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The Insura-Preneur Podcast

For agency owners serious about the Insurance Trifecta—Faster Growth, Higher Margins, and Peak Valuation. Hosted by Michael Jans—founder of Agency Revolution and architect of the longest-running mastermind in the industry —The Insura-Preneur Podcast delivers the real-world systems, strategies, and shortcuts used by the most successful independent agencies and insurtechs across North America. Each episode arms you with practical tools and elite insights so you can: - Accelerate organic growth

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52:49

Vertafore CEO’s Vision of the Independent Agent’s Future

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2020/08/12

Amy Zupon, CEO, Vertafore Some thought leaders predict the future. Some describe it. Very few shape it. As CEO of one of the largest technology firms in insurance, Amy Zupon has a reach and influence that affects the business and lives of tens of thousands of independent insurance agents. In this robust conversation, Amy reveals her insights on the trends and forces that are rapidly changing the demands of the entire agency channel—and delivers practical advice for agency principals who want to

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01:02:44

Where agency software is going and what you need to...

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2020/08/05

Lucas Jans, Vice President of Product, Agency Revolution For 21 years Lucas Jans has designed and delivered software solutions for independent insurance agencies. From ZipDrip—the industry’s first automated email marketing system in 1999—to Fuse™, the intelligent automated marketing powerhouse we offer today, Lucas has a unique perspective on how agencies should think about software and make buying decisions that will help them scale. Listen to Lucas’ insights on: Critical criteria to help agency

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01:08:42

The Three Ultimate Secrets to Organic Agency Growth

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2020/07/29

Michael Jans, Founder, Agency Revolution, Principal, Michael Jans Advisory The modern insurance age presents unique challenges, and many agents struggle with what to do next. In this episode Michael Jans takes center stage to present a simple, but powerful way to thrive in today’s marketplace. Michael delivers a clear path and plan for agency growth, including: The secret about the modern insurance consumer most agents miss A five stage path and plan to help agencies avoid confusion, expensive

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41:49

How AI is Changing the Shape of Insurance

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2020/07/22

CEO, Head of Research, Emerj Artificial Intelligence Research While the world is whizzing by at record speed, Dan Faggella has a keen sense of where it’s going. Emerj Artificial Intelligence Research is called upon by organizations like the World Bank, United Nations, INTERPOL, and global insurance and banking companies to help them navigate the landscape of artificial intelligence. In this discussion, Dan and Michael strip AI down to the basics. What it is. What it does. Why it matters—in real

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48:26

Investing in the Client Journey Paid Off For This Agency

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2020/07/15

Joanna Paredes, Quality Assurance Manager, Swingle Collins & Associates Swingle Collins & Associates is one of the largest privately owned agencies in Texas. Like any other agency in the modern era, getting to the next level meant change, and change can be hard. Listen to this discussion to learn how a well established agency embraced modern communication to not just meet the expectations of today’s consumers, but win the hearts and support of their producers. How Joanna used automation to

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52:27

Traffic and Lead Gen Secrets for Insurance Agents

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2020/07/08

John Lincoln, CEO, Ignite Visibility This episode is so jam-packed with practical organic growth tips, you’ll be tempted to put it on repeat. John Lincoln is the CEO of Ignite Visibility—a 2017, 2018, and 2019 Inc. 5,000 company and winner of the Search Engine Land “Search Marketer of the Year” award. As CEO of a 90+ person marketing agency, John has overseen some of the most successful digital marketing campaigns of the last decade, including some prominent names in the insurance industry

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46:31

How Agents Need to Change Their Role for the Future

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2020/06/24

Director, North American Property Casualty Practice, Celent The forces pushing insurance into the future are fast, strong, and difficult to predict. Donald Light has been studying these forces for 35 years, and he has some insight and advice for today’s independent agent. Donald is the Director of the North American Property Casualty Practice at Celent, a leading insurance advisory firm. In this podcast, Donald sheds light on: How auto insurance will change as autonomous vehicles, telematics,

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53:04

PC360 2020 Survey: The Hopes and Worries of Today’s...

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2020/06/17

Rosalie Donlon, Editor-in-Chief, Insurance & Tax Publications, ALM Media, LLC What are the biggest threats? How satisfied are you with modern technology? How are you changing your agency to meet the demands of the modern insurance consumer? These are the kinds of questions asked in the 2020 Independent Agent Survey jointly developed by the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents and ALM Media, publisher of NU Property Casualty 360. Rosalie Donlon, Editor-in-Chief of Insurance & Tax

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47:56

Agents in the Driver's Seat

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2020/06/10

Jason Kolb, Founder & CEO, The Internet of Insurance Four years ago, The Internet of Insurance Founder & CEO Jason Kolb saw that the insurance industry was ready to use technology to transform customer relationships as had been done in other industries. He noted that the biggest innovations were about making agents faster, smoother, and better. Jason shares his insights for agents, including: Why agents have more control over their future than ever How agents can make the right technology buying

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01:06:50

J.D. Power: This is What Insurance Consumers Want...

