Insurance Town

In this weeks episode, The Mayor, invites his buddy, Jay Coates, to come in the studio to record a podcast. WARNING: The audio is a little wonky in the first 10-15 minutes due to some back ground noise and me trying to figure out new studio set up, and multiple mics. The content is still worth the listen. Thank you for your patience. Cant wait for you to check this one out! Sponsors:Smart Choice Canopy ConnectOlde School Marketing Manly Man Co.

In this episode the Mayor, Heath Shearon, sat down with his new friend, and future thought leader Katie Wexler to talk about her game changing idea. One of a kind, first and only in class technology called PAVO. You dont want to miss this conversation. They take a walk down memory lane, and discuss the story of Pavo and what an Insurance Premium Finance marketplace looks like. She already has some major players involved and they are rockin and rolling. Episode SponsorsSmart Choice Canopy ConnectOlde School Marketing

In this weeks episode I catch up with my little brother Chase Shearon, Underwriter with Novatae Insurance. Its been 4 years since we had him on and it was time for a reboot!! lol episode sponsors Smart ChoiceCanopy Connect Olde School Marketing

In this weeks episode, we have a replay of the time when the mayor sat down with his good friend and now 4 time guest on the show, “Broker Brett” Fulmer! This is a fun episode where they have some fun talking about broker brews and Insurtech. Hope you enjoy it again, and you missed it the first time!! Hope you enjoy it this time around !! Have a great day and thanks for listeningSponsors:Smart ChoiceCanopy Connect

this weeks episode is a fun one, it features a check in with a former guest Nick Aube of Producer Systems. We discuss the BOR , common objections to the BOR and how to overcome them and so much moreSponsors Smart ChoiceCanopy ConnectOlde School Marketing

In this weeks episode Mayor had so much fun with my friend Kelly Turner , they talked about a lot of different topics, from branding-->Referral partners --> and everything in between. She is a dynamic and experienced loan officer. Her primary goal is to guide her clients through the mortgage process, ensuring that her clients understand the loan process and are educated along the way. With a background in education, Kelly is well-equipped to lead her clients through and also my audience as well. She is passionate about helping buyers find their dream homes and is committed to making the home-buying journey as smooth as possible.Join us on this episode and learn from the CT Mortgage Mom and how she has built a multi state business using social media, and good ole fashion hustle. Episode sponsorsSmart ChoiceCanopy Connect Olde School Marketing

In this weeks episode , The mayor sits down with his new friend Chuck Isaac Aikins, of Tymoo and CIA Consulting. Chuck started in digital marketing with his mortgage busines. With some basic skills under his belt, He built websites and put together a ‘mortgage education’ portal at Mortgage101.com that quickly ranked #1 for ‘mortgage’ for over 10 years on google and yahoo. Chuck created Volume Nine and formed a partnership with Booyah Advertising that landed his agency on several fastest-growing lists for over a decade. From initial roots in SEO to social media emerging as a new channel, he always found innovative ways to grow brands including buying a local boutique agency to better serve clients. He then created Volume Nine and formed a partnership with Booyah Advertising that landed the agency on several fastest-growing lists for over a decade. After 15 years at the helm of Volume Nine, he decided it was time to switch gears and work directly with brands. He now works on putting a marketing foundation in place that will improve any team’s capabilities to execute campaigns to grow their revenue. Listen in AS HEATH and Him break down every day use cased of AI in your agency as well as best practices for marketing in your agency. SponsorsSmart ChoiceOlde School Marketing Canopy Connect

in this weeks episode Cyrus Jaffery joins the Mayor in Insurance Town, and the two of them, have a phenomenal discussion. Cyrus and Mayor take a walk down memory lane and discuss Cyrus' journey to where he is today and what a great story that is. Then they discuss how the entrepenuerial bug bit him and the passion to impact others kept him going. He is a man of character and principles and you can hear it in his voice and see it in how he leads his various companies. He tells us about Quotomation, CJ Insurance, Jaffery Insurance and financial services, Askarben Insurance. He also has a passion for community and organizations that do good for others, like Avas Army and others. theres so much....Sit back relax and enjoy this episode with Cyrus Jaffery. Sponsors:Smart Choice Canopy Connect Olde School Marketing

This week was a treat for me as I got to record a podcast with one of my long time dear friends, Amanda Dickey, She and I have been friends for over 20 years and it was just a good time to catch up and talk hard market. Amanda Is one of the hardest working, community minded, fun loving, God and Family first people I know. She is doing big things at Acrisure and she stops by to tell us all about it. Youre really gonna enjoy this one ...Listen In and learn more … Hard market advice Networking & Community service Transistion from Block to Acrisure Lionel Ritchie And sooo much more Sponsors:Smart ChoiceCanopy Connect Olde School Marketing

