Ryan Hanley: The Podcast

It's just not evenly distributed yet.  That's a quote from William Gibson that you might be surprised to hear used to describe our industry.  Welcome to the debut episode of Ryan Hanley: The Podcast where Ryan lays out his vision for this new audio installment. Agency Nation Radio will remain intact to serve as the central hub for all  In this inaugural episode Ryan talks about the leaders dilemma creating.  How can you make it a point to create consistently in your agency and still steer the ship where it needs to go? P.S. The future is going to be on full display at Elevate 18 will you be there to see it?

Do you hire people or positions? Because one is going to leave you sanding the corners on the square peg so fits in the round hole. The industry has been struggling for a long time to attract individuals who can help current agency owners do what they can't. It's in these elusive employees that holds the key to unlock your agency creative culture. Ryan talks with Nicholas Ayers, Co-Founder of i80 Insurance and Insurance Agency Owners Alliance, about his process for finding people not afraid to stand in front of the agency. They also pay respects to the loss of a valuable member of the Agency Nation team. Two Must Attend Insurance Conferences Innovation 2018 Elevate 2018 Learn more about Nicholas Ayers Insurance Agency Owners Alliance (IAOA) i80 Insurance P.S. I'm not sure you know how much a rating and review would mean to us.

If we're being honest, it's the most important part of your business that has the biggest chance of going wrong. It's also very possible that what you're currently doing to get the money could be costing you more than it's worth. Looking for better ways to make both of those statements not true should be at the top of your list of things to do now. Ryan talks with Todd Sorrel, Co-Founder of ePayPolicy, a company that's dedicated to get your money easy, fast and safer. They also take time to hit on what the first wave of successful insurtech all have in common to reach that level of prosperity and adoption. Sometimes it's in the simplicity of our traditional sales process where one task can receive an efficiency overhaul.   P.S. We would never ask for anything from you again if you leave us a rating and review. 

It's a new day for Agency Nation. If you liked what you saw before you should love what's next. If you want more insurance related content to help your agency get where you want to go, then we need more people creating it. On today's episode, I join my long-time secret friend Ryan Hanley to discuss why he wanted to me come over to "the dark side" and help him create it. We lay out the new plan for Agency Nation as a platform in all three major mediums of audio, video and written content.  Our goal is to make sure you never run out of ways to learn how to increase the relevancy of your agency.  Also, to avoid being overly self-indulgent, we sneak in a quick conversation about the importance of delivering value whenever you can, regardless of when you "should." I'm excited to be part of this new team and can't wait for you experience first hand what the new Agency Nation will be able to deliver. 

Creating technology to improves efficiency in form submission is NOT a sexy business. But in terms of improving the effectiveness of independent agencies, there are few processes which eat up more staff time and resources. This is the first episode in a new series focused on highlighting insurtech companies supporting the independent agencies. Learn more about Broker Buddha here: https://www.brokerbuddha.com/ Get your ticket to Elevate Conference 2018: https://www.elevateconference.com/  

In this episode we break down some of Lemonade's recent press announcements and their overall impact on the insurance industry. What can we learn from Lemonade's exceptional ability to generate buzz around their brand? Buckle up, Marty is back on Agency Nation Radio and he's got Ryan all fired up.

In a special guest appearance, State Auto Insurance CEO, Mike LaRocco, joins Agency Nation for a candid conversation on insurance innovation. Here are a few of the topics we discuss: Overcoming legacy technology Addressing middle market commercial online Creating a culture of innovation ...and so much more. Get more of Agency Nation Radio here.

Greg Rollett defines "Brand" as simply, "Your Story," and according to Greg, there is no better way to tell your story than video. In this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we're joined by Emmy winning producer, Greg Rollett for a deep dive into the importance of video and video marketing in establishing a strong brand in the marketplace. In a world where attention wins, "Constancy and Consistency" are the keys to attracting attention. Get more Agency Nation Radio here.

Karn Saroya, co-founder and CEO of Cover, joins Agency Nation for a discussion on what it means to be a technology company first and insurance agency second. Cover, a standout product of Silicon Valley incubator, Y-Combinator, is driving growth through their mobile-first approach to traditional insurance.  Cover may be mobile-first, but all measures, a true independent insurance agency and great lesson for all of us to learn just what the customer experience has become in 2017... Get more Agency Nation Radio here: https://www.agencynation.com/podcast

Few insurance carriers lean into customer experience like Plymouth Rock. That's why we asked Bill Martin, CEO of their Bunker Hill Insurance brand to stop by Agency Nation Radio. Plymouth Rock recently announced a new homeowners insurance product in Pennslyvania, (soon to be released in New York as well), which fixes the current "broken" home quoting and binding process. They've focused this process on customer needs first and their own process needs second in an effort to improve the overall customer experience.  Get more of Agency Nation Radio.

Jay Weintraub, founder and CEO of InsureTech Connect, joins Agency Nation Radio for a discussion about the pulse of insurance technology and independent agents place in the modern marketplace. As the insurtech movement pushes into the forefront of almost every conversation in the insurance industry, there is no one better than Jay Weintraub to breakdown what's going on today. Get more from Agency Nation Radio.

In an epic discussion about what it takes to run an independent insurance agency, agency owner Seth Zaremba of Zinc Insurance joins Agency Nation Radio to share his experience.

Jason Cass joins Agency Nation Radio for a conversation on the last seven years of insurance marketing and thought-leadership. Running his own independent insurance agency and GROW Program has given Cass a unique perspective on the insurance industry. He shares that perspective and more on this week's episode of Agency Nation Radio.

Tyler Asher, president of Safeco Insurance, joins Agency Nation Radio to explain the four big bets Safeco is making on the future of insurance.  

Join me for a chat with Stuart Ganis on bridging the experience talent gap in the independent insurance industry.  As well as: Who is going to be a leader in the insurtech revolution? How do we choose who to listen to in the insurance space? ...and so much more.

This episode is the second half of our conversation on the 4 year anniversary of the McKinsey & Company "Agency of the Future" report. We also dissect a phone call recorded through TrustedChoice.com which will blow your mind. Get more Agency Nation Radio here.

Join Ryan as he chats with Bill Wilson on the insurance technology revolution and what independent agents need to consider in our ever evolving marketplace.  

It's been four years since McKinsey published their Agency of the Future report predicting the demise of the local insurance agent. In this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Ryan and Marty take a look at McKinsey's predictions and evaluate how far off they actually were. Get more Agency Nation Radio here.

What made Elevate 2017 special had very little to do with the conference itself. Instead it was the people that made Elevate 2017 so special. In this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Marty and Ryan break down the experience that was Elevate 2017 and what it was that made Elevate 2017 truly, a one-of-a-kind insurance conference.

Take a dive into the world of Lead Generation with Tony Franzese, co-founder and CEO of Precise, the best-in-class insurance lead provider. "Lead" is a dirty word in the independent insurance agency. We want to change that. This conversation is the beginning. Get more Agency Nation Radio here.