--- title: "Hey #Insurance​ – Ep 119 – Selling life insurance is one of the hardest jobs in insurance - InsNerds.com" description: ] I've been getting a lot of calls at ChatWithTony.com asking about entry level jobs selling life insurance with promises of a TON of money. Generally they're concerned it's a scam or a pyramid scheme. It's not. But it is a TOUGH job. image: https://insnerds.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Super-Tony-100x100-Jan-03-2025-01-23-03-3026-AM.jpg --- 1 min read # Hey #Insurance​ – Ep 119 – Selling life insurance is one of the hardest jobs in insurance [ Antonio Canas ](https://insnerds.com/insights/author/antonio-canas) : Feb 6, 2021 12:00:00 AM [Career](https://insnerds.com/insights/tag/career) [Life Insurance](https://insnerds.com/insights/tag/life-insurance) [Early Career](https://insnerds.com/insights/tag/early-career) [Video](https://insnerds.com/insights/tag/video) ![Hey #Insurance – Ep 119 – Selling life insurance is one of the hardest jobs in insurance](https://insnerds.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Super-Tony-100x100-Jan-03-2025-01-23-03-3026-AM.jpg) ] I’ve been getting a lot of calls at ChatWithTony.com asking about entry level jobs selling life insurance with promises of a TON of money. Generally they’re concerned it’s a scam or a pyramid scheme. It’s not. But it is a TOUGH job. ![](https://insnerds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Super-Tony-100x100-Jan-03-2025-01-23-03-3026-AM.jpg?width=100&height=100&name=Super-Tony-100x100-Jan-03-2025-01-23-03-3026-AM.jpg) ![](https://insnerds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Super-Tony-100x100-Jan-03-2025-01-23-03-3026-AM.jpg?width=100&height=100&name=Super-Tony-100x100-Jan-03-2025-01-23-03-3026-AM.jpg) ### About Antonio Canas Tony started in insurance in 2009 and immediately became a designation addict and shortly thereafter a proud insurance nerd. He has worked in claims, underwriting, finance and sales management, at 4 carriers, 6 cities and 5 states. Tony is passionate about insurance, technology and especially helping the insurance industry figure out how to retain and engage the younger generation of insurance professionals. 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He has worked in claims, underwriting, finance and sales management, at 4 carriers, 6 cities and 5 states. Tony is passionate about insurance, technology and especially helping the insurance industry figure out how to retain and engage the younger generation of insurance professionals. Tony is a co-founder of InsNerds.com and a passionate speaker. ### Related Posts - [Insurance Careers Month](https://insnerds.com/insurance-careers-month/) February is Insurance Careers Month! I know I am so thankful for what Insurance has… - [What is an Insurance Nerd?](https://insnerds.com/what-is-an-insurance-nerd/) To be honest, I can’t believe we haven’t answered this age-old question. 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