The Insurance Dudes: Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman

The Insurance Dudes©

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Real talk - we ran our agencies blind for YEARS. No idea what our contact rates were, our quote-rates, our close rates. We were just grinding, blaming the leads when things didn't work. Sound familiar? Here's what changed everything for us: we started tracking the right metrics: leading metrics. Simple, but game-changing. Once we could see our funnel, we 5x'd our production without working more hours. Now we help hundreds of agents do the same - track the right KPIs, optimize what's broken, and finally take control. If we can do it, so can you. This is The Insurance Dudes©.

Author

The Insurance Dudes: Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman

Category

Business

Podcast website

blog.theidudes.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Kathleen’s Take On Retention and Remote Work In Insurance! PART 2 04.12.2023

Shoot Us A Message! Welcome back to another exciting episode with the Insurance dudes, this time they sit down with the ever-so-charming Kathleen Quinn Votaw, an amazing author and creator of her own company “TalenTrust.”Kathleen delves into a conversation revolving around her experience in the recruitment industry and moves on to the critical intricacies of employee retention and onboarding. One...

Kathleen’s Take On Retention and Remote Work In Insurance! PART 1 29.11.2023

Shoot Us A Message! Welcome back to another exciting episode with the Insurance dudes, this time they sit down with the ever-so-charming Kathleen Quinn Votaw, an amazing author and creator of her own company “TalenTrust.”Kathleen delves into a conversation revolving around her experience in the recruitment industry and moves on to the critical intricacies of employee retention and onboarding. One...

The Amalgamation of Insurance And Tech With Jeff Pedowitz PART 2 27.11.2023

Shoot Us A Message! Welcome back to another insightful episode with the Insurance dudes. Today's guest is the legendary Jeff Pedowitz, Founder and CEO of the Pedowitz group, and a best selling author, who joins in to share his experiences and journey. The episode flows from the transformative changes in technology to adaptations in today's rapidly changing digital world. Jeff talks about the signi...

The Amalgamation of Insurance And Tech With Jeff Pedowitz PART 1 22.11.2023

Shoot Us A Message! Welcome back to another insightful episode with the Insurance dudes. Today's guest is the legendary Jeff Pedowitz, Founder and CEO of the Pedowitz group, and a best selling author, who joins in to share his experiences and journey. The episode flows from the transformative changes in technology to adaptations in today's rapidly changing digital world. Jeff talks about the signi...

Gary Cooper’s Journey Of Success And Self-Discovery! PART 2 20.11.2023

Shoot Us A Message! Welcome back to another episode of the playbook, today, Jason and Craig are joined by the amazing Gary Cooper, who shares his life’s journey that is nothing short of remarkable. Facing many adversities and challenges, Gary talks about how adopting the infamous “fake it till you make it” motto and lifestyle helped him. Delving into his personal struggles, Gary talks about his tr...

Gary Cooper’s Journey Of Success And Self-Discovery! PART 1 15.11.2023

Shoot Us A Message! Welcome back to another episode of the playbook, today, Jason and Craig are joined by the amazing Gary Cooper, who shares his life’s journey that is nothing short of remarkable. Facing many adversities and challenges, Gary talks about how adopting the infamous “fake it till you make it” motto and lifestyle helped him. Delving into his personal struggles, Gary talks about his tr...

Expert Leadership Advice With Phil Geldart PART 2 13.11.2023

Shoot Us A Message! Another day, another exciting episode packed with insights! This time the Idudes interview the amazing Phil Geldart, who offers valuable insights tailor-made for the insurance industry. One of the central themes followed in this episode is the concept of experiential learning in insurance. Phil introduces an innovative approach that employs games and immersive experiences to im...

Expert Leadership Advice With Phil Geldart PART 1 08.11.2023

Shoot Us A Message! Another day, another exciting episode packed with insights! This time the Idudes interview the amazing Phil Geldart, who offers valuable insights tailor-made for the insurance industry. One of the central themes followed in this episode is the concept of experiential learning in insurance. Phil introduces an innovative approach that employs games and immersive experiences to im...

Insurance Dudes Meet The M&A Pro Bill Snow PART 2 06.11.2023

Shoot Us A Message! Another amazing episode with the dynamic insurance duo! This time they interview Bill Snow, an author, a speaker, and a seasoned professional in mergers and acquisitionsThe Idudes kick off the episode with a lighthearted discussion about coming up with unique business names in today’s overcrowded market. Moving on to the crucial takeaway from the conversation that is, the impor...

Insurance Dudes Meet The M&A Pro Bill Snow PART 1 01.11.2023

Shoot Us A Message! Another amazing episode with the dynamic insurance duo! This time they interview Bill Snow, an author, a speaker, and a seasoned professional in mergers and acquisitionsThe Idudes kick off the episode with a lighthearted discussion about coming up with unique business names in today’s overcrowded market. Moving on to the crucial takeaway from the conversation that is, the impor...

Growth and Mentorship Navigation with Brandan Keegan PART 2 30.10.2023

Shoot Us A Message! Another day, another playbook!! This time we have the legendary Brendan Keegan, CEO of Merchant Fleet, with us to discuss the landscape of insurance and leadership! We start with Brendan discussing the challenges of managing large vehicle fleets, offering a unique perspective on the risks and strategies to mitigate them. We also get into the challenges of managing large vehicle...

