Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers

The Insurance Guys Podcast

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The Insurance Guys podcast is dedicated to agents by agents. Scott Howell and Bradley Flowers discuss all aspects of becoming an insurance agent and give real life examples of their experiences in all aspects of hiring, sales and the day-to-day reality of running your own successful insurance agency.

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Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers

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Business

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theinsuranceguys.libsyn.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Ep.58 - Why a podcast? - LIVE Call-In show! 06.03.2019

In this episode, Bradley and Scott take some calls from some of their most loyal listeners, including Kelsey from Alcorn Insurance, Justin Phillips, Alex Salmon and many more in a call in format on Instagram Live. Sponsor: Elevate Conference March 24-26, 2019 / New Orleans Independent doesn’t mean alone when you join 800 like-minded indie insurance pioneers in NOLA at Elevate 2019. Bring your curi...

Ep.57 - What's Bradley Been Up To??? 28.02.2019

In this special episode, Bradley spills the beans on his new project and talks about the future.    Cole X-Dates Exclusive Promo Insurance Guys Podcast listeners get special deals with Cole X-Dates. Click here-> colexdates.com/insuranceguyspodcast   Get Scott & Bradleys Spittin' Gold - 7 Things Your Agency Must Do in 2018 & 19   Resources: bradleyflowersinsurance.com @saralandinsurance  About The...

Ep.56 - Creating a Beastly Marketing Engine with Greg Elsberry 20.02.2019

  In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Greg Elsberry from Cole Information to discuss combining old school strategies to 21st-century marketing. Everything from phone calls to x-date targeting..this episode is a MUST LISTEN.  Cole X-Dates Exclusive Promo Insurance Guys Podcast listeners get special deals with Cole X-Dates. Click here-> colexdates.com/insuranceguyspodcast   Get Scott &...

Ep.55 - Insurance Nerdery with John Bachmann 13.02.2019

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with the one and only John Bachmann. John is a brilliant marketer and an advocate for agents and he's not even an agent. He is in claims! John and the guys discuss strengthening the claims process, marketing, and customer experience.  Get Scott & Bradleys Spittin' Gold - 7 Things Your Agency Must Do in 2018 & 19   Resources: @InsNerds @johnbachmann80 Ins...

Ep.54 - Scratches and Niches with Erin Nutting 06.02.2019

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Erin Nutting, owner of Integrity Insurance Services and Arizona Wedding Insurance. The guys discuss how Erin started Integrity Insurance Services from scratch from her house and grew it to what it is today. Erin also discusses Arizona Wedding Insurance as a way to create and use a niche market for lead generation. If you are looking at starting your...

Ep.53 - Become a Video Guru with Mike Crowley 01.02.2019

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Mike Crowley from Crowley Insurance Agency. The guys talk about something that Mike is well versed in, Video Marketing. They talk about the ins the out and the why's of video marketing. If you want to step your marketing game up, you don't want to miss this one! Get Scott & Bradleys Spittin' Gold - 7 Things Your Agency Must Do in 2018 & 19   Resourc...

Ep.52 - Jeff Roy and Seth Zaremba 24.01.2019

In this episode, Scott and Bradley talk with Independent insurance activist and customer experience activists Seth Zaremba, owner of Zinc Insurance, and Jeff Roy, president of Excalibur Insurance. Learn how to harness technology and innovative systems in your agency without diminishing the independent agent's superpowers of personal service and customer experience.   Sponsor: Cole X-Dates >>> get...

Ep.51 - Jared Bellmund: Building A Personal Brand And Not Stepping On Your Agency’s Toes 16.01.2019

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with one of the most well know independent insurance agents, Jared Bellmund. The guys discuss all things personal brand and even how to do that without undercutting your agency. 20% OFF Agent2021 Tickets Insurance Guys Podcast listeners can get 20% off your Agent2021 ticket at their check out with the code “insuranceguys” at agent2021.com. This episode i...

Ep.50 - Content and Culture with Dani Kimble 09.01.2019

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Dani Kimble, the Chief Marketing Officer of The O'Neill Group. Dani discusses how she established the agency's digital footprint through video marketing, social media, and content marketing. They also dive deep on how to humanize your company through digital marketing. Dani is also a featured speaker at this year's Agent 2021 conference. 20% OFF Age...

Ep.49 - Relationships Over Transactions with Ricky Carruth  02.01.2019

In this episode, Scott and Bradley sit down with rockstar real estate agent Ricky Carruth. Ricky has made a name for himself in the social media world in a short time, amassing 17,000 followers in just a year. In 2017 Ricky started Zero to Diamond, a coaching program created to help agents differently than any other program available. Get Scott & Bradley's Spittin' Gold - 7 Things Your Agency Must...

Ep.48 - Fight For Your Right with Ryan Hanley 27.12.2018

You’re in for a treat with this episode. Scott and Bradley sit down for the second time with the man, the myth, the legend Ryan Hanley. The guys take an in-depth approach to discussing friction in the industry, insurtech, setting expectations and the captive vs IA relationship. This episode is more like 3 buddy’s sitting around a campfire drinking a beer, than a normal Insurance Guys Podcast Episo...

Ep.47 - Agent 2021 with VaynerMedia  19.12.2018

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with the one and only Kim Garcia from VaynerMedia and VaynerExperience to discuss all things Agent 2021, Gary Vaynerchuk’s Insurance conference, in which Bradley is a speaker. Insurance Guys Podcast listeners can get 20% off your Agent2021 ticket at their check out with the code “insuranceguys” at agent2021.com. This episode is also sponsored by Cole X-D...

