[Ohio-Talk] Update

[David Andrews]

Good luck. I have never sold, but have done 
fund-raising full time, which is pretty much the 
same thing. There is a certain person that loves 
sales, and rises to the challenge, and can accept the nos and move on.

Just the other day I heard a very good podcast 
which was an interview with someone who is a life 
insurance salesman. He is successful, and the 
advice was good, not the usual high pressure 
sales stuff, or buy my book and ...

Contact me off-list, dandrews920 at comcast.net and 
I can get you info, either podcast name, if you 
listen to podcasts, or the file, if you don't.

Dave

At 10:36 PM 10/8/2024, Sadie McFarland via Ohio-Talk wrote:
>Hello federation family! I hope you are all 
>well. It’s been a very busy four and a half 
>months since I graduated college! After at least 
>200 job applications, many interviews and trips 
>to Pittsburgh for them, I have finally been 
>blessed with a job. Although I am excited, this 
>line of work is not something I even remotely 
>saw myself doing when I graduated college in 
>May. I will be selling insurance through New 
>York Life Insurance Company. Last Wednesday, I 
>sat for my state licensing exam in Pittsburgh 
>and passed with an 86% on my first attempt. In 
>order to take this exam, I had to complete 
>countless hours of rigorous coursework, practice 
>examinations, and countless hours of listening 
>to material. I am beyond grateful that I am able 
>to start my next chapter as soon as I get my 
>license approved by the state. Along with this, 
>just a few hours ago I signed my very first 
>lease for an apartment in downtown Pittsburgh. I 
>will be moving in on Thursday and I cannot be 
>more excited. It is a beautiful apartment 
>complex with lots of amenities. Although all of 
>this is very exciting, I am up against a major 
>challenge
 I do not geet a paycheck from my job 
>until I trigger the contract, which requires 
>crossing the commission threshold of $1750 of 
>earned commission. Although I know I am capable 
>of sales, I’m just not sure I’m going to be 
>able to make a living doing this
 I’m 
>confident in my abilities, but  this is just a 
>difficult business. Without income until I meet 
>the threshold, I’m definitely in for a 
>challenging couple of weeks, especially with 
>moving expenses. Looking forward to getting 
>involved with the federation again very soon! 
>Please let me know if any of you would like my 
>new address. Blessings, Sadie M. McFarland B. S. 
>Marketing, Messiah University sadiemc01 at gmail.com (740) 827-5613



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