How did you get into the business?
I started at Nationwide Insurance as an Office Manager because I wanted to get into HR. I fell in love with Insurance and the customer service aspect and the act of helping people. One day, I was approached by a current Farm Bureau agent at a Detroit Pistons game who gave me his Agency Manager’s card and introduced me. I realized how cool it would be to start out on my own and have my own office one day. I started my agency with absolutely zero clients, and today we have over 2,500 households we protect.
Has this career met your expectations, and why?
It has completely exceeded my expectations. When I started, I thought I would have a modest income and be able to balance home/work life. Not only has the income surpassed anything I ever imagined, but more importantly it has allowed the balance I always craved so that I can be present as a momma, and a wife and still run a successful agency. I have met so many wonderful people over the 20 years I have been here and have helped families start businesses, buy homes, and watch their kids grow to buy their first home. It really has come full circle, allowing me to now insure a 2nd generation of clients.
How has your career changed your life?
My life has truly evolved. Looking back, had I not been introduced to Farm Bureau I would never have had the opportunity to meet so many people, and it has allowed myself and my family so many opportunities. We have literally traveled the world together, attended events, and without this career I truly believe I would not be as successful as I am today. Success to me means waking up with purpose, continuing learning, and using those skills to positively impact the lives of others. I have learned resilience, bounced back from failures, and came back stronger. This career has helped me to develop a greater sense of self.
What do you love doing as an agent?
My absolute favorite part of being an agent is the ability to help people. We find ways to protect families, no matter how that looks. We are their best friend on their worst day, and that is something we take very seriously.
Work For Yourself, But Not By Yourself
Farm Bureau Insurance is looking for individuals interested in running their own business while becoming a difference maker in their community. We offer a competitive financing program, marketing support, training and education, and incentives. At Farm Bureau, we believe there are few careers that make a profound impact on an entire community the way an agent does. We believe in the nobility of what we do and that being an agent is something to be proud of.
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