Mentorship & Shaping The Next Generation

On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Erika Matthews, program manager at Invest, hosts a conversation with Samantha Snider, assistant account manager at Abbott and Fillmore Agency and Joanna Dresden, an experienced Insurance Agent at Hartland Insurance Agency. Dresden is Snider’s mentor, and the two Michiganders discuss the inspiring dynamic between mentor and mentee. Tune in to Discover how seasoned agents like Dresden are passing down invaluable knowledge and guidance and find out how the new wave of insurance agents are building fulfilling and impactful careers. "So if you have questions, don't be afraid to ask," Snider says. "Originally kind of the beginning of me and Joey's relationship, I was kind of like, oh yeah, she's there. And I was kind of hesitant. But then once I started becoming more comfortable, it was more of a, hey, what's this sort of thing? And it was a lot easier to relate to her. Don't be afraid to ask questions." Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success, and failure—stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From Main Street USA to the pages of Independent Agent magazine—we’ve got the stories you want to hear. For more, catch Agency Nation Radio on your favorite streaming platform or visit https://www.iamagazine.com/podcasts.