Discover the Hidden Career That Unlocks Purpose, Wealth, and Total Freedom

Let’s cut to it.

You’re either here because you’re curious… or because something in your gut is whispering, “There’s got to be more than this.”

If that’s you, keep reading. Because I’m not here to sell you a job.

I’m here to show you a path.

It’s More Than a Paycheck. It’s a Life-Changer.

I didn’t grow up dreaming of becoming a life insurance professional.

Nobody does.

But then you get a front-row seat to how fragile life really is. You meet a family who’s just lost someone. And you either get to hand them a check that keeps their world from falling apart—or you don’t.

That’s when it hits you: this work matters.

You’re not “in sales.” You’re in the business of protection. Legacy. Impact.

That was the first hook for me. But it didn’t stop there.

1. You're the One Who Shows Up Before the Storm

People don’t expect loss. That’s the truth. But they feel it when it hits.

What do they really need? Someone who saw it coming and helped them plan. That someone is you.

You’re not pushing paper—you’re building shields.

And when that shield holds? You’ll sleep differently at night.

2. The Industry’s Not Slowing Down—It’s Just Getting Started

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that this field is expected to grow by about 10% annually.

That’s not hype. That’s real people waking up to the need for financial security—and looking for someone they trust to help.

Here’s the part most people don’t get: this profession doesn’t care about your GPA or your résumé. It cares about your heart, your hustle, and your ability to connect.

If you’ve got that? You’re already ahead of the game.

3. No Cubicle, No Ceiling

Forget the 9-to-5 hamster wheel. Here, you build your own rhythm.

You want time with your kids? Done. Need to hit the gym midday? Go for it. Want to work from a cabin in the mountains? Be my guest.

You decide when, where, and how.

This business won’t just fund your life—it can fit your life.

4. You Get Paid for Value—Not Time

No punch clock. No micromanaging boss.

You get rewarded for results.

Some of our top agents reached six figures in their first year. Not because they’re unicorns, but because they’re consistent, coachable, and refuse to coast.

And once you start building a team? That income multiplies. You create leaders who create leaders. That’s when you start building legacy income—the kind that keeps growing even when you’re not working.

What Makes a Great Agent? It’s Not What You Think

This industry doesn't require fancy credentials.

What it demands is a real connection. Sharp listening. The courage to ask hard questions and the discipline to follow up.

Courses in finance or economics help. Sure. But the most successful agents I know? They came in hungry. Willing to grow. Willing to do the work.

That’s the secret. And it’s not really a secret at all.

From Rookie to Rainmaker—Here's the Path

Everyone starts at the same place: get licensed, start helping families.

Then it’s up to you.

You can stay solo. Or you can scale.

Some choose to become leaders—build a team, mentor others, and pass on the blueprint. When that happens, you’re not just selling insurance. You’re growing a business that can out-earn your personal production.

That’s how you shift from income to impact.

So What Can You Actually Make? Let’s Talk Numbers

Here’s what the stats say:

  • Average income for life insurance agents? Around $95,000/year.

  • The top 10%? Easily break $124K+.

  • Inside our agency? We’ve seen agents crush those numbers—in their first year.

Why? Because we hand them the tools and the training to win.

What you get here isn’t a script and a dream. You get:

  • Real leads. Not cold calls.

  • Proven systems. Not guesswork.

  • Mentorship from leaders who’ve actually done it.

  • A tribe that celebrates wins and pushes each other forward.

This Career Changes You—If You Let It

Yeah, the money’s great. But the real shift?

It’s you.

You’ll show up stronger. You’ll speak with more confidence. You’ll become the person others look to—not just for advice, but for inspiration.

This isn’t a gig. It’s a growth track. And it’ll stretch you in the best possible ways.

Here’s the Fork in the Road

You’ve got two options right now.

  1. Close this tab. Go back to what’s familiar. Keep wondering.

  2. Or… lean in. Have the conversation. Explore what’s possible.

This industry won’t hand you anything.

But if you’re willing to show up, get coached, and put in the reps?

It will give you everything.

Want to see if this career fits your life? Let’s talk. No pressure. Just possibility.

Book your intro call today—and take the first step toward earning what you’re worth.

Scott W. Taubman CFP®

Scott Taubman currently is the President of Innovative Financial Management, a financial planning practice that provides financial protection and advice to individuals, families, and businesses.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a focus in Finance and Economics.  He is a Certified Financial Planner™.

 

Scott has over 40 years’ experience in working in various industries and with people from all socio-economic backgrounds, skills and capabilities as well as helping companies and individuals define, plan, implement and reach their goals. Scott has an extensive background in Operations, Finance, Accounting, Sales, and Organizational Development.  

 

As a financial planner, his clientele includes individuals, companies, non-profits, and foundations. Among his areas of expertise are insurance, annuities, debt and budgeting, cash-flow analysis, taxation, retirement planning, wealth transfer, business succession and estate preservation. His passion is working with people in helping them achieve their goals. 

 

Scott lives in Phoenix, AZ with his wife Janne, a retired nurse executive. They are active in many civic and charitable endeavors, believing that they have a responsibility to give back to the society that has provided them with such great opportunities.  He currently serves on the Board of Directors for ACCEL; a school for autistic and other learning and behaviorally disabled children and young adults which has campuses worldwide.  Janne and Scott love to travel and enjoy good wine and food.  They have an adult daughter who also lives in Phoenix with her husband. 

 

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