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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In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Bob Arowood, founder and former president of Appalachian Underwriters. Bob takes the guys through what it takes to start an MGA or wholesaler, his journey, and the principles that grew Appalachian into the juggernaut it is today.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Darren Burch from Burch Insurance Group; Darren talks about how he was frustrated with the tech offering in the insurance industry and decided to take matters into his own hands.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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On this week's episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with a bunch of their friends for an "Ask Me Anything" session. To sign up for this in the future, go to portalinsurance.com/ama.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, Scott and Bradley welcome listeners to a lively discussion centered around a series of personal anecdotes and professional insights. Bradley shares a humorous yet nerve-wracking story about a mishap with his wife's new Rivian vehicle, illustrating the importance of communication and problem-solving in both personal and professional…
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Jackson Rollo from Rollo Insurance. The guys discuss Jackson’s process of taking over his family agency at the ripe old age of 24.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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Going To The Rodeo And Seeing The Clowns With Micah Salas
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1:09:48In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Micah Salas. Micah takes us through his journey of working for several agencies, focusing on being a producer. Plus, Bradley comes up with an idea that is a massive opportunity in the insurance space.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Jeremy Clark to discuss his transition from “independent” exclusive to truly independent.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with CJ Hutsenpiller and he takes the guys through how he built his own agency management system.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this special episode, Bradley, Scott and Ryan Hanley sit down with 50 insurance agents as they ask their questions.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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Driving Cross Country To Help Hurricane Victims
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50:52In this episode, Bradley Flowers and Scott Howell sit down with Rick Pennington, an insurance agency owner who was inspired to drive from California to North Carolina in his Tesla Cyber Truck to help Hurricane Helene victims.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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Unlocking EOS: Forrest Derr On The Framework For Success
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1:12:45In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with their friend Forrest Derr, an expert in EOS and a man so committed to the system he has it tattooed on his body! You don’t want to miss this one!By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, the guys cover lots of things including a recent viral clip on Florida insurance from the All In podcast.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode Bradley and Scott sit down with Justin Goodman from Project 55. Project 55 is a 501c3 recognized non-profit community of insurance professionals and companies that are committed to increasing mental health awareness in the workplace. By providing actionable information, facilitating insightful discussions and collective learning, we…
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IBHS's Fortified Home Program And How It Affects Insurance Agents
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50:27In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Alex Cary from IBHS. Alex takes the guys through IBHS's fortified home program and details how insurance agents can use that to help their clients in cat-prone areas.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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The Insurtech That’s Going To Change Everything
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51:03In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Carl Ziade from Gaya.ai. Carl takes the guys through his journey and how he ended up founding Gaya.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with AMS Certified Meteorologist James Spann, arguably the most important person in the state of Alabama. The guys discuss weather trends, how that affects insurance and James’ history as a meteorologist.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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Find Out Who's A Salesperson And Who's Not
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56:58On this episode, Scott Howell and Bradley Flowers as they explore the intricacies of building a successful insurance agency with special guest Steve Heroux, founder and CEO of The Sales Collective. Dive into the importance of hiring the right salespeople, understanding sales DNA, and how to transform your team to maximize growth. Discover how data-…
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In this very insightful episode, Aaron Farmer from California Flood Insurance sits down with Bradley and Scott to discuss what it means to be a Lloyds coverholder, how to become one, and how Lloyds affects the everyday agent.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, Scott Howell and Bradley Flowers discuss the intricacies of handling difficult client calls and the pivotal role of agency principals in conflict resolution. They delve into the importance of transitioning from being the top producer to a leadership role within an agency and the challenges faced during this evolution. Special guest…
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with their friend Dan Gabel from Shore Murphy Casey Insurance.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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Take Your Agency To The Moon With Group Health
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46:26In this very requested episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with health insurance agent Devin Blount to talk about using group health in your agency.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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Streamline Direct Bill Reconciliations with A.I.
