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The Insurance Dudes

The Insurance Dudes: Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltmanwww.theidudes.com
New to the high-octane world of insurance agency ownership with The Insurance Dudes© ? Veteran who's looking to learn some new ideas? We started this journey in 2019, on the search for Hosted by industry veterans Jason Feltman and Craig Pretzinger, this podcast is your no-holds-barred guide to dominating the insurance game. With decades of combined experience and a track record of building some of the most successful agencies in the business, Jason and Craig are here to share their hard-won insights and proven strategies.
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Episodes

Sethe Smith’s Sacrificial but Smart Strategic Journey PART 1

Shoot Us A Message!In this episode, we have Sethe Smith with us. Sethe has been in insurance for the past decade. He shares his journey with us and how he stepped in the insurance world.If you are new to insurance, Seth’s journey would be a great help to you. He discusses strategies and tactics to attain success in the insurance business. Keep your notepads and pens in your hands and note down Sethe’s top tactics to attain success in the insurance business. Highlights:10:00 Sethe’s Appr...

Mar 06, 202323 min

Why Is It So Hard For An Agency Owner To Go On Vacation? | Insurance Agency Playbook

Shoot Us A Message!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Marketing and Motivation! We have to keep the sword sharp if we want our agencies to thrive.&nbs...

Mar 01, 20236 min

So You Want To Be A P&C Agent? | Insurance Agency Playbook

Shoot Us A Message!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Marketing and Motivation! We have to keep the sword sharp if we want our agencies to thrive.&nbs...

Feb 27, 20237 min

Jennifer Haring’s Happy Hearted Harbinger Of Heroism PART 2

Shoot Us A Message!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Marketing and Motivation! We have to keep the sword sharp if we want our agencies to thrive.&nbs...

Feb 22, 202324 min

Jennifer Haring’s Happy Hearted Harbinger Of Heroism PART 1

Shoot Us A Message!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Marketing and Motivation! We have to keep the sword sharp if we want our agencies to thrive.&nbs...

Feb 20, 202323 min

What Is My Favorite Communication Tool In My Insurance Agency | Insurance Agency Playbook

Shoot Us A Message!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Marketing and Motivation! We have to keep the sword sharp if we want our agencies to thrive.&nbs...

Feb 15, 20238 min

3 Questions You Can Ask Yourself About Your Bonus | Insurance Agency Playbook

Shoot Us A Message!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Marketing and Motivation! We have to keep the sword sharp if we want our agencies to thrive.&nbs...

Feb 13, 20234 min

Robert Junge' Risky But Ravishing Journey Through Insurance World PART 2

Shoot Us A Message!Today we have Robert Junge, an insurance agent with over 10 years of experience in insurance Robert shares his story, that how he ended up in insurance. He kickstarts his career at Geico where he served in sales and then in the management department. Geico was a real learning point for Robert, it was from there, he built his passion for insurance.Robert discusses the basic fundamentals that he learned in Geico and how he retained those in his own agency. How can you id...

Feb 08, 202330 min

Robert Junge' Risky But Ravishing Journey Through Insurance World PART 1

Shoot Us A Message!Today we have Robert Junge, an insurance agent with over 10 years of experience in insurance Robert shares his story, that how he ended up in insurance. He kickstarts his career at Geico where he served in sales and then in the management department. Geico was a real learning point for Robert, it was from there, he built his passion for insurance.Robert discusses the basic fundamentals that he learned in Geico and how he retained those in his own agency. How can you id...

Feb 06, 202332 min

Insurance Owners Take A Quantum Leap In Your Agency | Insurance Agency Playbook

Shoot Us A Message!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Marketing and Motivation! We have to keep the sword sharp if we want our agencies to thrive.&nbs...

Feb 01, 20237 min

Why Buying More P&C Leads Saves You 5-figures In Recruiting and Hiring Sales Agents | Insurance Agency Playbook

Shoot Us A Message!I have been running an insurance agency for about 20 years and I want to share some of the things that I learned over these years.In this playbook, I’ll share with you 6 tips on how you can avoid the frustration of the turnover of your sales.No. 1: Track better candidates; you don’t want a team that can’t hit the average sales in your space. So make sure to track the right people that have the potential to generate more sales.No.2 Retain your team, retaining your team will ...

Jan 30, 20239 min

Paul Woodburn's Warm Sand To Cold Sand Stands Surreal Success PART 2

Shoot Us A Message!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Marketing and Motivation! We have to keep the sword sharp if we want our agencies to thrive.&nbs...

Jan 25, 202314 min

Paul Woodburn's Warm Sand To Cold Sand Stands Surreal Success PART 1

Shoot Us A Message!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Marketing and Motivation! We have to keep the sword sharp if we want our agencies to thrive.&nbs...

Jan 23, 202315 min

What is Acquisition Cost and Why Does it Matter for My P&C Agency | Insurance Agency Playbook

Shoot Us A Message!Can you calculate your business’s Acquisition cost? If not, you better start to learn to calculate it. In this Playbook, I’ll discuss why Acquisition cost is important for your business and how knowing how to calculate it can give you a better idea of where your company stands. In the previous playbook, we discussed the client’s lifetime value. Once you know your client’s lifetime value you can easily calculate how much are you spending to get a client. Once you know that t...

