Agency Intelligence: The Insurance Podcast Network

In this super-packed episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James talks with five outstanding female agency principals from across the country. They cover a wide variety of topics and provide valuable insight and perspective on the state of the industry and how we can better foster growth in our teams and agencies. A special thanks to Vonda Copeland, Ciara Gravier, Whitney Ricci, Teresa Kitchens, and...

In this episode of the Millionaire Insurance Producer podcast, host Charles Specht teaches you how to determine what type of business you should target for prospecting. In other words, Charles will teach you the step-by-step process he takes his 1-on-1 coaching clients through to determine their own most profitable micro-niche focus. This is the topic Charles gets asked about most, which is why he...

In this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Todd Thams, founder of Mod Advisor, Direct Work Comp, and President of Thams Agency, joins the podcast to break down how Mod Advisor is helping independent insurance agents deliver maximum value to their insurance clients. Don't miss this episode... Episode Highlights: Todd discusses the concept of broker-type ventures. (10:51) Todd expresses his excitement...

In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa talks to Kaleigh Kitchens (her daughter) about her entering the insurance industry and what she has experienced so far. This is one episode and we will make other episodes as we document her first year in the insurance industry and how she grows her roots in a new career. Episode Highlights: Kaleigh shares her journey and her story of how she fou...

In this episode of The MVP Podcast, Mitch Gibson is joined by 3 of his fellow protege contestants, Sean Kirby, Jonathan Lugo, and Ryan Smith, to discuss Challenges 5 and 6 of The Protege (an Insurance Reality TV Show Competition produced by David Carothers) and the feedback they received from David. The last 5 months have been filled with weekly challenges, discussions, accountability, and coachin...

In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Ryan Chandler, Strategic Partnership Creator & Marketing Distribution Ambassador at QuoteWizard. Ryan talks about the importance of making agents' lives easier by helping them understand what their brand means to them.  Episode Highlights: Jason introduces Ryan and shares how they were introduced. (3:09) Ryan explains that he...

In this episode of the Age of Indiependence podcast, host Katlyn Eggar interviews Haig Ardzivian, VP of Operational Innovation at Quantum. Haig shares how your agency can grow with intentionality. When it comes to change, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Get the cliff notes on Lean Six Sigma and hear how to find a "NorthStar" that keeps your team on a strategic path while you grow. Epi...

In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James talks with Cory Schnabel, Agency Principal at KC Insurance Group in Kansas City, MO. Episode Highlights: Cory talks about how he got started in the insurance industry. (5:27) Cory shares that he bought his first Allstate agency in 2010. (6:42) Cory how he started KC Insurance Group and what helped him to get contracts with several carriers. (12:51)...

In this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Nick Ayers, Chief Marketing Officer at Better Agency, joins the podcast to talk about insurance marketing, building technology, and putting on rockstar conferences. There's always a tremendous conversation when Nick's on the show. Don't miss this episode. Episode Highlights: Nick shares some ideas to take into consideration before starting a company. (7:06)...

In this episode of the Millionaire Insurance Producer podcast, host Charles Specht interviews one of his sales training clients, Man Phung. Man only started writing commercial accounts about three years ago but has been implementing the things Charles has been teaching, such as Thinking BIGGER, micro-niching down, utilizing the 12-Month Timeline of Services, etc. The result is that he's writing mu...

In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens sits down with Carey Wallace, a financial expert. Carey helps agency owners run a profitable business and be ready for future endeavors. Episode Highlights: Carey shares her story and how she got into the insurance industry. (1:55) Carey explains that there's no formal training when you become an agency owner, which makes it intimidating...

In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Will Shaw, CEO & Co-Founder of Better Agency. Will discusses the goals of Better Agency and their dedication to agency success. Episode Highlights: Will mentions that he has an iPhone and that the most recent app he downloaded was the Wells Fargo app. (4:27) Will believes that in order to succeed, his desire for success must b...

On this episode of Cease & Desist podcast, Ryan, Andy, and Sean welcome Liv Coffman from Armadillo to the podcast! This long-awaited episode dives into home warranties, chicken and what it's like being in the LGBTQ+ community in the insurance space.

In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James welcomes co-host, Ciara Gravier, to the show. Ciara is the co-owner of The Bunker in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Episode Highlights: James introduces the topic for this episode, Excess and Surplus insurance, and his episode co-host, Ciara Gravier. (0:11)  Ciara talks about the importance of efficiency in her two person agency. (6:38) Ciara shares that...

In this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Zach Mefferd, co-founder of Coverage Direct and Zip Bonds, joins the podcast for a spirited discussion on what it means to transition from independent insurance agent to InsurTech technologist. Zach is an all-time thinker in the independent insurance industry, and it is a true pleasure to have him on the show. Episode Highlights: Zach explains how hard it i...

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 happe...

In this episode of The MVP Podcast, Mitch Gibson is joined by THE Fabulous GloveBox Gurus (Danielle Driscoll, Nicole Mirich, Chelsea Stewart, and Natasha Hansen) to talk about their stories and the paths they took that led them to our amazing friends at GloveBox! After meeting the Gurus in Denver in January, I knew I had to get them on the show and learn more about them. These ladies are so passio...

In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens sits down with Debra Mathias, CEO of Connect to Clients. Debra is a LinkedIn expert who helps professionals build solid LinkedIn profiles. Episode Highlights: Debra shares how she fell in love with LinkedIn and how she became the "LinkedIn" Queen. (2:09) Debra explains that authenticity intrigues people, and the three questions she alway...

In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Stacey Guilianti, Chief Legal Officer at Florida Peninsula Insurance. Stacey offers a carrier’s perspective on the insurance industry. Episode Highlights: Stacey shares that he is an iPhone user and the last application he downloaded was the Calm app. (3:55) Stacey mentions that 80% of him loves to win and only 20% hates to lo...

In this solo episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James talks about key points from the first year of the podcast, what the future looks like, and addresses some lessons learned about social media and digital communication. Episode Highlights: James shares how he was invited by Jason Cass to join the AI Podcast Network and start his podcast. (3:49) James talks about how he has improved as a podcast...

In this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Raghav Tanna, Co-Founder, and CEO of Tarmika joins the podcast for an all-time discussion on building technology, the independent insurance industry, and world domination. Raghav is always the most interesting guy in the room, so don't miss this tremendous episode... Episode Highlights: Raghav talks about the impact of embedded insurance on independent insu...

In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens sits down with Amber Inclan, Vice President of Inclan Insurance Services. Amber talks about how she has built a virtual commercial insurance agency on her terms and is building the career she wants. Episode Highlights: Amber shares her background story and how she was able to be where she is today in business. (2:52) Amber shares that sh...

In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Sarah Muniz, author of, Undiscovered Voices: Unlocking the Potential of Women in Insurance. Sarah talks about the challenges that she has overcome in life, and the results of perseverance and believing in one's self. Episode Highlights: Sarah shares that she is an iPhone user and recently downloaded Spotify and Audible. (2:25)...

In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James talks with two insurance podcasting legends, Zack Gould and Matt Naimoli. Episode Highlights: Matt and Zack talk about their experiences and how they founded G&N Insurance. (8:54) Matt and Zack talk about what made them realize the value they could contribute to a channel they assumed was much smaller than it really was. (13:13) Zack shares that the...

In this tremendous episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, We're joined by the one-and-only Bobbie Collies, Vice President of Distribution at Coterie Insurance. Bobbie is the perfect blend of a carrier professional the industry needs to cultivate; traditionally trained but insurtech-minded. We're honored to have Bobbie on the show… Resources Mentioned: Bobbie Collies LinkedIn Coterie Insurance Reach out...