How Much Do Independent Medicare Agents Really Make?
Let’s be honest: if you’re thinking about becoming a Medicare agent, one of your first questions is probably: “Can I actually make good money doing this?” The short answer is yes — but it doesn’t happen overnight, and it’s not passive from day one. A lot of agents struggle early because they don’t fully understand […]
How to Recruit Other Agents Without Sounding Like a Pyramid Scheme
Let’s face it — the second you mention “recruiting” in the insurance world, people get nervous. We’ve all seen the shady DMs, the empty “leadership opportunities,” and the classic override pitches that feel like something out of a late-night infomercial. But here’s the truth: building a team doesn’t have to be weird. If you do […]
Why We Started the Medicare Agent IQ Podcast
Let me take you back to 2007 — when I first stepped into the world of Medicare. I was with Humana, and I’ve got to be honest… we got great training on Medicare itself. But when it came to marketing? We were on our own. At first, the company fed us leads — which sounds great […]
How to Start a Career in Medicare Sales — A Real-World Guide
Thinking about becoming a Medicare insurance agent? You’re not alone — and you’re definitely not late. Thousands of agents are discovering just how rewarding (and scalable) Medicare sales can be. But figuring out how to actually get started — the licenses, certifications, contracting, and support — can feel like you’re chasing puzzle pieces without a […]
Why New Insurance Agents Struggle (And How to Get Ahead Faster)
Let’s be honest — a lot of new insurance agents don’t make it past year one. Not because they’re lazy. Not because they’re not smart. But because no one taught them what actually matters when you’re starting out. At TMS Insurance Brokerage, we talk to new agents every day. And the struggles? They’re almost always […]
What Can Automation Do for a Medicare Agent?
Automation sounds fancy, but it’s just a smarter way of doing what you’re already trying to juggle. Here’s what our agents use automation for every single day inside OmniReach (our free CRM): ✅ 1. Auto-Follow Up With Every Lead — Without Lifting a Finger Every time a new lead fills out a form, comes in […]
The Medicare Agent Training You Actually Deserve (And Where to Get It Free)
If you’re searching for Medicare agent training, you’re not alone. Most new agents — and even experienced ones — feel like they’re thrown into the deep end without a roadmap. Some get handed a 200-page carrier guide and a “good luck.” Others get nothing at all. At TMS Insurance Brokerage, we think that’s unacceptable. You […]
How to Become a Medicare Agent (Without Getting Overwhelmed)
Thinking about becoming a Medicare agent? You’re in the right place. Whether you’re brand-new to insurance or pivoting from another line of business, I’ll walk you through what it really takes to get started — step by step, minus the jargon. By the end of this guide, you’ll know exactly how to become a Medicare […]
What It’s Really Like at a TMS Lunch and Learn
If you’ve ever walked into one of those “corporate” Medicare events, you know the drill—cold coffee, crowded PowerPoint slides, and a whole lot of talking at you. Let’s just say… that’s not how we do things at TMS. At our Lunch and Learn events, we do more than serve up good food. We serve up real conversations, real support, […]
The Power of Training: How FMOs Can Elevate Agent Expertise
In the dynamic world of Medicare sales, knowledge is more than power—it’s the key to unlocking success. As agents, we’re in the business of trust, and nothing builds trust faster than expertise. That’s where Field Marketing Organizations (FMOs) come into play, serving as the catalysts for agent development. Here’s how FMOs are revolutionizing the art […]
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