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David Hailey

David Hailey

Texas Farm Bureau

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David's work combines: Business, Non-Profit Organizations, and Helping People

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Day In The Life

Insurance Agent

Provides families protection for their homes, automobiles, life, health, and many other things.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    Timpson High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Computer Skills

    Panola Jr College

  • Graduate Degree

    Accounting and Business/Management

    Stephen F Austin State University

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Insurance Sales Agents:

Bachelor's Degree: Business Statistics

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    I started out mowing yards as a young teen. My parents provided all our needs, But, we had to supply our wants.

  • 2.

    When I turned 16 I started working at our local grocery Store.

  • 3.

    I kept working there, finished high school and started college. I planned to be a school teacher.

  • 4.

    About 1 year into college I was promoted at the same job to Asst Mgr.

  • 5.

    I changed my college major to marketing and management.

  • 6.

    I was promoted to Store Director and managed 4 different location in our company. During this time I got married and had 2 children.

  • 7.

    I worked 30 years for the same company. I worked hard for them and they took care me and my family

  • 8.

    I was recruited by a community friend into the insurance business. I have been in this career for just under a year and it has been a great change.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Family:

    I did not hagve any discouragement.

  • How I responded:

    You never know what you can do, until you give it you best effort.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • Keep applying your self 100%. Always keep God first and he will never let you down.