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Isn’t there something refreshing about being transparent and calling it how you see it? It’s time for a little honesty. Cease and Desist is a podcast hosted by a group of guys who have sought out to take independent insurance agents to the moon and in doi

Ryan Mathisen, Andy Mathisen, Sean Mulhern


    • Jun 29, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 31 EPISODES


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    Ponies, Race-horses, & Unicorns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 53:46


    Kelly Donahue is in the house! listen to this week's episode to hear how to be the best producer possible, and why so many of you aren't...are you  a pony when you could be a unicorn? 

    The Need For Quoting Speed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 37:48


    In this week's episode, the guys welcome the Head of Agency at Branch Insurance, Steve Reffitt. Tune in to hear just how fast it is to receive a quote in real-time. Also, a huge congratulations to Branch on their Series C raise! Grab an Ice cream cone and enjoy the episode!

    Your Website Sucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 55:25


    This week the guys welcome Chris Langille to the Cease & Desist Podcast! Chris is the founder of Advisor Evolved and has the inside scoop on web development. Want to know just how common an ugly website is in the insurance space... Make sure you give this episode a watch.

    To Infinity & Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 37:13


    Ever wondered what a black hole sounds like?  If so, this is the podcast for you!! This week we not only have a special host (Carlos  Ramirez) but we are also welcoming special guest Patrick Stacy! 

    Human Optimized Digital Agency

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 48:27


    On this episode of the Cease & Desist Podcast the guys are joined by Ryan Hanley. This week's episode deep dives into Rogue Risks acquisition. Grab a glass of whiskey and enjoy the show! 

    Insurance Agents from Around the World!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 73:31


    On this episode we welcome some of our favorite people in the industry, Bradley Flowers and Scott Howell! If you have an interest in mini horses than this is episode for you! Congrats to the Insurance Guys Podcast for crossing the 500,000 download milestone! 

    Christmas in April

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 54:32


    Some would argue that this is the best episode to ever exist of the Cease & Desist Podcast and we might agree... If you love Christmas music, romance novels, and hunting for unicorns then you HAVE to listen. This week we had the pleasure of having Daniel Jimenez and Margeaux Giles as guests! 

    I Speak in GIFs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 52:30


    On this episode of The Cease & Desist Podcast Andy Mathisen is solo hosting (the other two hosts went rogue). We have special guest Nick Ayers joining us in studio! Thats right the guy who speaks in gifs.  This episode features an insides look on "marketing for dummies."

    Training to Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 51:18


    This week we welcome Liv Coffman form Armadillo to the podcast! This long awaited episode dives into home warranties, chicken and what it's like being in the LGBTQ+ community in the insurance space.

    Choose to be Successful

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 39:57


    This week The Cease & Desist podcast welcomes Daniel Seong, one of this insurance worlds most insparational players!  This episode the guys and Daniel talk about cold calls, Tik Tok and what makes a successful employee.

    Breaking it Down with Erb & Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 51:17


    On this week's episode, Andy and Ryan are joined by the guys from Erb and Young! Listen to find out how Taylor almost took Steph Curry's spot and how important culture is in the workplace. 

    Body Slamming Commercial Insurance Into Submission

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 41:01


    On this Episode of the podcast Ryan Mathisen and Sean Mulhern talk commercial insurance. They are joined by Adam Keifer CEO & Co-Founder of Talage. Find out what Talage is doing these days and where it's going...

    The Fintech Unicorn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 31:20


    Most people use Plaid everyday without even realizing it or even knowing what it is. Plaid is the connection between the app you are using and your financial data. Every time you use  Venmo or Robinhood you are using Plaid! On this weeks episode of the podcast the guys are joined by Cristina Ciaravalli from Plaid. Listen to find out how social media can be used to network alongside how this billion dollar company has grown and where it plans to go. 

    We're Back & Better Then Ever

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 51:02


    Welcome to season 2 of the Cease & Desist Podcast!! What a better way to kick off the new season then with a trip down memory lane, recalling the best of season 1 and The One City World Tour! On this episode Ryan, Andy, & Sean are joined by their two producers Caitlin and Gabby for a battle of the generations. Relax, grab a bottle of Topo Chico and enjoy! 

