New Agent Advice

[shaad80]

What's some tips you guys can give a new agent just going out in the field

 

[timamr]

Have good training, support and a source to find/generate leads. And if possible, do a combo of advanced commission and "as earned", that way when you have chargeback it don't hurt so much (just recently learned this trick). All downhill after that.

 

[MIM]

What's some tips you guys can give a new agent just going out in the field

Try not to get eaten by sharks.

MIM

 

[kgmom219]

Prepare to starve for 3 years.

Trim your personal budget to absolute necessity only

Search on the forum "advice" There's about 50 threads on this topic.

Good luck! Its a great business!

 

[mcnebraska]

Work your butt off. I'm new to the insurance world but not to sales. Last month (4th month licensed) I wrote over $100,000 in premium. I'm not afraid to pick up the phone or knock on a door.

Know what markets your carriers are good at and go after it.

 

[liorselamb]

What's some tips you guys can give a new agent just going out in the field

What state/s are you in?

 

[xrac]

What company are you with? Who is training you?

 

[saronzon]

what do you mean by "carriers"?

 

[mcnebraska]

The insurance company (or carrier) you represent

 

[saronzon]

Aflac, thanks I am new

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I just completed Aflac sales school. Licensed in health & accident, working on Life studies. We are trained to cold call businesses on foot also referrals, and warm markets. Prospecting in 90degree weather is tough, I try to start early in mornings. Some people are open to meet, very difficult to set appointments. Over saturated area where I am locally. I appreciate you sharing ~thanks again.
sara a.