Hanley Hot Takes 2.0
In this episode, the guys bring back the ever-popular Ryan Hanley to get some of his takes on the industry.
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 338
The Insurance Guys Podcast
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
Find Your Little Spark
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 Gala
Aug 21, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 337
How To Fire People
In this episode, Bradley and Scott breakdown what happens in their agencies when/if they need to let someone go.
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 336
Dave Peterson On Acquiring Agencies
In this episode, Bradley and Scott interview Dave Peterson about his strategy for running and acquiring insurance agencies.
Aug 07, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 335
Group Health Is A Beach
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with George Beach to deep dive into how to win with group health insurance.
Jul 31, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 334
Emergency Podcast: Labor Law Changes
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.
Jul 24, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 333
Axe Throwing Insurance
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.
Jul 17, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 332
Listener Questions and Hallway Sex
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!
Jul 10, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 331
What’s Coming At Ivans
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Reid Holtzworth , CEO of Ivans .
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 330
Korsgaden Insights
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 .
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 329
Hanley Hot Takes
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sitdown with their friend Ryan Hanley to discuss the latest news and happenings in the insurance industry.
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 328
Tap Into Coverage: Insurance for Breweries and Distilleries
In 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 rooms
Jun 12, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 327
Leading With Compassion
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.
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 326
Every Agency Has Problems: A $100K Consulting Session
In 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.
May 29, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 325
Billy Wagner Retired???
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.
May 22, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 324
How To Insure Airplanes
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.
May 15, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 323
How To Protect Your Agency From TCPA Violations
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with their friend Nick Berry to discuss the latest TCPA ruling and how agents can protect themselves.
May 08, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 322
Get Your @$$ Out From Behind That Desk…Unless You Are Sick.
In this episode, Bradley and Scott discuss everything they are doing in their agencies now.
May 01, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 321
Indium Acquired by Assurex Global
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.
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 320
State Farm Ventures with Clint Houk
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.
Apr 17, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 319
Re-engineering the Wholesale Brokerage with Joey Bouchard
In 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 Bouchard at submissions@quotewell.com
Apr 10, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 318
I Bought 22 Insurance Agencies
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.
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 317
How To Scale Through Hiring A COO
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 Management System. It's intuitive, efficient and includes a wide range of core features. Plus, get unparalleled customer service. Invest in HawkSoft and...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 316
How To Build A $37 Million Captive Agency In 5 Years
In 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.
Mar 20, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 315
Minding Your Agency with Bradley and Scott
In 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 unparalleled customer service. Invest in HawkSoft and your investment will pay for itself in the first year. Contact sales@hawksoft.com or go to hawksoft.c...
Mar 13, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 314
The Insurtech State Of The Union With Pat West
In 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 in HawkSoft and your investment will pay for itself in the first year. Contact sales@hawksoft.com or go to hawksoft.com/insuranceguys and mention the...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 313
Masterclass: How To Sell 800 Life Policies A Year with Van Mueller
In 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 valuable solutions for their financial needs like life insurance and retirement planning. Van emphasizes the power of practicing these questions regularl...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 312
Bradley Actually Bought An Agency
In this episode, Bradley takes us through the recent acquisition he made. ///////////// 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 in HawkSoft and your investment will pay for itself in the first year. Contact sales@hawksoft.com or go to hawksoft.com/insuranceguys and mention the Insurance Guys podcast. Asce...
Feb 21, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 311
True To Friend And Foe With Buffalo Benz
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with their friend Doug Benz from New Buffalo Insurance ; Doug takes the guys from his journey as a sports illustrated photographer all the way to insurance agency owner and president of the Big I New York and how that has helped him land some key carrier appointments. ///////////// SPONSORS: HawkSoft Agency Management System Customize your technology stack with HawkSoft Agency Management System. It's intuitive, efficient and includes a wide range of co...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 310
What Happens When You Sell Your Agency with Matt Naimoli
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with fan favorite Matt Naimoli from G&N Insurance on what happens when you sell your agency. ///////////// 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 in HawkSoft and your investment will pay for itself in the first year. Contact sales@hawksoft.com or go to hawk...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 309
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