The Insurance Guys Podcast

On this episode, Scott Howell, Bradley Flowers, and special guest Jeremy Powers discussed the importance of intentionality. Jeremy shared how being intentional with fellow agents, team members, and customers can help build a successful business. He also shared his experience of working for an employer for 10 years and what could have been done to make him stay. Scott shared a story of how he showed appreciation to his team members by telling them why he appreciates them and what they do. The takeaway from the podcast is that being intentional with customers, team members, and fellow agents can help build a successful business.

In this episode, Scott and Bradley talk with U.S. Silver Star awarded Col. Nathan Green. Capt. Green talks about his leadership skills learned from his service and military experience, a comparison of military and corporate leadership, and what it was like to grow up with Scott Howell in Hamilton, Alabama.More on Capt. Nathan Green >>>Col. Nathan C. Green was awarded the Silver Star for his bravery and leadership in carrying out a daring mission near Kandahar Airport in Afghanistan on December 5th, 2001. As the aircraft commander of an AC-130H gunship, he directed his crew through unique partial orbit attacks and defensive maneuvers to successfully defeat two incoming infrared missiles and destroy multiple enemy targets, such as six SA-3 missiles, one truck, three towed artillery pieces and two towed rocket launchers. His gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

In this podcast episode, Chris Langille discusses his journey from being a barber to becoming an insurance agent and eventually an expert in website design and digital marketing for insurance agencies. He emphasizes the importance of having a professional and customized website in 2023, as it serves as an agency’s digital office space and a hub for various marketing efforts. Chris also shares how his agency simplifies the digital marketing process for clients, providing a one-stop solution for website design, SEO, hosting, and more. Furthermore, he highlights the importance of driving local traffic to generate leads and increase revenue, suggesting that agencies should focus on dominating their local markets to find success.SPONSORS: HawkSoft Agency Management SystemCustomize 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. Ascend Check Out The Modern Insurance Payments Platform Book an Ascend demo at useascend.com/insuranceguys

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Paul Moyes and Kelly Endicott to discuss the upcoming 2023 HUG (Hawksoft User Group) Conference in Austin, Texas, and what agents can expect.Learn More About HUG - HawkSoft User Group >>>///////////// SPONSORS: HawkSoft Agency Management SystemCustomize 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. Ascend Check Out The Modern Insurance Payments Platform Book an Ascend demo at useascend.com/insuranceguys

In this encore broadcast of the Insurance Guys Podcast, we remember the life and legacy of Mr. David Gordon, who recently passed away. David was a 64-year veteran of the insurance industry and the President and CEO at Gordon Companies. Scott and Bradley sit down with David to discuss how the insurance industry has evolved, his memories of 9/11, the importance of agent education, and his lasting legacy in the industry and his family. We wanted to honor David’s memory and share his wisdom and insights with our listeners.///////////// SPONSORS: HawkSoft Agency Management SystemCustomize 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. Ascend Check Out The Modern Insurance Payments Platform Book an Ascend demo at useascend.com/insuranceguys

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Ken Gregg from Orion 180 to talk about how he bootstrapped his own insurance carrier, grew it, and is now taking over the country./////////////SPONSORS:HawkSoft Agency Management SystemCustomize 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.AscendCheck Out The Modern Insurance Payments Platform Book an Ascend demo at useascend.com/insuranceguys

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Paul Hawkins and Rushang Shah from HawkSoft to discuss the changes coming down the pipeline, the upcoming HUG conference, and their new partnership with the Insurance Guys podcast./////////////SPONSORS:HawkSoft Agency Management SystemCustomize 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.Check Out The Modern Insurance Payments PlatformBook an Ascend demo at useascend.com/insuranceguys

In this episode of the Insurance Guys Podcast, we discuss how insurance agencies can use real estate agents as a model to build their brand in their local community. Our guest, Andy Mathisen, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of GloveBox, shares how GloveBox is taking client experience to the next level for independent agents. We dive into the power of a virtual CSR for insurance agents, how to make people care about your insurance agency, the importance of cross-selling personal and commercial insurance, and creating a unique branding strategy for your agency. Additionally, we cover the role of mobile apps in insurance agency branding, utilizing digital marketing to stand out in the insurance industry, developing your agency’s reputation in your local community, and making your insurance agency’s icon stand out. Tune in to hear more insights from Andy Mathisen and the Insurance Guys!/////////////SPONSORS:GloveBoxA 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 PlatformBook an Ascend demo at useascend.com/insuranceguys

On this episode, Scott and Bradley talk with James Jenkins, CEO and Founder of RiskWell and the host of an industry podcast, Agency Freedom, on various business, technology, process, and innovation topics. James focuses on serving his business and commercial clients and equipping/empowering our team to excel in their respective roles. Enjoy the show!/////////////SPONSORS:GloveBoxA 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 PlatformBook an Ascend demo at useascend.com/insuranceguys

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Bob Rusbuldt from the Big I; the guys discuss Bob's tenure in the industry, his retirement, and what he thinks the future of the independent agent is.SPONSORS:GloveBoxA 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 >>>ASCEND - Check Out The Modern Insurance Payments PlatformBook an Ascend demo at useascend.com/insuranceguys