Starting an Insurance Career at 40
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2018 3:32 pm
Hi everyone... I am new to the forum and seeking wisdom here from those of you willing to help.
My wife and I have decided to start over in our early 40's and move to Boise, ID from the Orange County, CA area... Just need 4 seasons again and a decent ski slope I can get to.
I have been a successful Real Estate agent here for 15+ years in both the good and bad times, but I really want to build a business of my own and feel comfortable with the insurance industry as an option. I feel comfortable with the lead generation, prospecting, PPC, and other aspects of client acquisition but I am struggling with how to get set up.
The move is 9 months out, and I just finished getting my licenses here in CA. My plan was to start working for a firm here that maybe does business in Idaho as well, but what I really want is to start as an independent agent in Boise once I get there.
I have $100,000 allocated to getting started and need some direction. I am willing to hire a coach, etc but would like some help along the way. Please let me know who is worth looking into for this.
Also, I still don't have a good idea of how to get the carriers to work with as an independant. I have read that there are groups I can join, but are there other options and if so what is the best one?
Thank you in advance for all of your help!!!
My wife and I have decided to start over in our early 40's and move to Boise, ID from the Orange County, CA area... Just need 4 seasons again and a decent ski slope I can get to.
I have been a successful Real Estate agent here for 15+ years in both the good and bad times, but I really want to build a business of my own and feel comfortable with the insurance industry as an option. I feel comfortable with the lead generation, prospecting, PPC, and other aspects of client acquisition but I am struggling with how to get set up.
The move is 9 months out, and I just finished getting my licenses here in CA. My plan was to start working for a firm here that maybe does business in Idaho as well, but what I really want is to start as an independent agent in Boise once I get there.
I have $100,000 allocated to getting started and need some direction. I am willing to hire a coach, etc but would like some help along the way. Please let me know who is worth looking into for this.
Also, I still don't have a good idea of how to get the carriers to work with as an independant. I have read that there are groups I can join, but are there other options and if so what is the best one?
Thank you in advance for all of your help!!!