
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

Dec 4, 2024 • 51min
Driving Cross Country To Help Hurricane Victims
In this episode, Bradley Flowers and Scott Howell sit down with Rick Pennington, an insurance agency owner who was inspired to drive from California to North Carolina in his Tesla Cyber Truck to help Hurricane Helene victims.

Nov 27, 2024 • 1h 13min
Unlocking EOS: Forrest Derr On The Framework For Success
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with their friend Forrest Derr, an expert in EOS and a man so committed to the system he has it tattooed on his body! You don’t want to miss this one!

Nov 20, 2024 • 1h 7min
Hanley Hot Takes 4
In this episode, the guys cover lots of things including a recent viral clip on Florida insurance from the All In podcast.

Nov 13, 2024 • 58min
Insurance Industry Mental Health
In this episode Bradley and Scott sit down with Justin Goodman from Project 55. Project 55 is a 501c3 recognized non-profit community of insurance professionals and companies that are committed to increasing mental health awareness in the workplace.By providing actionable information, facilitating insightful discussions and collective learning, we empower individuals to prioritize their well-being, and build inclusive workplaces that challenge the stigma of mental health.

Nov 6, 2024 • 50min
IBHS's Fortified Home Program And How It Affects Insurance Agents
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Alex Cary from IBHS. Alex takes the guys through IBHS's fortified home program and details how insurance agents can use that to help their clients in cat-prone areas.

Oct 30, 2024 • 51min
The Insurtech That’s Going To Change Everything
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Carl Ziade from Gaya.ai. Carl takes the guys through his journey and how he ended up founding Gaya.

Oct 23, 2024 • 48min
Weather X Insurance with James Spann
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with AMS Certified Meteorologist James Spann, arguably the most important person in the state of Alabama. The guys discuss weather trends, how that affects insurance and James’ history as a meteorologist.

Oct 16, 2024 • 57min
Find Out Who's A Salesperson And Who's Not
On this episode, Scott Howell and Bradley Flowers as they explore the intricacies of building a successful insurance agency with special guest Steve Heroux, founder and CEO of The Sales Collective. Dive into the importance of hiring the right salespeople, understanding sales DNA, and how to transform your team to maximize growth. Discover how data-driven insights can revolutionize your hiring process and elevate your sales team's performance. Don't miss out on learning about the innovative approaches that can turn your agency into a powerhouse!

Oct 9, 2024 • 57min
What Is A Lloyd's Coverholder
In this very insightful episode, Aaron Farmer from California Flood Insurance sits down with Bradley and Scott to discuss what it means to be a Lloyds coverholder, how to become one, and how Lloyds affects the everyday agent.

Oct 2, 2024 • 58min
Hanley Hot Takes 3.0
In this episode, Scott Howell and Bradley Flowers discuss the intricacies of handling difficult client calls and the pivotal role of agency principals in conflict resolution. They delve into the importance of transitioning from being the top producer to a leadership role within an agency and the challenges faced during this evolution. Special guest Ryan Hanley joins the conversation to provide insights on cyber insurance, emphasizing the need for comprehensive policies and effective communication strategies to serve clients better.