Finding Peak [Formerly The Ryan Hanley Show]

Became a Master of the Close: https://masteroftheclose.comIn this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Ryan Hanley interviews Heath Shearon, a former Territory Sales Consultant for Encompass Insurance, who is now the founder of the Insurance Town Podcast, one of the fastest-growing podcasts in the insurance industry. Learn why he's known as the "The Mayor" and how Heath made the transition to a full-time podcaster. Don't miss this episode...Episode Highlights: Heath shares one of the things he does that a lot of people don't do. (12:05) Heath mentions the good thing about listening to different podcasts. (14:40) Heath mentions the most used word on Ryan’s podcast. (16:07) How does Heath feel about his career today? (17:59) Heath explains the huge problem he sees in the insurance industry. (22:35) Heath shares his career background. (24:28) Heath mentions why being in a small town fits his personality. (34:34) Heath mentions one of the biggest compliments he’s received. (38:14) Heath shares one of the things that he and his wife always say. (50:37) Key Quotes: “We're passionate about what we believe in. So, that passion comes out. It does come across negatively a lot. And so I'm hoping that just by a little something that we do, maybe even this podcast can help inspire at least one person to be positive today, who knows?” - Heath Shearon “I love the whole small town feel thing, and I love the whole community looking out for each other. And I love the idea of connecting others, enhancing one's day, any way that I can.” - Heath Shearon “I never understood the latest and greatest marketing tools. But, I knew the industry and I knew how the industry worked, and I knew this industry more than anything else is one big great community. And, it is a way that we can connect to one another.” - Heath Shearon Resources Mentioned: Heath Shearon LinkedIn Insurance Town Podcast Encompass Insurance Reach out to Ryan Hanley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Episodes You Might Enjoy:From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delkFrom One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymelloIs Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9

Became a Master of the Close: https://masteroftheclose.comIn this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Ryan Hanley interviews Matthew Sutika, Chief Insurance Officer and Ryan Letzeiser, Co-Founder and CEO of Obie. Matthew and Ryan join the podcast to talk about power mergers, partnerships and changing the way independent insurance agents find coverage for rental property owners. Don't miss this episode...Episode Highlights: Matthew mentions why Ryan Hanley is the coolest guy in insurance. (6:16) Ryan shares his insurance background. (8:59) Matthew shares the process they’ve built for Obie. (18:42) Ryan shares the benefit of designing policies from the consumer side. (24:11) How does Ryan manage variables that have traditionally been disqualifiers? (27:22) Ryan explains the admitted products process. (29:29) Matthew mentions their main focus. (31:40) Matthew shares what they’re currently working on in the company. (36:56) Matthew and Ryan give some advice to the agents who are listening. (42:33) Key Quotes: “I wanted Obie to be in every brokerage. I wanted everybody to have us as a carrier, even if they only use this once or twice a year. At least, it'll be fast, easy. And it'll be nice, right? Some of the bigger brokerages that love to have space will use us, day in and day out. So, that's really what we focused on.” - Matthew Sutika “I think just having a math background has allowed us to work in the right direction, basically from the bottom up rather than the top down. And yeah, I think that's a huge differentiator in making sure that we at least have a product that we know we can sell right out of the gate.” - Ryan Letzeiser “At the end of the day, your program efficiency comes out of somebody that's kind of been there, done that. And, then you exclude the things that you don't really like about their program, and you hopefully can supplement with things that you do like from other programs to make it more comprehensive.” - Ryan Letzeiser Resources Mentioned: Matthew Sutika LinkedIn Ryan Letzeiser LinkedIn Obie Reach out to Ryan Hanley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Episodes You Might Enjoy:From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delkFrom One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymelloIs Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9

