The Insurance Buzz

What's in this episode: - Setting goals that set yourself up for success - What are SMART goals? - Breaking down goals into smaller tasks - The reason behind your goals Catch the full video of this conversation https://youtu.be/iPO2Q0lpg6E Text BUZZ to (816) 727-7610 to connect directly with us and share your favorites from the episode or learn more about upcoming events and challenges happen...

What's in this episode: - Starting an insurance company from scratch - Challenges of growing a business - Carving out time for your non-negotiables - Importance of competition - Telling your authentic story About Shawn: Shawn Meaike is the founder and president of Family First Life. In late 2013, Shawn launched Family First Life, currently a multi-million-dollar independent marketing organiza...

What's in this episode: - Should you invest in real estate? - How you can set yourself apart in the Airbnb space - Changing your career path to follow your passion About Seena: Seena is a former dentist turned real estate entrepreneur and host of the "Ghet Investing" podcast. After realizing he no longer found joy in dentistry, Seena made a full 180 and threw himself into the world...

What's in this episode: - Finding consistency through a solid routine - If you have great people, you can do great things - Making harder choices now makes your future life easier About Kevin: Kevin Mlynarek is married to his wife, Jenn, and they have 3 kids Gabriel, Macy, and Marissa. In March 2007, he opened his first scratch agency. Since 2007, he opened up 4 additional start-up locations...

In this episode, we have highlighted some of the most downloaded and interacted episodes with industry experts sharing their golden nuggets on how to take your company culture and leadership to the next level. The Insurance Buzz turns 1 in January, so every Thursday in the month of January, we are taking some of the most talked about topics in our industry and in business ownership and sharing the...

What's in this episode: - What it was like starting a new biz during the heart of the pandemic - Leveraging your brand to grow your biz - Katie's hardest and best part of her first year in biz About Katie: Katie Myers is a wife and mom to three. She opened her agency in March 2020 in southern Wisconsin. Katie enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and playing with the 3 family dogs, F...

Industry experts give all their golden nuggets on how to take your business and bank account to the next level. In this episode, we have a highlight of some of the most downloaded and interacted episodes talking about the topic of sales tips and strategies. The Insurance Buzz turns 1 in January, so every Thursday in the month of January, we are taking some of the most talked about topics in our in...

What's in this episode: - Preparing your business for time off. - The exact strategies we implemented. - How it affected our business, our relationship, and ourselves. Text BUZZ to (816) 727-7610 to connect directly with us and share your favorites from the episode or learn more about upcoming events and challenges happening in our industry Join Weaver Sales Academy: https://www.weaversa.com/...

Industry experts break down some of their money tips and what they do and say on a daily basis to have success in the area of money. In this episode, we have a highlight of some of the most downloaded and interacted episodes talking about the topic of money and money mindset. The Insurance Buzz turns 1 in January, so every Thursday in the month of January, we are taking some of the most talked abo...

What's in this episode: - How Jeff built a 27-million-dollar insurance book. - Jeff's 9-9-6 analogy. - The pillars of success and how they affect money and your insurance business. About Jeff: Jeff is a veteran of the insurance industry from the agency channel, new disruptor to the insurtech world, and a father of 3 and a husband. Contact Jeff: www.insurtechgroups.com www.linkedin.com/in...

What's in this episode: - Top tips for increasing life insurance production. - Showing the value of each policy. - Focusing on one conversation at a time. Join the 30 in 5 challenge starting January 10th: https://www.weaversa.com/30in5challenge Text BUZZ to (816) 727-7610 to connect directly with us and share your favorites from the episode or learn more about upcoming events and challenges h...

What's in this episode: - One thing Tyler loves most about the insurance world. - Daily win strategies for you and your team. - Setting yourself up for success with daily rituals. About Tyler: Insurance Agent for 11 years 11-time chairmans 9 Exotic 1 Exotic Plus MDRT X 4 Presidents club X 5 Author of the book The 2% Edge: Be Ready For Your Moments Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/co993FB Co...

What's in this episode: - An in-depth look at succession mapping. - Why the post & pray method never works. - Common mistakes to avoid when scaling your business. About Jackie: Jackie Serviss is a seasoned Human Resources Executive and Certified Executive Coach (CEC) with over a decade of assisting leaders in aligning people strategies and talent acquisition best practices to scale their...

