Binding commercial insurance policies have always required a little more work. Our guest, Adam Kiefer, Co-Founder, and CEO of Talage, set out to build a software platform that enables independent insurance agents to easily sell and bind commercial insurance policies online. Thanks to changing attitudes from major carriers and new insurtech advancements, agents are empowered to serve commercial lines consumers better than ever.

In this conversation, Adam reveals:

• How changing consumer expectations have driven game-changing tech investments

If your agency sells commercial lines policies, don’t miss this conversation. Listen now to find out what other agencies are already doing to connect and sell to today’s commercial insurance consumers. 

Presented by Agency Revolution, the Connected Insurance Podcast provides weekly opportunities for listeners to dive deep into the trends affecting insurance agents and brokers today and to gain proven strategies and tactics for agency growth. Our hosts facilitate thoughtful panels and 1:1 conversations with a variety of prominent thought leaders, with a focus on how to streamline and drive operational efficiency for your independent agency through the intelligent use of technology.

Keeping up with the fast-paced world of marketing and technology is a full-time job, and for our guest, it is. After a stellar career as Vice President of Marketing at Intuit, Vice President of Brand Marketing at Capital One, and Section Head at Procter & Gamble, Patti Newcomer shares her insights from her new position as Chief Marketing Officer at FMG Suite, the parent company of Agency Revolution. 

In this practical and forward-thinking discussion, Patti reveals:

• Four marketing trends agents can’t ignore

Don’t miss this discussion with one of the most seasoned, insightful marketers in the industry as she reveals practical tips any agent can use. 

Presented by Agency Revolution, the Connected Insurance Podcast provides weekly opportunities for listeners to dive deep into the trends affecting insurance agents and brokers today and to gain proven strategies and tactics for agency growth. Our hosts facilitate thoughtful panels and 1:1 conversations with a variety of prominent thought leaders, with a focus on how to streamline and drive operational efficiency for your independent agency through the intelligent use of technology.

Today’s insurance consumers spend more time in the digital world than ever before. If we want to reach them, sell to them, and nurture them, we can’t ignore the numerous ways digital marketing will help. The fast pace of change and sea of choices often confuses and paralyzes a lot of agents. 

Our guest, Seth Greene, lays out a clear path, including:

• How to generate more referrals

Listen now and learn how to build a marketing plan that will grow your agency.

Presented by Agency Revolution, the Connected Insurance Podcast provides weekly opportunities for listeners to dive deep into the trends affecting insurance agents and brokers today and to gain proven strategies and tactics for agency growth. Our hosts facilitate thoughtful panels and 1:1 conversations with a variety of prominent thought leaders, with a focus on how to streamline and drive operational efficiency for your independent agency through the intelligent use of technology.

Best-selling author of The Bezos Letters, Steve Anderson, has been one of the independent insurance channel’s top technology thought leaders for over 25 years. In this discussion, he shares advice to help agents make better technology and productivity decisions for their agencies.

Listen to this episode for Steve’s insight about:

• The forces accelerating the adoption of insurtech

Don’t miss this discussion with one of the most well-respected tech thought leaders in the insurance industry.

Presented by Agency Revolution, the Connected Insurance Podcast provides weekly opportunities for listeners to dive deep into the trends affecting insurance agents and brokers today and to gain proven strategies and tactics for agency growth. Our hosts facilitate thoughtful panels and 1:1 conversations with a variety of prominent thought leaders, with a focus on how to streamline and drive operational efficiency for your independent agency through the intelligent use of technology.

15 years ago Rhett VanScoter took a step back from the accounting world to start his own independent insurance agency from scratch. Like all startup agencies, he quickly realized the value of every single customer. Fast forward to today, VanScoter Insurance Agency boosted its retention rate by five points in a single year and now holds among the highest NPS® scores in any industry. Year after year, the customer loyalty his agency has earned consistently turns into growth. 

In this discussion, Rhett reveals: 

• His top campaigns to continuously strengthen client relationships

If you want to see how client relationships drive growth in an insurance agency, do not miss this conversation. 

Presented by Agency Revolution, the Connected Insurance Podcast provides weekly opportunities for listeners to dive deep into the trends affecting insurance agents and brokers today and to gain proven strategies and tactics for agency growth. Our hosts facilitate thoughtful panels and 1:1 conversations with a variety of prominent thought leaders, with a focus on how to streamline and drive operational efficiency for your independent agency through the intelligent use of technology.

As the demand for video marketing grows, Jason Carter reveals small tweaks that remove the roadblocks between your agency and great video marketing. Jason is the founder of Wavelength Studio and has produced thousands of hours of Michael Jans’ insurance marketing trainings, boot camps, interviews, and promotional videos.

