Agency Intelligence: The Insurance Podcast Network

In this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Ryan is joined by Brian Keating, Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of physics at the Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences (CASS) in the department of physics at the University of California San Diego… and he's awesome. Episode Highlights: Brian shares how he sees the world differently. (8:57) Brian mentions why some people see science as a zero-sum g...

In this episode of the Age of Indiependence podcast, host Katlyn Eggar discusses what scripts are all about. You can watch the scoreboard from the stands, or you can get in there and call the plays. Scripts allow you to run organized plays. Learn who should use scripts, the symptoms that you might need a better script, and the first 3 scripts you should write. Episode Highlights: Katlyn shares wha...

In this throwback episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Kelly Donahue-Piro, Owner and President of Agency Performance Partners. Kelly puts a fun spin on her interview by occasionally asking Jason Cass questions as well. During this conversation, hear whether or not video is a lazy man’s book, what to look for when hiring people, the power of prospecting, and the differenc...

In this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Kyle Nakatsuji, Founder and CEO of Clearcover, joins the show to breakdown why he started Clearcover and why his unique perspective on the industry forced him to create an auto insurance carrier of the future. Kyle gets it, and you MUST listen to this episode… Episode Highlights: Kyle shares how he got started as a venture investor. (13:17)  Kyle shares how...

In this episode of the Agency Intelligence podcast, host Jason Cass discusses the Agency Intelligence Podcast Network that they are creating and provides an update on The Great Separator. Episode Highlights: Jason explains what the Agency Intelligence Podcast Network is. (3:39)  Jason mentions some of his special guests from the previous podcast episodes. (4:45) Jason shares why The Great Separato...

In this throwback episode of Agency Intelligence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Christopher Paradiso, Owner of Paradiso Insurance and Paradiso Presents, Independent Insurance Agent, Digital Marketing Expert, and Public Speaker out of Stafford Springs, Connecticut. Christopher Paradiso talks about the importance of family, how data gets sold, indietech, retaining business, and what it will tak...

In this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Aaron Steffey, the co-founder and managing partner of Propeller Bonds joins the podcast to discuss how his digital surety bond platform is changing the game for independent agents that want to add surety bonds to their portfolio of products. Don't miss this episode… Episode Highlights: Aaron shares his background in insurance. (11:49) How did Aaron meet Rya...

In this episode of the Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Dustyne Bryant, MBA, CIC, CISR, the Personal Lines Academic Director at The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research. Dustyne talks about her approach in the insurance industry and what their agency is all about. Episode Highlights: What has attributed to Dustyne’s success: skill or luck? (6:21) Dustyne menti...

In this episode of the Age of Indiependence podcast, host Katlyn Eggar interviews Graeme Newell, CSP, President of 602 Communications. Graeme is a professional speaker and behavioral finance researcher. He uses brain science to help us make better financial decisions. Our brain is hardwired to incorrectly forecast the future and to freeze up when we're feeling fear. Learn whether you can trust you...

In this episode of the Agency Intelligence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Daniel Seong, Founder of Great Park Insurance. Daniel talks about his approach in the insurance industry and what he has achieved. Episode Highlights: What does Daniel attribute his success to? (9:45) Daniel shares his background. (11:31) How did Daniel feel about his move to America from Korea? (15:36) Daniel shares wh...

In this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, the all-powerful, Mike Stromsoe, the founder of Stromsoe Insurance Agency and the Unstoppable Profit Producer, joins the podcast for the first time to drop absolute knowledge bombs on growing your agency through the adversity of COVID and everything else. Don't miss this conversation... Episode Highlights: Mike shares how producers can start to refocus. (1:...

In the third episode of Book 4 of the Explain This Book To Me podcast, host Josh Lipstone sits down with co-author of The Visual Sale, Tyler Lessard. They continue their discussion of the buyer's journey and how to use video in the Consideration, Decision, and Post-Sale stage. We also learn about a mutual hatred for cooking blogs. Episode Highlights: Tyler gives a piece of advice to those who are...

In this episode of the Agency Intelligence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Joshua Warren, M&A Advisory Practice Leader at the ABD Team. Joshua talks about the agency and how the private equity sector has become huge. Episode Highlights: What does Josh attribute his success to? Skill or luck? (9:18) Joshua shares his background. (17:28) Joshua tells us the origin story of the ABD Team. (20:59)...

