In this episode, James talks with Dane Williams , Insurance Advisor at Shoemaker Insurance Solutions. To learn more about Shoemaker Insurance Solutions, visit https://www.shoemakerins.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 ...
Mar 17, 2023•51 min
In this episode, James talks with Meg McKeen , Founder of Adjunct Advisors. To learn more about Adjunct Advisors, visit https://www.adjunctadvisors.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...
Mar 10, 2023•46 min
In this episode, James talks with J.C. Wogomon , Owner and Founder of Catalyst Insurance Group. To learn more about Catalyst Insurance Group, visit https://www.catalystinsgrp.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 idea...
Mar 03, 2023•55 min
In Part 2 of this two-part episode, James talks with Aaron Farmer , Principal of Top Dog Pet Health Insurance, and President of California Flood Insurance. To learn more about California Flood Insurance, visit https://californiafloodinsurance.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/...
Feb 24, 2023•43 min
In Part 1 of this two-part episode, James talks with Aaron Farmer , Principal of Top Dog Pet Health Insurance, and President of California Flood Insurance. To learn more about California Flood Insurance, visit https://californiafloodinsurance.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/...
Feb 17, 2023•49 min
In this episode, James talks with John Loeber , and Shea McNamara from Limit. To learn more about Limit, visit https://www.limit.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 gril...
Feb 10, 2023•52 min
In this episode, James talks with Shefi Ben-Hutta , Founder of Coverager. To learn more about Coverager, visit https://coverager.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 gril...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 6 min
In this episode, James talks with Ryan Hanley , the founder of Rogue Risk. Ryan also serves as a senior leader with SIAA. Check out Ryan's passion project, Finding Peak, at www.findingpeak.com . Check out Ryan's agency, Rogue Risk, at www.roguerisk.com . If you're interested in learning more about the SIAA opportunity for you and your agency, email me or message me on FB. Visit our website to join our email list, get the scoop on our LIVE coaching calls and never miss an episode: https://www.age...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, James talks with Elliot Bassett , host of the Getting Past the Premium podcast. Elliott is also the co-founder of Launch, a sales process management software platform. To learn more about Launch, visit www.getlaunch.io 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/agencyf...
Jan 20, 2023•53 min
In this episode, James talks with a commercial insurance expert and the host of the Millionaire Insurance Producer podcast, Charles Specht. To hear more from Charles, visit his show at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/millionaire-insurance-producer/id1567947856 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://...
Jan 13, 2023•56 min
To kick off 2023 right, James is launching a new series of episodes highlighting other podcast hosts in the insurance industry. For this episode, James welcomes Bradley Flowers and Scott Howell , co-hosts of the Insurance Guys Podcast. To sign up for their One City World Tour in Austin, TX on January 18-19, 2023 visit www.onecityworldtour.com and use the promo code "agencyfreedom" at sign up. To reach Bradley and Scott directly, email bradley@portalinsurance.com or scott@iprotectinsurance.com . ...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 13 min
In this solo episode, James shares ideas and concerns that you should be aware of before launching a podcast of your own. 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. E...
Dec 30, 2022•47 min
In this solo episode, James shares some important lessons learned from losing two accounts that total more than $50,000 in annual revenue. 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 g...
Dec 23, 2022•33 min
In this episode, James talks with Mike Richardson and Erin Richardson , Co-Owners of Richardson Insurance. To learn more about Richardson Insurance, visit https://www.insurewithrichardson.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....
Dec 16, 2022•51 min
In this episode, James talks with Tony Caldwell , CEO of One Agents Alliance . To learn more about One Agents Alliance, visit https://www.oneagentsalliance.net/ 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, complai...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr
In this episode, James talks with Vonda Copeland , Operations Specialist at Copeland Insurance Agency. To learn more about Copeland Insurance Agency, visit https://www.copelandins.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 i...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr
In this episode, James talks with Don Polczynski , President and Partner of RD Advisory Group, and Roe Polczynski , Founding Partner of RD Advisory Group. To learn more about RD Advisory Group, visit https://rdadvisorygroup.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/agencyfreedo...
