​Would You Pay an Experienced Agent to Cold Call With You as a Newbie? (Insurance/Sales Idea)

I’ve been an insurance agent for over a decade, and I know firsthand how brutal it is starting out (no matter what you are selling). 99 no’s or maybes for one yes, selling to friends and family, cold calling businesses and randoms—it sucks. I’ve watched tons of smart people flame out because they’re terrified of rejection or feel like they don’t know enough to pick up the phone or walk into a place. Thing is, I also know many captive agents get marketing dollars reimbursed—anywhere from $500-$2,000+ a year for stuff like internet leads or mailers, depending on the sales manager.

So, I’m kicking around an idea: a service where I’d go out with new agents, cold calling in person or on the phone, for a fee. I’d show them the ropes, do it with them, and get them rolling until they’re confident on their own. If we book appointments, I’m pretty sure it’d qualify as a reimbursable marketing expense (I’ve got sales manager buddies I can double-check this with). I’ve seen it work—when I went out with another agent back in the day, I hit more spots and landed more meetings. But finding a seasoned vet to tag along is tough—they’re swamped with referrals and their built-up book of business.

Here’s my question for you all: When you were starting out (or if you’re new now), would you pay an experienced agent—someone with no ties to your company—to cold call with you? Say you could use your marketing budget to cover it, or even if you had to pay out of pocket to test it. Goal would be getting appointments or a sale. If you’d try it out, what would you expect to pay for something like that? Curious what you think—would this have helped you back then, or is it a non-starter?