Agents Growth Academy

Send a text On this episode of Agents Growth Academy, host Jim Schubert shares how he used collaboration tools, a CRM, and a content strategy to increase production and close more sales. He outlines the names of some of the best tools out there and provides a free resource to help you get started. By the end of this episode, you'll have the knowledge you need to boost your sales and make more...

Send a text Agency owner and incredible human being Jeremy Powers joins host Jim Schubert to share the core values of his successful agency focused on education, personalization and excitement. He works to inspire agents to be the change we all want to see in our communities and create a legacy of purpose over profits. Quit chasing shiny objects and make a difference as a leader on this episode of...

Send a text Host Jim Schubert shares the complete guide to becoming a remote insurance agent, based on his first-hand experience from hiring. Delve into the prep work such as setting up high-speed internet and creating boundaries with your roommates or loved ones. Plus, get a free resource to land your first remote insurance agent job here on Agents Growth Academy. 3 Key Takeaways Prepare for your...

Send a text Host Jim Schubert shows you everything you need to know about optimizing your processes to allow your staff to work from anywhere. He outlines the essential strategies, including choosing the right technology platform, creating a remote work agreement, creating systems of accountability, and deciding how to help remote agents feel like they belong on this episode of Agents Growth Acade...

Send a text Remote work is more popular than ever–which means you need to implement new ways to show you value your remote employees. Host Jim Schubert outlines the steps he took to ensure his remote staff felt like an integral part of their organization, such as having regular meetings, reaching out to remote workers individually, and involving them in companywide activities on this episode of Ag...

Send a text Sean Kirby was 22 when his father handed him the insurance company and said, “Good luck!” And while Sean’s experience diving in cold turkey wasn’t the most glamorous approach, Sean is a master at adaptation and thinking on his feet. Today on Agents Growth Academy, host Jim Schubert invites you to join them to learn from Sean's experience to be open to change and new ideas. Don’t f...

Send a text Lead magnets are a great way to collect leads online but can be an obstacle for business owners of all niches. So today on Agents Growth Academy, host Jim Schubert outlines how to create a lead magnet that converts like crazy. You'll learn what a lead magnet is, how to choose the right type of lead magnet for your business, and how to create a lead magnet that provides value befor...

Send a text Host Jim Schubert is joined by Will Lemanski, who outlines the moves needed to turn your business into a lean agency machine. As a fourth-generation agent who has been in the business since 2002, he knows what it takes to make an agency run efficiently and maximize everything. Create more freedom by prioritizing certain payments and budgeting using Will’s framework. Show appreciation t...

Send a text LinkedIn is a powerful tool for business owners and professionals, but most people don't know how to use it to generate leads without spending any money. On this episode of Agents Growth Academy, host Jim Schubert breaks down the simple, 5-step strategy that he used to get hundreds of leads on LinkedIn and go viral on social media. This strategy doesn't require any fancy tool...

Send a text It's far too easy to get bogged down by negative experiences and let them define us. But Michael Zalle brings his experience of being born with a small right hand and losing a seven figure sale just minutes before the interview as proof that your experiences make you the person you need to be today. Join him alongside host Jim Schubert to discuss the fundamentals of entrepreneursh...

Send a text If you're an insurance agent or in any kind of sales role–or just searching for new ways to generate sales–this is for you. Host Jim Schubert is going to show you how his friend Stephen generated $1.5 million in sales from a single content marketing idea. Stephen is an insurance agent who's been in the trenches, but it wasn't until the last couple of years that he genera...

Send a text Will Moore is an entrepreneur, habits gamification, and happiness expert. He helps people gamify their habits by combining universal principles to replace their failure habits with success habits five cores that address everything from your physical health to giving back. Hear how you can game up and get back the playful side of who you are on this episode of Agents Growth Academy. 3 K...

