E121: IndieTech 2023 - Hawksoft Live
Sep 22, 2023•27 min
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Episode description
Recorded LIVE from IndieTech 2023!
In this episode, James talks with Paul Hawkins, CEO of Hawksoft & Jerry Fox, Vice President of Carrier Relations at HawkSoft.
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Episode Highlights:
- Paul discusses how his son's passion for computers led to them to start Hawksoft. (2:26)
- Jerry shares his role with Hawksoft and how he got involved with it. (5:41)
- Paul shares his journey from working in a warehouse to digitizing insurance forms to building a thriving company. (9:25)
- Paul explains that Hawksoft values relationships and choice, connecting with Insurtechs to provide independent agents with options for their unique businesses. (16:22)
- Jerry mentions that Hawksoft's philosophy is centered around being a people-centric business, helping a people-centric industry protect the people and businesses around the country. (18:00)
- Paul shares that their key to success is prioritizing relationships over finances, as it creates a sense of trust and support. (19:55)
- Jerry discusses the unique company culture of Hawksoft where core values are not just talked about, but lived by the entire team, resulting in a dedicated and loyal workforce of 150+ employees. (21:47)
Key Quotes:
- “The relationship is the top thing for us. When we bring on an agency to our system, they're part of the HawkSoft family.” - Paul Hawkins
- “We are a people-centric business, helping a people-centric industry, protect the people and the businesses of the country.” - Jerry Fox
- “My goal as a CEO is to raise up each one of my employees to become the best person that they can be both personally and professionally.” - Paul Hawkins
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