I tookt the test within 2 weeks of begnning to study, it cost me $125 plus fingerprints, so no big deal here - like you said - worst case you end up with an unused license ( Before you do that though give me call - I hate to waste talent
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BEST WISHES!! SoSo