Welcome back to The Scratch Agency Podcast! In this exciting episode, we sit down with the brilliant entrepreneur Michael Cruz to delve into the world of virtual assistants and the keys to success in starting a virtual assistant company.

🔍 (0:00) - Introduction: Michael Cruz and the journey of starting a virtual assistant company.

🔍 (3:25) - Entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and the broader concept of wealth beyond financial success.

🔍 6:55) - Personal growth, self-awareness, and the pivotal role of virtual assistants.

🔍 (11:16) - Hiring a virtual assistant for an insurance agency: Strategies and benefits.

🔍 (15:57)- Outsourcing tasks to virtual assistants in insurance agencies for efficiency.

🔍 (18:07)- Delegating tasks to non-licensed staff in the insurance industry: Challenges and solutions.

🔍 (20:19) - Using VAs for agency growth and how to avoid common pitfalls.

🔍 (25:47) - Managing virtual assistants for business success: Tips and best practices.

🔍 (28:29) - Hiring virtual employees vs. using virtual assistant companies: Pros and cons.

🔍 (34:09) - Starting a virtual assistant company: Challenges faced and valuable lessons learned.

🔍 (37:03) - Leveraging virtual assistants in an insurance agency for optimal results.

🔍 (43:05) - Delegating tasks and building a team: The blueprint for a successful agency.

🔍 (46:32) - Virtual assistants for digital marketing agencies: Insights and strategies.

Join us as Michael shares his wealth of knowledge and experience, providing invaluable insights into the world of virtual assistants and how they can transform your business. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or someone curious about the virtual assistant landscape, this episode is a must-listen!

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Welcome to Episode 55 of The Scratch Agency Podcast, where we bring you insightful conversations with industry leaders and thought-provoking discussions on personal development. In this episode, we're honored to host Donald Shampine, a seasoned expert in the insurance industry, to discuss a wide range of topics that impact both professional and personal aspects of life.

Welcome back to Episode 54 of The Scratch Agency Podcast! In this insightful episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with the insurance industry expert, Andrew Tuquilar, for a conversation packed with valuable insights.

🕒 (0:00) - Annual agency planning and goal setting for insurance agents.

🕒 (2:35) - Andrew's career path and entrepreneurship in the insurance industry.

🕒 (8:30) - The journey of starting an insurance agency with a supportive spouse.

🕒 (11:20) - Building an insurance agency from scratch with a focus on consistency and confidence.

🕒 (16:18) - Navigating entrepreneurship, market fluctuations, and maintaining a positive mindset.

🕒 (19:07) - Balancing your personal and professional life as an insurance agent.

🕒 (23:30) - Scaling a digital marketing agency with a team.

🕒 (29:21) - Scaling an insurance agency and overcoming challenges.

🕒 (35:30) - Time management strategies and achieving growth in the insurance industry.

Welcome to Episode 53 of The Scratch Agency Podcast! In this insightful conversation, we sit down with the industry expert Matthew Brauer to delve deep into the world of insurance agencies and Agency Management Systems (AMS). With time stamps for your convenience, we cover a variety of topics that are essential for anyone in the insurance business.

🕒 (00:00) - Insurance industry origins and AMS ad strategies

🕒 (03:55) - AMS for scratch agents in the insurance industry

🕒 (08:20) - Choosing the right agency management system

🕒 (12:27) - Choosing the right management system for an insurance agency

🕒 (18:03) - Agency management systems and CRM integration

🕒 (22:37) - CRM and AMS integration for insurance agencies

🕒 (27:15) - Software updates and customer service

🕒 (32:01)- Company culture and service at Hawksoft

🕒 (35:42) - Building a successful digital marketing agency with core values

Welcome to Episode 52 of The Scratch Agency Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Marissa Painter, a fellow scratch agent, to delve into her journey of starting an insurance agency and leaving behind the corporate world.

Welcome to Episode 51 of The Scratch Agency podcast! In this enlightening conversation, we sit down with the industry expert, Mike Stromsoe, to delve deep into the world of insurance, business, and personal development.

Welcome to Episode 50 of The Scratch Agency Podcast! In this milestone episode, we're thrilled to bring back a repeat guest, Taylor Garcia, to delve deep into insurance and leadership.

🕒 (0:00) - Introduction to Taylor Garcia and the Insurance Industry

🕒 (4:11) - Modernizing a 90-year-old Insurance Agency

🕒 (9:11) - Implementing New Processes and Tools for Efficiency

🕒 (14:15) - Earning Leadership Roles through Hard Work and Listening

🕒 (19:13) - Leadership Qualities and Effective Communication

🕒 (22:56) - Leadership, Handling Tough Conversations, and Niche Marketing

🕒 (29:37) - Niche Downsizing in Insurance for Scalability and Profitability

🕒 (35:30) - Creating Engaging Video Content in the Insurance Industry

🕒 (41:21) - Impact of "The Energy Bus"

Whether you're an industry professional or looking to level up your leadership game, this episode has something for everyone!

In this episode, we sit down with Kenny J, an insurance industry guru, to unpack the secrets of his remarkable career journey. Join us as we explore every facet of the insurance world, from carving out your niche to launching your agency with minimal experience.

Welcome to a new episode of The Scratch Agency Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into agency automation and entrepreneurship with our special guest, Austin Moorhead, founder of Lava Automation. Get ready to be inspired as we explore Austin's journey to entrepreneurship and how automation has transformed his agency's success. Here are the key highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

01:46 - Agency Automation and Goal Alignment

07:49 - Streamlining Insurance Agency Workflows

10:36 - Automating Insurance Lead Processing

16:38 - Automation in Sales Funnels and CRMs

19:28 - CRM Implementation and Automation

25:36 - Automating Outbound Communication

27:58 - Buying Insurance Leads for Growth

34:16 - Automating Service Requests

Join us for an insightful conversation on automation strategies that can take your agency to the next level. Whether you're in the insurance industry or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode has something valuable for you. Tune in now!

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Welcome to the latest episode of the Scratch Agency Podcast! Here are the critical moments from this episode:

🕒 0:00 - Start of Podcast 

🕒 2:01 - The Toughest Thing About Having Kids

🕒 8:32 - The New Office Space 

🕒 13:00 - Processes and Procedures Are Priceless 

🕒 15:44 - Moving to a New Location

🕒 19:55 - Finalizing the Agency's Core Values 

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