Nov 25, 2022•58 min
In this episode, James talks with Jason Kilgo , the founder of KilGO Insurance . To learn more about KilGO Insurance, visit https://kilgoinsurance.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...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 6 min
In this episode, James talks with Davie Holt , National Sales Practice Leader of Imperial PFS. To learn more about Imperial PFS, visit https://www.ipfs.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, complaint...
Nov 11, 2022•57 min
In this episode, James talks with Mike Stromsoe , Founder and Lead Coach of The Unstoppable Profit Producers. To learn more about The Unstoppable Profit Producers, visit https://unstoppableprofitproducer.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 podcas...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr
In this episode, James talks with Abe Gibson , Co Founder of Cover Your SaaS. To learn more about Cover Your SaaS, visit https://coveryoursaas.io/ . 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 ...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, James talks with Jacob Neighbors , President of The Simmons Insurance Group. To learn more about The Simmons Insurance Group, visit https://www.simmons-insurance.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 ...
Oct 21, 2022•51 min
In this special episode, James talks with Matt Sutika, Chief Insurance Officer at Obie Insurance. As a listener to AFP, you get priority access to an appointment with Obie for your office. There are no production requirements to maintain a relationship with Obie. CLICK HERE TO REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT WITH OBIE: https://www.riskwell.com/obie-interest -- 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 Connec...
Oct 18, 2022•35 min
In this episode, James talks with William Jones , Editor-In-Chief of Independent Agent Magazine. To learn more about IA Magazine and subscribe to receive your copies, visit https://www.iamagazine.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@agencyfr...
Oct 14, 2022•53 min
In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast , James talks with second generation agency principal, Matt Davis . Episode Highlights: Matt shares his background story and how he got into the industry as a second-generation agency owner. (2:57) Matt explains that seeing his team succeed both professionally and with their personal goals is very fulfilling. (6:37) Matt shares that GDI insurance is still focused on and specializes in residential construction. (11:13) Matt mentions that he will be in Nas...
Oct 07, 2022•35 min
In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast , James talks with Dawnyel Smink , Founder, and CEO of CLI Select Agencies , an alliance of independent agencies. Episode Highlights: Dawnyel shares her background and discusses her transition from being an elementary school teacher to owning her own business. (3:32) Dawnyel explains that CLI Select Agencies is there to be of service to agencies and take care of agencies and one way of doing that is making sure they are a good fit. (9:19) Dawnyel shares ...
Sep 30, 2022•34 min
In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast , James gets into some open ended shop talk with Guest Co-Host, Tamron Manning . Episode Highlights: Tamron shares that James has been a huge help to him in coming into the independent space. (2:52) Tamron explains why the environment plays a big role in insurance when it comes to being a sports athlete. (7:02) Tamron discusses that the main reason he wanted to switch to the independence side is because of the ability to create your own brand. (14:58) Ta...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast , James talks with Ted Stuckey , President of Nationwide Brokerage Solutions , a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Insurance. Episode Highlights: Ted shares what Nationwide Brokerage Solutions (NBS) are all about, and what they do to help the industry. (5:34) Ted explains that NBS focuses on areas where agents are struggling, and aims to zero out these challenges. (11:03) James shares that he is fascinated by how NBS is participating with so many car...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 21 min
In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast , James talks with David Carothers about his second book which releases on September 8th, 2022. Episode Highlights: David mentions that he explains the meaning and motivation for the title of his book, The Dirty 130 . (2:03) David believes that if he has a skill that distinguishes him from others, it is the ability to create a community around the content. (4:39) David mentions that one of the topics discussed in his book is how to optimize any images yo...
Sep 09, 2022•38 min
In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast , James talks with Steven Mohr , newly minted VP of Growth at Better Agency . After a three-year stop at Lightspeed Voice, Steven is already having an impact on the current and future customers of Better Agency. Episode Highlights: Steven shares what led him to the InsurTech industry. (6:17) Steven mentions that he had been an agent before meeting Brad Fuller and joining Lightspeed Voice. (09:27) Steven explains how he made the decision to jump back into...
Sep 02, 2022•54 min