In this episode, the Mayor had the opportunity to sit down with his good friend, Andy Mathisen. Two old buddys catching up. These two have a fun conversation about life and insurance. Andy starts us off by taking a walk down memory lane and tells us about how he go to where he is today.Andy shares some great insights about all things networks and growing your agency in this hard market. Sit back relax and enjoy this episode with the man of the hour, Andy Mathisen! Sponsors:Smart ChoiceCanopy ConnectOlde School Marketing

In this episod the mayor gets the opportunity to sit down and talk with his friend Jeramy Wallace. He is on a new adventure. He is on a path to help agency to get better by embracing technology and embracing automation in their agency. They take a walk down memory lane where he tells his story of learning and growin and experiencing so many cool opportunities that led him to where he is today. From there we have a super fast paced and high level conversation about automation, the customer journey and so much more. He and the Mayor talk about so much in such a short amount of time. Sponsors Smart Choice Canopy Connect Olde School Marketing

In this episode the Mayor has the opportunity to sit down with new friend, and Linkedin connection, Dr. Pat Boulogne. We dig into her personal story and how she got to where she is now, coaching mental wellness, and helping business owners navigate these treacherous waters of the hard market. We have great conversation, where she introduced us to her 5 pillars of Health and Wellness. She talks about everything from Sleep to Posture, to how to handle objections in a positive manner. Its a great conversation. Sit Back Relax and Enjoy this conversation with Mayor and Dr. Pat BoulogneSponsors:Smart ChoiceCanopy Connect Olde School Marketing

In this weeks episode we had the priviledge of having Ashley Wingate and Mike Miller of Smart Choice Join us for an action packed, and exciting episode about all things networks. They talked about the contract, the fees, the exit clauses, the benefits of joining a network and so much more. Being a part of a network is so much more than just gaining market access or sharing in contingencies. My Friends here at Smart Choice Break it all down...Sponsors-Smart ChoiceCanopy ConnectOlde School Marketing

In this episode, the mayor has a real deal conversation with his good friend and Brother from another mother Erik Garcia. These two have a great conversation about a diffferent side of budgeting and financial planning for your agency. They talk about giving back and the joy of giving. Its a much needed conversation and one that is so relevant to agency owners. Erik breaks down his 5 pillars of Financial Security. Episode SponsorsSmart ChoiceCanopy Connect Manscaped Olde School Marketing

In this episode of Insurance Town, The Mayor had the opportunity to meet Chris Marino , of Toropoint Insurance. He works with Insurance agencies of all walks of life to help them write more business abd develop new verticals with Life insurance. Chris walks us through how to to add more value to your clients in this hard market by adding Life Insurance to the mix. Its okay if you arent a "life guy or gal" he has solutions for you too. Sit back relax and enjoy this conversation with Chris and I. Sponsors Smart ChoiceCanopy ConnectMAnscapedOlde School Marketing

In this episide of insurance town the mayor got the opportunity to sit down with the man, the myth, the legend, Mr. Matt Larocca of AgencyZoom. We enjoyed a nice stroll down memory lane. Talked about how he got in the industry from the beverage industry within got into the importance of the sales cycle and using CRM‘s.SponsorsSmart ChoiceCanopy connectOlde school marketingManscaped

This is a rare Mayor Solo to start off the year , talking about how you can improve your Customer experience with the help of Canopy Connect!! How to tackle hard market with some help of Smart Choice and Ole School marketing. Lastly he shouts out Manscaped and how you can stay on top of your grooming needs. This is a Sponsor Spotlight episode!! Sponsors:ManscapedOlde School Marketing Smart Choice Canopy Connect

In this weeks episode , the mayor has the awesome opportunity to sit down with his good friend, David Watson of Risk Advisor and they talk about what it means to be a risk advisor and how to improve the customer journey. But first David and I take a walk down memory lane and we talk all things David Watson and how he came to Mappus, and how he came up with the idea of Risk Advisor. WE then talk everything from Process & procedure to our Snack Draft. Epsisode Sponsors:Smart ChoiceCanopy ConnectManscaped Loss Scan

