The Insurance Dudes©

The Insurance Dudes: Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman
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Real talk - we ran our agencies blind for YEARS. No idea what our contact rates were, our quote-rates, our close rates. We were just grinding, blaming the leads when things didn't work. Sound familiar? Here's what changed everything for us: we started tracking the right metrics: leading metrics. Simple, but game-changing. Once we could see our funnel, we 5x'd our production without working more hours. Now we help hundreds of agents do the same - track the right KPIs, optimize what's broken, and finally take control. If we can do it, so can you. This is The Insurance Dudes©.

  1. 6d ago

    Mastering Contact Rates: How to Double Your Insurance Sales

    Ready to eliminate the hidden problems slowing down your agency growth? In this episode, we delve into the challenges of lead generation, contact rates, and the impact of recent phone system changes on insurance sales. We explore practical solutions like managing phone numbers, leveraging AI, and optimizing dialing strategies to boost sales efficiency. Learn why clear expectations, measurable standards, and consistent coaching are the keys to building a high-performance insurance agency without the chaos. Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency! 🔗 ⁠https://www.skool.com/agentelite⁠ Grab our newly released book at a discount! The Insurance Dudes Weekly 5-Min Read Tips, Tricks, and Wizardry for Everything Your Agency Touches Subscribe for a treasure trove of knowledge, and never miss out on a golden nugget again! Our newsletter is the map to the hidden gems of insurance mastery. Subscribe Here Ready to Unearth the Goldmine of Internet Leads? Unlock the Alchemy of Turning Internet Leads into Gold with "Internet Lead Secrets" Dive into the strategies that transformed us into the Midas of the insurance world, writing over 10mm in annualized auto premiums amidst global chaos. Grab your copy before it vanishes! Check It Out Before It’s Gone! Teledudes Telefunnel™ Agency Growth System On-Demand Masterclass: The Treasure Map to Lead Mastery Step into our world where leads are never cold, and revenue streams flow like rivers of gold. Register now and discover the X marks the spot of agency growth. Register And Dominate! Is Your Agency a Sleeping Giant or Just Sleeping? FREE Agency Growth Diagnosis with Jonathan Cuevas Don’t let your agency be a ship lost at sea. Book your growth call now and let Jonathan, the captain who steered Jason's team to $250k a month, navigate you to the treasure island of your business goals. Get your growth plan, tailored just for you. It's time to wake the giant within. Book My Agency Growth Call Now Dive into an episode where entertainment and enlightenment collide, and walk away with a toolbox that even Feynman would envy. The Insurance Dudes are on a mission: making the complicated uncomplicated, and having a blast along the way. Are you in?

    28 min

  2. May 20

    10% Lead Success? Here's What You're Missing

    In this episode, we cut through the BS around lead generation and show you how elite agencies win regardless of lead quality by having the right systems, follow-up, and discipline. If you're tired of chasing bad leads or wasting money, this is the no-fluff strategy guide you've been waiting for. In this episode: Why lead quality is less important than process and environmentThe critical role of response time, persistence, and follow-up cyclesHow elite agencies standardize scripts and roles for consistency and resultsThe economics of lead conversion and creating predictable revenue streamsThe discipline and operational discipline that separates winners from quitters Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency! 🔗 https://www.skool.com/agentelite Grab our newly released book at a discount! MILLION-DOLLAR AGENCY: The Property & Casualty Owner's Guide to Selling Millions in Premium Every Year The Insurance Dudes Weekly 5-Min Read Tips, Tricks, and Wizardry for Everything Your Agency Touches Subscribe for a treasure trove of knowledge, and never miss out on a golden nugget again! Our newsletter is the map to the hidden gems of insurance mastery. Subscribe Here Ready to Unearth the Goldmine of Internet Leads? Unlock the Alchemy of Turning Internet Leads into Gold with "Internet Lead Secrets" Dive into the strategies that transformed us into the Midas of the insurance world, writing over 10mm in annualized auto premiums amidst global chaos. Grab your copy before it vanishes! Check It Out Before It’s Gone! Teledudes Telefunnel™ Agency Growth System On-Demand Masterclass: The Treasure Map to Lead Mastery Step into our world where leads are never cold, and revenue streams flow like rivers of gold. Register now and discover the X marks the spot of agency growth. Register And Dominate! Is Your Agency a Sleeping Giant or Just Sleeping? FREE Agency Growth Diagnosis with Jonathan Cuevas Don’t let your agency be a ship lost at sea. Book your growth call now and let Jonathan, the captain who steered Jason's team to $250k a month, navigate you to the treasure island of your business goals. Get your growth plan, tailored just for you. It's time to wake the giant within. Book My Agency Growth Call Now Dive into an episode where entertainment and enlightenment collide, and walk away with a toolbox that even Feynman would envy. The Insurance Dudes are on a mission: making the complicated uncomplicated, and having a blast along the way. Are you in?

