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🎉 Celebrate 7 Years of WSA!
For a limited time, get in at our lowest pricing EVER—yes, even better than day 1!
👉 Use code BIRTHDAY and click the blue ☑️ at checkout to see your savings.
What’s in this episode:
If you're leaking leads faster than you're closing, this is your fix. Mariah Gates, founder of Accelerated Automation, shares how agents are plugging holes in their follow-up systems, automating smartly, and building CRMs that actually make money. From why producers ghost prospects after day three to the exact cadence that converts at week six—this episode gives you the scripts, strategy, and system to follow through like a pro.
Whether you're building your first sales process or upgrading your CRM, Mariah breaks down real-world automation tactics that drive results—and what not to automate if you want to close high-premium deals.
[00:00]Why great salespeople struggle without operations
[01:00]Mariah’s journey: From banker to agency owner to CRM queen
[04:30]The #1 CRM mistake agents make—and how to avoid it
[08:00]Why agents overspend on marketing (and how to fix it)
[10:00]Hotlist magic: Wake up with warm leads
[12:00]Cross-sells, win-backs, and your hidden database goldmine
[14:30]Texting rules, emojis, and follow-up that gets seen
[17:00]Build a process that works while you sleep
[19:30]The 6-week cadence that closes
[24:00]What your competition is already automating
[27:00]Getting team buy-in without the revolt
[33:00]What you should NEVER automate
[36:00]Why video quoting beats “apples to apples”
🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: HERE
🔗 Connect with Mariah Gates
Website: https://www.acceleratedautomation.net
LinkedIn: Mariah Gates
Facebook & Instagram: @AcceleratedAutomation
📢 SPECIAL OFFERS FOR INSURANCE BUZZ LISTENERS
📘 Quote 3 – How to Make Multiple 6 Figures in Any Sales Organization
Master the sales strategies behind $200M+ in production.
👉 Grab your copy: HERE
🎯 FREE 7-Day Demo – Weaver Sales Academy
Test-drive the same system helping agents close more life and P&C.
👉 Start your trial: HERE
📲 TEXT MICHAEL DIRECTLY
Got a question or a topic idea? Text “BUZZ” to (816) 727-7610
🌐 More Tools + Free Resources
Website: https://www.weaversa.com
📱 Connect with Michael Online
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelweaverwsa
▶️ YouTube: @michaelweavertraining — Free training & insights weekly 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/themichaelweaver
📸 Instagram: @michaelweaver
🎁 Weaver Sales Academy Just Turned 7 — And You Get the Gift 🎁
We’re throwing it all the way back to Day 1 pricing (actually… even better). For a limited time, get full access to the exact systems helping agents close more life and P&C—without the guesswork.
✅ Train brand-new hires to sell in under 10 days
✅ Master Life Insurance, Multi-line, and high-converting closes
✅ Built for top-performing insurance agencies and teams
Use code "BIRTHDAY" at checkout—then hit the blue ☑️ to see your savings!
👉 Grab the deal now or schedule a call with our team. Let’s build your next top producer together. CHECKOUT or BOOK A CALL
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🎉 Celebrate 7 Years of WSA!
For a limited time, get in at our lowest pricing EVER—yes, even better than day 1!
👉 Use code BIRTHDAY and click the blue ☑️ at checkout to see your savings.
What’s in this episode:
If you're leaking leads faster than you're closing, this is your fix. Mariah Gates, founder of Accelerated Automation, shares how agents are plugging holes in their follow-up systems, automating smartly, and building CRMs that actually make money. From why producers ghost prospects after day three to the exact cadence that converts at week six—this episode gives you the scripts, strategy, and system to follow through like a pro.
Whether you're building your first sales process or upgrading your CRM, Mariah breaks down real-world automation tactics that drive results—and what not to automate if you want to close high-premium deals.
[00:00]Why great salespeople struggle without operations
[01:00]Mariah’s journey: From banker to agency owner to CRM queen
[04:30]The #1 CRM mistake agents make—and how to avoid it
[08:00]Why agents overspend on marketing (and how to fix it)
[10:00]Hotlist magic: Wake up with warm leads
[12:00]Cross-sells, win-backs, and your hidden database goldmine
[14:30]Texting rules, emojis, and follow-up that gets seen
[17:00]Build a process that works while you sleep
[19:30]The 6-week cadence that closes
[24:00]What your competition is already automating
[27:00]Getting team buy-in without the revolt
[33:00]What you should NEVER automate
[36:00]Why video quoting beats “apples to apples”
🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: HERE
🔗 Connect with Mariah Gates
Website: https://www.acceleratedautomation.net
LinkedIn: Mariah Gates
Facebook & Instagram: @AcceleratedAutomation
📢 SPECIAL OFFERS FOR INSURANCE BUZZ LISTENERS
📘 Quote 3 – How to Make Multiple 6 Figures in Any Sales Organization
Master the sales strategies behind $200M+ in production.
👉 Grab your copy: HERE
🎯 FREE 7-Day Demo – Weaver Sales Academy
Test-drive the same system helping agents close more life and P&C.
👉 Start your trial: HERE
📲 TEXT MICHAEL DIRECTLY
Got a question or a topic idea? Text “BUZZ” to (816) 727-7610
🌐 More Tools + Free Resources
Website: https://www.weaversa.com
📱 Connect with Michael Online
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelweaverwsa
▶️ YouTube: @michaelweavertraining — Free training & insights weekly 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/themichaelweaver
📸 Instagram: @michaelweaver
🎁 Weaver Sales Academy Just Turned 7 — And You Get the Gift 🎁
We’re throwing it all the way back to Day 1 pricing (actually… even better). For a limited time, get full access to the exact systems helping agents close more life and P&C—without the guesswork.
✅ Train brand-new hires to sell in under 10 days
✅ Master Life Insurance, Multi-line, and high-converting closes
✅ Built for top-performing insurance agencies and teams
Use code "BIRTHDAY" at checkout—then hit the blue ☑️ to see your savings!
👉 Grab the deal now or schedule a call with our team. Let’s build your next top producer together. CHECKOUT or BOOK A CALL
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