Jan 18, 20237 min

2023s Biggest Opportunity For Insurance Agency Owners | Insurance Agency Playbook

Shoot Us A Message!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agents around the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Marketing and Motivation! We have to keep the sword sharp if we want our agencies to thrive.&nb...

Jan 16, 20235 min

Justin Farnsworth Jives Fantasic Jovial Jams PART 2

Shoot Us A Message!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Marketing and Motivation! We have to keep the sword sharp if we want our agencies to thrive.&nbs...

Jan 11, 202329 min

Justin Farnsworth Jives Fantasic Jovial Jams PART 1

Shoot Us A Message!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Marketing and Motivation! We have to keep the sword sharp if we want our agencies to thrive.&nbs...

Jan 09, 202329 min

8 Tips to Increase Lifetime Value Of Your P&C Clients | Insurance Agency Playbook

Shoot Us A Message!Are you looking for ways to increase the lifetime value of your P&C clients? If so, you're in luck! In this video, we offer 8 tips that can help you do just that. From providing great customer service to keeping in touch regularly, we share a range of tips that will help you retain your clients and boost your bottom line.Introducing these 8 tips to your business can redefine your business metrics.First things first learn about your client. Know what they require. K...

Jan 04, 20238 min

3 Steps To Maximizing Your Insurance Agency’s Sales Potential | Insurance Agency Playbook

Shoot Us A Message!In this Playbook Jason shares the 101# Formula to Maximize your sales potential. With over 13 years of experience in Insurance, he talks about three main steps no. 1: Timely investing in your company. This gives you the space to solidify your fundamentals. Step 2: Get It Scripted. You have to get your work scripted and have to make it consistent throughout your calls. Keeping your sales and your calling team on the same page will align your work. Consistency in your calls w...

Jan 02, 20239 min

Staying In Your Lane with Josh Phanco PART 2

Shoot Us A Message!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Marketing and Motivation! We have to keep the sword sharp if we want our agencies to thrive.&nbs...

Dec 28, 20221 hr

Staying In Your Lane with Josh Phanco PART 1

Shoot Us A Message!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Marketing and Motivation! We have to keep the sword sharp if we want our agencies to thrive.&nbs...

Dec 26, 202231 min

How to Calculate Lifetime Value and Why It Matters for P&C Agents | Insurance Agency Playbook

Shoot Us A Message!Calculating lifetime value is an important part of any business, and insurance is no exception! In this video, we'll discuss what lifetime value is and how to calculate it for your insurance agency. We'll also talk about why it's so important, and how you can use it to increase your sales and profits. Learn more at www.theidudes.com where you can download a killer checklist!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to fin...

Dec 21, 20227 min

How Technology Will Destroy Insurance Agencies | Insurance Agency Playbook

Shoot Us A Message!Technology has a great influence on our lives. We technically rely on it and make our daily life errands work through it. In the fuss of technology, customer-based services are getting destroyed. Jason Feltman has talked about how empathy is a basic aspect of customer service and how technology is ruining it. Customers expect an empathetic response from your team, but trying to tackle a problem with technical babble is not the best approach. We are so entrenched ...

Dec 19, 20226 min

Jackie Crane Courageously Corrects Calls To Create Clarity In Constrained Captivity Part 2

Shoot Us A Message!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Marketing and Motivation! We have to keep the sword sharp if we want our agencies to thrive.&nbs...

Dec 14, 202234 min

Jackie Crane Courageously Corrects Calls To Create Clarity In Constrained Captivity Part 1

Shoot Us A Message!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Marketing and Motivation! We have to keep the sword sharp if we want our agencies to thrive.&nbs...

Dec 12, 202234 min

Do Quality Insurance Leads Exist? | Insurance Agency Playbook

Shoot Us A Message!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Marketing and Motivation! We have to keep the sword sharp if we want our agencies to thrive.&nbs...

Dec 07, 20227 min

P&C Sales Tips For Internet Leads | Insurance Agency Playbook

Shoot Us A Message!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agents around the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Marketing and Motivation! We have to keep the sword sharp if we want our agencies to thrive.&nb...

Dec 05, 202211 min

Joel Schwiebert Bringing Big Brain Bombs Bubblin Brilliance Part 2

Shoot Us A Message!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Marketing and Motivation! We have to keep the sword sharp if we want our agencies to thrive.&nbs...

Nov 30, 202233 min

Joel Schwiebert Bringing Big Brain Bombs Bubblin Brilliance Part 1

Shoot Us A Message!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Marketing and Motivation! We have to keep the sword sharp if we want our agencies to thrive.&nbs...

Nov 28, 202233 min

BIGGEST Mistake Agents Make Buying Insurance Leads | Insurance Agency Playbook

Shoot Us A Message!The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best insurance agentsaround the country to find out how they are creating some of the top agencies. But they do not stop there, they also bring professionals from other industries for insights that can help agents take their agencies to the next level. The Insurance Dudes focus on your agency’s four pillars: Hiring, Training, Marketing and Motivation! We have to keep the sword sharp if we want our agencies to thrive.&nbs...

Nov 23, 20226 min
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