NXC Podcast Network

Greg Kirkham

The NXC Podcast Network is a multi-vertical media platform built to match guests—founders, executives, and industry experts—with podcast shows tailored to their specific niche or area of expertise. Whether in tech, health, real estate, finance, or professional services, each guest is featured on a relevant show that highlights their story, value, and expertise. Professionally produced interviews are distributed across major platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and social media channels, supported by micro-content, targeted clips, and optional press releases. The goal is to help business owners and thought leaders gain meaningful exposure, build authority, and unlock new opportunities through strategic, niche-aligned media placements.

  1. Donald Browne Reveals What Most Insurance Agencies Get Wrong

    2D AGO

    Donald Browne Reveals What Most Insurance Agencies Get Wrong

    Entrepreneurship and business strategy look different in insurance than they do in tech. But the core remains the same. You need honest business advice, discipline, and a plan that works when the market shifts. On the Broker’s Hotseat, Donald Browne shares success stories from running a family agency and the real steps he took to modernize it through marketing and client service. Donald Browne is the owner of Browne Insurance Services, a Palm Springs, California based independent insurance agency with over 40 years of family‑run expertise in personal and commercial lines. After serving 21 years in the United States Navy, Donald applied his management skills to insurance, building strong client relationships and a boutique approach that puts service first. He explains how hiring a business coach, embracing online marketing, and focusing on quality clients helped the agency grow and adapt while keeping a tight, personal touch for clients. 0:00 - How Modern Marketing Changed the Family Agency 1:27 - Implementing SEO, Website Leads, and Digital Strategy 2:59 - The Value of a Business Coach in Insurance 4:15 - Overcoming Homeowners Insurance Market Challenges 5:30 - From Navy Skills to Insurance Success 6:45 - Boutique Service and Misconceptions in Insurance Connect with Donald Browne: Website: https://www.browneinsurance.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dbrowneins/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-donnie-browne-21387b34 Connect with Kaden Bramall: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaden-bramall-995920160 Brokers Hotseat is a business podcast where agency owners, brokers, and insurance pros share real‑world advice you can apply today. No fluff, just how this business really works. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #brokershotseat #insuranceagency

    12 min
  2. The AI Mistake Agencies Are Making (Graden Reber Explains How to Avoid It)

    3D AGO

    The AI Mistake Agencies Are Making (Graden Reber Explains How to Avoid It)

    Entrepreneurship and business growth are changing fast with AI and agencies that don’t adopt human-plus-AI strategies will fall behind. On this NXC Hotseat Podcast episode, Graden Reber of Agency VA explains how entrepreneurs and agency leaders can scale their business, automate busy work, and focus on revenue‑generating activities. Graden Reber is a leader at Agency VA, a global virtual assistant company that builds trained virtual teams paired with AI tools to help insurance agencies streamline operations. With a workforce across 12 countries and over a thousand jobs created, Reber shares why the future of work isn’t AI replacing humans, it’s humans and AI working together. Learn how repetitive tasks are automated while humans handle relationships, negotiation, and high-impact business decisions. 0:00 - Why AI Adoption Matters in Business 1:05 - Human + AI as the Future of Work 2:18 - What AI Should and Should Not Handle 3:31 - Cleaning Data and Avoiding AI Hallucination 5:01 - AI Is a Process, Not a Destination 8:06 - What Won’t Change With AI Connect with Graden Reber: Website: https://www.agencyva.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graden-reber/ Connect with Levi McPherson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/levimcpherson The NXC Hotseat Podcast is unfiltered business conversation where founders, operators, and leaders share real talk about entrepreneurship, business strategy, and growth in the modern world. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #nxchotseat #artificialintelligence

