In this episode, Michael Jans sits down with South Florida agency owner Matt Livings, who grew his agency from absolutely nothing to more than 5,700 households—in one of the toughest, most volatile markets in the country.
Matt reveals the simple but powerful systems he’s used for two decades, including:
<ul>
<li>His 24,000-postcards-a-month direct mail engine</li>
<li>The niche strategy that built his affluent book (hint: boats)</li>
<li>Why he stopped selling policies 15 years ago—and grew faster</li>
<li>How hurricane claims turned him into a local hero</li>
<li>The referral playbook that keeps the pipeline full</li>
<li>Carrier contingency tactics that added an extra 10% to his income</li>
</ul>
If you want to see how real, organic, sustainable agency growth is built—especially in hard markets—this is the episode.

In this episode, Michael Jans sits down with South Florida agency owner Matt Livings, who grew his agency from absolutely nothing to more than 5,700 households—in one of the toughest, most volatile markets in the country. Matt reveals the simple but powerful systems he’s used for two decades, including: His 24,000-postcards-a-month direct mail engine The niche strategy that built his affluent book (hint: boats) Why he stopped selling policies 15 years ago—and grew faster How hurricane claims turned him into a local hero The referral playbook that keeps the pipeline full Carrier contingency tactics that added an extra 10% to his income If you want to see how real, organic, sustainable agency growth is built—especially in hard markets—this is the episode.

From Zero to 5,700 Households: How One Agent Built a Relentless Marketing Machine

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 without confusion, chaos, or cold-calling
- Increase margins through smarter marketing and streamlined operations
- Engineer a peak valuation using models proven to boost your exit payday

You’ll hear from the top thinkers, marketers, tech leaders, and M&A insiders in the industry—all focused on one thing: helping you build an agency that creates real wealth for you, your family, and your community.

No fluff. No filler. Just what works.

Don’t just grow your agency. Engineer its future.

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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 without confusion, chaos, or cold-calling - Increase margins through smarter marketing and streamlined operations - Engineer a peak valuation using models proven to boost your exit payday You’ll hear from the top thinkers, marketers, tech leaders, and M&A insiders in the industry—all focused on one thing: helping you build an agency that creates real wealth for you, your family, and your community. No fluff. No filler. Just what works. Don’t just grow your agency. Engineer its future.

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 without confusion, chaos, or cold-calling
- Increase margins through smarter marketing and streamlined operations
- Engineer a peak valuation using models proven to boost your exit payday

You’ll hear from the top thinkers, marketers, tech leaders, and M&amp;A insiders in the industry—all focused on one thing: helping you build an agency that creates real wealth for you, your family, and your community.

No fluff. No filler. Just what works.

Don’t just grow your agency. Engineer its future.

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