Agency Intelligence

In this episode of The MVP Podcast, Mitch Gibson sits down with Tamron Manning, Founder and Owner of Integrity Insurance Group in Lexington, Kentucky to discuss the highs and lows that he has experienced as a start-up agency owner in the last 3 months. Tamron opened up the doors at Integrity Insurance in October of 2021 and has hit the ground running. This guy is going places! Episode Highlights: Tamron shares some of the most difficult challenges he faced when he started his business at 27. (2:26) Tamron shares some of the things he would have changed when he was just starting the agency. (4:47) Tamron recalls a moment when he was just starting and felt like he was in a captive situation. (7:56) Tamron shares some of the software he uses for his video proposals. (14:51) Tamron tells us that he has not yet integrated with any of the Tech companies but is currently in the process, to provide more customer satisfaction. (23:19) Tamron shares what he thinks are the best referral partners for the busi

In this episode of Age of Indiependence Podcast, host Katlyn Eggar is joined by Brian Ahearn, Author, Coach, and Chief Influence Officer at Influence People. Science tells us that the methods you use impact your ability to influence and persuade. In "Persuasive Selling for Relationship Driven Insurance Agents", Brian Ahearn shares how you can increase your impact in your agency.  Episode Highlights: Brian tells us that he does set goals but he did not set a New Year's resolution. (6:23) Brian shares some highlights of the books that he has published. (9:23) Brian recalls the moment he realized that his passion was persuasion, influence, and helping people grow. (12:05) Brian tells us that there are scientific ways to be a more effective influencer. (17:20) Brian explains that 95% of our decision-making comes from a subconscious level. (23:09) Brian explains how a sales coach can persuade people new to the insurance industry to be persuasive. (25:10) Brian gives his advice to everyone in the indu

In this episode of the Digital Insurance Pint Podcast, Tom Reid goes over the pros and cons, challenges and opportunities of making insurance paperless, with digital brokers Steve Earle, Adam Mitchell, and Jeff Roy. Resources: Tom Reid Jeff Roy Steve Earle Adam Mitchell Digital Insurance Pint Podcast

In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James talks with Matan Slagter, the Co-Founder and CEO of Armadillo, an emerging player in the home warranty space. Armadillo is one part tech company and one part residential service company. They are making the legacy players very uncomfortable. Learn more about Armadillo and their partner program at https://www.armadillo.one --- Visit our website to join our email list, sign up to be a potential guest on the show and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@riskwell.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe.

In this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Ryan Hanley is joined by Bradley Flowers, entrepreneur-in-residence at Portal Insurance, for a tremendous conversation on what comes next for one of the most exciting and interesting young agencies in our industry. Don't miss this episode... Episode Highlights: Bradley talks about hiring someone to work on his various projects. (6:59) Bradley shares his definition of what a good salesperson and a good producer is. (14:14) Bradley tells us about his office space and the percentage of expenses that go to it. (20:20) Bradley shares that he does not think that there is anything wrong with being a mainstream generalist. (31:24) Bradley says that convenience beats price 98% of the time, and shares insights about retention. (36:45) Bradley shares that it is important to automate, outsource, and delegate. (41:56) Bradley talks about the two important things he has learned in the past two years. (47:49) Bradley shares a situation he had with one of the companies

There are a number of things you can do to increase the likelihood of winning new clients from signed Broker of Record Letters. Some are more difficult to accomplish initially and may require experience, but others are things you can start doing immediately to win more signatures.  In this episode of the Millionaire Insurance Producer podcast, host Charles Specht will begin to itemize the ABCs of what you need to do to win more signed Broker of Record Letters from your prospects. Episode Highlights: Charles tells us that this episode is about how to win Broker of Record Letters. (2:17) Charles shares that the Broker of Record Letter is an insurance tool to ensure proper service from incumbent agents. (5:00) Charles explains that the insurers' best interest is to gain a reputation in the marketplace. (8:34) Charles states that most agents do not even mention the Broker of Record Letter to insurance buyers. (11:43) Charles shares the ABCs of Broker of Record Letters, which will revolutionize your ent

In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens sits down with Kelly Mora, owner of Heritage Insurance Agency. They discuss how to create a culture of caring and how in Kelly’s agriculture-based agency, her team cares and builds community. Episode Highlights:  Kelly mentions she comes from a hospitality background and considers herself to be more of a creative thinker than a technical thinker. (04:30) Kelly emphasizes that they want to have control over who they associate with, not just within their agency but also with the clients they serve. (10:37) Kelly believes that when you're happy and feeling fulfilled by your day, you owe it to your community and that you're incredibly privileged to serve the people you do. (12:10) Kelly shares that metrics are hard and that's something they're working on currently to help them fill out their analytics a little more. (16:53) As leaders of their organization, Kelly mentions that their role is to help people achieve their goals. (17:52) Kelly e

