August 01, 2023

Scott Howell Explains Why Romance Is Needed When Starting An Agency

1 hour 12 minutes

In this episode of Agency Intelligence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Scott Howell, CLCS, Agency Owner of iProtect Insurance & Financial Services, and Co-Host of The Insurance Guys Podcast. Scott talks about how he met Bradley Flowers and why communication plays a huge role in the insurance industry.

Episode Highlights:

Scott mentions what he really appreciates about Jason. (4:04)

Does Scott listen to a lot of podcasts? (6:26)

What has attributed to Scott’s success, skill or luck? (16:29)

Scott shares his professional background. (24:27)

How did Scott become institutionalized? (34:47)

Scott shares the story of how he met Bradley Flowers. (37:38)

What’s something that Scott learned in his business, that he didn't know in the past? (42:42)

Scott explains why communication is so important. (43:41)

Key Quotes:

“I would say I love to win. I don't think much about losing, I just keep going every day, putting one foot in front of the other. I've always said that insurance is a lot like working out.” - Scott Howell

“I think it's good to hear what everybody's doing. And, no matter which podcast you listen to, no matter who the host of the podcast is, as long as it's within the insurance sphere, okay. You can always learn something from every single podcast.” - Scott Howell

“I think that you have to communicate with your spouse, and let them know how much time, energy, and dedication that starting an insurance agency from scratch or less than scratch is going to take.” - Scott Howell

Resources Mentioned:

Scott Howell LinkedIn

The Insurance Guys Podcast

iProtect Insurance & Financial Services

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