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What’s in this episode:
Michael and Courtney look back on the journey that built The Insurance Buzz into one of the top podcasts in the industry and share the unfiltered truth about what 400 episodes have taught them — in business, in marriage, and in life.

From the early fights before recording to becoming trusted voices in the insurance space, this milestone episode pulls back the curtain on the grit, discipline, and delegation it takes to lead well and stay consistent.

Packed with real lessons in leadership, marketing, and mindset, it’s a raw, behind-the-scenes look at what 400 reps of showing up really teaches you. Whether you’re on episode one of your journey or four hundred, these insights will remind you: growth comes from consistency.

 [00:00] Celebration & gratitude — 400 episodes later
 [02:00] The ask: leave a 5-star review to help us grow
 [03:00] Quantity before quality — the truth about consistency
 [06:00] Leadership starts at the top: what great agency owners have in common
 [08:30] Adaptability & delegation: building teams that win
 [12:00] Information vs. action — stop hiding behind “research”
 [15:00] Marketing math: how top agents buy production
 [18:00] Focus on the one — clarity, not chaos, drives results
 [21:00] Hold yourself to insanely high standards
 [24:00] Stick with your process — and stop chasing shiny objects
 [26:00] Systems & environments that beat motivation
 [29:00] Discipline, consistency, and what 400 weeks taught us
 [33:00] Building relationships & learning from everyone
 [37:00] The network effect: surround yourself with winners
 [39:00] Gratitude for our podcast team & listeners
 [41:00] Final reminder: what you do every day matters

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