In this episode of Agency Intelligence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Ashley Napier, 3000 Insurance Group’s Chief Operating Officer. Ashley discusses her path to becoming the COO of 3000 Insurance Group and how they are utilizing Virtual Assistants in their agency.  Episode Highlights: Ashley mentions that she is an iPhone user. (2:43) Ashley says that she likes winning because it gives her a sense of accomplishment. (3:40) Ashley explains how grit, determination and blessings have led her to where she is now. (6:04) Ashley shares more about her past, and how she got started in the industry. (7:51) Ashley shares what led her to the COO position. (14:08) Ashley explains an experience in 2015 that made her not want to get insurance. (16:46) Ashley talks about 3000 Insurance Group. (21:22) Ashley shares her insight into hiring VA’s and how they are utilizing them in her company. (29:13) Ashley mentions that she is currently reading Traction. (37:51) Ashley shares that she is currently ho

In this episode of the Digital Insurance Pint Podcast, Tom Reid talks to digital brokers Adam Mitchell, Jeff Roy, and Steve Earle about their experiences transforming their brokerages from traditional shops to digital operations. Resources: Tom Reid Jeff Roy Steve Earle Adam Mitchell Digital Insurance Pint Podcast

In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James talks with Trace Meek, Founder of Fetch Underwriting and the Managing Editor of the Insurance Daily News digital publication. To learn more about Fetch Underwriting, visit their website at: https://www.fetchuw.com. To catch up on the current news and updates in the insurance industry, bookmark and visit https://insurancedailynews.com/. --- Visit our website to join our email list, sign up to be a potential guest on the show and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@riskwell.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe.

In this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Ryan Hanley is joined by Josh Gurley, partner at HM Advisors, for an epic conversation to start 2022. They break down the business of insurance, selling commercials and growing your business. Josh is an all-time professional in our industry. Episode Highlights: Josh shares with us about doing a year in review. (6:00) Josh tells us that one of his top 10 happenings of last year was making new friends who inspire him. (11:55) Josh tells us that, to be successful in business you have to be brave enough to tell people the truth. (20:44) Josh says that it is very important to call the next move with your clients. (28:38) Josh mentions that his company currently operates in 23 different states. (33:33) Josh talks about what he’s learned from technology this year. (36:19 Josh says that people need to understand that technology should only do what works for them. (44:43) Josh shares what he thinks is the most valuable thing in the insurance industry. (52:41)

The "content strategy" you use on LinkedIn is almost as important as your profile page itself. But, there's also a sense in which you don't have to create any unique content at all and still be ultra-successful at prospecting with LinkedIn. However, insurance agents who create quality content are the ones who are thought leaders in their fields. In this episode of the Millionaire Insurance Producer podcast, host Charles Specht will teach you about the three main forms of content strategy you need to focus on to write more new business using LinkedIn, and which one is the most effective. Episode Highlights: Charles starts the episode by thanking all the listeners that have been listening throughout the year. (1:07) Charles continues to discuss the basics of what your LinkedIn profile should look like. (4:33) Charles advises us that if we become micro-niched, we should also be aware of our potential. (9:45) Charles shares some examples of topics that you can talk about in your LinkedIn content. (12:35)

In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens sits down with Stacie King, CEO of Stacie King & Company and Digital Content & Communications Director at Agentero. Stacie is amazing at using online content to build brands, increase awareness and provide education to the insurance space.  Episode Highlights: Stacie shares her background and experience. (1:42) Stacie discusses her current role and responsibilities as a digital content director. (8:26) Stacie states that agents should not be afraid to embrace technological innovation. (11:41) Stacie says that listening to podcasts sparks listeners’ creativity and gives the listeners new ideas they can apply to their company or work. (17:22) Stacie shares tips on how you can improve your marketing through podcasts and social media. (21:22) Stacie states that there are a lot of media options that agents can use to connect to their prospects and clients. (26:06) Stacie shares what she does when she sees a potential post she can use for he

In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, Jason Cass chats with Jeff Roy, Tom Reid, Steve Earle, and Adam Mitchell, hosts of the Digital Insurance Pint Podcast. They share the exciting news that the Digital Insurance Pint Podcast will be joining the AI Podcast Network! The hosts tell us a little about themselves and discuss how they are working towards making the industry better in Canada and beyond.  Don’t miss this episode and get ready to listen to the Digital Insurance Pint Podcast on the AI Podcast Network every Saturday! Episode Highlights: Jeff shares how the Digital Insurance Pint Podcast was started. (2:48) Adam introduces himself and gives a brief background of what he does. (4:13) Steve shares his story, what he does, and some of his projects with Adam and Steve. (5:19) Tom joins the conversation and provides information about himself. (7:23) Tom, Steve, and Adam share things that they have learned from each other. (11:50) Jeff explains that they know everything is not going to work

