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In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens is joined by Joyce Segall. Joyce is with Pattern Insurance and they are thinking outside the box in new ways to serve our community through insurance. Key Topics: Joyce Segall's unconventional path to the insurance industry The emergence of Pattern Insurance and its role in modernizing insurance offerings Exploring embedded insurance and its impact on consumer experiences The challenges and successes of implementing technology in insurance The significance of understanding customer journeys to provide tailored insurance solutions Future directions for Pattern Insurance and the industry's digital transformation The balance between technology and human interaction in enhancing customer service Connect with: Joyce Segall Teresa Kitchens Visit Websites: Pattern Insurance Sterling Insurance Group

In this throwback episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Nyasha Gutsa, CEO at Billy. Jason and Nyasha discuss: Nyasha’s journey from Zimbabwe to the United States and how it all started with a penpal. Nyasha’s experience in private aviation as a pilot.  The inspiration behind Billy, the end-to-end insurance platform for construction. Nyasha’s thoughts on what’s ahead for Billy and for the industry as a whole. Key Quotes: "I think the analogy to that is, sometimes the things that, you know, seem laughable might be the biggest opportunities ever." - Nyasha Gutsa "I was really lucky that I came to this country to learn how to fly in, you know, the United States remains the cheapest place, in my opinion, to learn how to fly and many countries, you know, ship their pilots to learn how to fly here." - Nyasha Gutsa "That's what we're really trying to do, which is just remove those insurance headaches, so the contractors can just focus on what they do best, and make insurance work fo

In this episode, James talks with Jessica Holder, and Keenan Rice, Owners of Eclipse Insurance Agency. To learn more about Eclipse Insurance Agency visit https://www.eclipseinsure.com. Visit https://www.jamesjenkins.com/podcasts/agency-freedom/ to join our email list and catch up on episodes you may have missed. Connect with Agency Freedom on Facebook at the Agency Freedom group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@jamesjenkins.com with ideas, requests, complaints or suggestions for how we can make the show better. Key Topics: The backstory of Jessica and Keenan's entry into the insurance industry The pivotal moments that led to their decision to start an independent agency Challenges faced during the transition from captive agents to independence The importance of niche specialization Strategies for navigating a hard market and maintaining client relationships The role of technology and processes in scaling an insurance agency Future growth plans and the potential for a

Hear how at an early age, giving to others was instilled in Mohamad as a value. He’s driven to make a positive impact in the lives of others the way THEY need to be helped.   Welcome to "Insurance Professionals Are Givers," a podcast series led by Erik Garcia CFP® and guest co-host Billy Wagner, exploring the essence of Erik's fifth pillar of financial security: "Give To Others." Dive into engaging conversations with diverse insurance professionals as they share their journeys of creating legacies for their families and leaving a meaningful impact on their communities through generous acts. Discover the driving forces behind their giving, heartfelt stories of their chosen causes, and the profound transformations sparked by their dedication to giving back. Prepare to be inspired to engage with your community in profound ways, reminding us all that giving isn't confined to a season—it's a mindset that cultivates lasting connections and fulfillment. Resources Mentioned: Mohamad Momin LinkedIn VA Simplified

Brett Young, CEO of Erb and Young, joins us for another crossover episode. This time, we're covering the baseline skills you need to develop ask you're growing your book of business. Where do you start? What is your focus – or, more importantly, what are you NOT going to do. From overcoming capacity issues to marketing yourself, we cover how we've taught risk advisors to grow and thrive. Enjoy the episode! Episode Links: Ellerbrock-Norris: https://www.ellerbrock-norris.com Ellerbrock-Norris Wealth Strategies: https://www.ellerbrock-norris-ws.com Erb and Young: https://www.erbandyounginsurance.com LAUNCH: https://getlaunch.io Elliot Bassett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-bassett-aip-cpcu-84499515 Ryan Brott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-brott-cepa%C2%AE-77a278a Brett Young: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettins This episode is sponsored by LAUNCH. In the world of insurance, independent agencies fight to survive. Brokers are forced to compete by blocking markets and bid for the lowest price. Worse

In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens sits down with Beth and Grayson Thompson. Beth and Grayson Thompson are an amazing couple building an agency that allows them to live life on their terms.  They talked about working with your spouse, overcoming challenges, working with team members, and capitalizing on the strengths of the two to make a great symbolic relationship between work and home. Key Topics: Beth and Grayson Thompson’s journey into the insurance industry The transition from captive to independent agency Balancing family life and business growth Importance of communication and setting shared goals The role of counseling in strengthening business and personal relationships Strategies for scheduling and managing time as a couple in business Advice for other couples in the insurance industry Connect with: Beth Thompson Grayson Thompson Teresa Kitchens Visit Websites: Mission Insurance Agency Sterling Insurance Group

