Agency Intelligence: The Insurance Podcast Network

Meet Ashley Mastowski, an independent insurance agency owner at First Choice Insurance out of Las Vegas. She has over 20 years of customer service and sales in the insurance industry and now helps families protect their assets and loved ones against the unexpected.  In this throwback episode of The Power Women in Insurance, Ashley shares her insurance journey from an office manager in a captive in...

Ever wondered how community and emotions can shape your business leadership journey? Buckle up as Ryan Hanley opens up about his roller-coaster ride in the business world - from getting fired multiple times to eventually running his own company. Through his intimate storytelling, we uncover the emotional turmoil leaders often face and appreciate the power of choosing the right words for every situ...

In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Erik Garcia, CFP®, owner of Garcia Insurance Services and Garcia Financial Group, and host of the Stuff About Money They Didn't Teach You In School podcast.  Episode Highlights: Erik shares that aside from hosting the Stuff About Money They Didn't Teach You In School podcast, he also spends 90% of his time on financial plannin...

In order to attract new clients, you must repel those who are not ideal for you. The right messaging will attract the right people, and you'll win more new clients with very attractive marketing that repels everyone you don't want. It works, but most agents haven't figured it out quite yet. In this throwback episode of the Millionaire Insurance Producer podcast, host Charles Specht explains what y...

Selling the insurance brokerage in which you’ve put a lifetime of effort is no small step. How do you know that you’ve got the right partner? The right price? The right place for your clients & staff? Good news – the DIPP crew has done a bunch of legwork for you. Our M & A series covers some of the most important questions & brings you the answers, right from the source. In this episode, you’ll he...

In this episode, James talks with Arel Moodie, Co-Founder of Talkadot. To learn more about Talkadot, visit https://www.talkadot.com/. Visit our website to join our email list, get the scoop on our LIVE coaching calls 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/agencyfre...

QUESTION: Are you 12X? Professional insurance agents aren't throwing mud against the wall to see what sticks. Super producers are in the right mindset, they have a plan, and they go for the jugular. They ask for the business, they demand attention, they require the insured's permission, they get awarded a signed Broker of Record Letters, and they build a $1,000,000 or more Book of Business. In thi...

“Repetitive tasks aren't profitable tasks.” CJ Hutsenpiller of Hutsenpiller Insurance joins the show to talk about an industry filled with repetition.  You can't always eliminate repetitive tasks, but you can control them through process, automation and a solid game plan for profitability. Enjoy the episode! Episode Links: Ellerbrock-Norris: https://www.ellerbrock-norris.com/ Ellerbrock-Norris Wea...

Sometimes we don't explore utilizing a business coach because we feel that it means we can't build the business or we don't know how..BUT, a great business coach is worth more than gold..and this is how to reframe your search for the right business coach for you. Episode Highlights: Teresa mentions that having a business coach is beneficial for those who want to improve their business, achieve the...

In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Ted Stuckey, President of Nationwide Brokerage Solutions. Episode Highlights: Ted believes that IndieTech has created a supportive and collaborative environment where agents and entrepreneurs selflessly help each other succeed, making it a unique and inspiring industry to be a part of. (3:17) Ted mentions that NBS is focused o...

We are thrilled to welcome the Stuff About Money They Didn’t Teach You In School Podcast to the AI Podcast Network! Making a financial plan is complicated. There are a lot of moving parts and complexity…you could fill a book with just one plan! But often, more isn’t always better. Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC and Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA, talk about the benefits of keeping it simple. From children...

Ready to commit to a transformative journey and reach your highest potential? The episode takes a fascinating turn as we delve into the Mandalorian Code from the Star Wars series, illuminating how keeping personal promises shapes our identities. This is the way. We raise the question - what would it mean to live by this code in today's society? This intriguing discussion segues into the power of m...

