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Goosehead Insurance

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If you are smart and hard working please do yourself a favor and pass on Goosehead. Your career will thank you for it. - Client Advocate Goosehead Insurance Employee Review

1.0
Apr 6, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you have no job experience or education this is probably a good fit for you. This is nothing more than a call center job, and your managers will absolutely try to make you think otherwise by changing your title, having meetings on how important and meaningful your contribution is etc. In that way it's great if you came from a previous call center environment and would like to continue doing so. Otherwise...

Cons

If you have any real experience or education it baffles me to think that people stay in this environment when they options. Even with no qualifications people find themselves in better positions than working at a burn-and-churn call center. This makes much more sense however once you see for yourself how adept management is at selling the job to you, despite the fact that most people want to escape from it but have lost the motivation to do so. This job will grind you down and remove all willpower you had to escape and better yourself. Don't take my word for it, just pay attention to the people who work there when they give you the floor-tour. Defection rate is embarrassingly high which management attempts to mitigate by writing false reviews of the company in every social media outlet they can. Workdays are a long, tedious, and mind-numbing experience where its very common to stay late, sometimes very late to pick up the slack of the workday. Although you may think the pay offer is good, watch your actual per hour income plummet as you easily spend 50 hours a week or more doing the same thing over and over. Since it's a very small company promotions are rare. However, Goosehead management will continually tell you they are rapidly growing and promotions are right around the corner in an attempt to get you to stay. In the rare case that there is a promotion it's really just about whoever is friends with the managers. Even then, after a promotion you will be doing exactly same thing as you were before you were promoted except now you handle complaints (oh what a joy). The pay raise after a promotion is negligible as well. If you are smart, hard working, and easy to work with please do yourself a favor and pass on Goosehead. Your career will thank you for it.

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5.0
Jul 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
Business Outlook

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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