What's in this episode: - Characteristics of great agents. - Surround yourself with the right people. - Why price isn't the most important thing. About Joe: 30 years with Farmers Insurance. Married with 4 children (all boys). His office is in Rockwall, Texas. 5800 PIF. 205 Million in AUM. Contact Joe: joe@joewimpeeagency.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-wimpee-0b72a82/ https://www.fac...

What's in this episode: - What we've learned 100 episodes in! - Everything you want is on the other side of fear. - It's okay to be a beginner. Text BUZZ to (816) 727-7610 to connect directly with us and share your favorites from the episode or learn more about upcoming events and challenges happening in our industry Join Weaver Sales Academy: https://www.weaversa.com/ Follow Michae...

What's in this episode: - Current trends in the online world. - The common pitfalls to avoid. - Tips for growing your brand. About Martina: Martina started out as an agency team member at age 19. Her favorite part of the job? Marketing the agency! After five years, she began working at a digital marketing company, breaking every sales record and developing a big client base of insurance agent...

What's in this episode: - Beau's 4 key principles of success. - Two things that are a MUST to focus on. - The root of sales. About Beau: Beau played baseball his entire life. All his life, the only thing he thought about was playing in the big leagues. He dreamed big and set big goals, so all of the “you know less than 1/10th of 1% make it in baseball” comments meant nothing to him. He w...

What's in this episode: - How to use the enneagram to lead yourself and your team. - Why you may have mistyped if you've taken the test before. - Finding your correct core and subtype. About Tracy: Tracy doesn’t have your typical highlight-reel bio, which is also what makes her remarkably gifted at identifying your blindspots and success blocks. This multi-millionaire entrepreneur you se...

What's in this episode: - How we're ending 2022. - What we're focusing on next year. - The importance of intention. Text BUZZ to (816) 727-7610 to connect directly with us and share your favorites from the episode or learn more about upcoming events and challenges happening in our industry Join Weaver Sales Academy: https://www.weaversa.com/ Follow Michael on social media: Facebook:...

What's in this episode: - Advice for going from agent to agency manager. - The more you invest in your people, the more money you make. - Things not to delegate. About Richard: 30 Years Tenure as a Farmers Agent 10 Full-Time Agency Producers 8,500 Policies in Force $10 million plus in GWP 8 Presidents Councils 6 Championships 19 Topper Clubs 3 MDRTs 11 Straight Century Life Awards 2020 and 20...

What's in this episode: - The benefits of waiting. - The two reasons why most mistakes are made early in business. - Developing proper systems for the long term. About Richard: 30 Years Tenure as a Farmers Agent 10 Full-Time Agency Producers 8,500 Policies in Force $10 million plus in GWP 8 Presidents Councils 6 Championships 19 Topper Clubs 3 MDRTs 11 Straight Century Life Awards 2020 and 20...

What's in this episode: - How to program your mind for success. - How easy it is to make money. - Manifesting your dream life. About David: David Neagle is the founder of the multimillion-dollar global consulting company Life Is Now, Inc and host of the Business Daily News ranked podcast - The Successful Mind. David’s quest is to teach people to think successfully so they can experience perso...

What's in this episode: - Why we practice daily gratitude. - Our big announcement! - How money follows the fun. Book your 15-minute consultation call to see if Weaver Sales Academy is a fit for your agency here: https://bit.ly/3CnMjTx Text BUZZ to (816) 727-7610 to connect directly with us and share your favorites from the episode or learn more about upcoming events and challenges happening i...

What's in this episode: - Delegation gives back freedom + time. - What happens when you don't delegate. - Delegating helps build a culture of empowerment. Book your 15-minute consultation call to see if Weaver Sales Academy is a fit for your agency here: https://bit.ly/3CnMjTx Text BUZZ to (816) 727-7610 to connect directly with Michael and share your favorites from the episode or learn...

What's in this episode: - Skills for success. - Defining the entrepreneurial spirit. - What to focus on during rate changes. Contact Joshua: Connect with Joshua directly via text at 913-744-1449 Text BUZZ to (816) 727-7610 to connect directly with Michael and share your favorites from the episode or learn more about upcoming events and challenges happening in our industry Join Weaver Sales Ac...