What if a single decision could profoundly change your life?
That’s what happens when someone starts an insurance agency franchise. No matter what job you were doing before, becoming a franchisee gives you the chance to have a new start.
However, no franchise is too big or too successful to fail. And not everyone is cut out to run a franchise. To decide whether this path is right for you or not, you need to understand the benefits and drawbacks.
Keep reading to discover the risks and rewards of becoming an insurance agency franchisee!
Reward: Little Experience Required
Our guide will walk you through some of the best pros and cons of starting an insurance franchise. And one of the biggest rewards of this business is that very little experience is necessary on your part!
You don’t have to already be an insurance guru to get started. You can invest in a franchise and make it successful even if you have little or no insurance-specific experience.
We like to point this out because it means no matter your background, training, education, or job experience, you can always reinvent yourself with the right franchise.
Risk: Hefty Franchise Fees
Now, there are some drawbacks to opening a franchise. And the most obvious drawback is that you need to worry about franchise fees.
These fees are how the franchise owners get their share of your profits. And these fees can be hefty, with a minimum fee of $20,000 for most franchises.
It’s difficult to make such a payment upfront, but it’s possible for you to get great deals on financing. And to potentially save money while making running a business that much easier, you need to take the time to invest in the right franchise.
Reward: Franchise Recognition
The biggest downside of opening a business on your own is that it can take many years before you are actually generating any profit. This is because it takes time to build your brand and perfect your marketing until you have something that your customers recognize and respect.
However, investing in a franchise means you can generate a profit in short order. That is because you can invest in a brand name that everyone already knows and respects.
Furthermore, you can invest in a franchise where you sell a product that everyone needs. Because almost everyone requires insurance (whether that is car insurance, life insurance, renters’ insurance, and more), you can count on regular business.
What do you get when you combine regular business with a recognizable franchise? This all adds up to an investment that quickly pays for itself and then some!
Risk: Finding the Right Team
Earlier, we touched on the fact that you don’t have to be an insurance specialist to invest in an insurance agency franchise. But even if you are an absolute master of insurance, you won’t be able to run everything on your own.
That’s why it’s important to assemble the right team of insurance specialists. But it can be difficult to find the right people who both know the industry inside and out and who know how to combine sales and customer service.
While you are probably eager to hit the ground running, take the time to find and hire the right team. Otherwise, you may run your franchise into the ground!
Reward: Extended Support Team
Most entrepreneurs feel isolated. Sure, they have a support network of family and friends for their emotional needs. But when it comes to business difficulties, they have no one to turn to but themselves to discover solutions.
Fortunately, when you invest in a franchise, you can rely on your franchisor as an extended support system. That means they can help you out with starting your business, troubleshooting complex problems, and growing your brand within the local market.
Don’t get us wrong: There will still be plenty of long days and plenty of difficult challenges you must face. But with a good franchisor at your back, you don’t have to face these challenges alone.
Risk: Keeping Up With the Competition
There are plenty of things that make franchising easier and better than starting a business from scratch. But one thing franchisees and other entrepreneurs have in common is the need to stay one step ahead of the competition.
Even if you invest in a reliable industry such as insurance and you invest in a proven franchise, you will have many competitors. And each is doing their best every day to pull ahead of your business and succeed where you have failed.
The key to your continued success is a willingness to grow and evolve your business. To do so, don’t be afraid to ask your franchisor questions — and ask your team what they would like to do to expand your brand!
Reward: Less Risk
If we had to sum up the benefits of becoming an insurance agency franchisee in two words, these would be the words: “less risk.”
As we have outlined, there can be drawbacks to franchising. These drawbacks include everything from the initial investment cost to ongoing marketing in your area.
Franchising is always cheaper than starting your own insurance agency, and it is always easier than starting a brand-new business from scratch. Finally, franchising offers a support network that no other entrepreneurial opportunities can match.
Why take all the risks when investing when you can invest in a proven business model with less cost and far less stress?
Start a Successful Insurance Agency Franchise Today
Now you know more about the risks and rewards of starting an insurance agency franchise. But do you know how to start a successful franchise today?
Here at Freeway Insurance, we are ready to help you start your new career today. Feel free to get started online or just call us at 1-877-822-3024!
