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S1 Ep 40Ep.40 - David McKnight: The Power of Zero

In this episode, Scott and Bradley sit down with David McKnight, author of the best-selling book Power of Zero which has sold more than 140,000 copies and recently was the inspiration for a documentary, “The Tax Train.” The guys discuss how agents can help get their listeners in the zero percent tax bracket using David’s knowledge and expertise. Resources: David McKnight The Power of Zero - Buy David's Book About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Oct 30, 201825 min

S1 Ep 39Ep.39 - Finding Your Angle with Michael Reilly

In this episode, Scott and Bradley sit down with Michael Reilly, Owner and principal agent of the Michael Reilly Agency based out of Roseville, California. Michael has a huge personality and is an expert at referral partner relationships. Michael discusses how to optimally identify, research, and cultivate referral partner relationships. Resources: Michael Reilly Agency About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Oct 24, 201839 min

S1 Ep 38Ep.38 - The Un-Conference with Brian Appleton

On this episode, Scott and Bradley sit down with the one and only Brian Appleton. Brian is the host of the Insurance Agent Summit, the insurance industry’s largest online event for insurance agents, and he is the co-author of the bestselling book, Customer Service is Just Foreplay: The Modern Customer Experience Will Separate You Apart from Your Competition. This year’s summit is October 22nd-24th featuring podcast guests like Carlos Vargas, Chris Paradiso, Matt Naimoli, Zack Gould, and our very own Bradley Flowers. This episode is jam-packed with value from start to finish. Insurance Guys Podcast Listeners can listen for free, on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify, Overcast, and here >>> The Insurance Guys Podcast Resources Brian Appleton Buy Brian's Book - Customer Service Is Just Foreplay: The Modern Customer Experience Will Separate You From The Competition Insurance Agent Summit - The world's largest online insurance event About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Oct 17, 201846 min

S1 Ep 37Ep.37 - Mike Stromsoe: Be Unstoppable

In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with Mike Stromsoe for the 2nd time. This Episode is jam-packed with genius. The guys discuss goals, dreams ambitions and the Be Unstoppable Bootcamp featuring Jeff Roy from episode 25. Check out Mike's first show Resources Mike Stromsoe Be Unstoppable Bootcamp About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Oct 10, 20181h 4m

S1 Ep 36Ep.36 - Chris Paradiso: The Lost Episode

The Insurance Guys have a treat for you this week, the lost episode. Recorded live from Paradiso Insurance in Stafford Springs, CT. This episode of pure gold has been hiding somewhere on Bradley's MacBook for six months and was recorded at the end of a 2-day stretch learning about Paradiso Insurance's world-class processes and systems. Chris details what agents are missing out on in their agencies when it comes to retention, hiring, firing and the flow of business. Resources Paradisoinsurance.com About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Oct 3, 201849 min

S1 Ep 35Ep. 35: Be Bold with Ryan Hanley

If there was ever an episode that agents needed to listen to, especially commercial agents...it’s this one. The guys sit down with Ryan Hanley from Bold Penguin and talk about it’s innovative, game-changing platform for commercial insurance producers. The guys also talk about the future of the insurance industry and Ryan gives them an interesting perspective on what he thinks is going to be the great disrupter in the industry. Resources: Boldpenguin.com Agencynation.com About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Sep 27, 20181h 22m

S1 Ep 34Ep.34 - Program Business with Bob Klinger

On this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down Bob Klinger with Klinger Insurance group and talk about all things program business. Finding your niche, learning everything you can about that niche and developing a program for that niche. If there was ever a podcast that will make you a bunch of money, it's this one. About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Sep 20, 201839 min

S1 Ep 33Ep.33 - Carlos Vargas: Become a Rock Star In Your Community

In this episode, Bradley and Scott risk their lives by recording in the middle of a hurricane. Yes. The guys sit down with Carlos Vargas, Partner at Vargas and Vargas Insurance. Carlos is an industry veteran with more than 30 years experience. The guys dive deep into community-based marketing, referral partner relationships and video marketing. Also, don’t forget to register for the Insuranceagentsummit.com About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Sep 6, 201847 min

S1 Ep 32Ep.32 - The One Man Shop Show

In this episode, Scott and Bradley in advice and tips on how to run a one-man insurance shop. About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Aug 28, 201844 min

S1 Ep 31Ep.31 - Live and Think Like A Leader

In this episode, Scott and Bradley welcome back Zebras and Cheetahs author, professor and consultant Dr. Colby Jubenville to discuss how to live and think like a leader, not playing the blame game, and having tough conversations. Get to know Dr. Colby Jubenville Buy Colby's Book: Zebras and Cheetahs: Look Different and Stay Agile to Survive the Business Jungle About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Aug 15, 201835 min

