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Many people know that the economy has been struggling in recent years. As a result, people are struggling as well; some have lost jobs and homes, the cost of living has skyrocketed, and new challenges are arising every day. If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that our lives can change in an instant. That’s why more and more people are thinking about how they can provide for their families should something happen to them unexpectedly. One solution is life insurance, which provides both clients and agents the opportunity to protect loved ones from financial ruin in case of unforeseen tragedies. Andre Brooks, an insurance veteran and agency owner, has been leveraging his expertise to empower people and change thousands of lives.
Attaining financial freedom was Andre’s dream for many years when he was growing up. That dream turned into a reality in college, when one of Andre’s friends introduced him to life insurance. In addition to learning the ins and outs of the industry, working in life insurance enabled him to help vulnerable families, a mission he embarked on wholeheartedly. Earlier in his life, Andre had witnessed the devastation firsthand when his dad died without coverage at 45 due to malpractice from a doctor visit. Andre was only 14 and still too young to shoulder that responsibility, but that tragedy was a turning point in his life. It made him more compassionate and driven, qualities that made him a good insurance agent and, later, an agency owner.
When he first embarked on his career in the insurance industry, Andre had little choice when it came to choosing an agency to partner with. Driven by a desire to earn enough to foot his bills, he worked at an agency that offered scant compensation for his work. Without the right system in place, it took a while before he started enjoying any benefits. However, those challenges made him wiser and more determined to succeed. This led him to open his own agency, A.L Brooks Agency LLC, an affiliate of Family First Life.
As an agency owner, Andre chose to do things differently from other agencies by investing more in the agent than the sale. From his experience in the industry, Andre knew an empowered agent was the first key to a successful agency. With his innovative ideas, Andre has helped insurance agents across the country achieve success in their careers while also providing families with peace of mind during some of the hardest days of their lives. The primary focus at Andre’s agency is helping the people, and a heart for service is the first requirement for an agent to join them.
Diversity is another pillar of A.L Brooks Agency LLC’s success. Socio-economic background, race, gender, and even career history don’t matter to Andre. He remembers all too well what it was like to start a new career on an unequal footing, and has made it his mission to raise the standard. At Andre’s agency, everyone has equal chances of success if they do the work. The agency has systems and tools in place, and Andre is always available to walk with the agents through their challenges.
The lengthy and arduous onboarding processes in other agencies is another thing Andre is eliminating. His agency helps prospective agents throughout the licensing process and gives them access to leads, training, and mentorship. With those resources at their disposal, it doesn’t take new agents long to earn high commissions, support multiple families and improve their own lives.
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