
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.
Latest episodes

Feb 26, 2025 • 57min
Natasha May Director of Sales At Portal Insurance
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with the legend herself, Natasha May, the director of sales at Portal Insurance.

Feb 19, 2025 • 53min
Building A $500 Million Empire
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Bob Arowood, founder and former president of Appalachian Underwriters. Bob takes the guys through what it takes to start an MGA or wholesaler, his journey, and the principles that grew Appalachian into the juggernaut it is today.

Feb 12, 2025 • 47min
Taking Matters Into Your Own Hands
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Darren Burch from Burch Insurance Group; Darren talks about how he was frustrated with the tech offering in the insurance industry and decided to take matters into his own hands.

Feb 5, 2025 • 46min
AMA With The Insurance Guys
On this week's episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with a bunch of their friends for an "Ask Me Anything" session. To sign up for this in the future, go to portalinsurance.com/ama.

Jan 29, 2025 • 39min
From Chaos To Command Center
In this episode, Scott and Bradley welcome listeners to a lively discussion centered around a series of personal anecdotes and professional insights. Bradley shares a humorous yet nerve-wracking story about a mishap with his wife's new Rivian vehicle, illustrating the importance of communication and problem-solving in both personal and professional life. The episode then transitions into a detailed exploration of the benefits of having an agency intranet, with Bradley and special guest Kenneth Williamson discussing their innovative solution, "Mind Your Agency." They emphasize the need for organized processes, especially for agencies looking to scale efficiently. Kenneth introduces a new self-guided version of their intranet service, designed to help agencies develop processes at their own pace, while still receiving guidance and consultation. This episode is packed with practical advice and personal stories, making it educational and entertaining for insurance professionals looking to improve their agency operations.

Jan 22, 2025 • 1h 4min
Taking Over An Agency at 24
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Jackson Rollo from Rollo Insurance. The guys discuss Jackson’s process of taking over his family agency at the ripe old age of 24.

Jan 15, 2025 • 1h 10min
Going To The Rodeo And Seeing The Clowns With Micah Salas
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Micah Salas. Micah takes us through his journey of working for several agencies, focusing on being a producer. Plus, Bradley comes up with an idea that is a massive opportunity in the insurance space.

Jan 1, 2025 • 48min
Captive To Indy In 2024
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Jeremy Clark to discuss his transition from “independent” exclusive to truly independent.

Dec 18, 2024 • 1h
Building Your Own AMS
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with CJ Hutsenpiller and he takes the guys through how he built his own agency management system.

Dec 11, 2024 • 59min
Ask The Insurance Guys Anything
In this special episode, Bradley, Scott and Ryan Hanley sit down with 50 insurance agents as they ask their questions.