I'm completely new to the industry and have been trying to absorb as much as I can before trying my hand at it.  

I have many connections in both industries.  

I'm always looking to network and connect with people in the industry, and I would love to connect with some more locally based people. 

It has been a pleasure reading new post from people with experience in the industry.  

If $50 a month for an easy to use service that's tailored to your industry is too much, this may not be the right time to get into this business.  

In a very short amount of time, I’ve learned so much about the industry and, more importantly, myself as an investor (what I’m comfortable with, good at, and would enjoy doing).

Payday loan industry exists because people are desperate for money now but are charged >600%APR to get that easy money.

Check out my page to see what I do in the manufactured home industry.

I've worked in several different industries throughout my working life.

Stepping into the shoes of the insurance company is to my mind "self insuring", although as you pointed out, the insurance industry has different terminology for it, perhaps to exclude the notion that anyone but a regulated insurance company can officially insure something.