Why Are So Many Agents Lazy?

[MPCFinPlan]

I think it's 2 things. One which has been said many times already, people in general are lazy.

Two, managers sell this off to be your your own boss and you can work whenever you want and make 6 figures. This isn't the case. You may have to work harder than a 8-5 employee but in turn you can make more than what a salary offers.

My girlfriend always tells me this, Your boss is a tyrant. And I'm my own boss. I push myself to drive hours away and work crazy hours because that's what it takes.

I'm new to this but I understood that when I started.

This job isn't for people who have an employee mindset. You have to have a business mindset to make it work.

Nobody else will figure out how to make this work for you, I don't care how captive you are. You have to hustle!

 

[KRobby]

Ah cute, do you guys even sell FE?

Annuities for me. But the fe squirts are masters at working dm leads. I steal tid bits and sometimes payback with my own dynamic contributions.

One day we will all learnt how to lift and sell

Not at the same level as me and you.

 

[Thad.Sipple]

Those you tube vids are awesome

 

[xrac]

Statiscally a college grad can earn on averarge a million more over their life time that someone with hs diploma. Earning my degree was on the of proudest achievements of my life.

I wonder if the higher earnings is due to the actual education or due to the higher motivation and perhaps responsibility level of the groups.

 

[russelltw]

I believe it's work ethic and a strong desire to create something. Many of the agents I know who have succeeded are not the smartest, but they are the most determined. They may get down from time to time, but they are quick to bounce back and get back at it. You must have thick skin for this work. You need to be able to focus on your long term goals and know you will eventually get there.

I was lucky in that I worked with several guys who were like what I described above. They reminded me that they busted it for 3-5 years. Afterwards they could take it out of "5th gear" and enjoy life a little more. When I started each reminded me we all have to pay our dues...

 

[John Galt]

Americans are lazy period. We live in the greatest country, I am extremely proud to be American, but that doesn't mean our people aren't stupid as bricks. We have the fattest, laziest, dumbest, most entitled, weakest people on earth.

Now throw in the fact that you field guys drive to the ghettos, work long hours, work late hours, work far from home, come out of pocket for all your expenses, talk to the dumbest of the dumbest people (FE people), you have to work in all weather conditions, and the list goes on and on. I highly respect what you successful field agents do because its not a pretty process. So given these conditions, is it any wonder why Americans rarely ever do FE successfully let alone anything that requires sacrifice and full time effort?

I for one am not surprised.

Great post and I fully agree.

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Same reason 90% are gone in the first 3 years...they don't have what it takes.

Its a b**l-breaker to make this work. They walk in the door to an agency and see the 10+ year experienced agents sitting at a desk, just waiting for the phone to ring with referrals and playing golf. And think that's all they have to do for a 6 figure income. No one explains to them what those agents did the first 10 years to get to that point.

A lot of people get into this business after losing their job and do it as a last resort when they can't find anything else. The recruiters sell them a bill of goods about how easy it is, you will get free leads and everyone wants the product. Blah, blah, blah. They forget to mention that they are going to starve when they start out, the number of calls it takes to get an appointment, much less a sale.

The lazy ones leave before the 3 years is out.

And if they are still in the business and lazy after 3 years, they are just LAZY. And married to someone who makes a lot of money....

You always impress me with your posts, I still need to give you a call

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This thread is getting a little personal for me...I pay someone to cut my lawn and I have a house keeper...I'd rather spend the time with my kids and family...or drinking. Nothing wrong with that, if you've got the discretionary income to do so.

I will admit though, I am one lazy SOB. So thanks, JG, for starting a thread and making me feel bad...what are friends for right!

While I am admittedly lazy, I'm am highly efficient and goal oriented. Once I hit my goals, all bets are off.

Well if it makes you feel any better I dont mow my lawn either, I did that sh*t in high school and college and swore once done I would never do it again, I have a house cleaner too (my wife) All kidding aside Im anal as all get out about neatness, organization and cleanliness, a lot of times I clean up, especially my man cave and office, its spotless.

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Lots of blame on this one. Statistics show that college grads on average earn more than high school grads. So everyone started pushing people to go to college. Now, with a surplus of college grads, employers are using a college degree as a sorting tool. Jobs that have a skill set that really don't require a college degree suddenly do, simply because employers can require it.

Ive always believed those studies are skewed as hell and never believed that.

 

[MrPhiladelphia]

Any one in Philly that I can do a ride along with.

 

[houcoogster]

Lots of blame on this one. Statistics show that college grads on average earn more than high school grads. So everyone started pushing people to go to college. Now, with a surplus of college grads, employers are using a college degree as a sorting tool. Jobs that have a skill set that really don't require a college degree suddenly do, simply because employers can require it.

The problem with these studies is this, there is a built in bias. Let me explain..a person that was motivated and confidant enough in themselves to go to college is going to be more driven than one that didn't (on avg). Regardless whether they finish or not. There is just no way to carve these people out of the equation. So yes it is skewed.

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Statiscally a college grad can earn on averarge a million more over their life time that someone with hs diploma. Earning my degree was on the of proudest achievements of my life.

More important than money....you have to live in your mind for the rest of your life...make it as good as you can.

 

[VolAgent]

The problem with these studies is this, there is a built in bias. Let me explain..a person that was motivated and confidant enough in themselves to go to college is going to be more driven than one that didn't (on avg). Regardless whether they finish or not. There is just no way to carve these people out of the equation. So yes it is skewed.

The studies look at college graduates, not people who attended.

And yes, I agree there is an underlying causation to why people who have a college degree earn more, but not necessarily why you think.

 

[WinoBlues]

The studies look at college graduates, not people who attended.

And yes, I agree there is an underlying causation to why people who have a college degree earn more, but not necessarily why you think.

Bet there is a bigger difference based on where the kid starts on the economic ladder.