1. Being my own boss, working as much as I want. When you are commission based you make your money, so you hustle. I worked 24/7. And loved it. I am career focused.

2. I thoroughly enjoy the relationships that develop over the years. It is so much fun being along for the ride with an individual’s life stages.

3. I love the ability to help business owners navigate challenges, and it’s rewarding to be able to help them in a time of need.

4. Ability to adapt without too many constraints of a captive. I have been on the captive side, and it was not the best experience.

5. The freedom, quality of life, and ability to be with my family any time they need me.

6. I like meeting lots of people and seeing different kinds of businesses. It really expands your world view and shows you how many ways there are to make a living.

7. Career development opportunities and the establishment of interpersonal networks.

8. Helping with rebuilding lives.

9. Seeing my book of business grow 30% YoY because of MY decisions–not a corporate playbook.

10. Freedom and flexibility.

11. The ability to shop with multiple carriers, the challenge of keeping all options top of mind.

12. I take great pride in the impact my business has on the local community. It’s rewarding to know that I’m making a tangible difference in people’s lives.

13. As an independent, commercial agent/broker, I have more freedom to go after the industries I find the most rewarding.

14. It is very nice to have a variety of options/markets for my customers. I truly feel as if I am representing their best interests rather than selling them a product.

15. I can attract clients in any segment of the workforce or life that interests me. If I am passionate about coffee and can build a niche there. If I love real estate I can specialize and network with realtors.

16. I like that it is a career I was able to go into without a degree and it be entry level while also being a hybrid position. Learn everything on the job and get to move up while I am learning.

17. The one thing I love most is meeting new people and getting to hear their stories and walks of life, whether that be a new underwriter or insured. I love the personal relationships I have developed over the years.

18. The business scope is wide, including not only the sale of insurance products but also risk assessment, insurance planning, claims assistance, and other links.

19. As an independent practitioner, I love business independence and innovation. I can choose customized products according to customer needs and gain trust.

20. The relationships that are built and the different personalities that you encounter through clients we have.

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