    24 min

  3. May 15

    Why 70% of Agency Turnover Is Emotional, Not Financial with IDudes Mailbag

    Are high turnover and ineffective leadership draining your agency’s culture and momentum? In this no-fluff episode, we break down how emotional burnout, unclear expectations, and toxic environments are killing your growth and reveal proven strategies to fix it fast. You’ll discover how to build loyalty, create stability, and keep your team engaged with practical tactics like celebrating activity, defining clear career paths, and maintaining consistent leadership, so your agency can thrive without the chaos. Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency! 🔗 https://www.skool.com/agentelite Grab our newly released book at a discount! https://bit.ly/49KDt3N The Insurance Dudes Weekly 5-Min Read Tips, Tricks, and Wizardry for Everything Your Agency Touches Subscribe for a treasure trove of knowledge, and never miss out on a golden nugget again! Our newsletter is the map to the hidden gems of insurance mastery. Subscribe Here Ready to Unearth the Goldmine of Internet Leads? Unlock the Alchemy of Turning Internet Leads into Gold with "Internet Lead Secrets" Dive into the strategies that transformed us into the Midas of the insurance world, writing over 10mm in annualized auto premiums amidst global chaos. Grab your copy before it vanishes! Check It Out Before It’s Gone! Teledudes Telefunnel™ Agency Growth System On-Demand Masterclass: The Treasure Map to Lead Mastery Step into our world where leads are never cold, and revenue streams flow like rivers of gold. Register now and discover the X marks the spot of agency growth. Register And Dominate! Is Your Agency a Sleeping Giant or Just Sleeping? FREE Agency Growth Diagnosis with Jonathan Cuevas Don’t let your agency be a ship lost at sea. Book your growth call now and let Jonathan, the captain who steered Jason's team to $250k a month, navigate you to the treasure island of your business goals. Get your growth plan, tailored just for you. It's time to wake the giant within. Book My Agency Growth Call Now Dive into an episode where entertainment and enlightenment collide, and walk away with a toolbox that even Feynman would envy. The Insurance Dudes are on a mission: making the complicated uncomplicated, and having a blast along the way Are you in?

    27 min

  4. Apr 24

    Why Your Team Isn’t Closing And How to Fix It with Rhiannon Ward

    Rhiannon Ward, owner of Phipps Insurance Agency, is building more than just a business, she’s creating impact by giving back to her community through the Allstate Foundation Helping Hands grant. In this episode, we break down why most teams don’t fail because of people, they fail because of systems. From fixing messy onboarding to setting clear expectations and using data instead of emotion, Rhiannon shares what actually moves the needle in sales performance. If you’ve ever felt stuck blaming leads, team members, or results, this conversation will shift your perspective and show you what really needs to change. Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency! 🔗 https://www.skool.com/agentelite Grab our newly released book at a discount! https://ln.run/02VKz The Insurance Dudes Weekly 5-Min Read Tips, Tricks, and Wizardry for Everything Your Agency Touches Subscribe for a treasure trove of knowledge, and never miss out on a golden nugget again! Our newsletter is the map to the hidden gems of insurance mastery. Subscribe Here Ready to Unearth the Goldmine of Internet Leads? Unlock the Alchemy of Turning Internet Leads into Gold with "Internet Lead Secrets" Dive into the strategies that transformed us into the Midas of the insurance world, writing over 10mm in annualized auto premiums amidst global chaos. Grab your copy before it vanishes! Check It Out Before It’s Gone! Teledudes Telefunnel™ Agency Growth System On-Demand Masterclass: The Treasure Map to Lead Mastery Step into our world where leads are never cold, and revenue streams flow like rivers of gold. Register now and discover the X marks the spot of agency growth. Register And Dominate! Is Your Agency a Sleeping Giant or Just Sleeping? FREE Agency Growth Diagnosis with Jonathan Cuevas Don’t let your agency be a ship lost at sea. Book your growth call now and let Jonathan, the captain who steered Jason's team to $250k a month, navigate you to the treasure island of your business goals. Get your growth plan, tailored just for you. It's time to wake the giant within. Book My Agency Growth Call Now Dive into an episode where entertainment and enlightenment collide, and walk away with a toolbox that even Feynman would envy. The Insurance Dudes are on a mission: making the complicated uncomplicated, and having a blast along the way. Are you in? #LEGO

