This isn't a job posting. It's an invitation.
What If Your Work
Actually Mattered?
Most people spend their careers making someone else rich. We help people build something of their own - a career where you protect families, set your own schedule, and never have to ask permission to live your life.
Sound Familiar?
You're good at your job, but you feel stuck - like there's a ceiling on what you can earn and who you can become.
You've thought about starting something of your own, but the risk feels too big without a safety net.
You want to be present for your family, but your schedule isn't yours to control.
You've seen people online building "freedom lifestyles" and wondered if that's actually real - or just hype.
You want work that means something. Not just a paycheck, but a purpose.
You're ready for a change, but you don't know where to start.
If even one of those hit home, keep reading. Because every person on our team felt the exact same way before they made the leap.
Real People, Real Change
They Were Exactly Where You Are Now
These aren't sales superstars. They're everyday people who decided they deserved more - and found it.
Marcus
Previously: High School Teacher
I loved teaching, but I couldn't afford to keep doing it. I was working summers and weekends just to make ends meet. A friend told me about this, and I thought it was too good to be true. Three months in, I'd replaced my teaching salary. A year later, I'm earning more than I ever thought possible - and I'm home for dinner every night.
Now he coaches other career changers on the team.
Sarah
Previously: Stay-at-Home Mom
After my divorce, I needed income but I couldn't work a 9-to-5 with two kids under five. This career let me work during nap times and after bedtime. I'm not going to pretend it was easy - but the training and mentorship made it possible. My kids will never know what financial stress feels like.
She built her business entirely from home.
David
Previously: Corporate Project Manager
I had the title, the salary, the corner office - and I was miserable. I spent 60 hours a week making my company money while missing my kids' games. The scariest part was leaving. The best part? Realizing I should have done it years ago. Now I control my time, my income, and my future.
He now mentors new agents joining the team.
Names and photos changed for privacy. Stories are real and reflect individual experiences. Results depend on effort, skills, and market conditions.
A Day in the Life
What Does This Career Actually Look Like?
No cold calling strangers. No door knocking. No awkward cold pitches. Here's what a typical day looks like for our agents:
Morning
Start on your terms
Drop the kids off at school, hit the gym, or grab coffee. You set your schedule. You work from your home office on your own terms.
Late Morning
Connect with families who need help
Call families who already requested information about life insurance. These aren't cold calls - they're people who raised their hand and said "I need help protecting my family."
Afternoon
Help people make life-changing decisions
Walk families through their options over Zoom or the phone. Help a single mom get coverage she didn't think she could afford. Show a couple how living benefits can protect them while they're alive. This is the part that makes it meaningful.
Evening
Live your life
Close your laptop. Be present. Coach your kid's soccer team. Have dinner with your family. The work is done when you decide it's done.
See It For Yourself
Hear directly from our founders about our culture and why agents choose to build their careers here.
The Lasting Mark Opportunity
No hype, no fluff. This is an honest look at what we do, how agents get started, and what the path to building your own agency looks like.
We Don't Just Recruit You.
We Set You Up to Win.
Most agencies hand you a contract and say "good luck." We built a system specifically designed to help people with zero experience succeed.
Mentorship That Actually Helps
You're paired with a mentor who's been where you are. Weekly calls, real-time support, and someone who genuinely wants to see you succeed. Not a manager - a partner.
Leads From People Who Need Help
We partner with amazing lead vendors who connect you with families actively searching for coverage. No cold calling. You spend your time helping people, not hunting for them.
Training That Meets You Where You Are
Whether you've never sold anything or you're a seasoned pro, our training adapts. Daily coaching calls, scripts that feel natural, and a community that lifts you up.
A Real Path to Ownership
This isn't just a sales job. As you grow, you can build a team, earn override income, and create a business that pays you even when you're not working. Equity partnership is real here.
Your Growth Journey
Where This Path Can Take You
This isn't a dead-end job. It's a career with a clear path forward - and you decide how far you want to go.
Stage 1
Agent
- Get licensed (we help you through it)
- Learn the products and sales process
- Start helping your first families
- Fully vested commissions from day one
Stage 2
Regional Sales Manager
- Increase distribution and compensation
- Promotions based on production, not politics
- Earn commissions and bonuses as you grow
- Develop your personal brand and client base
Stage 3
National Sales Director
- Recruit, train, and mentor new agents
- Earn override income on your team's production
- Clear path to top compensation in the market
- Empower others to experience financial freedom
Stage 4
Executive Board Member
- Top-level leadership in the organization
- Equity partnership opportunity
- Build a million-dollar business with the Lasting Mark growth model
- True financial freedom and a lasting legacy
Stage 1
Agent
Get licensed, learn the products, start helping families. Fully vested commissions from day one.
Stage 2
Regional Sales Manager
Increase distribution and compensation. Promotions based on production, not politics. Earn commissions and bonuses as you grow.
Stage 3
National Sales Director
Recruit and mentor new agents, earn override income, and empower others to experience financial freedom.
Stage 4
Executive Board Member
Top-level leadership with equity partnership. Build a million-dollar business using the Lasting Mark growth model.
Every person's timeline is different. Some move through these stages faster, some take their time. The point is: there's always a next step when you're ready for it.
The Questions You're Really Asking
We'd rather be honest upfront than have you find out later. Here's the truth.
Do I have to sell to my friends and family?
You don't have to, but many agents find that friends and family naturally want to learn more once they see the value. We partner with amazing lead vendors who connect you with families actively looking for help, so your business is never dependent on your personal network.
Do I need experience in insurance or sales?
Not at all. Some of our best agents were teachers, nurses, stay-at-home parents, and veterans. We train you from scratch - licensing, sales, product knowledge, everything.
How much can I realistically earn?
It depends entirely on your effort. Part-time agents typically earn $2,000-$5,000/month. Full-time agents who follow the system often reach $8,000-$15,000/month within their first year. Some earn more. We won't promise you'll get rich - we'll promise you'll have every tool you need to succeed.
Is this commission-only? That sounds risky.
Yes, it's commission-based. We won't sugarcoat that. But here's the thing: there's no cap on what you can earn, you're vested from day one (your clients are yours), and our training is designed to get you earning quickly. Most agents who follow the system earn their first commission within their first week.
What if I try it and it's not for me?
Then you walk away with a life insurance license, sales skills, and financial literacy that serve you forever. There's no contract locking you in. No non-compete. We want people who choose to be here.
What makes Built Different Financial Group different from other agencies?
We're small enough to know your name and big enough to give you the tools of a Fortune 500 company. Trevor Tipton built this agency because he saw too many good people get chewed up by agencies that treated them like numbers. Here, you're a person first and an agent second.
Ready to Find Out If This Is Your Path?
Fill out the form and we'll set up a conversation - no pressure, no pitch. Just an honest look at whether this is the right fit for you. If it's not, we'll tell you.
People who thrive here tend to be:
- Genuinely motivated to help others - not just close deals
- Self-disciplined enough to manage their own schedule
- Coachable and willing to follow a proven system
- Looking for long-term career growth, not a quick buck
- Ready for a change - even if it's a little scary
Not Licensed Yet? That's Okay.
Most of our agents weren't licensed when they started. We partner with a pre-licensing program that can get you ready in as little as 2 weeks - at a discounted rate.
Just select "I am not licensed yet" in the form and we'll walk you through it.
You Already Know If This Is Calling You.
The people who do best here aren't the ones who had it all figured out. They're the ones who were honest enough to say: "I want more from my life" - and brave enough to go get it.