In this weeks episode the Mayor, get a long awaited, but much appreciated, visit from his buddy Todd Thams ! this is an exciting , quick hitting episode. Todd comes in hot, and talks about so many wonderful topics from multi generational agencies, Hard Market, Workers comp, Butter cows and Maid rites. Its a fun conversation you dont want to miss!Thank you for tuning in , make sure you check out our fabulous sponsors:Smart Choice-Canopy Connect- Discount click hereOlde School Marketing - 10% off with code Town10Manscaped - 20% off and free shipping with code Mayor

In this episode of Insurance Town, the Mayor and Adam Bowe of Cake, talk all things cake and eat it too. They start off with a walk down memory lane where Adam talks about how he got into the industry and then they discuss mergers and Aquisition as well navigating that complex world of buying and selling your agency. The trends that are happening now and how you can better position yourself for success in this arena . Sponsors Smart ChoiceCanopy ConnectManscapedOlde School Marketing

A few weeks ago the FCC dropped a bomb on people that buy leads and We invited Nick Berry the Marketing Guru to come bye and talk to us about this. If you are an agency that buys leads you may want to tune into this one especially and we dive into the nitty gritty of this major announcement from the FCC! Sponsors:Olde School Marketing Smart ChoiceCanopy Connect Manscaped

In this weeks episode the mayor sits down with his good friend, Steve Mohr, of the Insurance Industry Index. We have an incredible conversation about what hes been up to and how the relationship is still so incredibly valuable. He has so much going on with the Insurance Industry Index that you will definitely want to hear about I promise...Steve shares great advice and we talk about so many different topics and he drops so much knowledge on us. Episode Sponsors Smart ChoiceCanopy ConnectManscaped Olde School Marketing

In this episode the Mayor sits down with his good buddy and good buddy to do many, Davie Holt. Davie is on an exciting new journey into the world of Virtual Employees. He's getting the opportunity to work with people he knows and trust, in an arena that is he is exited about learning and growing. Davie and the Mayor have some fun talking about a variety of topics, from Christmas Music, to Virtual Employees and how to best manage your agency using Virtual Employees. Davie also weighs in on the Travis Kelce / Taylor Swift relationship!! Sit back , relax and enjoy this exciting conversation with Davie Holt

In this episode of Insurance Town the Mayor sits down with his good buddy and Author, Marketer, and all around god dude, Mr Solomon Thimothy, to talk all things sales and Marketing, AND HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD, Close more deals. and also how to do sell more insurance by "selling less" and Serving more!! Its a mental shift you gotta here more about ! Sponsors Smart ChoiceCanopy ConnectManscapedOlde School Marketing

In this weeks episode of Insurance Town, the Mayor, Heath Shearon sits down with his friend, Christopher Cook of Rough notes. Mr Cook takes us on a walk down memory lane to talk about what lead him into the insurance industry. We then discussed tellin your agencies story through your website and through your social media. He tells us what he looks for in an agency story and what hes looking or in a cover agent for the Magazine. He also tells us some of his own stories, and then tells us more about Rough Notes and how you can get more involved. Episode Sponsors:Smart ChoiceCanopy Connect ManscapedOlde School Marketing

This week in Insurance Town the Mayor had the opportunity to sit down and visit with, good friend, and 12 time EMMY AWARD winning, CHAD SKINNER. Heath and Chad have a fantastic conversation about Marketing, Sales, and so much more. Its fascinating how much TV, Film and Video production is related to Sales and Marketing. The draft is Back, mayor and Chad have a Christmas Movie draft. They go 5 rounds on the top Christmas movies of all time. Listen in and vote on who you think won the draft...

This is a remix episode of several stories and highlights from the last 3 or 4 mayor solo episodes. Thank you all for listening the Mayor truly appreciates the love and support!! Sponsors : Smart Choice Canopy ConnectManscaped olde School Marketing

In this week's episode we are celebrating a milestone. Episode 200!!! We invited none other than our Mayor of Insurance Town, Heath Shearon's good friend, colleague and sis, Sydney Roe of Vertafore. WE get into talking Triathlons, and her big accouncement there, we talk demand gen Marketing and so much more. This is a fun Milestone episode!! Sponsors:Smart ChoiceCanopy ConnectManscaped Olde School Marketing

In this weeks episode of Insurance Town, The Mayor sits down with his good friend Andy Runyon!! Sponsors Smart Choice Olde School MarketingManscaped Canopy Connect

This week In Insurance Town the Mayor sits down with his good friend Becky Monfre,VP of Digital Accounts at Coterie Insurance. Becky and the Mayor talk about everything from Raising Kids to Growing small commercial insurance and even get into some Hot takes along the way...