S1 Ep 30Ep.30 - Jerry Nicklow: Pay Per Click

In this episode, Scott and Bradley sit down with Jerry Nicklow, Marketing director at Huff Insurance. The guys discuss all things Google AdWords and pay per click in your insurance agency and the importance of finding your niche when it comes to marketing. Resources: Huff Insurance About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Aug 9, 201835 min

S1 Ep 29Ep.29 - Chris Greene: The Flood Insurance Guru

In this episode, Scott and Bradley sit down with the Flood Insurance Guru, Chris Greene. Chris is the owner of Community First Insurance Agency and travels nationwide trying to change the flood insurance market through education and working with other agents. Chris has a Masters Degree in Flood Mitigation and is "the end all be all" when it comes to flood insurance. If you have ever lost a sale due to a high flood rate you don’t want to miss this episode. Resources: Flood Insurance Guru About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Aug 2, 201822 min

S1 Ep 28Ep.28 - Dr. George Burroughs: The 4 Pillars of Peak Performance

In this episode, Scott and Bradley talk with Dr. George Burroughs (of Atlas Chiropractic) on how to achieve peak performance through proper nutrition and a consistent workout regimen. The guys also discuss leadership and customer service lessons George learned from an unlikely source, The Church of the Highlands and how to apply these lessons in your insurance business. Resources: Atlas Chiropratic About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Jul 26, 201838 min

S1 Ep 27Ep.27 - How To Sell 800 Life Policies In a Year

In this episode, Scott and Bradley talk with Life Insurance expert and industry titan Van Mueller (pronounced MILLER) to discuss his proven life insurance sales strategies. Van shares how he sold more than 800 life applications in 2017 while only working eight months out of the year by creating, practicing and asking a series of specific and “burning hot” questions. Van says “if he can do it, anyone can.” Want to learn more from Van Mueller? Check out his skill sets and sales products at his online store. Mention "The Insurance Guys Podcast" when purchasing Van Mueller's stellar sales kits, products and skills sets and Van will add some BONUS materials and extra goodies. Resources: Van Mueller About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Jul 19, 20181h 5m

S1 Ep 26Ep.26 - Insta-Strategy

In this episode, Scott and Bradley dive deep down the rabbit hole on a subject that is near and dear to each of their hearts: Instagram Strategy. An often overlooked platform that gives a lot of agents anxiety due to the nature of the business, the guys lay out an exact step-by-step process for winning on Instagram. Resources: Scott Howell Instagram - @iprotectinsurance Bradley Flowers Instagram - @Saraland_insurance Hashtag Generator About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Jul 12, 201837 min

S1 Ep 25Ep. 25 - The Tip of the Spear: Voice Skills

In this episode, Scott and Bradley talk with Insurance thought leader and CEO of Excalibur Insurance in Ontario Canada, Jeff Roy. The guys discuss the impact and importance of voice skills and pairing them with your insurance agency. Get your notepad ready this episode is like turning a fire hose on! Resources: Jeff Roy Excalibur Insurance Elevate Conference About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Jul 5, 201838 min

S1 Ep 23Ep.24 - Jason Will: Building Your Brand

In this episode, Scott and Bradley chat with Jason Will, founder of JWRE and the host of the Agent251 Podcast. Jason has taken the real estate industry by storm the last three years going from 0 to 125 agents with his company, and he has accomplished this by putting the Agent before the brokerage. Jason is known for putting himself out there and phenomenal branding, including bringing on a full-time videographer earlier in 2018. Resources: Jason's Bio Agent 251 Podcast About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Jun 27, 201841 min

S1 Ep 22Ep.23 - Mike Stromsoe: Your Blueprint to 1 Million Dollars

In this episode, Scott and Bradley talk with insurance titan Mike Stromsoe owner of Stromsoe Insurance agency and host of the Be Unstoppable Bootcamp. With Mike's knowledge of the business, this is one you don't want to miss. The Insurance Guys discuss Mike's agency processes including onboarding new team members and new business best practices. Check out Mike's Be Unstoppable Bootcamp a 3-day LIVE event designed to give you EVERYTHING YOU NEED to grow your business, create financial security, enjoy more FREEDOM and be unstoppable Resources: Mike's Bio Stromsoe Insurance agency Be Unstoppable Bootcamp About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Jun 21, 201856 min

