Repo Rich On "How To Become A Repo Man" Reporting From Az.

Hey ya'll Repo Rich here and I am speaking out to all of those who email and message me on "How to become a repo man" or how to get their foot in the door as an automobile repossession agent. As I have been helping those in need, there have been many positive results in all parts of the US. Congrats to all of you whom have found employment!

Being in the automobile repossession industry since the early 1990s I have managed to learn all aspects from being a field investigator, repo agent, office manager and business owner. Sharing myself and my work with the world via you tube over the past year has opened a lot of eyes out there as to "what" and "how" we do what we do. The repo man has always been given a bad name because of what we do. People assume we are all big mean and thoughtless guys out to rough someone up to get their vehicle.

The truth is we are normal men and women whom have chosen this profession to keep food on the table, to keep the bills paid and yes... some for the adrenaline rush you get when repossessing a vehicle. It is a job that has to be done and can be very dangerous at any given moment. Not everyone can be a successful agent in this business as it requires some skill, guts, professionalism, thick skin and smarts as well as experience! I will not say there aren't bad agents out there but what I will say is you do not have to be one of them. Everyone has their own style, personality and equipment and each case is a learning experience.

So to those asking me "How to".... First of all you may need a license or certification so check with your state for the requirements (background check history may be a factor). Second is your driving record and your age (this would be for insurance coverage requirements) it varies and can be dependent upon various positions within a repossession company, such as an office position may not require a minimum age however a lot or a driving position certainly will. The age for drivers varies but generally has been a minimum of 23 or 25 years of age. If those two are not an issue for you then last is the job itself!

Now some companies do not hire outside of their family and others may only hire experienced field agents. A lot of you are neither of these so what I suggest is to check your local classified job wanted ads under the driving, towing, general and sometimes automotive categories as well as all the internet websites that offer job listings (paid and feebie sites). They are out there from time to time.

You can also contact your local repossession companies directly and ask them if they are hiring. If they are not then ask about becoming a spotter for them and or a field investigator (these positions could be as an employee or as an independent contractor). Many companies have taken on new people in this fashion and it has opened the doors for them. I am so glad to hear when that connection has made and another person willing and able to work has some type of employment in this terrible economy.

I will also offer to any repossession companies out there who are looking for extra help to contact me and I will get your information to the folks who are desperately trying to find a job in your area. There are experienced and newbies asking me daily....

Keep it safe out there and remember a car is not worth dying for!

Repo Rich