Selling the insurance brokerage in which you’ve put a lifetime of effort is no small step. How do you know that you’ve got the right partner? The right price? The right place for your clients & staff? Good news – the DIPP crew has done a bunch of legwork for you. Our M & A series covers some of the most important questions & brings you the answers, right from the source. In this episode, you’ll he...

Can AI really be our steadfast ally, or is it an intimidating opponent lurking in the shadows? In a world where technological advancements are taking giant leaps, we stand at the intersection of fear and excitement. We delve deep into the transformative potential of AI, discussing its applications in modern business and everyday life and its pivotal role in reshaping industries like insurance. Not...

In this episode, James and guest host Peter talk with Tomer Kashi, Co-Founder & CEO of VOOM Insurance and SkyWatch. To learn more about VOOM Insurance, visit https://www.voominsurance.com/. Visit our website to join our email list, get the scoop on our LIVE coaching calls and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom...

In this throwback episode of the Power Women In Insurance, Teresa discusses something she often hears people talking about: the struggle to "have it all"...balance family, career, kids, and public service. Teresa talks about her 18 years as an agency owner and how she has learned to have it all. Episode Highlights: Teresa mentions the insurance conference she attended recently. (2:20) Teresa share...

In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Stacey Giulianti, Chief Legal Officer at Florida Peninsula Insurance Company. Episode Highlights: Stacey shares that Florida has a severe insurance crisis, with 76% of lawsuits against insurance providers for homeowners claims filed in the state, causing a negative economic impact and 71% of the money going to attorneys instea...

Good news – the DIPP crew has done a bunch of legwork for you. Our M & A series covers some of the most important questions & brings you the answers, right from the source. In this episode, you’ll hear the answers straight from Shawn DeSantis, Navacord CEO. We asked Western Financial Group, Navacord, Rogers Insurance (CBN), AJ Gallagher, Westland, Brokerlink and HUB International the following que...

In this episode, you get to listen in to a private shop talk conversation James had with a group of agency principal in Somewhere, USA. Visit our website to join our email list, get the scoop on our LIVE coaching calls 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/agencyf...

Ready to master the art of remote leadership and build effective training programs? We discuss these and so much more in my first AMA (Ask Me Anything) episode of the podcast... Strap in as we embark on a journey through the complexities of maintaining unity and connection within a remote team environment. We'll get hands-on with the power of regular meetings, random check-ins, and the unifying fo...

User experience is vital to any agency, especially in the independent space. But what happens when you're serving multiple users? Who takes priority? Peter Teresi, Co-Founder and CEO at Certificial, joins the show to walk through how Certificial is connecting the end client's experience to your agents and your service team. Enjoy the episode! Episode Links: Ellerbrock-Norris: https://www.ellerbroc...

In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens sits down with Kathryn Arnold, Insurance Broker. Kathryn discusses how she came into the health/life industry and how much she loves the Medicare space in insurance. She also discusses her passion for helping others build their business and how she shares that passion through the Women In Insurance team. Episode Highlights: Kathryn share...

Innovation and Invention: Steve Anderson gets Jason's thoughts on the invention and innovation he sees in the industry today. Be prepared to hear how the old way of taking 90 minutes to quote 10 companies is over, Jason and his team can do it in less than five minutes. It's a game changer for efficiency. Episode Highlights: Jason discusses how they use a risk advisor tool and an AI language model...

Do you lack the Motivation to prospect for new business? Most insurance agents say they have a difficult time maintaining Motivation. However, I think the real culprit is something different and that it's because producers lack Confidence that they, therefore, lack the Motivation to prospect. But -- if the truth is known -- In this throwback episode of the Millionaire Insurance Producer podcast, h...

Good news – the DIPP crew has done a bunch of legwork for you. Our M & A series covers some of the most important questions & brings you the answers, right from the source. In this episode, you’ll hear the answers straight from Kenny Nichols, Western Financial Group CEO. We asked Western Financial Group, Navacord, Rogers Insurance (CBN), AJ Gallagher, Westland, Brokerlink and HUB International the...