site supervisor

store manager

senior accountant

multi-site property manager

asset manager

Altitude Development Group

There is a litany of resources in the internet speaking on the insurance business, outside sales, and direct sales businesses. Many of them are very negative. 

Part 1: Sales isn't for most people

Being in outside sales often appears glamorous, but the reality is that it is most often a grind that people are not willing to undertake. Most people are also not built to be paid on a commission plan. Many people struggle with the discipline to work independently. It is a Molotov cocktail for failure and disgruntlement. 

You must be willing to work, daily, to build up a consistent pipeline. This will require daily cold calling. Do not get confused by this company or any other direct sales organizations claim of leads, your leads will be built based off your ability to put your feet to the ground and cold call. If you're not interested in cold calling 20+ businesses a day, this isn't the career for you. 

You must be in a financial situation to handle not just getting started but the ciclical nature of sales. For most people there will be ups and downs. You must be able to budget and plan and have a plan for the lean times. The compensation plan can be life changing, but it is a slow build, typically, to becoming a six figure earner. If you're not able to manage a fluctuating paycheck, this isn't the career for you. 

Your office is your car and your office hours are determined by the needs of your territory. In my time in the business I worked overnights, early mornings, and traditional bankers hours at different times. Can you make your own schedule?... Absolutely. But you must realize that sometimes that schedule is made for you by the needs of your business. If you are not able to manage your time and sacrifice as needed to build your business, this isn't the career for you. 

Part 2: You're not going to find a better insurance product

There is absolutely not a better insurance vehicle anywhere. You can confidently say that day in and day out. The premium returns are a real thing. The cash payouts are a real thing. You're competition is only the status quo because most people are poorly insured either because of finances or preference. Rest assured, though, your success is not because you don't have the best product in your bag. 

Part 3: Reason, season, or lifetime

You will get out of this business exactly what you put into it. In the five years I spent there was literally zero examples of people not being successful that actually executed the system... Zero. Most people (95%) do not execute the system and they are simply there for some reason other than building a career. 

I was a season person. I executed the system and had a great time working there. I had trips and bonuses and made great friends. I regard it as a successful season in my career. 

As with every company there are lifers, it can become the last thing you do. Most of us do not get that story... And that's ok. 

You're going to be challenged more that you ever have been before in this business. It was totally worth it for me. 

Altitude is a really great place to work if you are good at managing your time well and being self-disciplined. You get to set your own working hours and have a flexible schedule, and you don't have a boss/manager breathing down your neck or checking up on you all day every day. This is a great aspect of the working environment here for people who are hard-working and can meet and exceed their quotas and goals even when no one's looking; however, I've seen it be a major pitfall for others who are lazy or are always trying to take shortcuts or "game the system" instead of just putting in the time and effort and work.

I personally love that there's always a new challenge to meet or a new goal to exceed, and no two days or weeks are ever alike. I really like my co-workers and there's a ton of mutual respect around here, which is hard to find these days. The culture is really positive and upbeat, and there is a lot of training and team support; but I will say that just like with the schedule and flexibility, it's not a great job fit for people who are just looking for an easy, lazy job. You definitely have to put in effort and push yourself if you want to be "above average" or stand out from the crowd here.

I like the compensation plan here a lot. They offer a draw pay option starting out for all new hires, and you move to straight commission plus bonuses after that, which I personally would much rather get paid on my job performance, so that was a big plus for me. But again, it's not for everyone, especially for those who don't want to work hard or stick to their work schedule every week, because they just don't do as well.

Most enjoyable part: I truly feel like I make a positive difference/impact in other's lives with my job here, and I get to work hard, make good money, AND don't have to sacrifice my home/family life in order to be successful at my job or get ahead in my career here like at some other places I've worked.

Hardest part: Keeping your mental headspace and your attitude positive on bad days, sticking to your schedule, and pushing through a bad day to get the job done anyway (because again, your manager isn't micro-managing you, so it's really easy to slack off in the moment -- however, it will always come back to bite you later).

Before you consider this company, please read this first!  The company has gone through some changes in the past few years, but not for the betterment of the sales people.  It takes a considerable amount of money to just get started and it will be months before you start making any money.  To get started you have to purchase a Health/Life Insurance Licensing study program, which is expensive. Study for 2 or 3 weeks & then pay to go take your test.  Hopefully you pass it the first time, because if not you have to pay again & again until you pass.  The position entails cold calling on businesses by walking in, trying to get in front of the decision maker, and selling them supplemental health insurance and/or life insurance.  You might go days or weeks without getting a meeting, you’ll be told no constantly & even kicked out of places.  It’s not a job for the thin-skinned!  It takes 10-14 hours a day & at least 6 days a week, so don’t plan on having a life.  You don’t make your own schedule, as they like to say.  The days are brutal & if you’re not in the popular kids club, don’t expect any help.  If you need a job & need to start making money right away, this isn’t the job for you.  It’s going to be months or even a year before you are able to make enough to support yourself let alone a family.  The insurance products are inferior compared to the competitors products, so you hope they never find out because you’ll lose that residual income or even have to pay it back. You drive your own car, pay for your own gas, pay for any supplies you need, phone, computer, everything!  Don’t get me wrong, it’s achievable, but it takes your own money & every ounce of your time.  