    1h 5m

  5. Apr 17

    Mastering Sales, Technology & Business Success with Michelle O’Connor

    We had the pleasure of sitting down with Michelle O’Connor, a seasoned insurance professional with over 25 years of experience, to talk about the ins and outs of growing a successful business. From mastering follow-ups and building consistent sales processes to leveraging technology and AI to better serve clients, Michelle shares practical insights that any entrepreneur or agent can apply. In this episode, she opens up about managing teams, implementing structure without losing flexibility, and creating systems that make business easier and more efficient. Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency! 🔗 https://www.skool.com/agentelite Grab our newly released book at a discount! https://ln.run/02VKz The Insurance Dudes Weekly 5-Min Read Tips, Tricks, and Wizardry for Everything Your Agency Touches Subscribe for a treasure trove of knowledge, and never miss out on a golden nugget again! Our newsletter is the map to the hidden gems of insurance mastery. Subscribe Here Ready to Unearth the Goldmine of Internet Leads? Unlock the Alchemy of Turning Internet Leads into Gold with "Internet Lead Secrets" Dive into the strategies that transformed us into Midas of the insurance world, writing over 10mm in annualized auto premium amidst global chaos. Grab your copy before it vanishes! Check It Out Before It’s Gone! Teledudes Telefunnel™ Agency Growth System On-Demand Masterclass: The Treasure Map to Lead Mastery Step into our world where leads are never cold, and revenue streams flow like rivers of gold. Register now and discover the X marks the spot of agency growth. Register And Dominate! Is Your Agency a Sleeping Giant or Just Sleeping? FREE Agency Growth Diagnosis with Jonathan Cuevas Don’t let your agency be a ship lost at sea. Book your growth call now and let Jonathan, the captain who steered Jason's team to $250k a month, navigate you to the treasure island of your business goals. Get your growth plan, tailored just for you. It's time to wake the giant within. Book My Agency Growth Call Now Dive into an episode where entertainment and enlightenment collide, and walk away with a toolbox that even Feynman would envy. The Insurance Dudes are on a mission: making the complicated uncomplicated, and having a blast along the way. Are you in? #LEGO

    1h 6m

  6. Apr 10

    The Skills No One Teaches, But Everyone Needs With Laurie Moroco

    Laurie Moroco is a leadership coach and speaker who helps women build confidence, communicate powerfully, and make bold decisions, because extraordinary lives begin with the courage to take action. In this episode, we unpack the real skills behind successful communication, emotional intelligence, leadership, and execution. From miscommunication in everyday conversations to leading teams, handling conflict, and creating a strong culture, this discussion highlights what truly makes the difference. We also explore why overthinking holds people back, how leaders can model behavior instead of just talking about it, and why mastering people, not just strategy, is the key to long-term growth. If you’re looking to communicate better, lead stronger, and take action with more clarity, this episode will shift how you approach both business and life. Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency! 🔗 https://www.skool.com/agentelite Grab our newly released book at a discount! https://ln.run/02VKz The Insurance Dudes Weekly 5-Min Read Tips, Tricks, and Wizardry for Everything Your Agency Touches Subscribe for a treasure trove of knowledge, and never miss out on a golden nugget again! Our newsletter is the map to the hidden gems of insurance mastery. Subscribe Here Ready to Unearth the Goldmine of Internet Leads? Unlock the Alchemy of Turning Internet Leads into Gold with "Internet Lead Secrets" Dive into the strategies that transformed us into the Midas of the insurance world, writing over 10mm in annualized auto premiums amidst global chaos. Grab your copy before it vanishes! Check It Out Before It’s Gone! Teledudes Telefunnel™ Agency Growth System On-Demand Masterclass: The Treasure Map to Lead Mastery Step into our world where leads are never cold, and revenue streams flow like rivers of gold. Register now and discover the X marks the spot of agency growth. Register And Dominate! Is Your Agency a Sleeping Giant or Just Sleeping? FREE Agency Growth Diagnosis with Jonathan Cuevas Don’t let your agency be a ship lost at sea. Book your growth call now and let Jonathan, the captain who steered Jason's team to $250k a month, navigate you to the treasure island of your business goals. Get your growth plan, tailored just for you. It's time to wake the giant within. Book My Agency Growth Call Now Dive into an episode where entertainment and enlightenment collide, and walk away with a toolbox that even Feynman would envy. The Insurance Dudes are on a mission: making the complicated uncomplicated, and having a blast along the way. Are you in? #LEGO

