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Do Not Disturb.


If you see an ambitious person on a mission to be successful and financially free; DO NOT DISTURB them.

So many of us are so distracted by people, places, or things that we tend to lose focus on our goals–

As I am writing this I can hear my Dad’s voice: “You need to focus. Stop worrying about ____”. I will let you guess what he said. Disclaimer: He did not raise me and we are more like friends. (Well my old man does have a point).

When you are chasing your dreams or in a multimillion dollar industry, you have to stick to your plan, and follow through with it or you will get lost in the sauce.

It is important to be able to take direction and stay focused. If that direction is going to make you seven figures, guess what? Distractions gone.

Ask yourself these questions:

Is that person paying your bills?

Is that place building your book of business?

Is that “thing” going to be able to be invested?

Is that person, place, or thing an asset or a liability?

If you are saying no to all of these and all of them are liabilities, turn your mind and heart to DND; You have an empire to build.

C’est la vie.

My Affirmation

“I can not control everything, but I can control what is in my bank account.”

(Repeat)

“I can not control everything, but I can control what is in my bank account.”

(Repeat)

“I can not control everything, but I can control what is in my bank account.”

(Again but loudly)

“I can not control everything, but I can control what is in my bank account.”

You are highly favored.
You are successful.
You are healthy.
You are strong.
You are worth it.

Do not move in silence.
Celebrate your highs and lows.

And just one more thing: “may the odds ever be in your favor”

Atlanta.

I did it. I paid to attend my first insurance conference. I have waited and waited. It has been on my list of things I need to start doing regularly. What has kept me from attending any? Anxiety.

Being around groups of people, makes me anxious. It is crazy because I love meeting and talking to new people. I like making new friends, but there is just something about a cluster of people that makes me turn inward and get quiet.

I am someone who is always on the move. whether it is long drives to New Jersey, Chicago, or short trips Ohio, Virginia-
I have never stood still. Being in a group of people, makes me have to stand still.

I wake up every morning sometimes at 4:30 or other times by 6:00. From the early hours in the morning to late (I’m talking 11:30pm) in the evening, I stay busy.

It is going to be a new experience for me. Going to this conference is going to test me. I am counting down my days-

I am ready to get uncomfortable. Anything is possible. My bag is already packed; twelve more days to go. Atlanta here I come.

SAY WHAT?!

Buy leads. Buy leads. BUY LEADS!!!
If had the right guidance and mentor sheesh I would be on a different track right now.

I took a gamble and spent a commission check on fresh,exclusive, never resold leads.

Let me tell you what, I am never going back to relying on “warm market or aged leads”. Literally it’s a relief to finally be booking appointments back to back. Worth every dollar I spent. I am going to do it again next month. Island Girl is on the rise baby! I feel amazing!

It is so comforting that I was able to talk to clients for long periods of time, and just banter back and forth. One week down. Thousands more to go.

With that being said if you need life insurance or you are looking into having a nice retirement plan. You can book an appointment on my website:

http://www.thecashagencyllc.com

If you are reading this, I wish you the best in your success.

Signing out.

I Begin Again.

I read someone’s Facebook post a couple days ago, and it said something along the lines of, “Don’t be afraid to begin again”.

Today, I erased old goals on my white board and made new ones. I flipped through old insurance notes I had made through the year, and had a couple of laughs. I compiled old leads and scrubbed through social media and made a new call list. I opened up a book, “Millionaire Women Next Door” by Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D. (highly recommend);I read half way through the book, and so far it has given me a new perspective. Today, I made phone calls that I usually would never make. I took the initiative to study for my SIE exam. Today, I began again.

As an Insurance Agent trying to build an agency, I had to ask myself several important questions today. The biggest one I had to ask is do I want a house that is already built, but has a foundation that is cracking? OR. Do I want to start from scratch with no foundation or brick?

Guess what? I am choosing no foundation or brick. I am going to give this industry all I have. When I come out on top, I will have two running Agencies. I am focusing on what I set out to do from day one, and ignoring all of the noise.

