Unlock Your Business Potential with our Protege Program
Learn the Business. Grow with Us.
Join Salish Insurance Strategies as a Protégé — and get hands-on mentorship, training, and support to build your own future with Farmers Insurance.
Why Join as a Protégé?
Personalized mentorship. From day one, you'll be paired with experienced leaders, including Lisa Epstein, District Manager, our Sales Director, and experienced, successful agency owners, to learn the ins and outs of running a successful agency.
Guided pathway to agency-ownership (or staff growth). Whether you aim to become a business owner, a high-performing producer, or a key member of a team, we provide step-by-step training tailored to your goals.
Real-world exposure + structured training. You won’t just learn theory — you’ll work alongside active agents, observe client meetings, shadow calls, and see first-hand how a thriving agency operates.
Supportive community & culture. We value authenticity, relationships, and long-term growth. You’ll be part of a close-knit team that prioritizes collaboration, communication, and mutual success.
Opportunity to build equity. For those interested, the Protégé program can open the door to agency ownership, acquiring an existing agency, starting a new agency from scratch through our best-in-class retail bonus program, or building a career as a top-performing staff professional.