S1 Ep 22Ep.22 - Colby Jubenville: Success In Life, Unique Perspective and True Grit

In episode 22, Senior business consultant, author & Southern humorist, Colby Jubenville stops by to discuss life, defining success, differentiating yourself and unique perspective. This show is chocked full of life lessons and quotes to help you realize your full potential. Resources: Website - Dr. Colby Jubenville Book: Zebras and Cheetahs: Look Different and Stay Agile to Survive the Business Jungle About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Jun 13, 201838 min

S1 Ep 21Ep.21 - Tom Hegna: How To Make MDRT Through Life Insurance Sales

Tom Hegna (Economist, Author, former Vice President at New York Life) joins The Insurance Guys podcast to discuss life insurance, financial services, and how to start planning to become a Million Dollar Roundtable Agent (MDRT). Tom is an industry expert and thought leader in the world of financial services. Tom has done more than 5,000 seminars on helping people with retirement and income and is the author of Paychecks and Playchecks, Don't Worry Retire Happy!, and Retirement Income Masters. Resources: Website - tomhenga.com Books: Paychecks and Playchecks: Retirement Solutions for Life Don't Worry, Retire Happy! Seven Steps to Retirement Security About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Jun 7, 201829 min

S1 Ep 20Ep 20: Taking Action

In this episode, Scott and Bradley talk about the importance of being nimble taking action and not waiting to make decisions in your business. The Insurance Guys share several things they have learned about the industry that makes their lives easier since starting the podcast. Additionally, Scott divulges a life-changing announcement. You'll want to have your notepad ready on this one so sit back and turn up the volume. Resources: ResponseiQ - Intelligent instant callback platform to engage with visitors and leads. Friendly Agent Bot - Chatbots for Insurance Agency Rocket Referrals - increased referrals from 3-9X About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

May 24, 201834 min

S1 Ep 19EP 19: Bobble on with G&N Insurance

In this episode, Scott and Bradley sit down with Zack Gould and Matt Naimoli owners of G&N Insurance, named one of Inc. 5000's fastest growing privately held companies. The guys discuss G&N's cutting edge business model that focuses on working with large volume referral partners. Zack and Matt discuss how they form these partnerships by providing value on the front end for the referral partner and not talking about insurance. Sit back and turn up the volume because this episode is packed with knowledge bombs. Resources: Website - G&N Insurance Zack Gould Matt Naimoli About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

May 23, 201845 min

S1 Ep 18Ep.18 - Kelly Donahue-Piro: People, Products and Processes

In this episode Scott and Bradley sit down with Kelly Donahue-Piro, President of Agency Performance Partners, to discuss processes and procedures in your agency. Kelly's company specializes in agency culture assessment and change; management and supervisory coaching and benchmarking; customer retention strategy development; digital marketing strategy, planning and implementation; and sales planning, management, and skill-building. Resources: Kelly Donahue-Piro Agency Performance Partners About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

May 16, 201853 min

S1 Ep 17Ep.17 - Life of an Insurance Agent with Ben Volk

Scott & Bradley sit down with Ben Volk, creator of the “Life of an Insurance Agent” videos on facebook. The guys discuss video strategy, marketing, production, the challenges that some exclusive agents have with marketing and promotion. In this episode, Ben shares his approach and secret to advertising by "not selling" but connecting to his targeted markets and clients. Resources: Life Of An Insurance Agent - Facebook About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

May 1, 201846 min

S1 Ep 16Ep.16 - Michael McCormick: Insurance Soup and Video Quotes

Scott Howell and Bradley Flowers sit down with Michael McCormick, co-founder and bearded genius of Insurance Soup. Insurance Soup is an online community and mega facebook page group that is shaking up the whole Insurance industry. Plus, The Insurance Guys and Michael talk about the cutting-edge practice of sending video proposals to their clients and how this will increase close ratio. Resources: useloom.com advisorevolved.Com Insurance Soup is the #1 FREE group on Facebook for Agents and Brokers with a focus on sales, marketing, and social media mastery. Facebook Page Website Career Agent Concepts is the #1 Free Group, Paid Courses, Ground Breaking Masterminds, Vendor Marketplace, & Innovative New Business Model in the Insurance Industry. Website Sponsor: About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Apr 24, 201836 min

