A good heart. A lot to learn. More ahead than I realized.

Learning to lead myself

I spent five years being mentored by someone whose marriage and life I respected. Our marriage grew stronger, we learned to budget, and I built better habits and mindset.

I’d grown as a person, but hadn’t applied that same commitment to an opportunity.

Comfortable, but still looking for more

I ended up in solar and did well. Good money, flexibility and working from home. Most of my boxes were checked. It was comfy.

But more effort meant more money and less time for the important things. I wanted to build toward a future where I could work because I enjoyed it, without feeling like I was starting over each year.

We had our two daughters. Ally kept asking why I didn’t look for something different. Honestly, I didn’t think I’d find anything comparable.

Then Mitch called.

I was driving on a getaway to St. George when my friend Mitch called.

“Hey bro, how’s solar been treating you?”

I said it was going great. Inside, I knew something was missing.

Jordan had opened a door for him, and he’d thought of me. I said it would take serious income potential and the possibility of ongoing income for me to consider leaving.

“Cool, bro. We should talk then.”

I never pictured myself in insurance. But I started looking beyond the job title at what I could build.

Why I’m here

I found people willing to coach me and help me grow. The kind of guys who cheered me on as I celebrated nine years of sobriety. I found clients who invite me into their lives, not just a sales conversation.

This opportunity has changed how I see my future. I’m still building, still goofy, and still learning. I want my kids to see a steady dad who stays present and doesn’t quit.

Someone opened a door for me. That’s why I’m building Trotter Financial: to open one for others.

Lead Yourself. Build Your Legacy.

If this sounds familiar, watch the Career Overview. I can’t promise it will check your boxes, but it might be worth a conversation.