    15 min
  3. Bryant Plumlee Explains the Insurance Mistake Most Homeowners Make

    5D AGO

    Bryant Plumlee Explains the Insurance Mistake Most Homeowners Make

    Entrepreneurship, business advice, and smart financial decisions start with protecting what you already own. Homeowners insurance, commercial insurance, and deductible strategy can make or break long-term financial freedom. Bryant Plumlee, Agency Principal and Owner of Tennessee Risk Advisors, breaks down how homeowners and business owners make expensive insurance mistakes without realizing it. From claim frequency and non-renewals to commercial property protection and life insurance conversations, Bryant explains why insurance should never be treated like a commodity. With Tennessee Risk Advisors serving clients across Tennessee in auto, home, business, and life insurance, Bryant has built a strong reputation with a perfect 5-star rating and over 200 Google reviews by focusing on education, relationships, and real risk management instead of price shopping alone. He shares why higher deductibles often create better long-term outcomes, how commercial clients should think about protecting assets, and why value-based clients stay longer than price shoppers. 0:00 - Why Low Deductibles Create Bigger Problems 2:25 - The Sweet Spot for Deductibles 5:04 - Why Insurance Is Not a Commodity 7:37 - Educating Clients Creates Long-Term Trust 8:15 - Building Commercial vs Personal Lines 10:36 - Scaling the Agency and Hiring the Right People Connect with Bryant Plumlee: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryant-plumlee-0459b81b9/ Connect with Chuck Claypool: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckclaypool Brokers Hotseat brings real conversations with insurance leaders, agency owners, and industry professionals sharing what actually works in business, leadership, sales, and growth. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #brokershotseat #insurance

    13 min
  4. The Secret to Hiring the Right People and Building Incredible Teams

    6D AGO

    The Secret to Hiring the Right People and Building Incredible Teams

    Trevor Muir sits down with Angela Stojanov and Cheryl Willard from Versus to explore how to build a strong company culture and create teams that genuinely care for each other. They share stories from shaping a company culture from the ground up and the real challenges of hiring and team building. This business podcast episode delivers entrepreneurship insights, business advice, success stories, and motivation, helping you develop a strong entrepreneur mindset and pursue financial freedom. Angela and Cheryl also share actionable lessons from CEO interviews, founder stories, executive coaching, startup advice, leadership skills, business strategy, and scaling a business, including leveraging tools like the Culture Index, recruiting for cultural fit, and fostering authentic, people-centered leadership. Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction: Trevor welcomes Angela Stojanov & Cheryl Willard from Versus 1:15 – Building culture from day one and prioritizing team alignment over resumes 2:40 – How Versus evaluates candidates for both technical skills and cultural fit 5:00 – Angela & Cheryl’s involvement in pre-screening and multiple interview touchpoints 7:00 – Lessons from hiring successes, mistakes, and the importance of genuine evaluation 9:10 – Using the Culture Index to understand team dynamics and place the right people in the right roles Connect with Angela: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-stojanov/ Connect with Cheryl: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-willard-004635236/ Connect with Trevor Muir: Website: https://www.trevormuir.ca Instagram: @trev.muiricane Book: "Addiction to Poetry" LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/trevor-muir-b7231356 About The Lean Into Lead Podcast: Leadership isn’t a mic or a title. It is responsibility, courage, and showing up even when it is hard. Hosted by Trevor Muir, The Lean Into Lead Podcast brings honest conversations with leaders who face hard truths and lead with conviction. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #leanintolead #leadershipskills

    31 min
  5. Why This Insurance Broker Never Asks for Your Business | Mark Logsdon Interview

    MAY 7

    Why This Insurance Broker Never Asks for Your Business | Mark Logsdon Interview

    You rarely hear this in a business podcast. An insurance broker who tells clients they can fire him anytime. But that mindset is exactly how long-term success stories are built. Entrepreneurship is not always about aggressive selling. Sometimes it is about positioning, relationships, and knowing your niche. Mark Logsdon explains why he never asks people to quote their insurance and why that approach has helped him grow a strong book of commercial business. Mark Logsdon is the founder of Rose Mark Risk Group, an insurance agency focused on construction, equipment, and commercial risk management. His firm specializes in surety and bonding solutions for contractors and real estate investors, along with complex insurance placements like crane coverage, inland marine policies, and builder’s risk insurance. The agency works closely with construction professionals to manage risk and structure policies that protect their businesses as they grow. 0:00 - Why Mark calls himself a “self-hating insurance guy” 0:34 - From aspiring lawyer to insurance broker 1:24 - What makes his insurance philosophy different 2:41 - Marketing strategy using 300+ domain names 4:12 - Hiring the first employee after years solo 5:15 - Why he fires clients and encourages feedback Connect with Mark Logsdon: Website: https://rosemarkrisk.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rose-mark-risk-group Connect with Graden Reber: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graden-reber Brokers Hotseat Podcast features real conversations with insurance brokers, agency founders, and industry operators. Each conversation focuses on entrepreneurship, business strategy, and what it actually takes to grow inside the insurance world. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #brokershotseat #insurancebusiness