In this episode of the Age of Indiependence podcast, host Katlyn Eggar discusses all things content. When she’s not podcasting, she’s in the content creation zone! Hear what she has tackled lately in sales onboarding, machine learning, and strategic client care. Episode Highlights: Katlyn gives a little background on Quantum Assurance International. (4:53) Katlyn talks about her role as Director o...

In this episode of the Agency Intelligence podcast, guest host Mitch Gibson interviews Sean Kirby, Insurance Agent at The Performance Group. Sean is a young insurance professional at the age of 25. Sean is hustling with his local podcast, providing insurance and financial services, along with leading his young team of insurance agents at The Performance Group. Episode Highlights: What has attribut...

In this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Ryan chats with James Altucher, a modern era Renaissance man. His podcast, The James Altucher Show, is listened to by millions of people every month, his books sell millions of copies around the world, and somehow despite all of his success, remains curious and driven. James has figured out how to skip the line, and today he shares his experience in relatab...

In the second episode of Book 4 of the Explain This Book To Me podcast, host Josh Lipstone sits down with co-author of The Visual Sale, Tyler Lessard. They discuss Tyler's journey into the world of video, how the evolution of buyer behavior has changed and how to use video during the awareness stage of the buyer's journey. We also hear about a conversation that Tyler had with his son when he began...

In this episode of the Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Paul Gaglioti III, CIC the CEO and Founder of Harbor. AI. Paul talks about their approach in the insurance industry and what Harbor. AI is all about. Episode Highlights: What has attributed to Paul’s success: skill or luck? (14:21) Does Paul think that insurance is a great industry? (23:36) What are Paul’s goals as a tech-...

In this episode of the Age of Indiependence podcast, host Katlyn Eggar interviews Ty Harris, the CEO & Co-Founder of Openly. Ty shares how his insurtech is creating beautifully simple insurance products that are right for the client. Hear why he rejected the Direct-to-Consumer model and how their 8-second-bindable-quote empowers agents, instead of replacing them. Episode Highlights: Ty gives us a...

In this episode of the Agency Intelligence podcast, guest host Mitch Gibson interviews Ben Zimmer, CRIS, CAWC, the Founder, and CEO of Ethos Insurance & Risk Management. Ben talks about his approach in the insurance industry and why hustling has been his passion. Episode Highlights: What has attributed to Ben’s success, skill or luck? (9:08) Ben mentions why the independent insurance agent is the...

In this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, James Jenkins, the founder of RiskWell Insurance, joins the podcast to discuss insurance technology decision-making, how to pick a niche market, and the best way to choose your carrier mix. This is an episode you don't want to miss… Episode Highlights: James shares why he likes doing feature requests. (17:09) James mentions his responsibility as the busines...

In the first episode of Book 4 of the Explain This Book To Me podcast, host Josh Lipstone, begins his discussion with co-author of The Visual Sale, Marcus Sheridan. They discuss the six types of videos that you need to produce for your business, how to find & hire a videographer, and how to get buy-in from your team on embracing video. And you'll find out what Marcus' favorite book of all time is....

In this episode of the Agency Intelligence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Joe Kampert, the Vice President of Redwood Agency Group. Joe talks about his approach in the insurance industry and why business owners must look into their ROI. Episode Highlights: What has contributed to Joe's career, skill or luck? (8:13) Joe shares the origins of his insurance career. (16:22) Does Joe’s agency handl...

In this special anniversary edition of The Ryan Hanley Show, we break down all the things that worked in year one of Rogue Risk. We talk carrier partnerships, technology stack, staffing, shout-outs, and content strategy. This might be the best insurance podcast in the history of insurance podcasts... maybe. Episode Highlights: Ryan talks about how Rogue Risk is just getting warmed up. (2:48) Ryan...

In this episode of the Age of Indiependence podcast, host Katlyn Eggar interviews Patty Lares, the CEO of AA Lares Insurance Services. Patty shares how she built her agency from scratch and how they are still seeing success 21 years later. Learn how to layer on new team members strategically, 3 things to know about marketing, and why we want to help people find an insurance career by design and no...