Entrepreneurship Development Program

Goosehead Insurance

Bridgeport (OH)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Training completion bonus

Corporate housing accommodations

Travel to headquarters

Daily meal allowance

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Bridgeport is seeking recent MBA graduates for its Franchise Development program. Candidates will undergo intensive training to become business owners of their own Goosehead franchises. This unique opportunity requires an entrepreneurial mindset and offers a structured path to franchise ownership without significant upfront investment.

Qualifications

MBA degree completed in the past 24 months.
Demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship or franchise ownership.
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Prior experience in sales, consulting, finance, or business operations preferred.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Engage in intensive training on franchise operations.
Develop a comprehensive business plan for the franchise.
Recruit and lead a sales team.
Shadow top-performing agents and agency owners.
Upon completion, operate as Founder & Business Owner of your franchise entity.
Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing sales team.
Execute Goosehead’s market penetration and growth strategies.
Build strategic partnerships with referral networks.
Leverage enterprise resources while maintaining full P&L control.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Time management skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Self-starter

Education

MBA degree

Job description

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Franchise Development at Goosehead | Helping Entrepreneurs Launch Businesses

About Goosehead

Goosehead Insurance is one of the fastest-growing firms in the financial services industry, operating in a $500B+ market with less than 1% market share. Our franchise model offers entrepreneurs a chance to build equity in a recurring revenue business with enterprise-level infrastructure and a proven playbook for growth. This is a rare opportunity to capitalize on an underserved market with an economic model built for scale.

Opportunity Overview

We are selectively partnering with recent MBA graduates to lead franchise expansion in high-growth markets. Qualified candidates can now launch a Goosehead franchise with limited upfront investment—a structure designed to remove barriers to entry for top-tier talent while still delivering full economic upside.

Through our 4-week MBA Development Program, candidates will receive world-class training, mentorship, and a clear path to business ownership, without the immediate financial burden. This unique program equips future franchise owners with the tools, insights, and partnerships necessary to build and scale their own Goosehead Insurance agency. This is not a traditional job, it’s the launchpad to becoming a business owner.

What You’ll Do

Engage in intensive training modules on franchise operations, leadership, and sales strategy
Participate in executive-led sessions and business roundtables
Develop a comprehensive business plan for your franchise
Shadow top-performing agents and agency owners
Upon completion of the MBA Development Program, operate as the Founder & Business Owner of your franchise entity
Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing sales team
Execute Goosehead’s proven market penetration and growth strategies
Build strategic partnerships with referral networks
Leverage enterprise resources while maintaining full control over P&L

Compensation Summary

Salary + training completion bonus (contingent on completion of MBA Development Program)
Corporate housing accommodations
Round trip travel provided to Goosehead Headquarters
Daily office transportation
Daily meal allowance

Licensing, Training, and Position Requirements

Goosehead will cover the one-time cost of required training courses and exam fees for obtaining your insurance license
Employment in this role is contingent upon successful completion of the licensing exam and acquisition of a state‑issued license, business entity license, and approved office location
Completion of the MBA Development Program will be marked by a final Capstone presentation

Experience and Education

MBA degree (completed within the past 24 months, or within 6 months of completion)
Demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship, business ownership, or franchise models
Experience in leadership roles (academic, extracurricular, or professional)
Prior experience in sales, consulting, finance, or business operations is preferred
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Skills, Abilities, Soft Skill Factors

Entrepreneurial mindset with high tolerance for risk and ownership
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Business acumen and analytical thinking
Self‑starter with a strong sense of accountability
Resilience and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment
Strategic planning, organizational, and time management skills
Comfortable with technological platforms and business systems

Next Steps

Apply now to begin the evaluation process. If selected, you’ll engage in a structured discovery experience to assess mutual fit and understand the financial and operational potential of Goosehead franchise ownership.

To learn more about our job opportunities, apply here. We look forward to speaking with you!

Goosehead is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, guidelines, and regulations. Goosehead strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants for employment and all Goosehead employees are given equal consideration based solely on job‑related factors, such as qualifications, experience, performance, and availability.

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