

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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May 1, 2024 • 50min
Get Your @$$ Out From Behind That Desk…Unless You Are Sick.
In this episode, Bradley and Scott discuss everything they are doing in their agencies now.

Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 13min
Indium Acquired by Assurex Global
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Kat Ternes, CEO of Indium. The guys and Kat talk about the different cluster groups and market access companies out there, what to look for, and what to expect. Kat also discusses the recent acquisition and how it affects the industry.

Apr 17, 2024 • 29min
State Farm Ventures with Clint Houk
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Clinton Houk, Scouting Manager from State Farm Ventures. Clint takes the guys through what State Farm's Venture and Innovation Group does and how this provides a unique insight into the rest of the industry.

Apr 10, 2024 • 56min
Re-engineering the Wholesale Brokerage with Joey Bouchard
In this episode, the guys sit down with Joey Bouchard from Quotewell, a tech-driven wholesale broker who delivers a responsive and transparent experience. The guys discuss the current state of the market, how to start a wholesaler, Quotewell's journey into the insurance space, and Bradley and Scott discuss starting an Onlyfans account.Contact Joey Bouchard at submissions@quotewell.com

Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 2min
I Bought 22 Insurance Agencies
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Jason Hansen from Fig Insurance. Jason takes us through his unique strategy that led to acquiring 22 insurance agencies and counting.

Mar 27, 2024 • 1h 4min
How To Scale Through Hiring A COO
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Brett Merrill and Katy Welch Cintron from Merrill Insurance. Katy and Brett walk the guys through their employee review process, how to properly scale through hiring a COO, and much more.///////////// 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

Mar 20, 2024 • 57min
How To Build A $37 Million Captive Agency In 5 Years
In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Andrew Filar. Andrew walks the guys through how he built a $37 million Allstate agency from scratch in five years through proper lead management.

Mar 13, 2024 • 56min
Minding Your Agency with Bradley and Scott
In this week's episode, Bradley and Scott catch up on things and also talk through their new platform for agents, mindyouragency.com.///////////// 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

Mar 6, 2024 • 1h 24min
The Insurtech State Of The Union With Pat West
In this episode, Bradley and Scott discuss the current state of Insurtech with Pat West from b atomic.///////////// 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

Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 7min
Masterclass: How To Sell 800 Life Policies A Year with Van Mueller
In this episode, Scott and Bradley talk with acclaimed life insurance expert and sales guru Van Mueller (pronounced MILLER). Van shares his proven strategies for selling over 800 life insurance applications in just eight months. He highlights the importance of asking thoughtful and strategic questions to engage clients and build trust, offering valuable solutions for their financial needs like life insurance and retirement planning. Van emphasizes the power of practicing these questions regularly and actively pursuing sales opportunities to achieve success in the insurance industry. He also discusses the significance of incorporating life insurance strategies for financial security and inheritance planning, drawing inspiration from industry leaders like Ed Slott, Tom Hagner, and David McKnight. Overall, Van's advice for insurance agents includes focusing on client needs, establishing trust, and utilizing strategic questioning to drive successful outcomes and increase appointments.Want to learn more from Van Mueller?Check out his skill sets and sales products at his online store.