➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryMara Dorne is a self-made millionaire, best-selling author, public speaker, and award-winning BILF (“Boss I’d Like to Follow”) who emerged from adversity to transform the health insurance industry. She holds the distinction of being the second person to eclipse $1 billion in sales before the age of 40. Leading and mentoring a team of over 1,500 agents nationwide, Mara is a staunch advocate of servant leadership—a philosophy that emphasizes the growth and well-being of individuals and communities. Mara is dedicated to connecting like-minded entrepreneurs by fostering a culture of support, collaboration, and shared success. Her savvy business acumen and unwavering commitment to her values have established her organization as a beacon of innovation and female empowerment in a traditionally male-dominated industry. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/maradorne/https://www.linkedin.com/in/maradorne/https://maradorne.com/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/success/My First Million Podcast - https://www.mfmpod.comTailor Brands - https://www.tailorbrands.com/podcast35FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/Porkbun - https://porkbun.comBank On Yourself - https://www.bankonyourself.com/scottBambooHR - https://www.bamboohr.com/freedemoNetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro02:29 - The Moment That Changed Everything for Mara09:56 - No Plan B—A Secret to Success?14:19 - Closing the Door on Law School for Good18:13 - Advice for Rock Bottom Moments19:17 - How Mara Manages Anxiety21:53 - Sponsor Break24:44 - Beating Anxiety—Mara’s Playbook31:59 - Life After Health Insurance Sales36:00 - Succeeding in Business Without the Traditional Path37:45 - The Art of Good Salesmanship39:25 - Health Insurance—What’s Good & What’s Not48:14 - Sponsor Break52:12 - Sales Habits You Need to Break53:33 - How Much Can You Really Make in Insurance Sales?54:21 - Is Sales a Talent or a Skill?56:38 - How COVID Transformed Sales59:07 - Sales Tactics That Work1:03:04 - Why Women Struggle in Sales—And How to Change That1:08:04 - Personal Brand—Asset or Distraction?1:11:18 - Lessons from Mara’s Book1:14:13 - How Mara Faced Imposter Syndrome1:23:47 - Final Words of Wisdom1:25:14 - One Life Lesson for Mara’s Kids

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