In this episode of The MVP Podcast, Mitch Gibson sits down with the Season 1 winner of The Protege, Derek Hayden. Derek joins the show to discuss his experience on the reality TV show and the things he has learned along the way that have led to Mr. Hayden's success. Yes, his favorite color is camo! Episode Highlights: Derek shares what led him to be in the insurance agency as a producer. (3:53) Derek tells us about his education and how he was able to focus on his studies while playing baseball. (6:08) Derek mentions that his early beginnings as an agent were a rough start. (8:22)  Derek mentions that his education has helped him learn how to build his process and explain benefits to potential clients. (15:01) Derek shares his great experience with The Protégé, the first reality TV show for insurance. (20:47) Derek explains how he got interested in joining the podcast industry. (28:16) Derek gives out tips on how to make the perfect video for prospecting. (42:23) Derek tells us that his favori

Are you ready to finally figure out how to use LinkedIn for prospecting so that you can dominate in new business sales in 2022? If yes, then this episode is for you.  In this episode of the Millionaire Insurance Producer podcast, host Charles Specht will explain to you how to get your LinkedIn Profile figured out by first determining your "Intent" and also your "Micro-Niche" focus. It's time to take action and not waste another year. LinkedIn is a superior tool, if you use it strategically. Episode Highlights: Charles introduces a new digital course called “12X Your Book with LinkedIn”. (1:06) Charles tells us that LinkedIn is an underutilized secret when it comes to prospecting for new business. (3:13) Charles explains that LinkedIn is more than just an online resume. (5:10) Charles explains that the intent of what you're using LinkedIn for will dictate what type of connections you need to have. (10:45) Charles explains that a vast majority of your competitors are not using LinkedIn, which presents

In this solo episode of the Agency Freedom Podcast, James shares on five lessons learned in 2021. Visit our website to join our email list, sign up to be a potential guest on the show and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedompodcast.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@riskwell.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe.

In this throwback episode of the Ryan Hanley Show, host Ryan Hanley interviews Josh Braun, the Founder of Sales DNA. The Master Guru of cold email prospecting, (and all things sales), Josh Braun, explains why we don’t get the response rate on cold outreach we should be and what to do about it. Episode Highlights: Josh mentions why salespeople will typically work with him. (17:50) What has been one of the huge obstacles right at the beginning for Josh? (19:26) Josh shares the best way to understand the customers. (21:47) Josh mentions why he would highly recommend interviewing five or six customers. Why does Josh prefer shorter emails? (26:25) Josh mentions the two factors that your prospect wanted. (31:27) Can Josh define their superpower and show them in a way that they even have a problem to begin with, and allow them to make the connection? (33:28) Josh shares a story that happened several years ago with his wife when he saw a U-Haul. (40:39) Josh shares a story of a man named, Dale Dupree

Most insurance agents don't know how to clearly articulate their value or adequately differentiate themselves in their prospect's minds. In this throwback episode of the Millionaire Insurance Producer podcast, host Charles Specht explains how to best differentiate yourself with a written, objective, and strategic 12-Month Timeline of Services. Episode Highlights: Charles explains what should happen when you’re trying to get a prospect to schedule an appointment with you. (2:18) Charles mentions what most insurance agents do when they're in a meeting with a prospect. (3:31) Charles recommends the book called, Building a StoryBrand, by Donald Miller. (5:50) Charles mentions one of the most fascinating things about the book. (6:12) Charles shares how the timeline of services could get you more business. (8:47) Charles explains why differentiating yourself from the competition could be the biggest problem. (12:01) Charles explains the timeline of services in detail. (13:10) Charles shares a story a

In this throwback episode of the Power Women In Insurance, Aurora Mullett, the Agency Owner of Intrinsic Insurance Services, sits down with Teresa Kitchens to discuss how she got into insurance, how she niched, and how she pulls in her local network to bring value to the industry. In addition, she has a great message about learning from everyone, and being "gender blind" in seeking assistance in this industry. Episode Highlights: Aurora shares how she got into the insurance industry. (1:08) How does Aurora feel about the underwriting process? (6:24) Aurora explains how she narrowed down her niche. (10:46) Aurora tells us how she’s able to communicate with her target market. (11:11) Aurora shares some stories about the Haggerty niche. (12:09) How does Aurora make sure that her agency is well situated? (16:58) Aurora shares how she teaches new members about the culture inside their agency. (21:40) Aurora gives a piece of advice to those who are in the insurance industry. (30:14) Key Quotes: