We had the good fortune of connecting with Morgan Goheen and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Morgan, what’s the end goal, career-wise?
By the end of my career, I want to be nationally recognized as the top female leader within the premium finance life insurance industry and to be known for creating a women’s market in the premium finance life insurance space.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?

I was recently promoted to VP of Goheen Insurance, working alongside my father, which is the career accomplishment I’m most proud of thus far. If you told me eight years ago that I would be promoted to this role, I would’ve never believed it. I’m excited to see where this year takes me. Every year I have grown professionally, and I’m always surprising myself when I look back and reflect on what new accomplishments I’ve got under my belt, whether it involved my sales or my advisor relationships that I continue to add to my business book.

Eight years ago, not finishing college was not as accepted as it is today and I think it was one of the most challenging times in my life. After many long conversations with my father, he agreed to give me a window of opportunity at an insurance company to learn and build my career from the ground up. I was given six months to make $60,000 or else I’d have to go back to school. I ended up finishing out the year at $120,000 and was one of the youngest agents at my company to ever hit six figures in their first year! It gave me the confidence to know I belong in this industry.

What sets me apart is my simplistic and personable approach. In my experience, I’ve seen advisors lose their personal touch and forget that the foundation of this business is built on relationships and trust.

Another challenge I had to overcome – and I think many women can resonate with this – was the outside noise of being labeled as “just a pretty face” or “she’s only gotten this far because of her father.” That can take a toll on one’s insecurities if they allow it. Instead, I started responding with, “If you were given an opportunity to jumpstart your career, would you take it?” And that usually left most in silence. The pretty face comments persist, but I have my experience and knowledge to remove that stigma.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Texas is known for its Tex-Mex cuisine, so I would plan to take my best friend to a few of my favorite spots, including Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen (which is my favorite chain), Verde Garden, which has a stunning patio, and Tacos A Go Go. Houston is also known for its barbecue. My favorite spot for barbecue is Goode Company BBQ.

As for places to visit, the Space Center Houston is a great experience that you can’t find anywhere else. I also love taking day trips to Galveston for some much-needed beach time when it’s warm. Cheering on the Houston Astros is always fun.

I competed in rodeo barrel races as a young girl, so I would definitely suggest my best friend comes to visit when the Houston Livestock and Rodeo show was going on!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My father, Shawn Goheen, President and CEO of Goheen Insurance – a premium finance life insurance company – our Banking & Designs Specialist, Jerry Dresner, and our Underwriter, Karen Sturrock, are the three people I dedicate my success to. My father has had the biggest impact on me, as I was fortunate enough to be brought into this business by him. He made me work from the ground up and forced me to make a name for myself in the life insurance industry. Jerry and Karen have been tremendous mentors, and I would not have the knowledge that I have without them. Jerry does all our designs, teaching me what resonates with our clientele, and Karen has provided me with knowledge on underwriting. Having them both coach me over the years has made me well-rounded in every aspect of the finance and life insurance space.

Website: https://goheeninsurance.com/

Instagram: @lifeandlegacybymorgan

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-goheen-674230122/

Image Credits
Simplicity Group

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