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The Insurance Guys Podcast

Scott Howell & Bradley Flowerstheinsuranceguys.libsyn.com
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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Episodes

Leading with Pet Insurance

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Aaron Farmer from Top Dog Pet Insurance. The guys discuss Aaron’s new project, Top Dog Pet Insurance along with the interesting world of Lloyd’s brokers and Lloyd’s cover holders.

Nov 30, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 248

Client Circle with Torrey Marez

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Torrey Marez from Client Circle. The guys talk about VC funding, the importance of bootstrapping and everything that Client Circle can do to help you sell more insurance.

Nov 23, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 247

Leading With Umbrella with Jason Kilgo

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Jason Kilgo from Kilgo insurance. The guys talk about lender referrals, Geico and Jason’s unique process of leading with umbrella. Plus, Bradley shares his idea on how Warren Buffett can make more money with insurance and Berkshire Hathaway.

Nov 16, 20221 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 246

The IProtect Technology Annual Update with Scott Howell and Justin Miller

In this special episode, Bradley has gone missing, and Scott and Justin Miller sit down to record an update of the technology used in IProtect’s agency operation. Plus, Scott will reveal why he had to recently and savagely manhandle a locked door. Enjoy the show! Want More Info On The 2023 One City World Tour? Visit onecityworldtour.com ///////////// Sponsor: GloveBox A seamless all-in-one platform connecting clients to your agency and their carriers. Maximize the client experience with both Age...

Nov 09, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 245

Rebroadcast: How To Prospect For Big Life Insurance Premiums with Tom Hegna

This is a special rebroadcast of one of the most listened to Insurance Guys episode. Bradley and Scott sat down and talk with Tom Hegna in Las Vegas to discuss life insurance selling techniques, tips, and plastic cows. Do not miss out on this important show. Get Your 2023 One City World Tour Access? Check on special pricing and ticket availability for the next great Insurance Guys Conference. >>> Save Here ///////////// Sponsor: GloveBox A seamless all-in-one platform connecting clients...

Nov 02, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 244

The Dirty Secrets of Insurance Sales with David Carothers

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with their good friend, David Carothers, to discuss lots of things, including David’s new book, The Dirty 130. Check out The Dirty 130 by David Carothers >>>

Oct 26, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 243

Doing trucking right with Cameron Pechia

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down and talk with Cameron Pechia to discuss insurance for transportation risks. Plus, Scott asks all Independent Agents to think about what really distinguishes you and your agency from all the rest. Get Your 2023 One City World Tour Access? Check on special pricing and ticket availability for the next great Insurance Guys Conference. >>> Save Here ///////////// Sponsor: GloveBox A seamless all-in-one platform connecting clients to your agency and...

Oct 19, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 242

Fixing the Florida Insurance Market with Alex Dopazo

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Alex Dopazo from Dopazo and Associates to discuss the Florida insurance market and the importance of diversity in the insurance world. Scott reveals the one reason why he would run for Alabama Governor.

Oct 12, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 241

90% Of Agencies Aren’t Doing This with Cal Durland

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with the ever-popular Cal Durland from Ivans, and the guys and Cal go through how to navigate Ivan’s dashboard and other things. Plus, Scott recalls the time he was almost killed at a Jimmy Buffet concert by a huge Parrothead Linebacker.

Oct 05, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 240

Commit to Greatness with Mike Sharp

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Mike Sharp from Sharp Insurance . The guys talk with Mike about his journey from starting his agency and the commitments you have to make. Get Your 2023 One City World Tour Access? Check on special pricing and ticket availability for the next great Insurance Guys Conference. >>> Save Here ///////////// Sponsor: GloveBox A seamless all-in-one platform connecting clients to your agency and their carriers. Maximize the client experience with...

Sep 28, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 239

Neon News with Seth Zaremba

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Seth Zaremba from B Atomic, where Seth has a huge announcement that will significantly impact the insurance industry. Get Your 2023 One City World Tour Access? Check on special pricing and ticket availability for the next great Insurance Guys Conference. >>> Save Here ///////////// Sponsor: GloveBox A seamless all-in-one platform connecting clients to your agency and their carriers. Maximize the client experience with both Agency and Carr...

Sep 21, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 238

Tarmika: What's next?

