Dave Baker

Planet of the Agents Insurance Podcast

Business EN ↓ 79 episodes

The Ultimate Insurance Agents podcast for the property and casualty insurance industry. Grow your agency, retain clients, compete in the modern world.

Author

Dave Baker

Category

Business

Podcast website

planetoftheagents.com

Latest episode

Oct 21, 2025

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Episodes

Planning for the Future at Your Insurance Agency 22.12.2022

Sure, things are always changing in the insurance agency business, but with all of the new technology and other things going on in the world, there could be any more changes coming for insurance agents.  With that in mind, it's also a great time to subscribe to the newsletter so that you'll be ready for things to come: https://planetoftheagents.com/newsletter/

Will the looming recession destroy your insurance agency? Are you ready for what might be coming 07.12.2022

🟢🟢🟢 Subscribe to the newsletter to get more info at https://planetoftheagents.com 👉👉👉 Subscribe to the channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEdVOLFtkYixLd26zLq1GbA?sub_confirmation=1 Disclaimer: Any information provided in this video is purely information and educational and not to be considered advice.  By watching or listening to this video, you agree to these terms. You love th...

Defining your P&C insurance agency? Is your agency special? 30.11.2022

Can a personal lines insurance agent and commercial lines agent find niches and create a pipeline of business? Marketing insurance is one thing, but marketing and insurance agency is different. 🟢🟢🟢 Subscribe to the newsletter to get more info at https://planetoftheagents.com 👉👉👉 Subscribe to the channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEdVOLFtkYixLd26zLq1GbA?sub_confirmation=1 Discla...

Giving thanks - be happy that you are an insurance agent 23.11.2022

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Do you do everything yourself at your insurance agency? P&C agents wear many hats. Delegating and outsourcing. 14.11.2022

Property and casualty insurance agents have so many tasks. Some are very important, some are very urgent, some are always pending in the background and put on the back burner.  It's not easy being a P&C insurance agent, but it is worth it, especially if you love it.  The next step in running your insurance agency is trying to operate it smoothly and to take some of the pressures off or yoursel...

Why is the insurance agent business full of negativity? A tale of two conventions 19.10.2022

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Insurance agent conventions - why I love going to tradeshows and what I learn 23.09.2022

Disclaimer: Any information provided in this video is purely information and educational and not to be considered advice.  By watching or listening to this video, you agree to these terms. You love the podcast and now you can join me on the Youtube show at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEdVOLFtkYixLd26zLq1GbA Episode 49 of Planet of the Agents - The show for P&C Insurance Agents

Hard to quote vs Hard to Place Insurance 19.09.2022

>>> Subscribe to the newsletter to get exclusive information and insights at planetoftheagents.com If you are a property and casualty insurance agent, then you may be looking for new opportunity in the current market.  Things are change for P&C insurance agents, with commission cuts, new carrier guidelines, and other challenges facing agents. There is a difference between insurance th...

Special tribute to the passing of my dog and why do P&C insurance rates keep going up? 04.08.2022

>>> Subscribe to the newsletter to get exclusive information and insights at planetoftheagents.com Join me as I say farewell to my incredible dog of 13 years and as I review talking points that you can use at your agency about why rates continue to increase.  This was a tough episode for me to make, but it had to be done.  

Dealing with your insurance clients and rate increases | P&C Insurance Agents Podcast 27.07.2022

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Reducing Friction at your insurance agency | Is your P&C insurance agency easy to work with? 20.07.2022

>>> Subscribe to the newsletter to get exclusive information and insights at planetoftheagents.com You want more clients and you want to keep the clients that you have.  Online companies are seen as easy to access, so how can your agency compete?

5 Ideas for Improving Your Insurance Agency without adding staff 13.07.2022

You love the podcast and now you can join me on the Youtube show.  #insuranceagency   #insuranceagents  #insuranceagent 🟢🟢🟢 Subscribe to the newsletter to get more info at https://planetoftheagents.com 👉👉👉 Subscribe to the channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEdVOLFtkYixLd26zLq1GbA?sub_confirmation=1 Disclaimer: Any information provided in this video is purely information and edu...