In this episode of Insurance Town, The Mayor sits down with his buddy Nick Lamparelli of Insurance Nerds and they have a fantastic conversation, around becoming a trusted advisor. They discuss what that looks like and how to focus on value instead of just offering a better price. THIS conversation is for the masses. Check this one out. Sponsors : Smart ChoiceCover DeskCanopy ConnectOlde School Marketing Manscaped

In this Weeks Episode here in Insurance Town, The Mayor Heath Shearon, Had the absolute honor and priviledge to record an episode with the one and only Darlene Flagg, the Mother and Mentor to many. She is the VP of Marketing and Brand at the National Life Group, and currently serves on the Women in Insurance and Financial Services(WIFS) National Board as President. In her role as President, she partners to attract, develop, & advance women in financial services. She is also the Immediate Past President of the National Tax -Deferred Savings Association (NTSA). Darlene is also one of the Executive Sponsors for theWomen’s Insight Network (WIN) at National Life. These two have a phenomenal conversation about leadership and what it takes to lead people. She talks about a journey of peace and what that looks like and means. They also talk Marketing and sales and so many other phenomenal topics SponsorsSmart Choice Manscaped use code mayor for 20% off and free shippingCoverdeskCanopy ConnectOlde School Marketing

In this Episode of Insurance Town, the Mayor sits down with old Friend, and Previous guest of the show. MR. Scott Knowles. Hes a serial entrepreneur with another great idea. He's just launched another great company that is going to blow your mind. He's going to help you add some serious value to your sales process, and to your customers. You are not going to want to miss this one for sure.

In this episode , the Mayor sits down with good friend, Mick Hunt, of Premier Strategy Box! Mick Hunt loves to win, and has a drive and determination to win and help his clients to create the strategies in their agency to win too! He breaks it all down here in this episode of Insurance Town. He and the mayor talk about how Mick came to the decision to start Premier Strategy Box. Hear the origin story here. He discusses his love for winning and breaks down his top 5 winners that had an influence on him in athletics growing up.Mick and Heath talk about the mistakes that agencies make, the strategies to take for winning. Then he walks us through the birth of Pati, and what it is , how he has changed the game for insurance trainings in our industry, and how his friends helped him along the way. Episode Sponsors :Smart Choice Agents Canopy Connect Cover Desk ManscapedOlde School Marketing

In this weeks episode the Mayor sits down with his good friend and 4 time guest of the show, Mr Flood Guru Himself , Chris Greene! Chris and Mayor talk about the hard market , why you need to reverse engineer everything right. He talks about story brand marketing, he talks about all kinds of cool stuff. This is one you won’t want to miss out on. Sit Back, Relax, and enjoy this conversation with the flood insurance guru himself , Mr. Chris GreeneShow SponsorsSmart ChoiceCanopy Connect Manscaped Olde School Marketing

In this episode, the Mayor, Heath Shearon sits down with his good friend, and long time sponsor of the show, Tolga Tezel. Those two have a great conversation about canopy connect! Tolga updates the audience on what is new and exciting with canopy Connect. Episode Sponsors Canopy Connect Smart ChoiceManscaped Olde School Marketing Cover Desk

In this episode the mayor sits down with friend of the show and of the family, Rob Trube, of Strategy Simple. These two have a great conversation , he was the organic growth guy for Acrisure for several years in their growth days. They talk about how to grow your profitability in your agency, how to gain net new, they talk marketing , propecting, retention , they talk about ways to get the profit waaay up there. He is a growth guy through and through. Sponsors:Smart ChoiceCover DeskCanopy ConnectOlde School Marketing Manscaped

This weeks episode the Mayor Heath Shearon, Sat down with his new friend Dean Giem and Geeked out with him over how he uses his tech stack to grow a fantasic business and how he continues to grow his new agency Paradox Insurance into the "Micro-Boutique" powerhouse that it is now. These two talk about everything from tech, to sales and marketing srategies to what they automate in their personal lives if they could. Dean Giem and Paradox Insurance are taking outside the box thinking to a whole new level. This conversation is definitely worth the listen and you should smash the play button right now and tell your friends about this episode and the Insurance town Podcast as well. Sponsors:Smart choice Canopy Connect Cover Desk Manscaped Olde School Marketing

This weeks episide of Insurance Town features my good friends from Smart Choice, They have been incredible partners and supporters of the show for quite some time now and I am so thankful for that. We have a great chat with Ashley Wingate and Carol Drake. WE discuss ard market and best practices and advice to navigate this market cycle and we also make predictions of how long it will last. We also discuss the advantages of working with Smart Choice and how you can use the tools and influence and advice of Smart Choice to navigate your way into Independance. I can wait for you to check this one out.thank you for all of my sponsors:Smart ChoiceCover DeskCanopy Connect Olde School Marketing Manscaped

this week is a Solo Episode !!