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Rahav Tanna from Tarmika to discuss their acquisition by Applied, where he sees the industry moving, what's changing, and what's next.

Sep 14, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 237

Juggling Chainsaws with Avery Johnson Moore

In this episode, Bradley and Scott talk with Avery Johnson Moore from ECI Insurance . Avery tells her story of how she took ECI over and the importance of proper perpetuation. Enjoy the show! Get Your 2023 One City World Tour Access? Check on special pricing and ticket availability for the next great Insurance Guys Conference. >>> Save Here ///////////// Sponsor: GloveBox A seamless all-in-one platform connecting clients to your agency and their carriers. Maximize the client experience ...

Sep 07, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 236

Catching Up With Scott and Bradley

In this episode, Scott and Bradley fill everyone in about their agency life, Scott's Jamaican vacation, business master courses, and how entrepreneurs can run 3, 4, or 5 companies at once and efficiently. Enjoy the show! Early Bird Pricing For The 2023 One City World Tour? Get this special pricing now while it's still available >>> Save Here ///////////// Sponsor: GloveBox A seamless all-in-one platform connecting clients to your agency and their carriers. Maximize the client experience...

Aug 31, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 235

David Meltzer: Find The Message In The Suck (Rebroadcast)

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with David Meltzer , founder of Sports 1 Marketing, host of The Playbook Podcast, and former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment Agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. Listen as David wants to help you make a lot of money, help a lot of people, and how to have fun along the way. This episode is a listener favorite encore rebroadcast. Check Out Dave's The Playbook Podcast >>> Early Bird Pricing For The 2023...

Aug 24, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 234

A Tribute to F. Joseph Paradiso

On this episode, Scott and Bradley talk about the life and impact on the insurance industry and their own personal careers of F. Joesph Paradiso, the father of Chris Paradiso, that recently passed away. Plus, Scott and Bradley give an update on some of the recent stories and issues from the past year and how to handle "insurance detractors" on Twitter. Enjoy the show! See F. Joseph Paradiso's Obituary >>> Early Bird Pricing For The 2023 One City World Tour? Get this special pricing now ...

Aug 17, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 233

How To Sell Insurance In A Recession With Mick Hunt

Bradley and Scott sit down in this episode with Mick Hunt from Premier Strategy Box. The guys catch up and discuss things they are seeing in the insurance market, Mick discusses what it was like running his agency during the Great Recession in 2008, and Scott has an E&O claim. Early Bird Pricing For The 2023 One City World Tour? Get this special pricing now while it's still available >>> Save Here Donate to Help the Smith & Haycox Family >>> Help Here ///////////// Spon...

Aug 10, 20221 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 232

What Should I Spend On Payroll with Carey Wallace

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with the awesome Carey Wallace from Agency Focus . They talk about acquisitions, mergers, and what you should be spending in your agency relative to gross revenue. Plus, Scott makes a personal plea to help out the Smith and Haycox families. Early Bird Pricing For The 2023 One City World Tour? Get this special pricing now while it's still available >>> Save Here Donate to Help the Smith & Haycox Family >>> Help Here ///////////// S...

Aug 03, 20221 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 231

Elijah with Goodman Family Insurance

In this special episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Elijah Goldman, also known as Big E, The Insurance Guy on TikTok. The guys share a few laughs, a few sales tips, and some good old fashion prank calls. Plus, a new Crackhead Christy update. Want More Info On The 2023 One City World Tour? Visit onecityworldtour.com ///////////// SPONSORS: GloveBox A seamless all-in-one platform connecting clients to your agency and their carriers. Maximize the client experience with both Agency and Carrier ...

Jul 27, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 230

Generating $30 Billion In Premium with Jim Hackbarth

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Jim Hackbarth, former CEO of Assurex Global, to talk all things insurance, running, and agency and where the industry is going. Plus, Scott shares his parenting and marriage advice. Want More Info On The 2023 One City World Tour? Visit onecityworldtour.com ///////////// SPONSORS: GloveBox A seamless all-in-one platform connecting clients to your agency and their carriers. Maximize the client experience with both Agency and Carrier self-service fea...

