Setting Up Your Insurance Business Structure ft. Frank Lavery & Justin Abodalo

Ever thought about incorporating your insurance business? Not sure if it’s the right move? In this episode, Sarah is joined by attorneys Frank Lavery and Justin Abodalo to learn more about business entities and how they’re structured. Frank focuses on the corporate law side, while Justin specializes in tax implications. Listen as theyir share their knowledge and weigh the pros and cons of each business structure option.
 
Find Frank Lavery Online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-lavery-a05a57255/
McNees: https://www.mcneeslaw.com/people/frank-lavery/
 
Find Justin Abodalo Online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-abodalo-463b3547/
McNees: https://www.mcneeslaw.com/people/justin-abodalo/
 
References:
Finnerty, Timothy, et al. “Closing Call for the Corporate Transparency Act: Fincen Removes Reporting Requirements for Domestic Business Entities.” Mcneeslaw.Com, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, 27 Mar. 2025, www.mcneeslaw.com/closing-call-corporate-transparency-act-fincen/.
Abodalo, Justin. “New Digital World, New Category of Form 1099.” Mcneeslaw.Com, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, 2 Oct. 2024, www.mcneeslaw.com/new-digital-world-form-1099/.
“Tax and Corporate Law Publications.” Mcneeslaw.Com, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, 30 Apr. 2025, www.mcneeslaw.com/practice/corporate-tax/.
 
Resources:
Building the Foundation for Success ft. Roy Snarr: https://lnk.to/snarr2025
Leveling Up: From Chill Mode to Growth Mode ft. Christian Brindle: https://lnk.to/brindle2025
Operating From a People-First Mentality ft. Scott Zimmerman: https://lnk.to/zimmerman2025
 
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How to Build Intentional Value ft. Neil Reich

Value is more than just a care model for Neil Reich. He recently joined Sarah to chat about his background in the Medicare Advantage space, his focus on value-based care, and how providing value still drives his business today.
 
Find Neil Reich Online:
Care Connect Agency: https://careconnectagency.com/advisors/
Get the Playbook: https://careconnectadvisors.com/agent-playbook-download-form/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-reich-3382498
 
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Adding Spokes to Your Wheel ft. Robert Rothschild

No need to reinvent the wheel. Sometimes, you just need to add a spoke! Robert Rothschild joins Sarah to chat about his background and what keeps him striving for more.
 
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-a-rothschild-mba-a89a2133/
 
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Making Your Own Luck ft. Michael Krantz

There’s no substitute for hard work, or “making your own luck.” Michael Krantz, one of New York’s top insurance producers, joined Sarah to talk about success and what drives him to keep going in this industry.
 
Find Michael Krantz Online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-krantz-2004401b
Official Website: https://www.withavid.com/
 
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Operating From a People-First Mentality ft. Scott Zimmerman

Putting others first in a me-first world? Scott Zimmerman joins Sarah to chat about this mentality that we’re all familiar with, and the powerful results it can have on your insurance business.
 
Find Scott Zimmerman Online:
Email: scott@corpstrat.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.zimmerman.75491
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescottzimmerman/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-zimmerman-9463a12/ 
Official Website: https://www.corpstrat.com/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqxWt4UeW26lqlQ9Qdz3Uyw
 
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Leveling Up: From Chill Mode to Growth Mode ft. Christian Brindle

Ready to break out of your comfort zone and start scaling your insurance business? Christian Brindle, host of the Seven Figures or Bust podcast, joins Sarah to talk about next steps for agents, regardless of where you’re at in the industry today.
 
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/551409828919739
Podcast: https://lnk.to/qxXT4M
Register for the Seven Figures Summit: https://sevenfiguremedicareagentsummit.com/
University: https://sevenfigureu.com/
 
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianbrindle/
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Learn How to Sell ACA Products During the Off-Season ft. Danica Stover

Join Sarah and Danica as they discuss how agents in the Medicare industry can easily step into the Under-65 market!
 
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ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://lnk.to/chQNkw
How to Help Clients Navigate ACA Marketplace Subsidies & Taxes: https://lnk.to/qzlRwV
Sign’s It’s Time to Expand Your Insurance Portfolio & Make the Move! https://ritterim.com/blog/signs-its-time-to-expand-your-insurance-portfolio-and-make-the-move/
The State of the ACA Market in 2025: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-state-of-the-aca-market-in-2025/
Questions to Ask Clients Shopping for an ACA Plan: https://lnk.to/ZmW0rd
 
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Building the Foundation for Success ft. Roy Snarr

What does success look like for your insurance business? For Roy Snarr, it starts with building a solid foundation. Listen to learn more about Roy’s story and the advice he has for insurance agents.
 
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Annuity Producers: https://www.annuityproducers.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roysnarrretirementsolutions
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sfi-snarr-financial-insurance-services/
Website: https://roysnarr.com/
 
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On the Road with Paul Montemayor

Hit the road with Paul Montemayor! We talk about what agents can expect when attending Ritter Roadshows!
 
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Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf
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On the Road with Sabine Barrett

 
Get on track with Sabine Barrett! We chat about Ritter Roadshows and what agents can expect when they attend.
 
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Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf
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On the Road with Jake McGeoy

 
In this episode, Jake McGeoy takes the wheel, chatting with Sarah about upcoming Ritter Roadshows.
 
Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents:
Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf
Ritter Insurance Marketing Events: https://ritterim.com/events/
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On the Road with Anthony Budhar

 
Hit the road with Anthony Budhar! We talk about what agents can expect when attending Ritter Roadshows!
 
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Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf
Ritter Insurance Marketing Events: https://ritterim.com/events/
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On the Road with Steve Telander

 
In this episode, Steve Telander takes the wheel, chatting with Sarah about upcoming Ritter Roadshows.
 
Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents:
Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf
Ritter Insurance Marketing Events: https://ritterim.com/events/
Registration for upcoming Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/
 
Mentioned in This Episode:
The Value of Plan N for Medicare Shoppers ft. Ted Sims: https://lnk.to/ASGtedsims
 
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Introducing a Content Marketing Solution for Insurance Agents

 
Ritter Insurance Marketing just launched a brand-new marketing resource for agents - the Content Library! Learn how to use industry-specific (and compliant!) content to start, scale, and sustain your digital marketing efforts. We outline the details in this can't miss episode!
 
Check Out the Content Library for Insurance Agents: https://library.ritterim.com/
 
Resources:
Not a Ritter agent? Get registered now: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out in a Crowd: https://lnk.to/asgf20250321
5 Types of Content to Share on Social Media: https://lnk.to/asgf20250131 
How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency: https://lnk.to/asg642
Learning to Delight in the Limelight ft. Linda Ugelow: https://lnk.to/asg644
Marketing Trends for 2025: https://lnk.to/asg639 
 
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On the Road with Dawn Myers

 
In this episode, Dawn Myers takes the wheel, chatting with Sarah about upcoming Ritter Roadshows.
 
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Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf
Ritter Insurance Marketing Events: https://ritterim.com/events/
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