S1 Ep 15Ep.15 - The Beards Of Wisdom: Extreme Lead Generation

In this episode, Scott and Bradley sit down with the Beards of Wisdom themselves, Michael McCormick and Taylor Dobbie. These two insurance and marketing influencers have started a sales and cultural movement in the insurance industry with their creation and involvement in Insurance Soup, Career Agent Concepts, and TouchPoints Professional. This episode is sponsored and brought to you by the fine folks Thrice Beard Oil. Thrice is a premium men’s grooming brand, focused on a creating a clean and distinguished look and feel. We only use natural products to solve the problems we face with our beards--and, of course, having them smell great in the process. Check them out here. Resources: Insurance Soup is the #1 FREE group on Facebook for Agents and Brokers with a focus on sales, marketing, and social media mastery. Facebook Page Website Career Agent Concepts is the #1 Free Group, Paid Courses, Ground Breaking Masterminds, Vendor Marketplace, & Innovative New Business Model in the Insurance Industry. Website Touchpoint Professionals is a bulk SMS texting and email marketing with no short codes or keywords. Send bulk mobile SMS for your business marketing campaigns and reply with your own cell phone. Website Sponsor: About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Mar 27, 201837 min

S1 Ep 14Ep.14 - Andrew Cooney: Guerrilla Marketing For The One Person Agency

Scott Howell and Bradley Flowers talk to One Man Shop, Farmers Insurance Agent, and Marketing Guru Andrew Cooney as he shares some of his clever and effective marketing strategies and executions. Andrew, to his surprise, created a viral social media post with video of him paying parking meters in his city to land new business. Learn how a single agency owner uses and finds the time to do traditional media, social media, as well as smart and community-oriented marketing “stunts” to grow his business. Click here to check out the "free media" Andrew earned with his parking meter marketing. About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Feb 27, 201835 min

S1 Ep 13Ep.13 - Yellow Hammer Guerrilla Marketing w/ Jeff Roberts

In this episode, Jeff Roberts (founder & CEO of Yellowhammer Coffee) walks us through funding your Startup business through life insurance, using guerrilla marketing, and shares some of the everyday challenges of running a successful business. Jeff left his previous career to dive head first into putting a unique spin on the food truck business. Instead of food, he serves world-class coffee. Yellowhammer Coffee was founded in July 2016, and Jeff attributes almost 90% of his loyal following to a creative content creation strategy, social media, and word of mouth advertising. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, turn up the volume, and let's get down to business! Check out Yellow Hammer Coffee and their cool yellow cups. Instagram: @yelhamcoffee Twitter: @yelhamcoffee About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Feb 8, 201850 min

S1 Ep 12Ep.12 - Viral Videos, Subliminal Ads and Stinky Fish

What’s it like to make a youtube video that gets 45 million views? What does it take to do it? How do you turn click-worthy social content into qualified leads and new customers? Meet Joe McCloskey, Jr., the brains behind The Stinky Fish Challenge video. This clever insurance man (and internet superstar) from Colorado shares his video and social media strategies and tips to get the most out of your online presence, unique content, and Facebook advertising. Watch Joe McCloskey's Stinky Fish Challenge - Surstromming Video About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Jan 31, 201829 min

S1 Ep 11Ep.11 - Past, Present and Chris Paradiso of Insurance

In this episode, Scott & Bradley had the chance to talk with the one and only Chris Paradiso (of Paradiso Insurance) before he takes the stage at (the upcoming) Gary Vaynerchuk's Agent2021 Conference*. In a high energy discussion, Chris candidly shares his expertise in insurance agency growth strategies, procedure and process, and his marketing mojo and ninja-like social media and branding skills. Want a crash course in the daily grind and some long-term ideas to GROW YOUR AGENCY? You can't afford to miss this incredible interview on the state of the insurance industry and what is coming. *Agent2021 is a one-day conference that educates agents and owners in four industries (real estate, auto, insurance, and travel) on how to use innovation to grow their business. Social Media Influencers and industry thought leaders discuss the tools, platforms, and tactics that can be used to start marketing in the year we live in. Visit agent2021.com for more information and tickets. Subscribe To The Insurance Guys Podcast Marketing Resources from Paradiso Presents: Brand Guide - for more information on creating your own agency's branding guide, contact Kelly Donahue-Piro at [email protected] or 401-415-620s The Digital Customer Experience - (Our Email Marketing Strategy) Paradiso onboarding process Paradiso Presents YouTube Channel Paradiso Presents Website (free marketing content updated weekly) The Paradiso Promise The Paradiso Presents Twitter Facebook Paradsio Onboarding Process Article - personal vs agency branding Free template for building marketing personas Fiverr video - this is the service for animated intros on our videos Recommended Services ResponseiQ - Paradiso's 27 second callback widget on website MyInsuranceVideos - video done for you (for more information on getting started, contact Mike Demko at [email protected] or 858-461-1075) Paradio mobile app (contact Matt Aaron at [email protected] or 980-322-7723 to get started) RocketReferrals - generate more referrals automatically (contact Oxana at [email protected] or 888-978-8325) About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Jan 22, 20181h 7m

