At Farm Bureau, our agents aren’t just sales people - they’re members of the community who are working hard to make sure their friends and neighbors are protected from the unexpected. When building your insurance business, it’s important to remember that you’re not just selling a product; you’re selling protection. That’s why being an insurance agent is different.

We provide the training and resources you need to hit the ground running in your insurance career, even if you don’t have a sales background. One of the ways we support new agents is through our marketing coaches. Find out what Katrina Thornton, a Marketing Coach in Kansas, had to say about the support marketing coaches offer to new agents!

Meet Farm Bureau Marketing Coach: Katrina Thornton

When Does Marketing Coaching Start?

Once you become an agent with Farm Bureau, you’ll partner with one of our 12 marketing coaches across the eight states that we cover. Training typically begins as early as your first month with an initial meeting. Here you’ll be introduced to the marketing coaching program and you’ll get set up.

What Is the Marketing Coaching Program?

Our marketing coaching program is tailored to each agent’s specific needs. Some agents need more help with the prospecting side of the business, while others could use more assistance in building their community presence. Whatever you need, we’re here to help.  Essentially, as marketing coaches, we support agents in all stages of their career, helping them leverage the marketing tools available to build their business.

What Is Your Goal as a Marketing Coach?

Our main priority is to set new agents up for success by guiding them through the tools they can utilize to start building their business on day one. When we first meet with new agents, we put together a customized marketing plan to get them off to a fast start their first few months. There are so many programs and resources available to our agents, our role is to help them understand what, when, and how to use them to achieve their goals.

Commonly the first few months we talk about how the agent can utilize social media to connect with potential and current client/members, what they can do to make the most of their provided agent website, and how our Customer Relations Management (CRM) system can keep their business organized.

Who Else Is on Your Farm Bureau Team?

At Farm Bureau, we understand that becoming an insurance agent is a big step - that’s why we set you up for success by providing you with a team of industry experts. Even if you don’t have a background in sales or insurance, we’ll help provide you with the tools you need to learn how to run a prosperous business. You’ll also have a support team by your side.

District Managers

Farm Bureau district managers act as your mentor who will help you through any questions or concerns you may have as an insurance agent. They will be with you throughout the entire process as you learn the best methods to running your own business.

Agriculture and Commercial Marketing Underwriters

Our marketing underwriters will help you reach your sales goals, assist you with complex products and attend client meetings with you.

Just-In-Time Team

Our sales professionals are there when you need them to offer advice for any situation. The Just-In-Time Team will put you in the best possible position to offer Farm Bureau products in any sales scenario you may encounter.

Field Trainers

Farm Bureau field trainers will be by your side at meetings to provide hands-on training in various situations. They’ll help make sure new agents and current agents are enrolled in training programs that can help them advance their skills.

Regional Crop Consultants

Complicated ag cases are no sweat for Farm Bureau agents, who can call experienced crop consultants to ensure that client/members in farming are receiving the kind of protection they need. 

Regional Financial Consultants and Wealth Management Advisors

When client/members have specialized life insurance needs or are looking for comprehensive financial advice, local RFCs and WMAs are just a call away. You can rest easy knowing you have access to trained and licensed professionals to best serve your client/members. 

Learn How to Be an Insurance Agent at Farm Bureau

Even if you don’t have previous experience in sales, becoming an insurance agent could be the right career path for you! We’re currently offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for agents that earn their Series 6 and 63 licenses during the Agent Development Program or have their Series 6 and 63 when they contract. Click Get Started to find out more!