What Life Ins. Company Should I Go With?

I recently got my life insurance license. I live in Tennessee. Am looking for a solid life insurance company to go with where Im not a captive agent and has good contracts and a decent leads program. I was looking at Howe Insurance services but I think they make you pay $5,000 just to get started with them which is not my cup of tea. Any suggestions on a solid company. I want to be able to work my own schedule as well.
Thanks

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