Ep.46 - Knock Knock with Troy Thompson 12.12.2018

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Troy Thompson. Troy is in charge of business development at Pinnacle Insurance and has a very old school technique for getting leads and business, door knocking! You read that right; the guys discuss Troy's tips, strategies and best practices for door to door sales in a 2018-2019 world. You don't want to miss this one! Get Scott & Bradleys Spittin'...

Ep.45 - Creating a Discussion Partner with Troy Korsgaden 05.12.2018

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Insurance Industry legend Troy Korsgaden. Troy is the author of several insurance industry books including the unrivaled "Power Position Your Agency". The guys discuss Troy's new book "Discussion Partner" and the theories behind it and how the concepts in the book are vital to success in the modern day insurance agency. Get Scott & Bradleys Spittin'...

Ep. 44 - Cadie Gaut: The Queen of Networking 28.11.2018

In this episode, Scott and Bradley sit down with Cadie Gaut, Owner of Payroll Vault. Cadie has an amazing story and is a networking event guru. She is the co-host of the "Cheers to Business" Podcast and believes that making a positive impact in one’s community is the key to achieving true success. Get Scott & Bradleys Spittin' Gold - 7 Things Your Agency Must Do in 2018 & 19 Resources: Cadie Gaut...

Ep.43 - APPtitude with Matt and Kiki 21.11.2018

In this episode, Scott and Bradley sit down with Matt Aaron and Kiki Johnson, developers of the Insurance Agent app. The guys discuss the story of the Insurance Agent App and the importance of utilizing this for independent agents when it comes to separating themselves from the competition AND the carriers.  Get Scott & Bradleys Spittin' Gold - 7 Things Your Agency Must Do in 2018 & 19 Resources:...

Ep.42 - Grit with Patty Lares 14.11.2018

In today’s episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Patty Lares Founder and president of AA Lares Insurance Services. Patty has an unbelievable story and started her insurance career at age 16 and opened her own agency 17 years ago and now has a team of 11 members across two locations. Patty pushes the boundaries of what is expected of insurance brokers and agents by carriers and clients. Get Scot...

Ep.41 - Drop-Dead Simple Videos with Mike Demko 07.11.2018

In this episode, Scott and Bradley sit down with Mike Demko. CEO and Founder of Myinsurancevideos.com. The guys discuss the power of video and how Mike’s program makes it drop-dead simple to implement video in your agency, especially for those agents who don’t know where to start. The guys also announce an exciting new way to provide value to the listeners. Get Scott & Bradleys Spittin' Gold - 7 T...

Ep.40 - David McKnight: The Power of Zero 30.10.2018

In this episode, Scott and Bradley sit down with David McKnight, author of the best-selling book Power of Zero which has sold more than 140,000 copies and recently was the inspiration for a documentary, “The Tax Train.” The guys discuss how agents can help get their listeners in the zero percent tax bracket using David’s knowledge and expertise. Resources:   David McKnight The Power of Zero - Buy...

Ep.39 - Finding Your Angle with Michael Reilly 24.10.2018

In this episode, Scott and Bradley sit down with Michael Reilly, Owner and principal agent of the Michael Reilly Agency based out of Roseville, California. Michael has a huge personality and is an expert at referral partner relationships. Michael discusses how to optimally identify, research, and cultivate referral partner relationships. Resources: Michael Reilly Agency About The Insurance Guys Th...

Ep.38 - The Un-Conference with Brian Appleton 17.10.2018

On this episode, Scott and Bradley sit down with the one and only Brian Appleton. Brian is the host of the Insurance Agent Summit, the insurance industry’s largest online event for insurance agents, and he is the co-author of the bestselling book, Customer Service is Just Foreplay: The Modern Customer Experience Will Separate You Apart from Your Competition. This year’s summit is October 22nd-24th...

Ep.37 - Mike Stromsoe: Be Unstoppable 10.10.2018

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Mike Stromsoe for the 2nd time. This Episode is jam-packed with genius. The guys discuss goals, dreams ambitions and the Be Unstoppable Bootcamp featuring Jeff Roy from episode 25. Check out Mike's first show Resources Mike Stromsoe Be Unstoppable Bootcamp   About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and dedicated to agents by agent...

Ep.36 - Chris Paradiso: The Lost Episode 03.10.2018

The Insurance Guys have a treat for you this week, the lost episode. Recorded live from Paradiso Insurance in Stafford Springs, CT. This episode of pure gold has been hiding somewhere on Bradley's MacBook for six months and was recorded at the end of a 2-day stretch learning about Paradiso Insurance's world-class processes and systems. Chris details what agents are missing out on in their agencies...

Ep. 35: Be Bold with Ryan Hanley 27.09.2018

If there was ever an episode that agents needed to listen to, especially commercial agents...it’s this one. The guys sit down with Ryan Hanley from Bold Penguin and talk about it’s innovative, game-changing platform for commercial insurance producers. The guys also talk about the future of the insurance industry and Ryan gives them an interesting perspective on what he thinks is going to be the gr...

Ep.34 - Program Business with Bob Klinger 20.09.2018

  On this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down Bob Klinger with Klinger Insurance group and talk about all things program business. Finding your niche, learning everything you can about that niche and developing a program for that niche. If there was ever a podcast that will make you a bunch of money, it's this one. About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and dedicated to agents...

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