In this episode the Mayor Heath Shearon sits down with his good friend Aaron Levine! These two have a fantastic conversation on the luxury brand , and selling to the high end customer. He gives us great tips and Strategies on all of this and growing your agency, managing prospects. He pulls the curtain back on his agency and how he is doing things. EPisode Sponsors :Smart ChoiceCover DeskCanopy ConnectManscapedOlde School Marketing

In this Episode the Mayor sits own his good friend Andy Neary, of Complete Game Consulting, These two have a fantastic conversation and a whole lot of fun along the way. Check out the Fried Food Draft, a quick game of Hot takes and most importantly the conversation that they have about prospecting! Sponsors:Smart ChoiceCanopy Connect Manscaped Olde School Marketing Cover Desk

In this episode , the mayor sits down with his good buddy, Ryan Hanley of Rogue Risk. These two have a powerful conversation about life and love and while it’s not specially talking about Insurance, or the typical content you get from this show, the conversation willHave you thinking about your life and your agency in a way you may have not in the past. It’s our hopes you to listen to this conversation and digest this content in a way that challenges you to think outside the box. Sponsors:Smart ChoiceCanopy Connect Cover DeskOlde School MarketingManscaped

In this weeks episode, he Mayor interviews his friend Aaron Letzieser , Aaron discovered that technology is not the enemy but a powerful ally in shaping the future of finance. At Obie, a groundbreaking instant landlord insurance product for real estate investors, Aaron serves over 17 million real estate investors in the US. Prior to founding Obie, Aaron started and grew several successful companies that he saw to an exit. He is an active real estate investor and a Venture Partner at the San Francisco-based venture capital group Pioneer Fund. Aaron was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Aaron and the Mayor get into some fun dicussions with regards to Real Estate Investment Insurance, Vrbo, Building a Vertical in this space and so much more. Sit back relax and enjoy this conversation with Aaron Letzeiser. Sponsors:Smart ChoiceCover Desk Manscaped Canopy ConnectOlde School Marketing

In this episode the Mayor, Has a fun conversation with his good friend Erik Garcia of Garcia Insurance Group, Garcia Financial group and the Host of the popular Podcast, Stuff About Money They Didn't Teach You In School. The two of them have a great conversation here as it related to Insurance Agents planning for their future, and it all begins with the question he likes to ask of "What is your end game?" SponsorsSmart ChoiceCanopy Connect Coverdesk Manscaped

In this episode the Mayor sits down with one of his best friends in and out of this industry, Mitch Gibson and they have a lot of fun in this episode, these two talk about what they would do if they won the jackpot lotto and had all that money, they talk about technology, and they even get into their favorite accents in the world!! They wrap up this epidsode talking about the indie tech showcase experience. This is a cool opportunity , you may want to check out and listen carefully as he offers you the citizens of insurance town a discount code for listening today. Sponsors Smart ChoiceManscpapedCover DeskCanopy Connect

This weeks episode the Mayor sits down with his good buddy Rusty Dycus of Olde School Marketing. Rusty is a former agency owner and insurance professional. He sold his businesss and began his marketing company that specialises in workign with insurance agencies across the country using his marketing tactics. sponsored by:Smart Choice Cover DeskCanopy Connect Manscaped!

In this weeks episode the mayor had the opportunity to sit down with his good buddy John Spaugy. John is the owner of three agencies, the founder of Agents Brokers United, and has his hands full with all kinds of other projects and whatnot in the industry, We have a great conversation about the Hard Market, and how he is navigating through it. The Mayor asks "uncle John" advice on how you can navigate through it as well. Whether you have been in the industry 1 year, 3 years or 25 years there is something in here for you, Sit back relax and enjoy this episode with your Mayor and John Spaugy.

In this weeks episode, the mayor sits down with now 3 time guest on the show, and good friend , “Broker Brett” Fulmer! This is a fun episode where they have some fun talking about tech! Sponsors:Smart ChoiceManscapedCover deskCanopy Connect

In this weeks episode, The mayor stis down with good buddy , Matt Skillen of RT Specialty. These two have a great conversation about the fun and exciting world of the Gig Economy and How to begin a new vertical here in this rapidly growing space. He breaks it down and even gives you some cheat codes. Sponsor: Smart ChoiceCover Desk Canopy Connect Manscaped use code mayor for free shipping and 20% off