Mick Hunt is a trailblazing entrepreneur, executive coach, and motivational leader known for building, scaling, and selling high-performing businesses—including a multi-million dollar insurance agency. As the founder of the Mick Unplugged brand and host of a top self-improvement podcast, Mick is dedicated to helping leaders and entrepreneurs discover their core “because” and build lasting, purpose-driven success. With a career spanning insurance, consulting, podcasting, and thought leadership, Mick has influenced thousands with his insight, transparency, and transformative events. His leadership principles—developed under guidance from figures like Les Brown and Daymond John—focus on character, clarity, and delivering high value to ideal clients.
On this episode we talk about:
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Why Mick jumped from leading a top Nationwide agency to launching his own insurance firm—and selling it within three years for nearly $18M
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The power of recurring revenue and why business insurance offers unique opportunities for aspiring agents
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How niche focus (franchise restaurants) and long-term client value unlocked referrals and explosive growth
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Lessons in sales: empathy, curiosity, referral building, pricing for value (not discounts), and the difference between transactional and transformational business
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Why the best clients come through service, not slashed prices—and how to build a reputation through overdelivering on solutions rather than chasing commission
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Mick’s “because” mindset: how purpose drives action, from insurance to international keynote speaking
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How to break into insurance today: skills, strategies, and red flags for newcomers
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His passion for opening doors for others—through Mick Unplugged events, mastermind access, and his mission to connect hungry leaders with world-class mentorship
Top 3 Takeaways
1. Recurring revenue is the entrepreneur’s best friend—find a business model (like insurance) where great service today pays dividends for years.
2. Focusing on ideal clients and charging what it takes to overdeliver leads to referrals, reputation, and real wealth; price is rarely the true barrier.
3. True leadership means helping others find their “because”—the deeper purpose that transforms both individual trajectories and business outcomes.
Notable Quotes
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“Being a generalist doesn’t make money. When you know your niche, your value—and price for what you can deliver—success follows.”
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“The best advice: charge what you think you’re worth. When someone pays it, that’s your new standard.”
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“Everyone wants the shortcut. But it’s clarity—about your why and your who—that wins over the long term.”
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