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In the Fall of 2017 I was offered a Job to become an Insurance salesman for an incredible company. I would have a draw to start me off, so I could pay the bills, I already had 1000 leads, 25% of which already have insurance with us, and 75% of which are very attached to the company because of brand loyalty. This was the opportunity of a lifetime. My boss to be showed me how I could make $50,000 my first year, without having to go to college, as long as I worked hard, and let him teach me how to be a rockstar of a salesman. He went on to show me that I can easily make $150,000 or more per year by year three as long as I work hard. All of this is true.
In my first year I made $70,000. Woah! Holy cow! A 19 year old who grew up in the country, with no knowledge of the financial industry. I have not been able to confirm this 100% but to the best of my knowledge, I made more than any of the Agents that started the same month I did, all of which are older than me, some of which have run their own businesses in the past. In my first year I have also learned so much, that I am almost certain I have a better understanding of the different markets, than most brokers do. The evidence I have of that being for another story. I have truly become an expert in my field in a years time. I have helped so many people, and I will help so many more, however. What do I really have to show for it.
Well, aside from the fact that I have helped many families to protect themselves in the event of a sudden accident or death, I have proven to myself that I CAN! I can do anything I put my mind to, I can successfully sell a product, I can…