Pros
I transitioned from being a business owner to entering the financial and life insurance industry as a full-time agent a few years ago.
To be honest, my first two years were not easy at all. However, I never even considered giving up. Instead, I continued to learn from the top producers at my agency, as well as from others within the Guardian Life network. I attended in-person training sessions provided by Guardian Life once or twice each year, where I was taught how to approach entrepreneurs, given the significant business opportunities they present. Consequently, I gradually transitioned from helping individuals to serving entrepreneurs and their employees.
I am proud to have qualified as a Leaders Club council member (The top 100 financial professionals) for three years in a row.
I also became registered a while ago, allowing me to sell a variety of variable products, such as registered index-linked annuity, mutual funds and 529 education plans and even handle 401(k) rollovers for small businesses. I will soon begin studying for my Series 65 to become a financial advisor!
What I love about this profession is the flexibility; the work-life balance is truly the best part. When I first started this career, I used to work more than 50 hours a week, but I am now fortunate enough to work no more than 40 hours per week.
Since I persist and focus on what I do, I've been incredibly rewarding for a minimum of 10-15% increase for my annual income.
Most importantly, as a career changer, I chose to join a team as a full-time financial professional rather than becoming an independent broker. This decision has allowed me to receive invaluable support from my team members.
Cons
This job is “Eat What You Kill”