Became a Master of the Close: https://masteroftheclose.comIn this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Ryan Hanley interviews Brett Fulmer, known as Broker Brett on social media, a true renaissance man in the insurance industry. In this epic conversation, we break down his career and why his path is quickly becoming more the norm, than the exception. Don't miss this episode...Episode Highlights: Brett shares his background. (6:11) Brett gives his thoughts on broker relationships. (16:55) Brett shares the future of agencies. (19:19) Brett shares some of the programs he created when the pandemic hit. (21:45) Brett explains how his team allows him to be a better version of himself.(25:16) Brett shares his career background. (25:54) How does Brett decide which types of projects he wants to be involved with? (34:38) Brett discusses the origins of his agency. (42:13) Brett mentions the mindset of being a leader. (51:53) Key Quotes: “I've actually got to a point where I don't even think about it as insurer tech and insurance anymore. It's sort of like fit, place, time. And, hopefully, everyone's using technology well.” - Brett Fulmer “I'm looking for people who are gonna challenge me... we can grow and win together. I'm not looking for people to pat me on the butt. I'm too nice to everyone so, everyone’s too nice to me. I mean, people are gonna challenge me and help me kind of grow and go forward.” - Brett Fulmer “The crown jewel I'm chasing is like...Wow, we figured out the mouse trap and we can deploy other people to do the same thing. Even candidly, the name sets itself up to... once we feel like we have it, we can deploy other insurance on it… help other people get rolling, but we’ve got to figure out how to make our own stuff work first.” - Brett Fulmer Resources Mentioned: Brett Fulmer LinkedIn Newport Beach Insurance Center LLC Finaeo Inc. CaptaIMS Reach out to Ryan Hanley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Episodes You Might Enjoy:From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delkFrom One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymelloIs Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9

Became a Master of the Close: https://masteroftheclose.comIn this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Ryan Hanley interviews Cameron Tolman, MBA, Director of Business Development at Podium. Cameron joins the podcast to discuss exactly what Podium is and does, as well as how independent insurance agents can bridge the gap to digital transformation. This is an episode you don't want to miss...Episode Highlights: Cameron gives a short background on Podium. (7:31) Cameron shares their modern customer journey. (9:54) Cameron mentions why having brick and mortar is great for visibility. (14:12) Cameron shares the beauty of working from home. (18:31) Cameron mentions how Podium is trying to help businesses. (19:23) Cameron shares the ability to grow at scale. (26:18) Cameron gives a piece of advice to the listeners. (30:51) Cameron shares how many businesses are utilizing Podium. (41:30) Key Quotes: “We expect convenience. And, we expect to make well-informed quick decisions, and to be able to get what we want as quickly as possible. So, Podium’s vision and goal is to modernize the way that local businesses are seen, chosen, and connected to their customers.” - Cameron Tolman “It's time for evolution. And that's what's been fun for me... handling and working in this industry, is helping business owners who've been here for a while, understand that that the next phase is not really that intimidating.” - Cameron Tolman “When we talk about scaling a business, technology is a tool, it's a resource, it's multiplying great people into having the capacity to do five acts of what they're able to do with email or with a phone call.” - Cameron Tolman Resources Mentioned: Cameron Tolman, MBA LinkedIn Podium Reach out to Ryan Hanley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Episodes You Might Enjoy:From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delkFrom One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymelloIs Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9

Became a Master of the Close: https://masteroftheclose.comIn this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Meg McKeen, Founder and Chief Confidence Officer at Adjunct Advisors, LLC, joins the podcast for a conversation on sales, the insurance industry, and the power of developing your authentic voice. Meg is a tremendous resource for our industry and I know you're going to love this episode...Episode Highlights: Meg mentions how she maintains her composure. (10:22) Meg mentions why the competition in their industry is confusing. (15:43) Meg shares why every scenario that people could need insurance for is coming from a place of negativity. (16:50) Meg shares the main factor that a successful agent of the future has. (20:46) How does an agency principal allow someone inside their agency to have a personal brand? (24:12) Meg mentions why she agrees that the majority of decision-makers in their industry have hit their number. (42:05) What keeps producers from moving to an agency that excites them? (43:19) Meg shares why selling insurance has been entrepreneurial, without having to be an entrepreneur. (47:33) Key Quotes: “Whatever the content is that you're creating, the more ability, the stronger ability you have to reach exactly who it is you want to talk to, they'll stand in line 200 deep to meet you, if you have the ability to do that.” - Meg McKeen “My heritage is the independent channel. I worked for carriers coming up in the business, for carriers that represented or had independent agents represent them. I'm not knocking one way or the other, there's a lot of ways fundamentally to get where we want to go.” - Meg McKeen “I am a champion for women in our industry. I firmly, firmly believe we have fundamentally everything it takes to be successful. We just have to see the path.” - Meg McKeen Resources Mentioned: Meg McKeen LinkedIn Adjunct Advisors, LLC Reach out to Ryan Hanley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Episodes You Might Enjoy:From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delkFrom One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymelloIs Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9