I am unapologetically different. See you on the otherside.

In Need.


Do you ever walk into a room of people you know, but feel alone? Do you ever feel so miss understood so you just stay silent?

I was on the phone with my biological dad, venting as I always do about my personal life and telling him how business was going. After I hung up the call, I thought, “wow, I am all alone down here, doing the damn thing. This sucks.”

It’s crazy. People would never know but I’m low key awkward and enjoy being by myself. So I thought, until I started in the insurance industry. Not having a group of people to bounce ideas off of or to prospect with is low key lonely AF. I keep telling myself, it won’t be like this forever. After I move it will be easier to find like minded individuals. So I hope.


If you are seeing this and Live in West Virginia or Virginia. I need friends. Haha

Island Girl

What do you do when you feel like you are on an Island by yourself?

I have been asking that same question for a good six months. I thought by joining someone else’s agency, I would not feel so lost in the sauce. Well I was wrong. Matter of fact, I feel more lost there than when I was by myself, studying my scripts, and doing my carriers trainings.  I was hoping to get actual guidance and a mentor in this industry; instead I have gotten more video training.

I am a hands on, interactive type of person–

I have learned how I want my Agency to run and not to run; The importance of recruiting. Like wow!

Sometimes being on an island alone is not so bad. I am selling life insurance and quoting more. I am learning patience and persistence. I would not have gotten this far if I finally did not force myself to get up off my ass.

Money does not come in unless you are putting in the work.

My Reason Why

I have been asked, “Why Life Insurance”?

I have typed out different versions of why over the last few months. I have deleted every version because I am not one to lie. Have you ever had an epiphany and thought wow—I have nothing lose. Life possibly can’t get any worse (haha).

When I first started almost a year ago now, I had one foot in the door and one foot out. Just in case I didn’t make it. I had a bunch of good ideas, but a bad mindset from the jump. I thought it was going to be easy, and I would be able to skate by with no problems.(lol). The joke was on me. I had no idea what I was setting myself up for—

I woke up at 6:30 this morning. Listened to my regular podcasts per usual. I always like to stay up to date with the Insurance Industry. I practiced my presentation in the shower (I know, it’s very bizarre—). Had my morning tea. Did my normal routine. I was ready to rock in roll by 9 o’clock and started door knocking by 10 o’clock. First stop: nice elderly man, but he already had a policy. Wasn’t a big deal, I was just happy that he was kind. Second stop no answer. Third stop not a known address—it went down hill from there. I also was doing dials in between stops and after my scheduled stops. I did not sell a single policy. By 4:00, I felt defeated. how do I go from scheduling appointments in a different state to nothing in my home state. (Country roads, you’re supposed to be taking me home—)

So, I pick my son up from summer camp. Mind you my day has been awful, and I’m sure he seen the look of disappointment on my face. Do you know what this kids says to me?

“Mommy, I passed out some of your business cards.”

Let me tell you the tears started pouring out of my eyes and my heart dropped—

My son is 8 years old, and has supported me and my business since day one. He ask people if they have life insurance, and even helped me put together my website (picked out the colors, helped with logo ideas). I have not had any support, other than him. I am very thankful. He keeps me going.

My son is my reason why. I am not here just to make a quick buck. I am trying to build a legacy. Something I can pass on to my son and so on. I also want to educate and help people, as I build that foundation.

I know there is a reason for everything, and I am still standing. I am not the religious type, but I have been finding myself praying often. I will succeed in this Industry. I might take a beating before I get there, but that is okay. I am a Life Insurance Agent with integrity who is still learning—I’m not a quitter.

Self Talk

Refocusing on what I am after, means saying no to commitments that are not bringing me the bacon. I am trying to be intentional with my business and personal life. No more “half assing” or doing the bare minimum. To build the wealth I want, I am going to have to jump through hoops and think outside the box. I am going to have to trade bad addictions for good intentions.

Note to self: cold calling and door knocking is your friend.