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33:25In this episode, Scott and Bradley introduce Andrew Wynn, co-founder and co-CEO of Ascend. They discuss Ascend's latest features, including direct bill automation, handling refunds, and physical check processing. The conversation highlights how using Ascend's tools can streamline agency operations, reduce manual workload, and ensure accurate commis…
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Listener Call In Show: Buck Mancradle Shares Words of Wisdom
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1:14:15In this episode, Bradley and Scott take call-ins from listeners.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, the guys bring back the ever-popular Ryan Hanley to get some of his takes on the industry.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Raghav Tanna from Applied to discuss his new venture, The Little Sparks Project. Check out the The Little Sparks Project GalaBy Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott breakdown what happens in their agencies when/if they need to let someone go.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott interview Dave Peterson about his strategy for running and acquiring insurance agencies.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with George Beach to deep dive into how to win with group health insurance.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Carey Wallace from Agency Focus to dive into a subject that everyone with employees needs to listen to.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Brett Pollack from axethrowinginsurance.com. The guys discuss Brett's deep dive into weird niches like axe throwing, rage rooms, etc., and how he was able to build his agency in these difficult-to-insure verticals.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott tackle listener questions about running and operating agencies, as well as motivating team members and staff. Plus, Scott shares a new set of "Scottisms" to enlighten and entertain. Don't miss this fun and information-packed episode!By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Reid Holtzworth, CEO of Ivans.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with their friend Troy Korsgaden to discuss his new magazine project. you can order it here korsgaden.com.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott sitdown with their friend Ryan Hanley to discuss the latest news and happenings in the insurance industry.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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Tap Into Coverage: Insurance for Breweries and Distilleries
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42:22In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Malena Farrell, owner of cedarbrew.com. Melinda talks about her niche of insuring breweries, distilleries, and tap roomsBy Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this special crossover episode from the Vertafore Insurance podcast, Scott and Kenneth from Portal Insurance talk with Syd and Heath about leading from the front, how they structure their day and go on an Ayahuasca trip.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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Every Agency Has Problems: A $100K Consulting Session
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1:16:56In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down and chat one on one. The guys go through each other's problems in their agencies and give advice on how they would handle a specific situation.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with fan favorite Billy Wagner, who explains how he successfully removed himself from his agency so he could focus on higher-level things, such as family and his health.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with “Aviation Insurance Guy,” a popular anonymous Twitter account, to discuss all things aviation insurance and how to properly insure airplanes.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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How To Protect Your Agency From TCPA Violations
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42:59In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with their friend Nick Berry to discuss the latest TCPA ruling and how agents can protect themselves.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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Get Your @$$ Out From Behind That Desk…Unless You Are Sick.
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49:33In this episode, Bradley and Scott discuss everything they are doing in their agencies now.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Kat Ternes, CEO of Indium. The guys and Kat talk about the different cluster groups and market access companies out there, what to look for, and what to expect. Kat also discusses the recent acquisition and how it affects the industry.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Clinton Houk, Scouting Manager from State Farm Ventures. Clint takes the guys through what State Farm's Venture and Innovation Group does and how this provides a unique insight into the rest of the industry.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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Re-engineering the Wholesale Brokerage with Joey Bouchard
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55:53In this episode, the guys sit down with Joey Bouchard from Quotewell, a tech-driven wholesale broker who delivers a responsive and transparent experience. The guys discuss the current state of the market, how to start a wholesaler, Quotewell's journey into the insurance space, and Bradley and Scott discuss starting an Onlyfans account. Contact Joey…
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Jason Hansen from Fig Insurance. Jason takes us through his unique strategy that led to acquiring 22 insurance agencies and counting.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Brett Merrill and Katy Welch Cintron from Merrill Insurance. Katy and Brett walk the guys through their employee review process, how to properly scale through hiring a COO, and much more. ///////////// SPONSORS: HawkSoft Agency Management System Customize your technology stack with HawkSoft Agency Ma…
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How To Build A $37 Million Captive Agency In 5 Years
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57:06In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Andrew Filar. Andrew walks the guys through how he built a $37 million Allstate agency from scratch in five years through proper lead management.By Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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Minding Your Agency with Bradley and Scott
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56:12In this week's episode, Bradley and Scott catch up on things and also talk through their new platform for agents, mindyouragency.com. ///////////// SPONSORS: HawkSoft Agency Management System Customize your technology stack with HawkSoft Agency Management System. It's intuitive, efficient and includes a wide range of core features. Plus, get unpara…
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The Insurtech State Of The Union With Pat West
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1:24:12In this episode, Bradley and Scott discuss the current state of Insurtech with Pat West from b atomic. ///////////// SPONSORS: HawkSoft Agency Management System Customize your technology stack with HawkSoft Agency Management System. It's intuitive, efficient and includes a wide range of core features. Plus, get unparalleled customer service. Invest…
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Masterclass: How To Sell 800 Life Policies A Year with Van Mueller
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1:06:51In this episode, Scott and Bradley talk with acclaimed life insurance expert and sales guru Van Mueller (pronounced MILLER). Van shares his proven strategies for selling over 800 life insurance applications in just eight months. He highlights the importance of asking thoughtful and strategic questions to engage clients and build trust, offering val…
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