[jotucker1983]

What huge learning curve? We're not selling space ships. You can get a seasoned salesman from Best Buy to close cash advances within 48 hours with some basic training.

I agree with this. I believe the industry is completely exposed to the point where a guy can honestly teach himself the industry using all of the available resources.

But, if he's going to use an offline mentor, that mentor is most likely not going to do it for "free". So starting as a co-broker for 1 to 2 months could be beneficial if he's getting coaching, excellent industry overviews, along with assistance on how to structure his office and raise capital for marketing purposes. If the mentor is going to do all of that, fine. If the mentor is just going to recite some "sales book crap" or "law of attraction crap" then don't bother.

But with that being said, I can't stand co-brokering. Co-brokering in 98% of the cases makes absolutely no sense.