An interesting career to say the least. Yes they have a good product selling cancer insurance that is refundable, but there seems to be a lack of integrity across the board. 

Some people make great money (far and few). Most don’t make it past the first few months. This job takes a lot of dedication. You need to be able to work consistently and be discipline. If you don’t put in the work you won’t make a dime. 

Insurance sales is not for everyone. What you put into this career you will get out of it, but if your looking for security this isn’t a great option at all. Yes it’s an opportunity with unlimited potential, but if you explore Other insurance sales jobs the commissions/ renewals are far more  impressive than you will find here. Many insurance companies give you residuals within the first year at 100%! 

Being someone that has been in this industry for a long time the best advice I can give you is make sure you know exactly what you are getting into. Understand what an advance is. Understand that if you don’t make sales you will have to pay that money that is advanced to you back. 

Don’t be afraid to take the plunge, but I would say if you don’t understand it DO NOT do it. Simple as that. Make sure you really understand the process. Too many times ppl lose money and are upset they even gave this thing a shot. 



The difference between people who build amazing lives and those who don’t is there ability, willingness and consistency to ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY for the outcome of EVERY situation in their life!

Altitude gave me the freedom to do just that; accept responsibility for my outcomes. Once I took responsibility for everything in my life I dumped my degree, stoped working in a pharmaceutical lab, and found this career where I could get paid based on the value I created.

When I have worked for other people I’ve always been limited in what I could build, create, or get promoted to based on factors that never felt right to me. I felt like THE HARDEST WORKERS SHOULD GET REWARDED. But the pay structure at my other jobs were not based on hard work but seniority and who was most liked.

This job is definitely not for everyone. The people that get on here tend to be the same people who get on in life. Who take ownership of every thing that happens good and bad. You are provided with tool, systems, leadership and best team possible to help guide you to the goals YOU set for YOURSELF. It is a tough career, one that takes a long term focus. This career is the toughest one I’ve ever had; it is also super rewarding both from the relationships you build and the paycheck you can influence. 

I had a very positive experience with this company. Every leadership position I encountered from the agency owner, to my team leader, to my personal trainer made special efforts to get to know me and what I desired in my career. These good people are relationship-oriented and have created a culture of dedication and hard work without being so serious. 

Going business to business selling insurance is not easy. The hard part is simply showing up every day despite the rejections. It is a mental battle and if you master your emotions and just move on then you WILL have success. I had zero sales experience and had success, nearly doubling my income in the first 3 months. I also learned how to have fun doing it. I made connections with business owners and felt GOOD about the awesome product I was offering that protects families from medical bankruptcy. I still have that peace of mind knowing that my own family is protected with this product. 

My advice to someone interested would be to write down what you want in your future career, then write what you are willing to DO to achieve it. Ask lots of questions and see if this career will meet your needs. You will not be left on your own, but if you’re going to take it lightly or put in little effort then this is not for you.

 

This job has changed my life forever. I had always been an employee and worked my way into a good paying salary job and was quite content with my life. It was til after i lost my father to cancer and i never understood if my parents had good insurance, savings and retirement why they were financially destroyed. Wasnt until i was introduced to this company did i realize the peace of mind and protection we supply. Being able to help people avoid the financial devestation that has destroyed my family has given me such an amazing sense of purpose. Not to mention the amazing leadership and and encouragement we recieve every day from the agency owner and regional directors. Feels less like a company and more like a family. Being able to work every day with amazing people, doing some something with a sense of purpose that truly helps people and being paid very well through your altruism is unheard of. There is nowhere else i would ever rather be then with all the amazing people here at ABG

Working at Altitude Business Group has changed my life! The training is amazing and the people are even better. I worked 10 years at a traditional and “safe” 9-5 J.O.B.(just over broke) job and let me tell you, due to the flexibility and the money I have been able to make my family and I have taken more Vacations and fun weekend adventures in the two years that I have worked here than the entire 10 years that I worked at my previous job. Has it been easy? No! Nothing worth doing ever really is! Has it been worth it? You bet! 100% Commission can be a scary leap but I say dare greatly! Don’t find yourself amongst those cold and timid souls that neither no victory nor defeat. 

I've been with Altitude for over 4 years. The product is top notch. The compensation is amazing. I've been able to take my family to Cancun, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and Cabo. Altitude is ran by amazing people who want to help me become whatever I want to become. The company has proven to me over and over that they care about me as an employee and not just what I can do for them. I'm so fortunate to have found them and my family is thankful every year when we go on another trip on the company.

First off you are working for Family Heritage insurance, Altitude is the insurance agency you contract with. You will be assigned to another agent that is building their own agency, and they want you to check in daily for no real good reason other than for their own stats.  

It's B2B sales. I could never get use to the sales pitch as it just seemed predatory and forceful. Yes, its an okay product but it is subpar compared to others. The culture is way to overhyped and most agents don't last long at all. 

There is a 3 day online training that's required, which is understandable to learn the product. Then you travel for in person field training. You will use your own car, phone, iPad is required, and everything is on your dime. So plan on spending hundreds before you make any money. 

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