Jim Schubert

is the CEO of Southern States Insurance, one of Georgia's largest independent insurance agencies. He is a nationally recognized author and podcast guest contributor appearing in Insurance Journal, Independent Agent Magazine, Insurance Business America Magazine, Best's Review, and Applied Systems.
Jim is a passionate advocate for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and independent insurance agents. He loves sharing ideas about agency growth, digital marketing, and the lost art of human interaction.

Jim is also the creator of Agents Growth Academy, an online resource for insurance agents and agency owners who want to take their growth to the next level. And when he needs to take a clarity break, he is either behind a camera lens in the great outdoors or teaching aspiring shutterbugs how to take beautiful nature photography at Schubert Photography.

How to Become a Remote Insurance Agent

Host Jim Schubert shares the complete guide to becoming a remote insurance agent, based on his first-hand experience from hiring. Delve into the prep work such as setting up high-speed internet and creating boundaries with your roommates or loved ones. Plus, get a free resource to land your first remote insurance agent job here on Agents Growth Academy.
Believe me when I say that remote workers have to prepare ahead of time to remain sane.

3 Key Takeaways

  • Prepare for your interview by setting up a distraction-free space that has proper recording equipment BEFORE you turn on the Zoom call.
  • ​There are certain questions that they cannot and should not ask you in an interview; be prepared to change the conversation to the ways you are prepared to do your job.
  • Use these essential tips to stay sane while working remotely–and you will need these times to take breaks.

Listen To The Full Episode Below

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Episode Show Notes

[00:00:00] - Jim is going to show you the exact steps you need to take to become a remote insurance agent and work from anywhere. He developed this from first-hand experience hiring remote insurance agents all over the country. He’s got a free resource that you can download that will help you land your first remote insurance agent job.

[00:00:40] - You have to have high-speed Internet if you're going to be working from home. Find a quiet, undistracted work environment. Take frequent breaks; use alarms. Get a stand up desk. Jim shares additional tips for staying sane while you work remotely.

[00:07:52] - Be prepared to show your office space already set up and demonstrate your Internet speed. Remove all distractions before you actually get on the interview. Make sure you are well lit and have good audio. You want to present yourself in a very professional manner.

[00:10:11] - Know what you can and cannot be asked in an interview. They're not allowed to ask you questions that reveal very personal information. Show that you already have a set schedule which allows you to work their required hours.

[00:12:06] - Go to agentsgrowthacademy.com/remoteagentchecklist and download the Remote Insurance Agent Checklist. It's going to have some of the things we talked about today and even more things to make sure that you are perfectly prepared to become a remote insurance agent.

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