In this episode of the Stuff About Money podcast, Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA and Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC, take you on a trip down memory lane. They reminisce on how they first met (it has something to do with shoe shopping) and how Xavier ended up joining the Plan Wisely Wealth Advisors team. They share how they ended up developing their business model to deliver ongoing financial advice to clients. Erik shares his one-page monthly business plan. And finally, Xavier shares a little bit about his experience as a black advisor in a predominantly white industry. Episode Highlights: Xavier congratulates Erik for earning his Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation. (2:47) Erik and Xavier share a light-hearted memory of bonding over shoe shopping during a financial planning course, highlighting their start and strategic networking in the industry. (7:19) Erik reflects on the importance of reflection and considering one's actions, rather than moving too quickly and not fully absorbing the present

In this throwback episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Jonnie Anderson Owner, and Olivia Hein Owner and Producer of Legacy Insurance Partners. Olivia and Jonnie discuss how they were able to build a women-owned and operated agency that is passionate about helping its clients completely understand their insurance coverage and helping to protect them from the unexpected. Episode Highlights: Olivia shares that she is an iPhone user, and Jonnie is an android user, and both have recently downloaded the Hi-Hello and Stash applications. (3:28) Olivia explains that she has always loved to win, but it is okay to lose sometimes. (5:21) Jonnie shares that skill has been a bigger factor in her life, while Olivia shares that it is luck. (6:31) Jonnie and Olivia share their backgrounds and how they both started in the insurance industry. (7:32) Olivia and Jonnie explain that they are the total opposites of each other, but their differences are a big factor in their success. (14:12) Ol

Yes, indeed, your clients get solicited by other insurance agents all the time. During this policy renewal year, they are more likely to meet with those agents (your competitors!) to see if there are alternative options available to them to cut costs. Why? Because inflation, a lack of workers, and a hardening insurance market are forcing them to look at options in order to do nothing more than stay in business.  In this throwback episode of the Millionaire Insurance Producer podcast, host Charles Specht explains the THREE things you can do to ensure your clients renew with you rather than one of your competitors. Episode Highlights: Charles shares that the reality is that clients have almost no plan to leave you and yet they still talk to other agents. (2:11) Charles explains that it is becoming difficult for insurance buyers and business owners to make a profit and stay in business. (4:41)  Charles elaborates on the industry's current situation and what people need to be careful of at this time. (7:31

What is guidewire and what makes it so popular? How can guidewire help the broker channel. The DIPP crew sit down with Amy Mollin, Head of Product Management at Guidewire to find out. Resources: Tom Reid Jeff Roy Steve Earle Adam Mitchell Digital Insurance Pint Podcast

In this episode, James talks with Michael Wark, CEO of Trimline. To learn more about Trimline, visit https://trimline.co. Visit our website to join our email list, get the scoop on our LIVE coaching calls and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@agencyfreedom.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe. Episode Highlights: Transition from traditional employment to entrepreneurship The importance of understanding business numbers for successful management Challenges faced by founders and business owners at different stages of growth The concept of hiring a virtual or fractional CFO and its benefits Strategies for business owners to transition out of being the primary revenue driver Effective delegation and management techniques for business growth Understanding and navigating the 'founder's trap' The role of p

How would you like to have a $2,500,000 Book of Business (commission)? Sure, we all would. Well, that's what my client--Guffy Wright--from The Mahoney Group was able to accomplish in less than five years after working with me for 1-on-1 coaching! If you're a P&C or EB producer struggling with Micro-Niche selection, differentiation, leveling-up, mindset issues, limiting beliefs, or not getting enough signed Broker of Record Letters from your prospects, then stay tuned.  In this episode of the Millionaire Insurance Producer podcast, host Charles Specht interviews his client, Guffy Wright, about exactly what to do or not do in order to grow your Book of Business to well over $1,000,000 or more annually. Key Topics: Guffy Wright's transition from a stagnant $700,000 to a $2.5 million commission in just a few years. The importance of targeting the right account size and client type for substantial growth. How a shift in mindset and approach can lead to significant progress in the insurance industry. The tran

Hear how Margaret connects her 3 agency locations to different organizations she supports. And you do not want to miss her story about the Special Tigers swim team! Oh my goodness, grab your Kleenex.  Welcome to "Insurance Professionals Are Givers," a podcast series led by Erik Garcia CFP® and guest co-host Billy Wagner, exploring the essence of Erik's fifth pillar of financial security: "Give To Others." Dive into engaging conversations with diverse insurance professionals as they share their journeys of creating legacies for their families and leaving a meaningful impact on their communities through generous acts. Discover the driving forces behind their giving, heartfelt stories of their chosen causes, and the profound transformations sparked by their dedication to giving back. Prepare to be inspired to engage with your community in profound ways, reminding us all that giving isn't confined to a season—it's a mindset that cultivates lasting connections and fulfillment. Resources Mentioned: Margaret Rut

