
Agency Freedom
Agency Freedom Podcast exists to help insurance agency owners and sales professionals make the jump from the captive world to the independent side of the industry. We then equip you in every topic imaginable to help you dominate your market once you’re FREE. We deliver authentic, actionable and audacious content and hard-hitting interviews from the best former captives in the country. Make your Freedom Jump with Agency Freedom Podcast.
Latest episodes

Nov 26, 2021 • 1h 6min
E30: Top 10 Things Independent Agents Should Be Thankful For
In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James is joined by several friends who have all come together to share on the Top 10 things independent agents and teams should be thankful for this year.Joining in the conversation are J.C. Wogomon, Lucas Jones, Eric Roberts, Jared Lorenz, Casey Nelson and Michael Franke.Visit our website to join our email list, sign up to be a potential guest on the show and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedompodcast.comConnect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedomEmail us at podcast@riskwell.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe.

Nov 19, 2021 • 48min
E29: Brandon Smith On Producing More From Your Calendar
In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James talks with Brandon Smith, author of the 2022 Producer Development Planner and the creator of the Producer Development Program. Learn more about Brandon's planner and program at https://www.producerdp.comVisit our website to join our email list, sign up to be a potential guest on the show and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedompodcast.comConnect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedomEmail us at podcast@riskwell.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe.

Nov 12, 2021 • 1h 1min
E28: Ty Harris On Helping Agents Serve Their Clients More Openly
In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James talks with Ty Harris, Co-Founder and CEO of Openly Insurance. Openly is an emerging digital native carrier currently operating in 14 states. They are positioned to be a major player in the IA channel for years to come.Learn more about Openly at https://www.openly.com.Visit our website to join our email list, sign up to be a potential guest on the show and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedompodcast.comConnect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedomEmail us at podcast@riskwell.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe.

Nov 5, 2021 • 1h 5min
E27: Nick Ayers On Getting Better... Together
In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James talks with Nick Ayers, Chief Marketing Officer of Better Agency and Co-Founder of the Insurance Agency Owners Alliance.Learn more about Better Agency and request your demo at https://www.betteragency.io.Learn more about IAOA and join the Facebook group at https://www.iaoa.com/.Visit our website to join our email list, sign up to be a potential guest on the show, and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedompodcast.comConnect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedomEmail us at podcast@riskwell.com with ideas, questions, complaints, or your favorite grilling recipe.

Oct 29, 2021 • 52min
E26: Raution Jaiswal On Mining Your Way To A Better CRM
In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James talks with Raution Jaiswal, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of InsuredMine.For more information about InsuredMine, please visit their website.Visit the Agency Freedom website to join the email list, sign up to be a potential guest on the show, and never miss an episode.Join the Agency Freedom Podcast Facebook Group.Email podcast@riskwell.com with ideas, questions, complaints, or your favorite grilling recipe.

Oct 22, 2021 • 59min
E25: Don and Roe Polczynski on Smashing Through Your Revenue Ceiling
In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James talks with Don And Roe Polczynski, founders of RD Advisory Group and the Agency CFO program.Learn more about RD Advisory Group.Visit the Agency Freedom website to join the email list, sign up to be a potential guest on the show, and never miss an episode.Join the Agency Freedom Podcast Facebook Group.Email podcast@riskwell.com with ideas, questions, complaints, or your favorite grilling recipe.

Oct 15, 2021 • 49min
E24: How To Build Your Perfect Carrier Toolbox
In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James talks about the insurance carrier relationship, MGAs, wholesale brokers, and how to navigate and steward your carrier and program relationships.Visit the Agency Freedom website to join our email list, sign up to be a potential guest on the show, and never miss an episode:Connect with us on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group.

Oct 8, 2021 • 56min
E23: Great Things Happen When Four Podcast Hosts Get Together
In this special on-location episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James talks shop with Ryan Hanley, Mitch Gibson, and David Carothers. A variety of topics are chopped up and a lively, entertaining conversation ensues.Join the Agency Freedom Podcast Facebook GroupTo sign up for Agency Freedom Podcast's email list, please visit Agency Freedom PodcastEmail podcast@riskwell.com with ideas, questions, complaints, or your favorite grilling recipe.

Oct 1, 2021 • 58min
E22: Elevating From Sales Success To Real Community Impact
In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James talks with Rob Bowen, Founder and CEO of Patriotic Insurance Group in Chester, NY. James and Rob discuss Rob's Freedom Jump, lessons learned as a former Farmers Agency owner, and his involvement in the Suits For Soldiers organization.Visit Agency Freedom Podcast to sign up for our email list, be a potential future guest on the show or engage with us personally.

Sep 24, 2021 • 1h 4min
E21: The BrainShare 2021 Party Episode
In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James shares a lively and far-reaching conversation with Ricky Hayter, Mike Fusco, and Nicholas Ayers while attending the BrainShare gathering in San Antonio in Sept 2021.To sign up for our Agency Freedom Podcast email list, please visit Agency Freedom Podcast