    43 min

  7. Apr 3

    What Drives Business Growth in the Real World With Bill Snow

    Bill Snow, mergers & acquisitions professional and author of Mergers & Acquisitions For Dummies, shares practical insights on business, marketing, and deal-making. In this episode, we break down what really matters, why execution beats overthinking, how marketing is simply creating opportunities to sell, what valuation actually means in real-world deals, and why building value attracts opportunities instead of chasing them. A no-fluff conversation on business, growth, and making smarter moves. Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency! 🔗 https://www.skool.com/agentelite Grab our newly released book at a discount! https://ln.run/02VKz The Insurance Dudes Weekly 5-Min Read Tips, Tricks, and Wizardry for Everything Your Agency Touches Subscribe for a treasure trove of knowledge, and never miss out on a golden nugget again! Our newsletter is the map to the hidden gems of insurance mastery. Subscribe Here Ready to Unearth the Goldmine of Internet Leads? Unlock the Alchemy of Turning Internet Leads into Gold with "Internet Lead Secrets" Dive into the strategies that transformed us into the Midas of the insurance world, writing over 10mm in annualized auto premiums amidst global chaos. Grab your copy before it vanishes! Check It Out Before It’s Gone! Teledudes Telefunnel™ Agency Growth System On-Demand Masterclass: The Treasure Map to Lead Mastery Step into our world where leads are never cold, and revenue streams flow like rivers of gold. Register now and discover the X marks the spot of agency growth. Register And Dominate! Is Your Agency a Sleeping Giant or Just Sleeping? FREE Agency Growth Diagnosis with Jonathan Cuevas Don’t let your agency be a ship lost at sea. Book your growth call now and let Jonathan, the captain who steered Jason's team to $250k a month, navigate you to the treasure island of your business goals. Get your growth plan, tailored just for you. It's time to wake the giant within. Book My Agency Growth Call Now Dive into an episode where entertainment and enlightenment collide, and walk away with a toolbox that even Feynman would envy. The Insurance Dudes are on a mission: making the complicated uncomplicated, and having a blast along the way. Are you in? #LEGO

    52 min

  8. Mar 27

    Execution, Niches & AI in Business With Kirk Chester

    We’re honored to sit down with Kirk Chester, Principal Broker at Grit Insurance Group. He shares practical insights on building and scaling a business. Specializing in blue-collar industries across multiple states, Kirk focuses on tailored solutions that help businesses manage risk and grow sustainably. In this episode, the conversation explores the importance of execution over overthinking, the power of going niche to stand out, and how AI is changing the way businesses operate. It also touches on leadership, hiring, and building systems that support long-term growth. Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency! 🔗 https://www.skool.com/agentelite Grab our newly released book at a discount! https://ln.run/02VKz The Insurance Dudes Weekly 5-Min Read Tips, Tricks, and Wizardry for Everything Your Agency Touches Subscribe for a treasure trove of knowledge, and never miss out on a golden nugget again! Our newsletter is the map to the hidden gems of insurance mastery. Subscribe Here Ready to Unearth the Goldmine of Internet Leads? Unlock the Alchemy of Turning Internet Leads into Gold with "Internet Lead Secrets" Dive into the strategies that transformed us into the Midas of the insurance world, writing over 10mm in annualized auto premium amidst global chaos. Grab your copy before it vanishes! Check It Out Before It’s Gone! Teledudes Telefunnel™ Agency Growth System On-Demand Masterclass: The Treasure Map to Lead Mastery Step into our world where leads are never cold, and revenue streams flow like rivers of gold. Register now and discover the X marks the spot of agency growth. Register And Dominate! Is Your Agency a Sleeping Giant or Just Sleeping? FREE Agency Growth Diagnosis with Jonathan Cuevas Don’t let your agency be a ship lost at sea. Book your growth call now and let Jonathan, the captain who steered Jason's team to $250k a month, navigate you to the treasure island of your business goals. Get your growth plan, tailored just for you. It's time to wake the giant within. Book My Agency Growth Call Now Dive into an episode where entertainment and enlightenment collide, and walk away with a toolbox that even Feynman would envy. The Insurance Dudes are on a mission: making the complicated uncomplicated, and having a blast along the way. Are you in? #LEGO

    48 min
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Real talk - we ran our agencies blind for YEARS. No idea what our contact rates were, our quote-rates, our close rates. We were just grinding, blaming the leads when things didn't work. Sound familiar? Here's what changed everything for us: we started tracking the right metrics: leading metrics. Simple, but game-changing. Once we could see our funnel, we 5x'd our production without working more hours. Now we help hundreds of agents do the same - track the right KPIs, optimize what's broken, and finally take control. If we can do it, so can you. This is The Insurance Dudes©.

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  • Creator
    The Insurance Dudes: Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    797
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © The Insurance Dudes: Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman
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