Growth and Mentorship Navigation with Brandan Keegan PART 1 25.10.2023

Shoot Us A Message! Another day, another playbook!! This time we have the legendary Brendan Keegan, CEO of Merchant Fleet, with us to discuss the landscape of insurance and leadership! We start with Brendan discussing the challenges of managing large vehicle fleets, offering a unique perspective on the risks and strategies to mitigate them. We also get into the challenges of managing large vehicle...

Unlock Law #1 - The 48 Laws of Power | Power Play for Insurance | Insurance Agency Playbook 23.10.2023

Shoot Us A Message! Another day another playbook! This time the Insurance Dudes take over with the 48 laws of power by Robert Greene! Starting with the first law, “NEVER OUTSHINE THE MASTER,” Craig goes on and describes in incredible detail how to follow this rule in the PNC insurance landscape. The examples representing the misfortune of Fouquet and the brilliance of Galileo, Craig talks about th...

Unlocking Insurance Success | Wisdom from the Expert Andy Neary PART 2 18.10.2023

Shoot Us A Message! Join us for another insightful episode, this time we have with us an insurance expert Andy Neary, with his enriched experience spanning over 15 years. We take a deep dive into the challenges faced by insurance agents and discuss the need for a well-structured marketing strategy for your agency. Andy gives his two cents about the importance of psychographics as well as the demog...

Unlocking Insurance Success | Wisdom from the Expert Andy Neary PART 1 16.10.2023

Shoot Us A Message! Join us for another insightful episode, this time we have with us an insurance expert Andy Neary, with his enriched experience spanning over 15 years. We take a deep dive into the challenges faced by insurance agents and discuss the need for a well-structured marketing strategy for your agency. Andy gives his two cents about the importance of psychographics as well as the demog...

How To Raise The Bar For Your Insurance Agency Expectation’s | Insurance Agency Playbook 11.10.2023

Shoot Us A Message! The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Mar...

5 Reasons Why Insurance Leads Don't Work | Insurance Agency Playbook 09.10.2023

Shoot Us A Message! Welcome to another episode of the playbook, this time the dynamic duo dives deep into 5 quintessential reasons why insurance leads often fall short! Shedding light on the common pitfalls and strategic challenges that insurance agents face, the hosts emphasize on the persistent follow-ups and maintenance of a real and emotional connection with clients. Also covering the critical...

Recruiting Millennials in Insurance: Challenges and Opportunities with Tony Canas PART 2 04.10.2023

Shoot Us A Message! Welcome back to another exciting episode of the playbook. This time the dynamic duo is here with Tony Canas, a young insurance nerd and a blogger, and they talk about the challenges and opportunities of recruiting and retaining millennials in the insurance industry. The discussion kicks off with a strong focus on the importance of providing clear career paths within insurance a...

Recruiting Millennials in Insurance: Challenges and Opportunities with Tony Canas PART 1 02.10.2023

Shoot Us A Message! Welcome back to another exciting episode of the playbook. This time the dynamic duo is here with Tony Canas, a young insurance nerd and a blogger, and they talk about the challenges and opportunities of recruiting and retaining millennials in the insurance industry. The discussion kicks off with a strong focus on the importance of providing clear career paths within insurance a...

The Walk of Shame - 5 Hiring Fails Every P&C Agency Owner Should Avoid | Insurance Agency Playbook 27.09.2023

Shoot Us A Message! The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Mar...

The Walk of Fame - 5 Hiring Hacks for P&C Agency Success | Insurance Agency Playbook 25.09.2023

Shoot Us A Message! The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Mar...

The Power Of Communication And Conflict Resolution WIth Dr. Laurie Moroco PART 2 20.09.2023

Shoot Us A Message! Welcome back to another episode of the playbook with the Insurance dudes! This time the dynamic duo interviews Dr. Lori Morocco, an expert in coaching and insurance, as she shares her journey and expertise, emphasizing the vital role of effective communication and conflict resolution skills not only in insurance but as essential life skills! The episode revolves around motivati...

The Power Of Communication And Conflict Resolution WIth Dr. Laurie Moroco PART 1 18.09.2023

Shoot Us A Message! Welcome back to another episode of the playbook with the Insurance dudes! This time the dynamic duo interviews Dr. Lori Morocco, an expert in coaching and insurance, as she shares her journey and expertise, emphasizing the vital role of effective communication and conflict resolution skills not only in insurance but as essential life skills! The episode revolves around motivati...

How To NAIL The First 30 Seconds Of An Insurance Phone Call! | Insurance Agency Playbook 13.09.2023

Shoot Us A Message! The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Mar...

The BIGGEST Mistake Insurance Professionals Make | Insurance Agency Playbook 11.09.2023

Shoot Us A Message! Welcome back! In this episode of the playbook Craig and Jason sit down together after a long time and talk about the biggest mistake insurance professionals might be making! The hosts emphasize that one of the most significant blunders in the insurance world is the tendency to exert excessive control over every aspect of the business. They discuss how micromanagement can actual...

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