Jul 20, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 229

Service 1st with Troy Korsgaden

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with industry expert and author of Inflection Point, Troy Korsgaden . The guys discuss the similarities between the restaurant industry and insurance, the direction the industry is headed, and Troy's new book. Plus, Scott shares the secret of making a fortune in the cattle business. Want More Info On The 2023 One City World Tour? Visit onecityworldtour.com ///////////// Sponsor: GloveBox A seamless all-in-one platform connecting clients to your agency ...

Jul 13, 202258 min

How To Write $1 Million In Premium A Month with Billy Wagner

In this episode, Bradley and Scott talk with Billy Wagner from Brightway Insurance. Billy lays out how his agency built its internal processes to start writing 1 million in premium monthly, and he also discusses his new book, Business Masterclass. Plus, Scott explains why your kids may or may not have a chance of becoming a professional baseball or hockey player. ///////////// Sponsor: GloveBox A seamless all-in-one platform connecting clients to your agency and their carriers. Maximize the clie...

Jul 06, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 227

Part 3: How To Get To The Moon With Jonathan Crystal

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Jonathan Crystal from Crystal Venture Partners and formally Crystal & Company, an agency with over $1 Billion in premium.

Jun 29, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 226

Insurance Hypocrite

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down one-on-one and talk about the best ways to send referrals and things going on in their agency. Plus, The Guys have a BIG announcement for The IGP Family! Check Out The Insurance Search Engine All your insurance industry resources on one easy to search site - insurancesearchengine.io . ///////////// Sponsor: GloveBox A seamless all-in-one platform connecting clients to your agency and their carriers. Maximize the client experience with both Agency and C...

Jun 22, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 225

In The Foxhole with David Foster

In this episode, Bradley and Scott talk with David Foster , President of Three Arbor Insurance. David shares his journey into the insurance business, how he started Three Arbor; and his fascinating niche in the political space. ///////////// Sponsor: GloveBox A seamless all-in-one platform connecting clients to your agency and their carriers. Maximize the client experience with both Agency and Carrier self-service features. Check them out here >>> Check Out The Modern Insurance Payments...

Jun 15, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 224

Putting Everyone On Notice with Kenny Urbania

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Kenny Urbania from the Agency Collective to recap the AC's recent conference and look to the future. Plus, Scott shares the bliss of his new above ground pool and his Forrest Gump-like professional past. Enjoy the show! ///////////// Sponsor: GloveBox A seamless all-in-one platform connecting clients to your agency and their carriers. Maximize the client experience with both Agency and Carrier self-service features. Check them out here >>&gt...

Jun 08, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 223

Effectively Running A Sales Team with Kat Ternes

In this long-awaited episode, Bradley and Scott talk with industry superstar Kat Ternes from Agency Zoom to discuss automation, accountability and effectively running a sales team. Scott reveals his ear infection he hid last week while MC'ing the AC Conference in Orlando, FL. Plus, he graphically explains the difference between "dating" truth and "marriage" truth. ///////////// Sponsor: GloveBox A seamless all-in-one platform connecting clients to your agency and their carriers. Maximize the cli...

Jun 01, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 222

Try To Get Fired Early With Commercial Insurance Guy

In this very special episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with the soon-to-be infamous and anonymous " Commercial Insurance Guy " from the @someinsurance account on Twitter. The guys discuss commercial insurance prospecting and good commercial producers vs. bad commercial producers. Want More Info On The 2022 One City World Tour? Visit onecityworldtour.com ///////////// Sponsor: GloveBox A seamless all-in-one platform connecting clients to your agency and their carriers. Maximize the client exper...

May 25, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 221

From New Agency to $20 Million Part 3: Jack Hertvik

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Jack Hertvik from Hertvik Insurance, a large multi-state operation based out of Ohio. The guys discuss the things you need to do in your agency to take it from a small operation to a mid and large operation.

May 18, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 220

What's Wrong With This Thing And How Can It Be Improved? With Jesse Cole of The Savannah Bananas

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Jesse Cole , founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas , to talk about his newest book, "Fans First: Change The Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience." ESPN and Entrepreneur have featured Jesse and his team for reinventing American Baseball and "making baseball more fun," so listen close; Jesse shares his proven process for creating magical experiences for your customers and soon to be fans. Buy...

May 11, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 219
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