Why did I quit being an insurance agent?

The second biggest reason for quitting the business was because they ran out of money to invest in leads. Less important reasons for quitting were running out of prospects and personal issues like health problems.

When asked what factors clutter was to get better insurance leads, a close second was the agent's understanding that they should have saved more money to get through the tougher months. Additional feedback was access to better sales training and selling a different product.

Many agents reported that they failed to do adequate research before getting involved in the business. It is common for agents to get recruited into the insurance business because of someone they met. Perhaps a family member or friend introduced them to the business, and they did little to no research.

To that end, it is important to do your due diligence. If you don't ask, you aren't going to know. Take the time to find the agency that makes sense for you and matches your desire. Ensure that the agency you are looking at provides a training program to help you become a top producer.

You also need to make sure that you have enough money to start your business. Having a cash flow is important, especially for the months when business may slow. Leads are the biggest factor in your business and will not be consistent, so you need to be prepared for those instances.