It has been said that success isn’t about where you start, it’s about where you finish. When some people complain about having lemons there are others who sell lemonade. Mark Neilson is living the American Dream and he is helping others do the same. From humble beginnings in Alaska to the top of a multi-billion-dollar industry. This is insurance guru’s Mark Neilson’s story.
Mark Neilson grew up in Cordova, Alaska where he lived in a small trailer with his working-class parents. Both of his parents worked hard around the clock, his father worked in the commercialized finishing industry and his mother would work odd jobs to help the family. Mark recalls working with his father in the fish market when he was old enough. His family moved to Utah where he grew up learning hard working values from the continued example of his mother and father. Mark’s parents always encouraged him to earn income on his own, he remembers having a lemonade stand when he was young.
At the age of 19, Mark moved to Denmark for a religious mission where he would spend the next two years in service of others. This experience changed the course of his life forever. It was during this two-year period that he found his passion for helping others. He credits the time that he spent overseas for helping reinforce many of the service-based leadership skills he applies to his business. After returning from the mission, Mark knew that he could never achieve his goals staying home in Utah, so he left.
After moving around a bit, looking for the right place, Mark relocated to San Jose, CA. Upon arrival he tried a few different careers including electrical work. Like many entrepreneurs, Mark never felt he was getting paid for his value and knew it was unlikely that he would get a promotion. Determined to live a different life than the one he grew up with, Mark kept looking until he found the insurance industry. He fell in love. The fact that he could determine his own income and did so by helping people was exactly what he had been searching for.
Since that time Mark has gone on to become one of the top performers in the entire insurance industry. His accolades include, Diamond Club Member, Million Dollar Club Member, Presidents Club Member, Gold Club Member, Single-Month Production Record Holder, Producer of the Year, among many others. His determination to succeed at a high level is evident not only in his work-ethic, but in the care that he gives to the success of others. He believes that growing up from a humble background drives him to see others pull themselves up through hard work.
If you would like additional information or to see if you can work with Mark Nielson, he is reachable on Instagram via @m.neilson.