In this discussion, Jason reveals: 

• Simple advice to clear your hang-ups and camera anxiety for great video

Small changes can lead to big results. As you build your growth plan for 2021, don’t skip this important how-to podcast on the fastest growing media in the marketing landscape.

Presented by Agency Revolution, the Connected Insurance Podcast provides weekly opportunities for listeners to dive deep into the trends affecting insurance agents and brokers today and to gain proven strategies and tactics for agency growth. Our hosts facilitate thoughtful panels and 1:1 conversations with a variety of prominent thought leaders, with a focus on how to streamline and drive operational efficiency for your independent agency through the intelligent use of technology.

Getting results with SEO, PPC, and social media doesn’t need to be a mystery. Our guest, Kevin Chow, has been a digital marketing expert for nearly as long as digital marketing itself has existed. Even better, Kevin has worked with hundreds of insurance agencies since his time at Agency Revolution a decade ago. 

In this jam-packed podcast, Kevin shares:

• The single most important way to boost search traffic now

Get practical answers to your biggest questions and learn the difference between what an agency principal should know about versus what they should know how to do. If you want 2021 to be your best year ever, make this conversation a priority. 

Presented by Agency Revolution, the Connected Insurance Podcast provides weekly opportunities for listeners to dive deep into the trends affecting insurance agents and brokers today and to gain proven strategies and tactics for agency growth. Our hosts facilitate thoughtful panels and 1:1 conversations with a variety of prominent thought leaders, with a focus on how to streamline and drive operational efficiency for your independent agency through the intelligent use of technology.

When Jordan Goodman and his brother took the reins of their third generation insurance agency, they noticed a troubling trend: high turnover. With 25% of the industry expected to retire in the next four years, it became clear this was an industry-wide problem. 

How do you train new workers – especially if they have no industry experience? Jordan and his brother set out to create a solution and built Total CSR, which helps over 1,300 agencies solve their talent problem. In this episode, Jordan shares his insight on:

• How to reduce training time of new employees

Jordan has spoken with thousands of agency owners about hiring and training new employees. Every agency principal and manager should listen to his approach to solving one of the biggest looming challenges facing the industry: attracting and training new talent. 

Presented by Agency Revolution, the Connected Insurance Podcast provides weekly opportunities for listeners to dive deep into the trends affecting insurance agents and brokers today and to gain proven strategies and tactics for agency growth. Our hosts facilitate thoughtful panels and 1:1 conversations with a variety of prominent thought leaders, with a focus on how to streamline and drive operational efficiency for your independent agency through the intelligent use of technology.

More traffic means more business, but how does an insurance agent make that happen?

Our guest, Jordan Leavitt, clears away the confusion and delivers straight answers and easy solutions. Jordan worked directly for the renowned Neil Patel and now serves as the Digital Marketing Team Lead here at Agency Revolution. 

Listen now for practical answers to your biggest digital marketing questions, including:

• PPC Advertising: how it works and when you should use it

If you want to improve your web presence, increase traffic to your website, and grow your agency, don’t skip this jam-packed conversation.

Presented by Agency Revolution, the Connected Insurance Podcast provides weekly opportunities for listeners to dive deep into the trends affecting insurance agents and brokers today and to gain proven strategies and tactics for agency growth. Our hosts facilitate thoughtful panels and 1:1 conversations with a variety of prominent thought leaders, with a focus on how to streamline and drive operational efficiency for your independent agency through the intelligent use of technology.

As the former Director of Social Selling at The Hartford and social media expert for Safeco’s Bricks & Clicks program, Brett is a pioneer of social media strategies for growth-driven agencies. Now, as Founder and Social Selling Guide at BOSS Social, Brett has designed a step-by-step system any agency can follow. 

You’ll discover powerful and practical advice in this podcast that will boost your lead generation and client engagement, including:

• How successful ‘social agents’ make engagement and growth easy

Brett shares proven strategies and tactics any agent can use to get their agency to the next level using social media. Whether you’ve mastered social media or find it baffling, take the time to listen to this practical but eye-opening discussion.

Presented by Agency Revolution, the Connected Insurance Podcast provides weekly opportunities for listeners to dive deep into the trends affecting insurance agents and brokers today and to gain proven strategies and tactics for agency growth. Our hosts facilitate thoughtful panels and 1:1 conversations with a variety of prominent thought leaders, with a focus on how to streamline and drive operational efficiency for your independent agency through the intelligent use of technology.