About Us

OfficeReady Academy helps agents prepare their team members for success.
The Academy’s four-day interactive, virtual QuickStart Training Course builds new team
members’ skills and confidence. The sessions, conducted by seasoned professionals,
help team members embrace change and master new skills.

Who we are

OfficeReady Academy Provides Comprehensive and Empowering Training Programs

Through the QuickStart training program, our goal is to create a positive impact on the careers and lives of new team members, ensuring they are well-prepared to face the challenges of the insurance industry and embark on a successful and fulfilling journey in agent’s offices.
OfficeReady Academy provides comprehensive and empowering training programs designed to equip new Team Members with the essential tools for success.
About Us

About Our Founder

Sherry Addison, CLU, ChFC Founder/Director of Training, started OfficeReady Academy with a deep sense of purpose and a passion for empowering individuals within the insurance industry. Retiring after 25 years of experience in insurance, from team member to call center manager, she recognizes the challenges agents face in training and developing their office staff. Throughout her career, Sherry understands the importance of having a well-trained and confident team to provide exceptional service to clients and drive success for the agency while observing the lack of resources to help the agents make that happen.
Comprehensive Course
Expert Instructors
Interactive Learning
Scenario Based Role-plays

Vision

Recognizing the need for specialized training tailored to the unique demands of an agent’s offices, Sherry saw an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. She understood that investing in the professional development of the office team could significantly enhance their performance and contribute to the overall success of the agency.

Sherry’s vast experience in the insurance industry provides her with invaluable insights, expertise, and a deep understanding of the industry’s dynamics. She knows that new team members often faced a learning curve and could benefit from a structured and comprehensive training program.

By launching the OfficeReady Academy, Sherry aimed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Her program offers hands-on training, mentorship, and guidance, enabling new team members to gain confidence and the necessary skills to excel in their roles.

Sherry’s commitment to helping agents train their staff stems from her belief in the power of education and empowerment. She envisions a thriving insurance community where well-trained, skilled, and confident professionals contribute to exceptional customer service and overall agency growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Classes meet via ZOOM for 4 consecutive days 9 AM-4 PM CST / 10 AM - 5 PM EST including a 1-hour lunch and periodic breaks

We take team members who are totally new to the insurance industry and get them up to speed quickly to become effective members of your team. During the 4-day program we train them to be efficient in ECRM & NECHO, create accounts and combine them into a household, take payments, do added and replacement policy transactions, identify which discounts might apply and what documentation is needed to apply the discount.

We don't recommend starting class if they are still studying for their licensing exam. It's best if they have their LSA but not required.

This course is designed to maximize every opportunity to educate policyholders about their risks and the products we offer to protect them from those risks. Service team members will be taught how to have those conversations and hand off the opportunity to a salesperson if needed.

Classes are offered 3 times per month. See the calendar for upcoming classes.

The QuickStart class is very personalized and interactive, so we try to limit class sizes to around 12.

If you sign up at least 4 days in advance a physical workbook will be shipped to you. If you sign up closer to the start date, you will receive an electronic copy to print at your office.