165 episodes
Agency Freedom James Jenkins
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Agency Freedom Podcast exists to help insurance agency owners and sales professionals make the jump from the captive world to the independent side of the industry. We then equip you in every topic imaginable to help you dominate your market once you’re FREE. We deliver authentic, actionable and audacious content and hard-hitting interviews from the best former captives in the country. Make your Freedom Jump with Agency Freedom Podcast.
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E154: Raution Jaiswal On Navigating The CRM Game
Recorded live on location at Accelerate 2024 in New Orleans, LA.
In this episode, James talks with Raution Jaiswal, Founder of InsuredMine. To learn more about InsuredMine, visit https://www.insuredmine.com. Visit https://www.jamesjenkins.com/podcasts/agency-freedom/ to join our email list and catch up on episodes you may have missed.
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Email us at podcast@jamesjenkins.com with ideas, requests, complaints or suggestions for how we can make the show better.
Key Topics:
InsuredMine’s emphasis on serving larger agencies with a minimum of 10 seats to deliver more significant value
Noteworthy adoption among top agencies, with 14 out of the top 50 using InsuredMine
Flexible platform configurations allow customization to fit diverse agency workflows
Upcoming CRM 2.0 features include advanced deal predictability and enhanced data integration
Continuous enhancements driven by user feedback, aiming for 600-700 new features annually
Future focus on AI and natural language processing to improve usability and data handling -
E153: Chris Cline On Legacy and Technology
In this episode, James talks with Chris Cline, the Executive Director of the Agents Council for Technology with Big I. To learn more about Agents Council for Technology with Big I, visit https://www.independentagent.com/act. Visit https://www.jamesjenkins.com/podcasts/agency-freedom/ to join our email list and catch up on episodes you may have missed.
Connect with Agency Freedom on Facebook at the Agency Freedom group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom
Email us at podcast@jamesjenkins.com with ideas, requests, complaints or suggestions for how we can make the show better.
Key Topics:
Introduction to Chris Cline and his role as Executive Director of the Agents Council for Technology with Big I
The Big I’s national model and its impact on State Chapters
Chris Cline's diverse career journey
The inception and evolution of technology in insurance
Impact of relationships and networking in the industry
Future of the Agents Council for Technology and its role in enhancing industry collaboration
Chris' perspective on personal and professional growth -
E152: Niki Henley On Winning In The Hard Market
In this episode, James talks with Niki Henley, Owner of Extra Mile Insurance Solutions. To learn more about Extra Mile Insurance Solutions, visit https://www.extramileins.com. Visit https://www.jamesjenkins.com/podcasts/agency-freedom/ to join our email list and catch up on episodes you may have missed.
Connect with Agency Freedom on Facebook at the Agency Freedom group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom
Email us at podcast@jamesjenkins.com with ideas, requests, complaints or suggestions for how we can make the show better.
Key Topics:
Niki shares her early career path and rapid shift to agency ownership
Importance of technology and automation in scaling insurance operations
Utilization of social media and video for market leadership
Strategies for navigating hard market conditions effectively
Emphasis on education and learning within the insurance field
Challenges and opportunities of running an agency in a competitive environment -
E151: Interviewing The RiskWell Exec Team (Part 2)
In this candid and revealing conversation, James interviews the three most senior members of the RiskWell team. This special two-part episode gets into origin stories, and personal anecdotes and goes deep into how RiskWell operates in the marketplace.
To learn more about RiskWell, visit https://www.riskwell.com.
Visit https://www.jamesjenkins.com/podcasts/agency-freedom/ to join our email list and catch up on episodes you may have missed.
Connect with Agency Freedom on Facebook at the Agency Freedom group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom
Email us at podcast@jamesjenkins.com with ideas, requests, complaints or suggestions for how we can make the show better.
Key Topics:
Implementing structured processes in insurance
Specialization and scalability in business operations
Leveraging past experience for better client relationships
Adapting services to client needs and service improvement
Enhancing team dynamics and communication
Strategies for future growth and maintaining client relationships -
E150: Interviewing The RiskWell Exec Team (Part 1)
In this candid and revealing conversation, James interviews the three most senior members of the RiskWell team. This special two-part episode gets into origin stories, and personal anecdotes and goes deep into how RiskWell operates in the marketplace.
To learn more about RiskWell, visit https://www.riskwell.com.
Visit https://www.jamesjenkins.com/podcasts/agency-freedom/ to join our email list and catch up on episodes you may have missed.
Connect with Agency Freedom on Facebook at the Agency Freedom group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom
Email us at podcast@jamesjenkins.com with ideas, requests, complaints or suggestions for how we can make the show better.
Key Topics:
Introduction of the Executive team at RiskWell and their roles in the agency
Reflections on the growth and evolution of the podcast from its early episodes
The challenges and advantages of working remotely and the dynamics it brings to the team
Insights into the culture of innovation and willingness to experiment within the agency
Discussion on the impact of personal growth on professional development within the company
Exploration of the unique management style and team interactions at RiskWell
Plans and visions for the future of RiskWell and its continued evolution -
E149: Beaux Pilgrim On Carrying The Flag Forward
In this episode, James talks with Beaux Pilgrim, Owner of Reed Insurance. To learn more about Reed Insurance, visit https://www.reedinsla.com. Visit https://www.jamesjenkins.com/podcasts/agency-freedom/ to join our email list and catch up on episodes you may have missed.
Connect with Agency Freedom on Facebook at the Agency Freedom group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom
Email us at podcast@jamesjenkins.com with ideas, requests, complaints or suggestions for how we can make the show better.
Key Topics:
Beaux Pilgrim's introduction to the insurance industry through family connections
The evolution of Beaux's career from commercial lines to agency owner
Navigating the dynamics of working with family in the business
Strategies for adapting and growing an insurance agency in a rural setting
The significance of building relationships with municipal clients and the community
Launching a remote staffing company to address industry-wide challenges in talent acquisition
Insights into maintaining work-life balance while managing multiple ventures