Nate Sannes, a Partner and Advisor at InCite Performance Group, joins the show to talk about successfully leading a sales team. When you're bringing on new risk advisors or insurance agents, how long does it take to train them? How are you measuring success? How are you setting them up for that success? Nate and Elliot dive into all this and more – all surrounding driving the outcomes you want at your firm. Enjoy the episode! Episode Links: Ellerbrock-Norris: https://www.ellerbrock-norris.com Ellerbrock-Norris Wealth Strategies: https://www.ellerbrock-norris-ws.com InCite Performance Group: https://incitepg.com/ LAUNCH: https://getlaunch.io/ Elliot Bassett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-bassett-aip-cpcu-84499515 Ryan Brott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-brott-cepa%C2%AE-77a278a Nate Sannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natesannes/ This episode is sponsored by LAUNCH. In the world of insurance, independent agencies fight to survive. Brokers are forced to compete by blocking markets and bid for the

In this episode of "Talkin' Tech" with Danny Lawrence on the MVP Podcast, Co-Host Danny Lawrence sits down with Kiarra Walden. Kiarra Walden, the data guru, knows the real game-changers in business: data is not just about strategy, it's the blueprint for revenue. With her keen insights, she's turning raw information into dollars, proving that in today's world, data is not just a tool – it's the ultimate revenue engine. Key Topics: Kiarra discusses the significance of data and analytics in the insurance field and her journey into the industry The importance of understanding different types of data for strategic decision-making in insurance  Kiarra advises new agents to focus on niche industries and use data to understand client pain points How data can be used to forecast trends, set pricing models, and enhance employee satisfaction The impact of technology and InsurTech on the personal lines insurance market Kiarra stresses the necessity of maintaining clean, accurate data from the outset for effectiv

In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens and Kai Leach - Smith talk about her journey in insurance over the past two decades as a woman and a woman of color. She was able to help others along their journey and she is a huge inspiration for finding and being our authentic selves in this industry. Key Topics: Kai's unconventional entry into the insurance world Overcoming personal and professional challenges The transition from captive insurance to running an independent agency Strategies for building and maintaining client relationships Embracing identity and overcoming industry stereotypes The importance of betting on oneself and embracing change Navigating the complexities of the insurance industry as a woman and a person of color Connect with: Kai Leach - Smith Teresa Kitchens Visit Websites: Station 5 Insurance Sterling Insurance Group

In this throwback episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Kim Beach, Founder, and CEO at InsureWomen. Kim discusses the opportunities for women in the insurance industry and how her company, InsureWomen, provides a network to support both women who buy insurance and women who sell insurance.  Episode Highlights: Kim shares her perspective on winning and losing. (5:50) Kim elaborates on how her skills have helped her get to where she is today. (7:05) Kim discusses her background and how she came to work in the insurance industry. (8:09) Kim explains that their mission at InsureWomen is to serve women that are not being served and create a network that cares about women in buying process. (13:49) Kim expands on the events that led her to believe that women in the insurance business need to be empowered. (15:57) Kim shares that she created the network to help both women insurance buyers and women insurance sellers. (19:22) Kim discusses that the insurance business is a great

You don't have to be the "best" insurance agent out there. (Please, read that again!) There are literally tens of thousands of insurance agents out there who prospect in your very own geographic territory. You don't need to be the best out of all of them. In fact, all you have to be is the better CHOICE of whichever agent the prospect is using to get quotes on their behalf for that renewal. That's it.  In this throwback episode of the Millionaire Insurance Producer podcast, host Charles Specht explains how you can get your prospect to perceive you as the best CHOICE out of three agents, and fire their current agent in order to hire you! Episode Highlights: Charles shares that in any line of business, you do not have to be the best, but remember that you are unique. (2:10) Charles explains that the main struggle that most agents have, regardless of whether they are new or experienced, is mindset. (4:30) Charles discusses that there are a lot of agents that are also contacting your clients and prospects,

EDI (Electronic Data Exchange) has been a standard way of transmitting data in many industries since the early days of business automation. It’s also a back bone of the insurance industry, with millions of policy transactions downloaded from carrier to broker each week. It also (still) doesn’t work right all the time. eDocs is a relatively new addition to the broker/carrier data exchange landscape, replacing paper & courier for many transactions. It is showing great potential for expense reduction and client experience improvement. It doesn’t work right all the time either. Join the crew as we discuss what doesn’t work with these technologies and what impact that has on the broker channel. Resources: Tom Reid Jeff Roy Steve Earle Adam Mitchell Digital Insurance Pint Podcast

In this episode, James talks with Randel Bennett, Principal Consultant at Qixent. To learn more about Qixent, visit https://qixent.com/. Visit our website to join our email list, get the scoop on our LIVE coaching calls and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@agencyfreedom.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe. Episode Highlights: The unique journey of Randall Bennett in the insurance industry. Insight into Quickset, Bennett's company specializing in insurance product development. The process and importance of insurance innovation and product creation. Exploration of the non-standard auto insurance market targeting the Hispanic community. Discussion on the role of technology in insurance and the balance between tech and human interaction. Challenges and strategies for independent insurance agents in the