I am looking into a position with a local SF agency to be an agency manager and learn the insurance business. After my time there I will go through the State Farm process to own my own agency. I've read through some other forums and I've met with some other local agents and their answers varied greatly.
What I'd like to hear is how you got involved, i.e something similar to what I'm potentially going to do or straight through the SF process and how much time you worked starting out compared to how much you work now. If you could include how long you've been an agent that would be helpful too. Also, would you recommend someone with two small children to do this? Honestly the time that is being projected isn't doable for me, I've been told to expect to work 60-70 hours a week for the time I am the agency manager. I don't understand why so many hours.
Thanks in advance for your time.
What I'd like to hear is how you got involved, i.e something similar to what I'm potentially going to do or straight through the SF process and how much time you worked starting out compared to how much you work now. If you could include how long you've been an agent that would be helpful too. Also, would you recommend someone with two small children to do this? Honestly the time that is being projected isn't doable for me, I've been told to expect to work 60-70 hours a week for the time I am the agency manager. I don't understand why so many hours.
Thanks in advance for your time.