S1 Ep 10Ep.10 - Finding Your Digital Voice w/ Rhen Bartlett

In this episode,Scott & Bradley interview digital marketing pro Rhen Barlett. Rhen candidly shares his insights on getting the most from your digital marketing and advertising from the perspective of the advertising agency. Facebook and digital marketing is seen as the "wild west" these days and it's time get started putting your Insurance Agency on social media and live video the right way. Find your "voice", quit making excuses, and start putting yourself out there on Facebook Live and other useful video channels. If your not making your own unique content on social media, nothing is setting you apart. What is your WOW factor?

Jan 11, 201818 min

S1 Ep 9Ep.9 - Telling Your Story & Finding Your Rocket Fuel

Scott & Bradley discuss how your compelling personal and business story can propel you to success in the insurance industry. Plus, a discussion on what motivates you and puts rocket fuel in your tank? Quotable Quotes: > Losing or someone getting the better of me makes me work harder. - Bradley Flowers > Struggling with adversity, just missing my goal, and competitors talking negatively about me is like rocket fuel for me to succeed. - Scott Howell

Jan 3, 201846 min

S1 Ep 8Ep.8 - The Process of Nick Saban

In this episode, Scott & Bradley discuss working with your spouse, making your clients feel at home (Paula Dean & Sweet Tea) and go in depth on the University of Alabama football process after a visit to The Nick Saban Football Camp. Please subscribe, rate & review our show on iTunes. Hear more shows at theinsuranceguyspodcast.com The Insurance Guys is a no BS and straight talk podcast dedicated to insurance agents by insurance 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.

Dec 15, 201744 min

S1 Ep 7Ep.7 - Start Using Social Media

In this episode, Scott & Bradley discuss how to get started in social media, why it's so important, how to get over the resistance and stop making excuses on why you can't get started. Please subscribe, rate & review our show on iTunes. Hear more shows at theinsuranceguyspodcast.com The Insurance Guys Podcast is a no BS and straight talk podcast 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.

Dec 3, 201758 min

S1 Ep 6Ep.6 - Building Referral Partnership Relationships

In this episode, Scott & Bradley discuss how to network & build referral partners and how the days of sitting in the office and aggressively waiting on the phone to ring are over. Please subscribe, rate & review our show on iTunes. Hear more shows at theinsuranceguyspodcast.com The Insurance Guys is a no BS and straight talk podcast dedicated to insurance agents by insurance 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.

Dec 3, 201745 min

S1 Ep 5Ep.5 - What Are We Going To Sell?

In this episode, Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers discuss the game plan for what you're going to sell, when to sell it and why you don't want to run around and take a shotgun approach. Please rate, review and subscribe to our show on iTunes. Hear more shows at theinsuranceguyspodcast.com The Insurance Guys is a no BS and straight talk podcast 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.

Nov 28, 201752 min

S1 Ep 4EP.4 - Hire Slow, Fire Fast.

In this episode, Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers discuss having to hire and fire staff. The right and wrong way to treat employees and when it's time to say goodbye. Please rate, review and subscribe to our show on iTunes. Hear more shows at theinsuranceguyspodcast.com The Insurance Guys 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.

Nov 16, 20171h 7m

S1 Ep 3Ep.3 - How Do You Deal With Rejection?

In this episode, Scott Howell & Bradley Flowers discuss dealing with rejection in the insurance business. What to do, what not to do, and understanding that some will, some won't, God Bless, who's next!

Nov 13, 201753 min

S1 Ep 2Ep.2 - You're Now In The Insurance Business, What's Next?

Download | Subscribe | Contact In this episode, Scott Howell and Bradley Flowers talk about the next steps in getting started as an agent after you've made the decision that you want to become an agent and how to start writing good business. About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made and 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. Please subscribe, review and rate our show on iTunes, SoundCloud, IheartRadio App, Spotify & Overcast.

Nov 13, 201759 min

S1 Ep 1Ep.1 - How We Got Started In The Insurance Business

Download | Subscribe | Contact In this episode, Scott Howell and Bradley Flowers discuss how they found themselves in the insurance business along with the trials and tribulations associated with getting started.

Nov 11, 201757 min