

The Insurance Guys Podcast
Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers
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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Jan 16, 2019 • 37min
Ep.51 - Jared Bellmund: Building A Personal Brand And Not Stepping On Your Agency’s Toes
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with one of the most well know independent insurance agents, Jared Bellmund. The guys discuss all things personal brand and even how to do that without undercutting your agency. 20% OFF Agent2021 Tickets Insurance Guys Podcast listeners can get 20% off your Agent2021 ticket at their check out with the code “insuranceguys” at agent2021.com. This episode is sponsored by Cole X-Dates. They are offering the Insurance Guys listeners a special promotion for Cole’s platform that allows you to generate unlimited lists of X-Dates by zip code, head over to colexdates.com/insuranceguysposcast to grab this deal and/or more info! Sponsors: Agent 2021 Conference - agent2021.com Cole X-Dates >>> get the Insurance Guys deal here Get Scott & Bradleys Spittin' Gold - 7 Things Your Agency Must Do in 2018 & 19 About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Jan 9, 2019 • 43min
Ep.50 - Content and Culture with Dani Kimble
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Dani Kimble, the Chief Marketing Officer of The O'Neill Group. Dani discusses how she established the agency's digital footprint through video marketing, social media, and content marketing. They also dive deep on how to humanize your company through digital marketing. Dani is also a featured speaker at this year's Agent 2021 conference. 20% OFF Agent 2021 Tickets Insurance Guys Podcast listeners can get 20% off their Agent 2021 ticket by using the checkout code "insuranceguys" at agent2021.com Get Scott & Bradley's Spittin' Gold - 7 Things Your Agency Must Do in 2018 & 19 About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Jan 2, 2019 • 51min
Ep.49 - Relationships Over Transactions with Ricky Carruth
In this episode, Scott and Bradley sit down with rockstar real estate agent Ricky Carruth. Ricky has made a name for himself in the social media world in a short time, amassing 17,000 followers in just a year. In 2017 Ricky started Zero to Diamond, a coaching program created to help agents differently than any other program available. Get Scott & Bradley's Spittin' Gold - 7 Things Your Agency Must Do in 2018 & 19 About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Dec 27, 2018 • 60min
Ep.48 - Fight For Your Right with Ryan Hanley
You’re in for a treat with this episode. Scott and Bradley sit down for the second time with the man, the myth, the legend Ryan Hanley. The guys take an in-depth approach to discussing friction in the industry, insurtech, setting expectations and the captive vs IA relationship. This episode is more like 3 buddy’s sitting around a campfire drinking a beer, than a normal Insurance Guys Podcast Episode, which only adds to the realness. Get Scott & Bradleys Spittin' Gold - 7 Things Your Agency Must Do in 2018 & 19 About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Dec 19, 2018 • 34min
Ep.47 - Agent 2021 with VaynerMedia
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with the one and only Kim Garcia from VaynerMedia and VaynerExperience to discuss all things Agent 2021, Gary Vaynerchuk’s Insurance conference, in which Bradley is a speaker. Insurance Guys Podcast listeners can get 20% off your Agent2021 ticket at their check out with the code “insuranceguys” at agent2021.com. This episode is also sponsored by Cole X-Dates. They are offering the Insurance Guys listeners a special promotion for Cole’s platform that allows you to generate unlimited lists of X-Dates by zip code, head over to colexdates.com/insuranceguysposcast to grab this deal and/or more info! Sponsors: Agent 2021 Conference - agent2021.com Cole X-Dates >>> get the Insurance Guys deal here Get Scott & Bradleys Spittin' Gold - 7 Things Your Agency Must Do in 2018 & 19 About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Dec 12, 2018 • 38min
Ep.46 - Knock Knock with Troy Thompson
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Troy Thompson. Troy is in charge of business development at Pinnacle Insurance and has a very old school technique for getting leads and business, door knocking! You read that right; the guys discuss Troy's tips, strategies and best practices for door to door sales in a 2018-2019 world. You don't want to miss this one! Get Scott & Bradleys Spittin' Gold - 7 Things Your Agency Must Do in 2018 & 19 About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Dec 5, 2018 • 45min
Ep.45 - Creating a Discussion Partner with Troy Korsgaden
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Insurance Industry legend Troy Korsgaden. Troy is the author of several insurance industry books including the unrivaled "Power Position Your Agency". The guys discuss Troy's new book "Discussion Partner" and the theories behind it and how the concepts in the book are vital to success in the modern day insurance agency. Get Scott & Bradleys Spittin' Gold - 7 Things Your Agency Must Do in 2018 & 19 Resources: Troy Korsgaden Buy "Discussion Partner" About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Nov 28, 2018 • 41min
Ep. 44 - Cadie Gaut: The Queen of Networking
In this episode, Scott and Bradley sit down with Cadie Gaut, Owner of Payroll Vault. Cadie has an amazing story and is a networking event guru. She is the co-host of the "Cheers to Business" Podcast and believes that making a positive impact in one’s community is the key to achieving true success. Get Scott & Bradleys Spittin' Gold - 7 Things Your Agency Must Do in 2018 & 19 Resources: Cadie Gaut Payroll Vault Cheers To Business Podcast About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Nov 21, 2018 • 38min
Ep.43 - APPtitude with Matt and Kiki
In this episode, Scott and Bradley sit down with Matt Aaron and Kiki Johnson, developers of the Insurance Agent app. The guys discuss the story of the Insurance Agent App and the importance of utilizing this for independent agents when it comes to separating themselves from the competition AND the carriers. Get Scott & Bradleys Spittin' Gold - 7 Things Your Agency Must Do in 2018 & 19 Resources: The Insurance Agent App Matt Aaron and Kiki Johnson About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Nov 14, 2018 • 44min
Ep.42 - Grit with Patty Lares
In today’s episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Patty Lares Founder and president of AA Lares Insurance Services. Patty has an unbelievable story and started her insurance career at age 16 and opened her own agency 17 years ago and now has a team of 11 members across two locations. Patty pushes the boundaries of what is expected of insurance brokers and agents by carriers and clients. Get Scott & Bradleys Spittin' Gold - 7 Things Your Agency Must Do in 2018 & 19 Resources: Patty Lares About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.