<div>I for sure agree what everyone else said. It is a tricky industry to get into, but I’m sure you’ll do well and it’s not for everybody. I’m wishing best of luck and will definitely keep you in mind if I make a trip to Pittsburgh in the near future!</div><div>All the best again, and congratulations!</div><div>Sincerely, yours,</div><div>Preston.</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Oct 9, 2024 at 3:14 AM David Andrews via NFBP-Talk <<a href="mailto:nfbp-talk@nfbnet.org">nfbp-talk@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Good luck. I have never sold, but have done <br>
fund-raising full time, which is pretty much the <br>
same thing. There is a certain person that loves <br>
sales, and rises to the challenge, and can accept the nos and move on.<br>
<br>
Just the other day I heard a very good podcast <br>
which was an interview with someone who is a life <br>
insurance salesman. He is successful, and the <br>
advice was good, not the usual high pressure <br>
sales stuff, or buy my book and ...<br>
<br>
Contact me off-list, <a href="mailto:dandrews920@comcast.net" target="_blank">dandrews920@comcast.net</a> and <br>
I can get you info, either podcast name, if you <br>
listen to podcasts, or the file, if you don't.<br>
<br>
Dave<br>
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At 10:36 PM 10/8/2024, Sadie McFarland via Ohio-Talk wrote:<br>
>Hello federation family! I hope you are all <br>
>well. It’s been a very busy four and a half <br>
>months since I graduated college! After at least <br>
>200 job applications, many interviews and trips <br>
>to Pittsburgh for them, I have finally been <br>
>blessed with a job. Although I am excited, this <br>
>line of work is not something I even remotely <br>
>saw myself doing when I graduated college in <br>
>May. I will be selling insurance through New <br>
>York Life Insurance Company. Last Wednesday, I <br>
>sat for my state licensing exam in Pittsburgh <br>
>and passed with an 86% on my first attempt. In <br>
>order to take this exam, I had to complete <br>
>countless hours of rigorous coursework, practice <br>
>examinations, and countless hours of listening <br>
>to material. I am beyond grateful that I am able <br>
>to start my next chapter as soon as I get my <br>
>license approved by the state. Along with this, <br>
>just a few hours ago I signed my very first <br>
>lease for an apartment in downtown Pittsburgh. I <br>
>will be moving in on Thursday and I cannot be <br>
>more excited. It is a beautiful apartment <br>
>complex with lots of amenities. Although all of <br>
>this is very exciting, I am up against a major <br>
>challenge… I do not geet a paycheck from my job <br>
>until I trigger the contract, which requires <br>
>crossing the commission threshold of $1750 of <br>
>earned commission. Although I know I am capable <br>
>of sales, I’m just not sure I’m going to be <br>
>able to make a living doing this… I’m <br>
>confident in my abilities, but this is just a <br>
>difficult business. Without income until I meet <br>
>the threshold, I’m definitely in for a <br>
>challenging couple of weeks, especially with <br>
>moving expenses. Looking forward to getting <br>
>involved with the federation again very soon! <br>
>Please let me know if any of you would like my <br>
>new address. Blessings, Sadie M. McFarland B. S. <br>
>Marketing, Messiah University <a href="mailto:sadiemc01@gmail.com" target="_blank">sadiemc01@gmail.com</a> (740) 827-5613<br>
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