Agency Intelligence: The Insurance Podcast Network

Peep Laja, founder of world-renowned conversion optimization company CXL and the copy testing platform Wynter.io joins the podcast to explain why every we do is a commodity except our brand. Get more: https://ryanhanley.com/

In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Tena Hoyt, the Owner of Geary & Hoyt CPA’s PC. Tena talks about the impact of recent tax changes, the significance of giving financial reports to your clients, and shares her knowledge and expertise in the accounting industry. Episode Highlights: Jason introduces Tena Hoyt. (4:12) Tena mentions that when her father’s former ac...

In this episode of the Age of Indiependence podcast, host Katlyn Eggar interviews Brandon Smith, the Managing Partner at Glidewell Investments & Insurance Group. Brandon talks about how to build better relationships with clients, his goals, and the benefits of the Producer Development Program. Episode Highlights: Katlyn introduces Brandon Smith. (1:09) Brandon shares that their agency started as a...

In this episode of Agency Intelligence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Carlos Vargas, the Founder and President of Vargas & Vargas Insurance. Carlos talks about his career in the insurance business and how video and social media have helped grow his agency. Episode Highlights: Jason introduces Carlos Vargas. (1:11) Carlos thinks that winning and losing are significant because we all learn from...

In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Ashley Fitzsimmons, Customer Experience Manager at Ohio Insurance Agents Association. Ashley talks about how we can build and develop stronger relationships inside the insurance industry. Episode Highlights: Jason introduces Ashley Fitzsimmons. (1:35) Ashley mentions that she started in the family agency on July 5, 2019, in no...

In this episode of the Age of Indiependence podcast, host Katlyn Eggar interviews Dr. Billy Williams, Ph. D., CEO of the Williams Family Investment Group, and the President of Inspire a Nation Business Mentoring. Dr. Billy talks about how to successfully grow your agency and the three emotions that stop agencies from growing, the four types of discipline, and the significance of understanding the...

In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Sonny Patel, Founder & CEO of Insurmi. Sonny talks about how he built Violet, a digital assistant for the insurance industry. He also shares his knowledge and expertise in the world of Artificial Intelligence. Episode Highlights: Jason introduces Sonny Patel. (2:12) Sonny mentions that he worked at an agency as an office assis...

In this final episode of the Agency Intelligence podcast miniseries, Age of Independence, host Katlyn Eggar is joined by Jason Cass, giving insights about her interviews and experiences with the rock stars of the insurance industry. Katlyn also discusses how the Age of Indiependence became a huge part of her journey and where that journey is headed. Episode Highlights: Katlyn thinks that one of th...

In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Tyler Lessard, VP Marketing and Chief Video Strategist, at Vidyard. Tyler discusses how creating educational and personalized video content is significant in growing your business in today’s world. Episode Highlights: Jason introduces Tyler Lessard. (1:19) Tyler mentions that today’s world is all about authority, engagement, a...

Sheldon Snodgrass, owner of Steady Sales, a CSR focused consulting firm, joins the podcast to share his experience and expertise driving agency growth by helping CSRs overcome sales reluctance. This is a tremendous episode... Get more: https://ryanhanley.com/

In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Benjamin Dennehy, Managing Director at The UK's Most Hated Sales Trainer®. Benjamin talks about the sales process and his knowledge, and expertise in being a salesman. Episode Highlights: Jason introduces Benjamin Dennehy. (1:42) Benjamin mentions his YouTube channel called The UK's Most Hated Sales Trainer, and it’s about col...