4th of July Special Episode - relaxing and planning for your insurance business 01.07.2022

You love the podcast and now you can join me on the Youtube show.  #insuranceagency   #insuranceagents  🟢🟢🟢 Subscribe to the newsletter to get more info at https://planetoftheagents.com 👉👉👉 Subscribe to the channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEdVOLFtkYixLd26zLq1GbA?sub_confirmation=1 Disclaimer: Any information provided in this video is purely information and educational and not...

Headlines from the P&C Insurance Industry - What's in store for insurance agents? 27.06.2022

Insurance headlines from the property and casualty industry  - are they positive for the future of insurance agents or do are their rough times ahead for your agency.  Let's dive into the headlines on this episode. 🟢🟢🟢 Subscribe to the newsletter to get more info at https://planetoftheagents.com 👉👉👉 Subscribe to the channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEdVOLFtkYixLd26zLq1GbA?sub_...

The future of personal lines insurance agents + Bonus Thought: Why I do this show 19.05.2022

** Subscribe to the newsletter at planetoftheagents.com ** Will auto insurance, home insurance, and other personal lines be part of your P&C insurance agency in the future?  With so many new integrations and products being embedded into the sales process, it looks like it's going to get harder.  Is commercial insurance the future for insurance agents?

What is is happening to the P&C insurance business? Bumpy road ahead? 05.05.2022

What is new in the world of P&C insurance agents?  In this episode I am going to talk about what I am hearing from agents so that we can focus on coming up with solutions and ideas.  It can also help to hear what is happening with others, so that you realize that it might not be just something that you have to manage.   ***. Remember to join the free newsletter at planetoftheagents.com *** Dis...

What type of insurance agency do you have? Is it where you want to be. 21.12.2021

The year is almost over, so it's time to reflect on where we are headed.  If your insurance agency is not the type that you want, if it's not living up to your vision, then it's time to make a plan.  Where do you want to be and how are you going to get there?  I am going to discuss this and more in this holiday episode. ***. Remember to join the free newsletter at planetoftheagents.com *** Disclai...

Stirring up insurance agency business during the holidays 14.12.2021

Remember to join the newsletter at planetoftheagents.com to get access to the free membership section and the agency resources page. Disclaimer: Any views or opinions here are provided for purely informational purposes.  Nothing is to be construed as advice of any kind.

Issues affecting insurance agents now and how to deal with them 10.12.2021

Things are always changing for insurance agents an agencies, but they are manageable and despite the competition you can continue to survive and thrive. In the episode I'm going to talk about some things that are affecting insurance agents and insurance agencies this year and what we can do about them.  Remember to join the newsletter at planetoftheagents.com to get access to the free membership s...

The 777 Growth Method for Insurance Agents 29.04.2021

Make sure that you are signed up for the newsletter at planetoftheagents.com to get a copy of the easy spreadsheet for using the 777 growth method for your insurance agency.

Insurance agent technology: My Interview with Justin Lair from Agency Revolution 13.04.2021

-- Subscribe to the newsletter for actionable information for insurance agents at planetoftheagents.com -- A little bit of technology can really change your insurance agency's customer pipeline.  In this episode, Justin and I will discuss lead generation, follow ups and retention.  Having the right software can really help you take your business further and also to save some clients that you might...

New Opportunities for Insurance Agents in Commercial and Personal Lines 06.04.2021

--- Make sure to sign up for the newsletter at planetoftheagents.com to get information on new opportunities for agents --- In this episode I will discuss some short-term and longer-term trends in commercial and personal lines that insurance agents can use to get new business or to work on a plan for the future.  P&C insurance agents (property and casualty agents) have a lot of opportunity to...

The Path of Least Resistance 16.02.2021

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Agency Retention is more important now than ever 09.02.2021

--- Sign up for the newsletter today at www.planetoftheagents.com --- People are likely losing some clients as small businesses close and as drivers are working from home, and thus looking for ways to save money on car insurance. You can't win them all, nor can you keep every client. There are only so many hours in the day, so decide what you can and cannot focus on.  In this episode I discuss ret...

Saving clients with a price increase or non-renewal in 4 easy steps 26.01.2021

--- Remember to check out startamembershipclub.com to learn about helping your retention by offering more than just insurance --- Being proactive in with your insurance agency clients can save you time, headaches, and help you retain your clients.  Retention is a big part of the insurance industry, so make sure that you are focused on it.  I have a simple 4-step plan that I like in situations when...

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