Send a text Host Jim Schubert is about to show you ten marketing ideas that insurance agents or really anybody can use to get more leads and close more sales. Whether you're just starting out or you've been doing this for a while, these tips will help you take your marketing game up a notch on this episode of Agents Growth Academy. 3 Key Takeaways How one insurance agent wrote a book and...

Send a text Don't let the name fool you – “Client Experience for Dummies” is not a condescending guide; it's an introduction to a new way of thinking about how to serve clients, brought to you by today’s guest, Andy Mathisen of GloveBox. In a world where independent insurance agents are competing with direct-to-consumer carriers, it's more important than ever to find ways to stand o...

Send a text In this episode of Agents Growth Academy, headmaster Jim Schubert interviews Stephen Sedlak from Schmale Insurance Agency about Sedlak's new book, The Work Comp Effect: Seven Steps to Increase Profits Through Your Work Comp Program , particularly how Sedlak is using it to generate income exponentially while giving it away for free. 3 Key Takeaways Writing a book is one of the fast...

Send a text As an interviewer, it's important to ask the right questions to get the information you need to make a hiring decision. But there are also some questions that you should avoid–the kind that can get employers into some serious hot water–as they could be considered illegal or discriminatory. Avoid potential issues and, more importantly, identify red flags in candidates before you co...

Send a text Mark Engels, CEO of ePayPolicy, a modern payments platform built just for insurance carriers, brokers, and agencies, has seen the rapid digital transformation of payments firsthand, having spent most of his career leading teams in the space. He sits down with host Jim Schubert today to share the trends he sees changing in end management systems for agencies across the globe and breaks...

Send a text Host Jim Schubert is going to show you how he was able to go from zero to 250 insurance job applicants in just two weeks–WITHOUT using recruiters. Jim breaks down the key components to finding success with applicants including the tone (it’s less formal than you’re probably thinking), location (it's less pinpointed than you’re probably thinking), and the right way to advertise you...

Send a text Michael Overstreet is an agency owner who has been in the industry for over a decade. He takes a seat with host Jim Schubert to share his found passion for using video to educate consumers and grow his business after merging with two agencies. Take the discomfort out of getting behind that camera and get the biggest secret to success with video on this episode of Agents Growth Academy....

Send a text Wes Becknell is a leading insurance agent who has grown his business exponentially over the past 20 years. Today on Agents Growth Academy, Wes advocates using data to deliver profitability in trucking insurance. He has developed a robust system that does just that. Join him and host Jim Schubert to hear how you can eliminate the need to chase money or endorsements and save a tremendous...

Send a text Jim Schubert hosts this episode of Agents Growth Academy to share five great ways to find candidates without breaking the bank on recruiters. Listing all positions on your website, incentivizing your staff, asking your partners for help, creating a video advertisement on social media, and embracing work from anywhere are all proven methods at AGA headquarters. By implementing even a fe...

Send a text Learn the secrets of the top insurance agents and how they grow their book of business exponentially each month from industry-leading expert David Watson. Join host Jim Schubert to hear how to write more profitable personalized insurance and use technology to streamline the insurance quoting process. David will also outline how he increased profitability for his insurance agency by usi...

Send a text Almost 75 % of our staff worked from home during the pandemic, 40% of which still do today without slowing productivity. A lot went into that statistic behind the scenes. So today on Agents Growth Academy, host Jim Schubert will share how to make working from home actually work, starting with the “why” and following through with systems of accountability. 3 Key Takeaways Become 100% cl...

Send a text Host Jim Schubert is joined by Hal Soden who hits home the most important thing this industry is about: making connections! Hal explains how his agency developed their own niche and what tools they utilized but also explains that they still knock on doors. Get inspired and don’t be afraid to tackle that big business over small ones, connect with other agents, and build relationships wi...

Send a text Host Jim Schubert would not even be here doing this show if today’s guest wasn’t a part of his life. Tune into this episode with guest and podcasting expert Josh Tapp, where it's about building relationships–whether you think it will help you or not. Discover the power of outsourcing, identifying “pools of problems,” and the truth behind what connecting others will do for YOU in a...