Hi! Im Eli

So, you’re probably wondering: why would anyone want to work in insurance? Long hours, stress, and endless sales targets… sounds like a blast, right? Well, let me tell you, my path to becoming an insurance agent wasn’t exactly your typical story. But hey, that’s what makes it interesting, right?

Right after high school, my parents gave me the classic “go to college or pay rent” ultimatum. I had zero interest in school at the time, so I decided to get a job, save up, and head off to travel the world (spoiler: didn’t exactly go as planned). Fast forward, I somehow ended up studying for one of the hardest insurance exams ever. I failed the first time (yep, 68%—ouch), but with a little push from a mentor and some serious studying, I came back strong and passed with a 92%. Take that, test!

I started out helping seniors with health insurance, life insurance, long-term care, and annuities. It was an amazing experience, but I wanted more. So, I dove into auto, home, life, and business insurance. There was a lot to learn, but I was hooked.

Then came the big twist: my girlfriend (now wife) got accepted to a veterinarian school in Grenada. Yep, I moved to a Caribbean island to support her dream, only to find out I couldn’t work there due to the unemployment rate skyrocketing leaving me on a 10 miles island and no way to get a work visa. So what did I do? I decided to live my best island life (surfing, snorkeling, the whole nine yards). But soon, I realized I had to step it up. I applied to college, got accepted, and graduated with a business degree, and kept grinding in the insurance world.

After years of working my way up the ladder, I landed my dream job managing 150 insurance agencies across the Carolinas. But just when I thought I’d hit my stride, the company merged with another entity and I was faced with a choice: stay or take a risk. That’s when I decided to start my own agency—Oak City Insurance—and finally have the security and freedom to help people the way I wanted.

Now, I know insurance can be overwhelming, especially with all the ads from celebrities like Peyton Manning and Patrick Mahomes (great athletes, but don’t ask them about auto insurance). That’s why I started this blog: to give you real, straightforward advice from someone who actually knows the ins and outs of the industry. Whether you need auto, home, life, or really anything, I post unbiased information to help you make informed decisions.

Ready to start your own insurance journey? Click below to get your free quote and let’s make insurance a little less confusing (and a lot more fun). Let’s do this!