    12 min
  6. From Undervalued Employee to CEO: The Wake-Up Call That Sparked It All

    MAY 6

    From Undervalued Employee to CEO: The Wake-Up Call That Sparked It All

    So you finally see your salary in black and white and realize you’ve been undervalued all along. That moment sparked a revelation that changed everything. This business podcast gets candid about the entrepreneur mindset, financial freedom, success stories, and the business advice that pushes women to step fully into their power. Dr. Froswa’ Booker‑Drew is the President and CEO of Soulstice Consultancy, LLC, a management consulting firm that helps organizations build social capital, strengthen community engagement, and improve leadership effectiveness through change management and executive coaching. A seasoned leader with a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change, she has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Bustle, and Modern Luxury for her expertise in relational leadership, organizational culture, and social capital strategies. She leads transformational work that blends business strategy, leadership skills, and community‑focused solutions, while also helping women entrepreneurs recognize their value, expand their networks, and design careers that match their potential. 0:00 - The salary moment that triggered change 2:55 - What Soulstice Consultancy actually does 7:30 - Making the leap to entrepreneurship 12:00 - How self‑care became leadership 16:45 - Why Black women are leading entrepreneurship now 22:00 - Leadership barriers and how to tackle them Connect with Dr. Froswa’ Booker‑Drew: Website: https://www.drfroswabooker.com Instagram: @drfroswa Connect with Eve Mayer: Website: https://ditchthebra.com Instagram: @thebralessentreprenuer The Braless Entrepreneur Podcast is for women building confidence, scaling a business, and creating financial freedom through real talk on leadership, scaling a business, founder stories, and entrepreneurship without excuses. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #bralessentrepreneur #entrepreneurship

    29 min
  7. Why Some Insurance Companies Lose Money Fast | Pete J. Dunn Breaks It Down

    MAY 6

    Why Some Insurance Companies Lose Money Fast | Pete J. Dunn Breaks It Down

    It’s not what most investors think. Some of the best opportunities in entrepreneurship and financial freedom are hiding in places people avoid. And insurance companies are one of them. Pete J. Dunn is the founder of Fourth Quadrant Asset Management, where he focuses on deep value investing in financial services like banks and insurance underwriters. With years of experience analyzing overlooked assets, he’s built a strategy around identifying mispriced companies, especially those trading below book value. His work centers on understanding risk, return on equity, and how management decisions impact long-term investor outcomes. 0:00 - Buying a company that’s “on fire” 0:27 - How insurance companies are valued differently 1:50 - Why growth can hurt investors 3:15 - Hidden opportunities in financial services 4:46 - Why banks don’t have enterprise value 7:20 - Where smart investors find discounted assets Connect with Pete J. Dunn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-j-dunn-7013b1129/ Connect with Levi McPherson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/levimcpherson The NXC Hotseat Podcast brings real business advice, founder stories, and raw conversations with leaders building in the trenches. From entrepreneur mindset to business strategy, each conversation focuses on what actually works in the real world. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #nxchotseat #investing

    11 min

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The NXC Podcast Network is a multi-vertical media platform built to match guests—founders, executives, and industry experts—with podcast shows tailored to their specific niche or area of expertise. Whether in tech, health, real estate, finance, or professional services, each guest is featured on a relevant show that highlights their story, value, and expertise. Professionally produced interviews are distributed across major platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and social media channels, supported by micro-content, targeted clips, and optional press releases. The goal is to help business owners and thought leaders gain meaningful exposure, build authority, and unlock new opportunities through strategic, niche-aligned media placements.