Below I've compiled a list of 8 strategies every new agent needs to execute on if you want to see real success selling insurance, regardless of your agency, niche, or product. Here they are: **1. Go In With the Right Mindset** Before every call or client meeting, check your intentions. Ask yourself: how can I help this person today? How can I protect their family and fulfill a real need? You're not thinking about making a sale. You're thinking about doing the right thing. When that becomes your default, everything else follows. **2. Eliminate Distractions** Being fully focused means you can ask the right questions, take accurate notes, and give thoughtful responses. Your client will notice when you're truly present. A few ways to stay locked in: - Put your phone away during work hours. Texts and personal calls can wait. - Close out tabs and apps that have nothing to do with the call in front of you. - Prep before every appointment so you're not scrambling mid-conversation. When your client sees you're paying attention, trust builds fast. **3. Prioritize Activity Over Everything** Time is your most valuable asset when you're starting out. Use it like it matters. Don't call friends during work hours unless they're a genuine prospect. Don't browse Amazon. Don't drift. Know your presentation cold so when you're in front of a client, you're confident and clear, not fumbling through notes. Simplify your presentation. Don't overcomplicate the sale. **4. Master Your Scripts and Rebuttals** Not everyone is a scripts person, and that's okay. But you need to know your responses. When a prospect says something that doesn't add up, or pushes back, you need a calm and correct answer ready. You're not trying to win an argument. You're trying to help them get what they actually need. Know the difference. A solid foundation looks like this: - An opening that reminds the prospect why they requested information in the first place. - Fact-finding questions that uncover real needs and build genuine urgency. - Confident, clear responses to common objections. - A close that feels natural, not forced.