10/15/2026
The hardest job I've ever had emotionally might surprise you. It's being an insurance agent and financial advisor for Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance. Coming from someone who served as a U.S. Army Engineer Officer, deployed to Afghanistan, and graduated from Sapper School, that might sound strange. But here's the difference: In the Army, I expected the hard days. I trained for them and knew what I was signing up for.
When I became an insurance agent, I expected to build relationships, help families, and protect what people have worked hard to achieve. What I didn't expect was how personally I'd take it when someone decided to move their insurance elsewhere. I understand that people have to make the best decisions for their families. But when you've invested time, effort, and genuine care into a relationship, it's hard not to take that decision personally. The Army taught me how to handle adversity. This career is teaching me how to handle rejection without losing my desire to serve.
Thankfully, there's a bright side! Unlike many things in life, an insurance decision isn't permanent. Just because someone chooses another company today doesn't mean our relationship has to end. My door is always open, and I'd be grateful for the opportunity to earn your business again. After all, you can always change your mind about who your insurance agent is. And I'd love for that choice to be me!