Miles Merwin, President and Founder of Advisors Insurance Agency, stops by the podcast to talk about his new program, Producers to Principals. Miles is helping producers (and Agency Owners) take control of their business to become more productive and efficient every day. Get more: https://ryanhanley.com/

Jay Mueller, agency principal at Camargo Insurance, breaks down his power move in 2018 to take control of the future of his agency and build the business he wants to work in. This is an episode you don't want to miss... Get more: https://ryanhanley.com/

In this episode of the Agency Intelligence podcast miniseries, Age of Independence, host Katlyn Eggar interviews Carey Wallace, the CEO of Intell Agents. Carey talks about understanding the functions of utilizing data in our agency valuation and the measurements and methods that impact the value of your agency. Episode Highlights: Katlyn introduces Carey Wallace. (1:53) Carey mentions that she’s b...

In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Reid Holzworth, Chief Executive Officer at IVANS Insurance Solutions. Reid talks about the opportunities in insurance technology, data, and how IVANS was built to digitally connect the insurance industry and streamline the flow of insurance across North America. Episode Highlights: Jason introduces Reid Holzworth. (1:27) Reid...

In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Hala Taha, the Host, and Producer of Young And Profiting Podcast. Hala talks about how she got into the podcast industry and built her show. She shares her knowledge and expertise in marketing and growing an audience. Episode Highlights: Jason introduces Hala Taha. (1:41) Hala mentions that she worked at Hot 97 for free for ab...

In this episode of the Agency Intelligence podcast miniseries, Age of Indiependence, host Katlyn Eggar interviews Alejandro Velez, Director Of Strategic Alliances at Quantum Assurance International. Alejandro talks about what agencies can learn from call centers and what call centers should be learning from agencies.  Episode Highlights: Katlyn introduces Alejandro Velez. (0:58) Alejandro mentions...

Kelly Donahue-Piro, founder and president of Agency Performance Partners, joins the podcast for a fast-paced discussion where we solve all the independent insurance agency problems. Yup, all of them... Get more: https://ryanhanley.com/

In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Rob Galbraith, CPCU, CLU, ChFC, at Insurance Nerds, and Author of the worldwide industry bestseller, The End Of Insurance As We Know It. Rob has been branded the “most interesting man in insurance”, he discusses how the traditional insurance industry is responding to technology, and how his book changed his career in insurance...

This episode is the full audio version of the B Atomic (NEON) launch video released just over a month ago. The goal of releasing the audio version is to give you an opportunity to digest the words and the meaning and purpose behind those words. https://batomic.com https://ryanhanley.com

In this episode of the Agency Intelligence podcast miniseries, Age of Indiependence, host Katlyn Eggar interviews Kelly Donahue - Piro, President at Agency Performance Partners. Kelly talks about the key challenges agencies face, how you should invest in your team, and why it’s helpful to have an outside perspective to help your agency transform. Episode Highlights: Katlyn introduces Kelly Donahue...

In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Patrick Romey, Client Partner at Facebook. Patrick talks about digital transformation in the agent community and how agencies can utilize Facebook's free tools and advertising platforms to grow their books of business. Episode Highlights: Jason introduces Patrick Romey. (3:37) Patrick shares that his first job was a hands-on e...

In this episode of Agency Intelligence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Bob Klee, CPRIA, CPRM, President at Kelly Klee Private Insurance. Bob talks about his in-depth knowledge and expertise as an insurance professional and why agents like doing high-value homes. He also shares a little bit of background into what it's like to be an entrepreneur. Key Quotes: “The root of luck in Latin is happy,...

In this episode of the Agency Intelligence podcast miniseries, Age of Indiependence, host Katlyn Eggar interviews Tolga Demirel, the Co-Founder of Agency Zoom. Tolga talks about the power that a highly trained and highly motivated team can have in an agency, and the significance of technology to an agency. Episode Highlights: Katlyn introduces Tolga Demirel. (1:21) Tolga shares that he started his...

In the sixth and final episode of Book 3 of the Explain This Book To Me podcast, host Josh Lipstone continues his discussion with the author Brian Ahearn. They discuss how to use the principles of influence in social media and some of the stories that didn't quite fit into other parts of the book. And Brian teaches us his secret to happiness. Key Quotes: “I came up with a personal brand at the tim...