What Insurance Agents Need to Hear When They Feel Like Quitting

Sometimes working in insurance is overwhelming and exhausting. You feel like you’re up a creek without a paddle (and there’s a crazy thunderstorm throwing you around to boot)!

We’re here to give you some advice and solace if you’re trapped in that state of mind. Remember these tips and motivational quotes for insurance agents when you feel like throwing in the towel!

Validate Your Emotions

”Having feelings doesn’t make you a negative person. It makes you human.” – Lori Deschene

One of the most important things you can do first is name and validate what you’re experiencing. Figuring out and accepting how you’re feeling is a crucial step to moving forward. You can talk to a friend or even vent to yourself if you need to!

Try to identify where your emotions are coming from, such as what is specifically making you want to quit. Once you figure that out, begin making the skeleton of a plan for what needs to change.

You’re allowed to feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or stuck. What matters is what you do with those emotions next.

Give Yourself Reminders

”Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” – Pelé

You became an insurance agent for a reason. Ask yourself, “Why exactly was that?” If you reconnect with the reason you started in the first place, you can renew that sense of purpose.

Having a support system is necessary as well. Lean on mentors, peers, friends, or family for emotional and emotional stability. Whether you need to rant or discuss a business plan, any type of focus on what you can control helps propel you forward.

Thousands of other insurance agents have been where you’ve been before. If you’re friends with other insurance agents, ask them why they keep going! They may be able to give you a perspective you hadn’t thought of before or some motivation to continue. If you don’t know any agents, insurance forums or social media groups are great places to look for support during tough times!

Sometimes, we want instant results when it comes to nurturing something, like sales success. It’s important to remember that building a client base takes time, so focusing on constant efforts is key.

Every tough day you experience in the industry builds resilience. Not only do you build it up for your character, but also as a professional.

Center Your Focus

”The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu

When you’re overwhelmed by everything happening at once, it can be difficult to know what to focus on. First, start small and become the master of a few areas, as opposed to a jack of all trades.

Knowledge in an industry as complex as health insurance comes with time and experience, so don’t be too discouraged if you don’t know it all right away. The perks far outweigh the downsides, so keep your head up!

You can also focus on client needs specifically. Pick one product to sell and learn everything there is to know about it. You can get your pitch down and find your foundation. With that, you build trust in your business. Given time, that trust can then branch out like a tree in a thousand different directions, touching other potential clients and expanding your client base.

Even though it may seem bleak, celebrate the little wins, like getting through your call list once or a positive client interaction. These types of small, positive experiences can brighten your entire day and give you what you need to continue.

Put Your Words and Thoughts into Action

”If you talk about it, it’s a dream. If you envision it, it’s possible. But if you schedule it, it’s real.” – Anthony Robbins

Once you’ve gone through the motions of figuring out what you want to do, create action steps to accomplish your professional goals! Some ways to do this include:

• Joining an FMO (if you haven’t already!) — An FMO, like Ritter Insurance Marketing, can give you the back-office support, tools, and resources you need for a successful business.
• Talking to a peer or mentor — They may have some other tips and tricks you can use in your business.
• Seeking out technology and tools — Request better leads, sales training, or technology (like IntegrityCONNECT) to improve efficiency.
• Using planners to boost sales and productivity — Plan out your business goals with a sales planning calendar, like the one Ritter offers.
• Reviewing your products/niche — Explore whether you need more sales training in one area or a different product focus altogether.

When life throws you a curveball, throw it right back! You’re stronger than you realize, so use the tools and resources available to you in your everyday life. Continuity is strength, so don’t give up on your insurance agent career!

Ritter can have your back if you register with us for free today! Upon successfully registering, you gain access to tools, resources, and support to help launch your career into the stratosphere!