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2020/06/03

Tom Super, Head of P&C Insurance, J.D. Power. After speaking with more than 100,000 insurance consumers, J.D. Power digs into what modern consumers think, and what they really want. Tom Super, Head of P&C Insurance at J.D. Power, joins us on this episode to explore the fast-changing consumer, and how COVID-19 has affected their feelings and habits regarding insurance. Nearly 60% of consumers anticipate driving less after the pandemic. How will this affect your personal lines business? How

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55:58

How This Agency is Adding Millions in Premium Per Month

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2020/05/27

Jeffrey Mongeon, President, DealerPolicy. While many agents are wondering how to grow, DealerPolicy Insurance, a formerly small Vermont insurance agency, is rapidly adding new clients, new agents (from 11 to 200) and millions of dollars (from $11 million to $60 million) in new business. No wonder DealerPolicy, led by agency President Jeffrey Mongeon, earned the Travelers Insurance 2020 Agent of the Year Honor! Join a discussion with Jeffrey in this episode of the Connected Insurance Podcast,

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01:00:35

Michael Jans, Co-Founder, Agency Revolution and...

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2020/05/20

Michael Jans, Co-Founder, Agency Revolution and Principal, Michael Jans Advisory Our host, Michael Jans—Co-Founder of Agency Revolution and Principal of Michael Jans Advisory—takes the mic to process the insights and wisdom from his network of experts, and provide some keen observations of his own: The three phases of how COVID-19 has and will impact the retail insurance agency Four reasons the modern agency was more prepared for this crisis An eight-step COVID-19 checklist for agency principals to

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01:00:08

How to Prepare for the New Future for Insurance Agencies

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2020/05/13

David Smith, Chief Executive, Global Futures and Foresight We know the future is going to be different. But how different? And what should we do now to prepare? David Smith, Chief Executive of Global Futures and Foresight, strategist, keynote speaker, and futurist casts his expert eye on the insurance industry, and shares his observations on what agents should know and how they should prepare for a future that looks very different from the past. How the current pandemic and emerging technologies are

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01:14:38

Using LinkedIn to Grow Your Agency

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2020/05/06

Walt Goshert, Insurance LinkedIn Expert, Prospecting Mechanic As the chaos settles down, you still have an agency that you need to make as strong as possible. While agency principals and producers may be stuck at home, LinkedIn makes it easy to build your brand while you build and strengthen your relationships. LinkedIn Expert Walt Goshert shows insurance pros how to do it right without wasting time – so you can build a pipeline of prospects who know, like, and trust you. Walt breaks down the six

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47:35

COVID-19, New Tech, and Rapid Change – What Agents...

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2020/04/29

Taylor Rhodes, CEO, Applied Systems Applied Systems is the leading global provider of cloud-based software that powers the insurance industry. 99% of IIABA Best Practices Agencies use Applied Technology. 50% of all P&C electronic transactions occur within Applied Systems. Applied’s CEO, Taylor Rhodes, shares his insights, observations, and guidance in this important conversation for today’s agents and brokers: Seven steps agency principals should take now to successfully navigate the current

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52:12

Doing Remote the Right Way from NYT Best-Selling Author

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2020/04/22

David Heinemeier Hansson, Co-Founder, Basecamp New York Times best-selling author, Google Hacker of the Year, Le Mans Rookie of the Year, Creator of the Ruby on Rails web dev framework, and co-founder of Basecamp. You may think he’s done it all, but right now, in this crisis David Heinemeier Hansson is famous for yet again leading businesses successfully to the remote revolution. Everyone with remote employees owes it to themselves to listen to this candid, direct, and practical conversation on how

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40:46

Crisis Leadership Advice from the Top Insurance...

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2020/04/15

Jeanne Marie Salvatore, President, JMS Consulting Jeanne Marie Salvatore knows crisis. In her time as the Chief Communications Officer for the Insurance Information Institute she guided leaders through 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, The Great Recession, and more. Recently she’s guided top carriers through the current COVID-19 pandemic. Crises test leaders. They also have a way of demanding that leaders step up to their best performance ever. With more skill, more sensitivity, and more courage. Jeanne

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57:06

How Digital Marketing Grew This Established Agency

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2020/04/08

Dave Clausen, CEO, Coastal Insurance Solutions When Coastal Insurance Solutions adopted the tools and mindset of the modern insurance age, including digital marketing strategies, they saw results in everything from lead generation to client retention. CEO Dave Clausen shares: The tools and technology he uses to guide his clients from stranger to raving fan The free and low-cost tools Dave uses to test his messaging before unleashing it Small changes you can make now to prepare your agency for the

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40:52

Expert Insight on COVID-19 and Insurance Coverage

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2020/04/01

Bill Wilson, Founder, InsuranceCommentary.com Your clients will have questions. Your team will have questions. Bill Wilson has answers about the technical and legal issues regarding insurance coverages affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Bob Rusbuldt, CEO of the IIABA said, “Bill Wilson is the nation’s foremost leading expert on form, coverage, and technical issues.” Bill holds nothing back: How do business income policies cover coronavirus or shutdown by civil authority? Examining exposure for

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45:05

Protecting Your Data When Moving to a Remote Work...

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2020/03/25

Brad Ruben, President, Archway Computer All of a sudden, agencies throughout North America are going remote. But as team members adapt to this new work environment, gaps in security become exposed – and the consequences of a breach could hurt you and your clients. Brad Ruben, President of Archway Computer—an insurance IT firm that specializes in insurance agency security and remote access—shares critical tips that every agency principal and manager must attend to quickly: How to setup remote

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