Insurance Agents Talk Shop
Doug Coombs, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, SIAA
Lively discussions with insurance agents and other insurance professionals regarding issues of the day, challenges experienced, successes enjoyed, innovations explored, and more. Join us to gain insights – unless you already have “all the answers”. Hosted by Doug Coombs, Chief Marketing Officer for SIAA – the largest network of independent insurance agencies in the United States.
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Top 10 Insurance Agents Talk Shop Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Insurance Agents Talk Shop episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Insurance Agents Talk Shop for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Insurance Agents Talk Shop episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
A Mobile App Makes Sense Now More Than Ever.
Insurance Agents Talk Shop
10/29/20 • 35 min
A mobile app isn’t necessary just because of the current pandemic. It’s a technology and branding tool that insurance agents should be implementing as a means for serving clients better in general. Join us as Tanner West, Application Developer at Code & Color, discusses the process of building and using a mobile app for your agency.
Agency Interaction with Prospective Clients
Insurance Agents Talk Shop
03/26/24 • 35 min
With so much emphasis on technology these days, it’s easy to lose sight of our own personal interactions with prospective clients in the sales process.
We're joined by Kelly Donahue-Piro, President at Agency Performance Partners (APP), who shares the results of her team’s 2023 Secret Shopper Program targeting independent insurance agents – the results just might surprise you.
Kelly has been working in the insurance field for 15 years, and at the helm of APP since 2014. Kelly and members of her team are regular keynote and featured speakers at insurance events. In fact, she and/or members of her team will be speaking at a number of SIAA-related events this spring, including the Lone Star Summit on April 30th.
Kelly brings some helpful perspective as we work through the meaning of the results captured through the Secret Shopper Program. If you would like to view the results for yourself, Kelly has been kind enough to provide them and you can access them through the link below.
https://www.siaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IATS-Episode-27-Q2-2024-Secret-Shopper-Call-Stats-Asset-for-Show-Notes.pdf
The Future of SIAA – What it means for members, prospects and the insurance industry
Insurance Agents Talk Shop
04/13/21 • 31 min
SIAA entered into a definitive agreement with private equity firm Odyssey Investment Partners on March 26 for a majority stake in the company. Listen to our internally focused discussion with Matt Masiello, CEO of SIAA, to learn what comes next for the largest independent insurance agency network in the country – including its member agencies.
Applied Systems has Acquired EZLynx – What are the Implications?
Insurance Agents Talk Shop
03/04/21 • 38 min
Applied Systems and EZLynx entered into a definitive agreement on January 14, 2021. What does this deal mean in the long run? Hear what Taylor Rhodes, CEO of Applied Systems and Nag Rao, Founder and CEO of EZLynx have to say about the merger of these two significant players in the Insurance Rater and Management Systems space. What does it mean to those already using either of these company’s offerings?
Bundling an Agency with Other Lines of Business
Insurance Agents Talk Shop
02/16/21 • 29 min
Grouping an insurance agency with related lines of business under one roof makes some sense in terms of rounding out relationships. Hear how this approach is working for Performance Group in Pendleton, IN. Agent Sean Kirby also gives us some insights into his own agency podcast – the logistics and benefits.
A Singular Focus – Success with Commercial Lines
Insurance Agents Talk Shop
02/02/21 • 42 min
Some agents shy away from commercial lines for a number of reasons – not John Roark and Michael Sutton of Roark | Sutton in Springfield, MO. These agency owners have succeeded by making commercial lines “what they do”. Their success is something to behold. Please join us and hear about their journey to success.
Owning & Managing a Successful Independent Agency
Insurance Agents Talk Shop
01/12/21 • 43 min
Gain some insights from Miles Merwin of Greenville, South Carolina - a successful agency owner who started with very little, and built “nothing” into a successful $2MM agency in 8 years. What does it take to make that happen, and how does one sustain it? People and technology are important, but there’s more to it.
One Agency’s Path to Independence.
Insurance Agents Talk Shop
12/14/20 • 40 min
Join us as we check-in with the four co-owners of Firehouse Insurance in Mariemont, Ohio. Following-up on our last episode, these agents were previously captive agents and came together to form their own independent agency. Less than a year into operations, we talk about the motivation, the challenges, and the successes.
Successfully Navigating from Captive Agency to Independent Agency.
Insurance Agents Talk Shop
12/02/20 • 42 min
Join us for a discussion with two independent agents who were previously captive agents. Why did they make the move and what did it take? At two different stages of independence (in terms of duration), did they take the same approach? Are their paths to independence typical? There are some commonalities and differences you’ll want to hear.
A Deep Dive Into Aggregators Clusters and Networks
Insurance Agents Talk Shop
08/08/23 • 30 min
In this episode of Insurance Agents Talk Shop, listeners are taken on a deep dive into the world of insurance aggregators, clusters, and networks. Don't miss this insightful conversation with Jack Calabrese, SIAA’s Senior Vice President of National Recruiting & Sales, as he shares his take on the differences between the three, providing valuable information to agents looking to understand their options.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Insurance Agents Talk Shop have?
Insurance Agents Talk Shop currently has 29 episodes available.
What topics does Insurance Agents Talk Shop cover?
The podcast is about Markets, Insurance, Income, Independent, Growth, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Insurance Agents Talk Shop?
The episode title 'Applied Systems has Acquired EZLynx – What are the Implications?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Insurance Agents Talk Shop?
The average episode length on Insurance Agents Talk Shop is 34 minutes.
How often are episodes of Insurance Agents Talk Shop released?
Episodes of Insurance Agents Talk Shop are typically released every 16 days.
When was the first episode of Insurance Agents Talk Shop?
The first episode of Insurance Agents Talk Shop was released on Jul 31, 2020.
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