The Insurance Buzz

What's in this episode: - Cash flow optimization - What your spending says about you - Aligning values and vision - Dealing with contrasting values as a couple - Life in an RV About Nick: Nick True is a financial coach specializing in cash flow optimization. He is passionate about helping people use their money to do more of what matters to them. After years of traveling full-time in an Airst...

What's in this episode: - Tools of emotional intelligence - How is leadership changing - Responding to tragedy - Showing up authentically - What role does empathy play in leadership? About Chuck: Chuck Garcia is the former head of Global Marketing at Bloomberg and the industry leader in executive training with Fortune 500 companies. He is the founder of Climb Leadership International and coac...

What's in this episode: - Michael’s morning routine - Polar plunging - Setting your non-negotiables - “I am” statements - Importance of meditation About Heath: Heath Shearon started his career as an agent working with his father selling group benefits, where he discovered his interest in training agents. He started his own agency and recruited and trained several agents to work with him. Heat...

What's in this episode: - Why aren't you hitting your target? - Getting over the fear of rejection - Assuming the sale - Controlling the controllables Catch the full video of this conversation  https://youtu.be/7xDEGq6JfEA Text BUZZ to (816) 727-7610 to connect directly with us and share your favorites from the episode or learn more about upcoming events and challenges happening in our i...

What's in this episode: - What rooms do you need to be in? - Working together as a couple - Maximizing content - Adding value - Importance of collaboration About Chris and Lori: Host of the top-rated podcast, The Chris Harder Show, Chris Harder uses his platform to empower entrepreneurs to become unapologetic in their pursuit of wealth and generous in their giving. The foundation of Chris&apo...

What's in this episode: - Why are you struggling? - Get better at doing hard things - How to go all in! - Stop giving yourself an out Catch the full video of this conversation https://youtu.be/rlG0hjRg4YE Text BUZZ to (816) 727-7610 to connect directly with us and share your favorites from the episode or learn more about upcoming events and challenges happening in our industry Join Weaver Sal...

What's in this episode: - Getting through hard times while running a business - Taking care of your people - Delegating tasks - Moving the needle - Lessons from corporate America About Aissa: Aissa Chanel Triassi, aka Ice, owns a private insurance brokerage in southern California. She has a passion for making sure her clients are fully protected; leaving them unexposed if an unforeseen traged...

What's in this episode: - Setting goals that set yourself up for success - What are SMART goals? - Breaking down goals into smaller tasks - The reason behind your goals Catch the full video of this conversation https://youtu.be/iPO2Q0lpg6E Text BUZZ to (816) 727-7610 to connect directly with us and share your favorites from the episode or learn more about upcoming events and challenges happen...

What's in this episode: - Starting an insurance company from scratch - Challenges of growing a business - Carving out time for your non-negotiables - Importance of competition - Telling your authentic story About Shawn: Shawn Meaike is the founder and president of Family First Life. In late 2013, Shawn launched Family First Life, currently a multi-million-dollar independent marketing organiza...

What's in this episode: - Should you invest in real estate? - How you can set yourself apart in the Airbnb space - Changing your career path to follow your passion About Seena: Seena is a former dentist turned real estate entrepreneur and host of the "Ghet Investing" podcast. After realizing he no longer found joy in dentistry, Seena made a full 180 and threw himself into the world...

What's in this episode: - Finding consistency through a solid routine - If you have great people, you can do great things - Making harder choices now makes your future life easier About Kevin: Kevin Mlynarek is married to his wife, Jenn, and they have 3 kids Gabriel, Macy, and Marissa. In March 2007, he opened his first scratch agency. Since 2007, he opened up 4 additional start-up locations...

In this episode, we have highlighted some of the most downloaded and interacted episodes with industry experts sharing their golden nuggets on how to take your company culture and leadership to the next level. The Insurance Buzz turns 1 in January, so every Thursday in the month of January, we are taking some of the most talked about topics in our industry and in business ownership and sharing the...

What's in this episode: - What it was like starting a new biz during the heart of the pandemic - Leveraging your brand to grow your biz - Katie's hardest and best part of her first year in biz About Katie: Katie Myers is a wife and mom to three. She opened her agency in March 2020 in southern Wisconsin. Katie enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and playing with the 3 family dogs, F...

