In this powerhouse episode of the Insurance Producers Podcast, Chris Jones joins host Cyrus Jaffery to unpack one of the biggest challenges in the industry today—recruiting and retaining top-tier talent. From navigating the Insurance Talent War to mastering Proactive Hiring with a clear “why,” this episode dives deep into building a thriving, future-ready team.

Chris shares insights on how to attract Gen Z into insurance careers, why the industry thrives even in a recession, and how telling your agency’s story well can be your biggest hiring advantage. They also explore the often-overlooked difference between training raw talent vs. hiring turnkey producers, especially in the world of captives.

Whether you’re an agency owner, recruiter, or producer looking to build your dream team, this episode is packed with straight talk and real strategies.