CatfishKev Report post Posted August 5, 2016 At the end of the year I'm giving my half of my roofing company to my partner. Even though he's a great partner and it's a great company my other company (Remodeling) has made me just absolutely hate owning and running a business. Mostly due to employees. I'm aspiring to be a part time guide in the next year or two and started doing pest control because I should have a lot of time off once I finish my route which would allow me time to pursue other interests. So, one of the things I'm thinking of doing is essentially selling insurance. It can be done part time and I know four other people personally that are doing it and doing very well. I've read a few bad things online about the company but they are mostly old threads and I think most of the issues are now no longer issues. And of course any big company is going to have a bunch of negative reviews online. I don't want to publicly announce the company or turn this into an argument about this company either for or against. If you are in the insurance world could you PM me? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted August 5, 2016 One thing about sales its people people people people and more people. Your business is talking and selling them on your product. I don't want to knock you down, but if your leaving your business because of employees ( having to deal with employees) your not going to like trying to convince someone of your product everyday person after person. Unless it's a company that supplies you with clients that are looking for your product. That's lot better doing that instead of going and trying to sell cold! But cold sales guys get beat up everyday from people comments but they do make lot more money. Best of luck. Keep pursuing a dreams! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twigsnapper Report post Posted August 5, 2016 What type of insurance? I do lots of life insurance, disability and long term care within my financial planning business. I love the insurance piece because of what it provides to families when or if the disaster hits. The key is to align yourself with a good company that provides great products. I don't recommend going to a captive agency because you are forced to sell their product however they usually have the better training program which can be key when you are starting out. PM me we can chat more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted August 6, 2016 One thing about sales its people people people people and more people. Your business is talking and selling them on your product. I don't want to knock you down, but if your leaving your business because of employees ( having to deal with employees) your not going to like trying to convince someone of your product everyday person after person. Unless it's a company that supplies you with clients that are looking for your product. That's lot better doing that instead of going and trying to sell cold! But cold sales guys get beat up everyday from people comments but they do make lot more money. Best of luck. Keep pursuing a dreams! In this particular case you are only selling to people who have requested info on a particular product already so it's not cold calling. And although it may be taxing selling to people the only one I really have to depend on is myself whereas with the remodeling I've had to count on other people and that seems to be where all the aggravation is. I look at it this way, if any of these things I'm pursuing don't work out I can always fall back on being a contractor. But at this point in my life I'm just ready to try some new things until I find the right thing. Thanks for the input. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted August 6, 2016 Good on you for getting out there and exploring options. I've been looking for other avenues for a year or two but I thrive in stability! Hard to uproot from 15 years with a company, unless the pay and hours are right. Good luck with whatever you decide to do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturebob Report post Posted August 6, 2016 !Are You asking for INS. salesman or con artist. No difference...................BOB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted August 7, 2016 What type of insurance? I do lots of life insurance, disability and long term care within my financial planning business. I love the insurance piece because of what it provides to families when or if the disaster hits. The key is to align yourself with a good company that provides great products. I don't recommend going to a captive agency because you are forced to sell their product however they usually have the better training program which can be key when you are starting out. PM me we can chat more. Twigsnapper, pm sent. Curious your feedback on this company. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