Industry experts give all their golden nuggets on how to take your business and bank account to the next level. In this episode, we have a highlight of some of the most downloaded and interacted episodes talking about the topic of sales tips and strategies. The Insurance Buzz turns 1 in January, so every Thursday in the month of January, we are taking some of the most talked about topics in our in...

What's in this episode: - Preparing your business for time off. - The exact strategies we implemented. - How it affected our business, our relationship, and ourselves. Text BUZZ to (816) 727-7610 to connect directly with us and share your favorites from the episode or learn more about upcoming events and challenges happening in our industry Join Weaver Sales Academy: https://www.weaversa.com/...

Industry experts break down some of their money tips and what they do and say on a daily basis to have success in the area of money. In this episode, we have a highlight of some of the most downloaded and interacted episodes talking about the topic of money and money mindset. The Insurance Buzz turns 1 in January, so every Thursday in the month of January, we are taking some of the most talked abo...

What's in this episode: - How Jeff built a 27-million-dollar insurance book. - Jeff's 9-9-6 analogy. - The pillars of success and how they affect money and your insurance business. About Jeff: Jeff is a veteran of the insurance industry from the agency channel, new disruptor to the insurtech world, and a father of 3 and a husband. Contact Jeff: www.insurtechgroups.com www.linkedin.com/in...

What's in this episode: - Top tips for increasing life insurance production. - Showing the value of each policy. - Focusing on one conversation at a time. Join the 30 in 5 challenge starting January 10th: https://www.weaversa.com/30in5challenge Text BUZZ to (816) 727-7610 to connect directly with us and share your favorites from the episode or learn more about upcoming events and challenges h...

What's in this episode: - One thing Tyler loves most about the insurance world. - Daily win strategies for you and your team. - Setting yourself up for success with daily rituals. About Tyler: Insurance Agent for 11 years 11-time chairmans 9 Exotic 1 Exotic Plus MDRT X 4 Presidents club X 5 Author of the book The 2% Edge: Be Ready For Your Moments Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/co993FB Co...

What's in this episode: - An in-depth look at succession mapping. - Why the post & pray method never works. - Common mistakes to avoid when scaling your business. About Jackie: Jackie Serviss is a seasoned Human Resources Executive and Certified Executive Coach (CEC) with over a decade of assisting leaders in aligning people strategies and talent acquisition best practices to scale their...

What's in this episode: - Characteristics of great agents. - Surround yourself with the right people. - Why price isn't the most important thing. About Joe: 30 years with Farmers Insurance. Married with 4 children (all boys). His office is in Rockwall, Texas. 5800 PIF. 205 Million in AUM. Contact Joe: joe@joewimpeeagency.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-wimpee-0b72a82/ https://www.fac...

What's in this episode: - What we've learned 100 episodes in! - Everything you want is on the other side of fear. - It's okay to be a beginner. Text BUZZ to (816) 727-7610 to connect directly with us and share your favorites from the episode or learn more about upcoming events and challenges happening in our industry Join Weaver Sales Academy: https://www.weaversa.com/ Follow Michae...

What's in this episode: - Current trends in the online world. - The common pitfalls to avoid. - Tips for growing your brand. About Martina: Martina started out as an agency team member at age 19. Her favorite part of the job? Marketing the agency! After five years, she began working at a digital marketing company, breaking every sales record and developing a big client base of insurance agent...

What's in this episode: - Beau's 4 key principles of success. - Two things that are a MUST to focus on. - The root of sales. About Beau: Beau played baseball his entire life. All his life, the only thing he thought about was playing in the big leagues. He dreamed big and set big goals, so all of the “you know less than 1/10th of 1% make it in baseball” comments meant nothing to him. He w...

What's in this episode: - How to use the enneagram to lead yourself and your team. - Why you may have mistyped if you've taken the test before. - Finding your correct core and subtype. About Tracy: Tracy doesn’t have your typical highlight-reel bio, which is also what makes her remarkably gifted at identifying your blindspots and success blocks. This multi-millionaire entrepreneur you se...