The Beginning of #TheInsuranceLife

The Beginning (circa 2012)

I never thought I’d get into the insurance industry but here I am. Apparently that’s a common story for my industry.  Or at least that’s what other people have said.  I was working for Paychex in Silicon Valley (and doing very well), when my acquaintance Tim called me and asked “are you still working for Paychex?” I thought I was getting a referral for an easy sale.  Even though I was top 20 out of 400 Major Market Services sales reps in my company at the time, every additional referral was appreciated!

Little did I know that the next step in my career was approaching quickly!  

With the ACA looming, I knew the industry would be in turmoil. Any time there is turmoil in an industry, it is easier to get meetings and more people will buy!  Also being on the benefits side is known to be much more lucrative.  With that plus the added incentive of a move to Paradise (aka Southern California), I was ALL IN!  I got the job and moved down to Hermosa Beach to start a new chapter in my life.

My blog “The Insurance Life
From 2012 to 2016 while in the insurance industry, I started this blog

LAAHU Vanguard Council landing page
I was Chair of the Vanguard Council in 2015 and started the LA Chapter