Roy Snarr’s journey from teenage hardship to creating a multi-million-dollar insurance agency "AnnuityProducers.com" is a testament to resilience, smart branding, and focused action. We spoke about his evolution from an uncertain 14-year-old coping with family financial tragedy to a determined entrepreneur with a thriving business and an unstoppable drive. Roy shares the mindset shifts, strategies, and the gritty details that fueled his climb to success, offering insights that resonate far beyond insurance.
In this episode, Roy talks about the life-changing moments that shaped his path, starting with his family’s financial collapse after his mother’s accident. At just 22, armed with an insurance license and little else, Roy began his career with “door knocking,” developing the grit to face rejection and the mindset to persist through challenging times. As Roy puts it, “You have to be willing to do what others aren’t willing to do, to have what others aren’t willing to get.”
A few of the standout lessons Roy offers are about mindset and branding yourself: “People don’t buy products, they buy people.” Roy’s journey underscores the importance of creating an authentic personal brand, of putting yourself out there, and of consistently showing up—even if that means using the printers at local hotels to keep costs low at the start!
Listeners will learn about the power of:
- Mindset shifts: Roy’s dedication to learning from books like Think and Grow Rich shaped his journey and encouraged him to believe, “If others did it… that means I can do it.”
- Personal branding: Roy emphasizes that you are your brand, suggesting entrepreneurs should “go out and buy a domain in your name,” to build their own unique identity.
- Consistency and focus: From building referral partnerships to developing his Snar Agent Academy, Roy's story is a case study in sticking to your goals and focusing on what matters.
If you’re an entrepreneur or dream of becoming one, Roy’s story is both motivational and packed with actionable takeaways, whether you’re just starting out or seeking to elevate your business further.
