Hi Everyone,
I am a sales associate in CT currently working for a Captive Agent. I am 23 and looking to start up my own independent agency within the next 6 months. I am looking for advice on getting appointments (who works with new comers)as well as information on funding, best practices etc. Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks a bunch!
Newbie
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NewCTAgent
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Go work for a broker as you have a ton and then some to learn. You young guys just get NO respect 
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InsAgentSF
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Re: Newbie
Hi Newbie
Starting your agency is tough, not an impossible task but tough. Especially if you don't have experience. You will not get any direct appoitments and in most of the cases you are not going to be competitive. If i were you, i would hire a consultant who has already ran an agency and ask him all the questions
Starting your agency is tough, not an impossible task but tough. Especially if you don't have experience. You will not get any direct appoitments and in most of the cases you are not going to be competitive. If i were you, i would hire a consultant who has already ran an agency and ask him all the questions
Hey Newbie, if you start using this site please refer your, How to Questions, to the Opinion Site, not the Hard to Place accounts. By the way InsAgentSF hit the nail on the proverbial head. No way..Work for a broker go to School. And Be cool stay in school 
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