Became a Master of the Close: https://masteroftheclose.comIn this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Bob Frady, CEO & Founder of HazardHub, joins the podcast to discuss the value of hazard risk data and why the secret to the future of insurance success is putting data to use for your business. This is an episode you don't want to miss…Episode Highlights: Bob mentions why January was an interesting month for them. (4:09) Bob shares why people think that they’re significantly larger. (7:50) Bob shares how HazardHub was created. (13:24) Bob mentions a couple of things they’ve figured out. (19:04) Bob mentions the focus of their business. (22:32) Bob shares why being an entrepreneur is not easy. (25:37) Bob explains why data is significant nowadays. (30:10) Bob Explains the risk of data being incorrect. (40:03) Bob shares the product they built called Agent Risk View. (50:21) Key Quotes: “Spending time on a spreadsheet, planning stuff out to me is not nearly as effective as going to some fundraiser that you think is a waste of time. Because you just never know what's going to happen. You know what's going to happen on your spreadsheet, but your spreadsheet doesn't run the world... Showing up, that's what runs the world.” - Bob Frady “Have an idea, draw it, put it down on paper, show it to people, and if people give you the thumbs up, ask them to pay for it. See what happens. It’s not particularly genius ethic, it's just pragmatic.” - Bob Frady “Human beings are social animals, and you have to understand that. Understand people first and then selling, rather than become a sales expert and not understand people.” - Bob Frady Resources Mentioned: Bob Frady LinkedIn HazardHub Agent Risk View Reach out to Ryan Hanley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Episodes You Might Enjoy:From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delkFrom One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymelloIs Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9

Became a Master of the Close: https://masteroftheclose.comIn this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Ryan is joined by Clint Pulver, Emmy Award winning keynote speaker, professional drummer, and author of I Love It Here. A former private pilot turned generational workforce expert, Clint has dedicated his professional career as the undercover millennial, uncovering the secrets to what leaders are doing right. Clint shows us how to be mentor-managers and why this particular management style is the key to future organizational growth.Episode Highlights: Clint shares his background. (9:04) Clint shares what being undercover is all about. (19:09) Clint mentions the magic of the research. (23:33) Has Clint worked in the insurance industry? (24:23) Clint mentions the four types of managers and management. (26:36) Clint shares the significance of mentorship. (29:35) Clint mentions the research he did during the pandemic. (34:12) Clint explains the five C’s of mentorship. (36:30) Key Quotes: “Sometimes we have no idea. You're in the right place, the right time, something happens. And, we don't even recognize the moment when it's happening. But, there's power in when somebody actually takes the time to design it... to create it in someone’s life.” - Clint Pulver “When a manager became a mentor in somebody's life, where they advocated as much as they developed, when somebody looked at that person and said...Because of you, my life's going to be a better story.” - Clint Pulver “No significant loyalty will ever happen without significant connection. Mentorship is priceless in this because mentorship is not leadership. It's also not management. Mentorship cannot be given, it's not a title. Nobody gives a title to a mentor. You're not like, you got this promotion. Now you're a mentor. It doesn't happen that way. Mentorship has to be earned, and it's earned by who you are.” - Clint Pulver Resources Mentioned: Clint Pulver LinkedIn Clint Pulver Reach out to Ryan Hanley Book: I Love It Here: How Great Leaders Create Organizations Their People Never Want to Leave Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Episodes You Might Enjoy:From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delkFrom One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymelloIs Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9

