How to Get Comfortable on Camera (Even If You Hate It)

Send us Fan Mail Does recording videos make you uncomfortable? If you keep deleting takes because you don't like how you look or sound, you're not alone. In this episode of The Modern Insurance Agent Podcast, David and Elle Denning share two simple mindset shifts to help insurance agents overcome camera anxiety, build confidence, and use video marketing to attract clients and generate referrals. They also share the story of an insurance agent who generated $8,300 in commissions from two sales after posting a simple introduction video. What You'll Learn - Why insurance agents struggle with camera confidence - Two mindset shifts to make recording videos easier - Why authentic videos often connect better than overly polished content - How to stop worrying about what people think - The two-take rule to stop overthinking and start posting - Three simple video ideas for insurance agents - How one introduction video helped generate $8,300 in commissions - How to build confidence through practice instead of waiting until you feel ready Two Mindset Shifts to Overcome Camera Anxiety 1\. Imperfect Is Relatable You don't need professional equipment, perfect lighting, or a flawless script. People want to connect with someone they know and trust. Stop waiting for perfection and start showing up authentically. 2\. Talk to One Person, Not an Audience Imagine explaining something to a client across the kitchen table. Answer a question they would genuinely ask, speak naturally, and let your personality come through. Stop Overthinking. Start Posting. David and Elle share the two-take rule: record your video, allow yourself one more attempt if needed, then choose a version and post it. Their message is simple: Confidence comes after practice, not before it. One agent, Taran, put this into action with a short introduction video pinned to his social media profile. The result? Three people reached out, two insurance sales, and $8,300 in commissions. Individual results vary, but his story shows why you don't need to go viral to create opportunities. Your 60-Second Video Challenge Record one video this week: Introduce yourself and explain who you help. Answer a common insurance question. Share one helpful insurance tip. Keep it conversational, use the two-take rule, and actually post it. If you're a life insurance agent, Medicare agent, health insurance agent, P&C agent, or independent insurance broker looking to build your personal brand and generate organic leads through social media, this episode is for you. **Connect with Us:** 🔗**Download the resources & access the full podcast library** – jumpstartgonow.com/podcast **Join the Movement of Modern Insurance Agents!** Ready to become the agent clients trust and refer to their friends? Start by building your personal brand, using social media effectively, and prioritizing relationships over transactions. Let’s change the way people see insurance one client at a time! 🚀 **📢 Join the discussion!** Connect with like-minded agents and get exclusive marketing tips in the **Marketing for Insurance Agents Facebook Group**. jumpstartgonow.com/join-group