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Goosehead Insurance

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Worst experience EVER. Stay far away. - Account Executive Goosehead Insurance Employee Review

1.0
Jan 15, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

You’ll work with people close to your age since they hire the majority of their agents straight out of college. I did make a lot of close friends during my time here. That’s literally the ONLY pro.

Cons

Everything. Their employees are always going to be second to their bottom line. They promise a long term career- ask them how many people of the 150+ sales agents have been there over 3 years. It’s less than 5%. If that. They promise “incredible” earning potential. The majority of the sales agents there make 40-45k their first year or two and 50-60k at the MOST after 3 years (if they make it that long). You’ll be working the most insane hours. 7-7 is expected at minimum for the majority of your first 2 years. You’ll be working weekends. You’ll be micro-managed by passive-aggressive, immature, inexperienced managers giving you incredibly unrealistic sales and metric goals. I was asked to do several things that I felt went against my moral code while working here. Not to mention the fact that half of the office has to constantly pop adderall and chug coffee/energy drinks to keep up with the work load/hours. One of my friends even had a manager suggest during her monthly review that she start taking adderrall to keep up. And then everyone drinks until their sick on the weekends to try to unwind and distress from the week. The “culture” created at Goosehead is toxic and unhealthy. My advice is to stay far far away.

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5.0
Jul 20, 2026
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Pros

I’ve had a great experience at Goosehead, especially after moving into a Sales Manager role. The company gives people the opportunity to advance quickly if they’re willing to put in the work. I enjoy coaching and developing new agents, and it’s rewarding to see them grow both professionally and financially. The culture is energetic, leadership invests in training, and top performers are recognized. Like any sales organization, expectations are high and the pace is fast, so it isn’t the right fit for someone looking for a typical 9-to-5. But if you’re self-motivated, coachable, and enjoy competition, there are a lot of opportunities for career growth and strong earning potential.

Cons

Fast-paced environment with high expectations, so you have to be self-driven to succeed.

5.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Broad Product Access: Agents leverage an expansive portfolio of top insurance carriers rather than being forced to sell a single brand. Passive Income Potential: Sales reps earn uncapped commissions on new business alongside recurring residual income from policy renewals. Strong Peer Culture: The workforce is described as highly motivated, energetic, and welcoming, offering a great environment for young professionals. Dedicated Service Support: Separate service and back-office teams handle ongoing client management, allowing sales agents to focus strictly on closing new business. Professional Development: The firm covers the cost of licensing exams and provides structured Salesforce and business development training. Standard Corporate Perks: Full-time corporate staff receive a complete Goosehead Insurance Employee Benefits Package, including a 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan.

Cons

No cons to mention here. - this is a job, you can make it great if you care about what you do and the relationships you are building.

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