Became a Master of the Close: https://masteroftheclose.comIn this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Ryan is joined by Brian Keating, Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of physics at the Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences (CASS) in the department of physics at the University of California San Diego… and he's awesome.Episode Highlights: Brian shares how he sees the world differently. (8:57) Brian mentions why some people see science as a zero-sum game. (14:46) Brian mentions some of his guests on the show. (16:34) How does Brian approach big ideas? ? (19:24) Brian explains the motto in his YouTube channel. (22:16) Does Brian think that his openness and candor are inspiring other people? (23:07) Brian shares why he cares about artificial wisdom. (38:42) Brian shares why wisdom is significant. (40:46) Key Quotes: “I truly believe that if you don't examine the biggest questions, then you're kind of wasting this most precious gift that will soon be over. Your job is you to be an expert in minimizing risk and reducing rogue wave impacts, and so forth.” - Brian Keating “There's nothing you guys can do to prevent the ultimate destination. We're all born to die. So we must make use of the time we have to live. And to me, living is nothing if you don't ask questions with deep and passionate curiosity.” - Brian Keating “From my perspective, what I really want to do is bring together this multiverse of minds and assemble. Now, thanks to technology, we can do it. There's no excuse not to do it. And, so I'm trying to do it.” - Brian Keating Resources Mentioned: Brain Keating LinkedIn University of California San Diego Brian Keating Podcast Reach out to Ryan Hanley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Episodes You Might Enjoy:From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delkFrom One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymelloIs Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9

Became a Master of the Close: https://masteroftheclose.comIn this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Kyle Nakatsuji, Founder and CEO of Clearcover, joins the show to breakdown why he started Clearcover and why his unique perspective on the industry forced him to create an auto insurance carrier of the future. Kyle gets it, and you MUST listen to this episode…Episode Highlights: Kyle shares how he got started as a venture investor. (13:17)  Kyle shares how the idea of curiosity plays a significant role in being successful. (18:46) Kyle explains why he started a company in this particular area of insurance. (23:32) Kyle shares two ways to improve retention as an insurance company. (28:42) Kyle shares what to consider when building the infrastructure of the organization. (33:19) Where does Kyle see the next generation of carriers? (36:29) Kyle mentions a surprising statistic about personal auto carriers. (36:44) Kyle shares what he’s most excited about. (37:09) Has Kyle started to consider other products? (43:51) Key Quotes: “As a venture investor, you really get paid to do two things. You get paid to be intellectually curious, and you get paid to sell money, which is a weird thing to do. It's a weird phrasing, but that's kind of what you do. ost competitive deals, you're selling, right?” So you get paid to learn and build ideas and theses, and then sell money.” - Kyle Nakatsuji “When you start learning about something, you rapidly climb up and you think you know a ton about it. And, then the more time you actually spend with a topic, you kind of fall off this cliff of stupidity.” - Kyle Nakatsuji “It’s not that these carriers don't see the opportunity, or they don't want to help...But, the opportunity has to be of a certain size to warrant the kind of investment, to turn a ship that big...And, with some with newer carriers like us, we're just more free to experiment. There's much lower overhead to do interesting and innovative things with our partners.” - Kyle Nakatsuji Resources Mentioned: Kyle Nakatsuji Clearcover Reach out to Ryan Hanley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Episodes You Might Enjoy:From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delkFrom One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymelloIs Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9

Became a Master of the Close: https://masteroftheclose.comIn this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Aaron Steffey, the co-founder and managing partner of Propeller Bonds joins the podcast to discuss how his digital surety bond platform is changing the game for independent agents that want to add surety bonds to their portfolio of products. Don't miss this episode…Episode Highlights: Aaron shares his background in insurance. (11:49) How did Aaron meet Ryan Hanley? (15:40) Aaron shares his business philosophies. (19:00) Aaron walks us through the customer facing side of his website. (20:02) Aaron talks about adaptability within the industry. (25:24) Where are bonds coming from? (27:35) Aaron explains his underwriting process. (30:45) What does Aaron attribute his success to? (34:28) Aaron shares how he drives sales. (39:38) Key Quotes: “Coming from an agent perspective, I always understood the value of the agent. I actually think that carriers and anyone else drastically underestimates the agency relationship with the customer. I think it's more powerful than people give it credit for a lot of times.” - Aaron Steffey “What a lot of newer products are going to do is make it adaptable, to where you can take yourself out of the whole process if you want. Or, you can not market the link to anyone and keep it in-house, and just have it help your staff process bonds faster. So. it can be whatever you want it to be. I think that adaptability and flexibility is really what's needed.” - Aaron Steffey “I think the fact that we offer distribution and technology is a really attractive thing for them. Because, we're able to go out and appoint hundreds of agencies essentially for them.” - Aaron Steffey Resources Mentioned: Aaron Steffey LinkedIn Propeller Bonds Reach out to Ryan Hanley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Episodes You Might Enjoy:From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delkFrom One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymelloIs Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9