Ben Bucher decided to take a chance on himself when he transitioned from being a manager at McDonald’s to opening his own Allstate Insurance business. Ben joins us on this episode to talk about how he decided to open his own business and the challenges that came along with being a new entrepreneur. He shares how he grew his insurance business so quickly and what the most valuable things are that he has implemented into his business. Tune in to hear Ben share some great pointers for creating a successful business with zero experience. 

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [8:37] Ben share’s his background and what led him to open an Allstate Agency. 
• [12:48] How working at McDonald’s helped Ben when opening his own business.
• [14:46] How did Ben grow his business so quickly? 
• [17:39] What free resources are out there that are free when just starting a business?
• [19:19] What were the first challenges Ben encountered when becoming an entrepreneur?
• [24:53] Why did Ben grow his business and how did he find success?
• [26:12] What type of insurance do small businesses need?
• [27:50] What led Ben to expand his business outside of Indiana?
• [31:18] Ben shares some pointers for creating a successful business.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• [23:07] Don’t be impressionable, just because somebody says something, doesn’t mean it’s true. Keep finding contacts and learning and you can succeed.
• [24:20] Business is different than it used to be, while it is still a people business because you are selling to people, now your employees desire the camaraderie that you have when you’re all in the office together and you’re all rowing in the same direction. It can be hard to achieve. Get to know your team on a personal level and ensure that you are valuing the same things when it comes to the business.  
• [25:19] All growth takes place outside your comfort zone.

LINKS MENTIONED:

Ben Bucher - Allstate Insurance Agent in Fort Wayne, IN

Ben Bucher - Allstate Insurance Facebook Page

Ben Bucher (@benbucherAllstate) • Instagram 

BIO

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