    Best Time to be an Insurance Agent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 48:01


    You know the hustle is real when you're on the Cease & desist Podcast! On this weeks episode Sean, Andy, and Ryan are joined by the hustler himself, Aaron Gordon. Listen to find out why this is the best time ever to be in insurance and the value of the independent insurance agent. 

    The Fluff is Starting to Settle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 61:06


    On this weeks episode the guys welcome Jason Cass one of the insurance worlds OG podcastesr. Tune in to hear about what the future of the insurance holds, what Jason is investing in and what he plans for the future!

    Brass Knuckles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 59:02


    On this episode of the podcast the guys talk with the heads of Legacy Insurance Partners, Jonnie Anderson and Olivia Hein.  With whiskey in hand these five dive into the brains behind Legacy Insurance Partners, their past, and of courser how the be a BOSS.

    The Drake of Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 46:43


    This week on the Cease & Desist podcast, the boys interview Bryan Falchuk. They discuss the future of insurtech, customer experience and compliance in the workspace . Pour yourself a drink of choice and tune in!

    Insurtech for Dummies ft Carey Wallace and Steve Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 72:46


    This week on the Cease & Desist podcast, the boys interview Carey Wallace and Steve Anderson of Catalyit. They discuss how Catalyit was formed, the future of the company, the status of the ever-changing insurance industry, and so much more. Pour yourself a drink of choice and tune in!

    Secret Calls

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 43:36


    This week on the Cease & Desist podcast, the boys do some surprise calls to some of their contacts! They also discuss how to attract people at conferences, the Vegas experience,  and even Punxsutawney Phil.Don't forget to donate to our GoFundMe for the Phoenix Children's Hospital! https://gofund.me/09da3823

    Shaken Not Stirred ft Natasha Pearl Hansen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 64:26


    This week on the Cease & Desist podcast, the boys interview Natasha Pearl Hansen. Natasha currently works as a touring comedian, CEO, entrepreneur, and most importantly a GloveBox Guru.  They discuss how Natasha got into comedy, becoming a salesperson, celebrity encounters, and much more!

    A Friday Jig

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 52:52


    Pour yourself a glass of whisky (or your drink of choice) and join us for this week's episode of Cease & Desist. The boys discuss internet catfish, the Hot Ones Challenge, When was the last time they've fallen, and so much more. 

    The Drift Between Agents and Carriers ft Andrew Katz

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 48:50


    On this week's episode of Cease & Desist, the boys chat with the vice president of MarshBerry, Andrew Katz.

    Disrupting the Industry ft. Better Agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 62:47


    This week on the Cease & Desist podcast we have special guests Nick Ayers and Will Shaw from Better Agency in the building! The conversation ranges from fantasy football, the future of the independent channel, and maybe even a little teaser for something happening with Better Agency and GloveBox.Donate to the GoFundMe here to see Nick and Will race in Tampa!https://www.gofundme.com/f/better-agency-foot-race-for-charity?utm_medium=email&utm_source=product&utm_campaign=p_email%2B2300-co-team-welcomeGloveBox The client experience platform for independent insurance agents

    Kick Butt, Have Fun ft Scott McNealy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 56:58


    Former Sun Microsystems CEO, Scott McNealy, joins the Cease & Desist podcast to discuss his time as CEO, his family values, and he reveals whether or not he's played beer pong with Bill Gates. Pour your drink of choice, kick up your feet, and enjoy three crazy dudes from Colorado interview a billionaire. 

    The Come Up Ft. Youssef Zalal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 65:49


    IT'S TIME!! To talk with UFC fighter Youssef Zalal! The guys talk to Youssef about his introduction to fighting, his journey to the UFC, his Moroccan heritage, and even who he has his homeowners insurance with.  Pour yourself your drink of choice and join in on the conversation as we get to know more about Youssef and the UFC.

    The Chair Shorts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 50:17


    Grab your drink of choice and buckle into this week's episode of the Cease & Desist podcast. The boys discuss a certain celebrity family with political aspirations, their own Shark Tank Ideas, the joys of LinkedIn, and so much more. SNL Top Gun skit: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xk75ps

    The Biggest Missing Piece in the IA Channel ft Chris Paradiso

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 44:10


    On this week's episode of the Cease & Desist podcast, Andy, Ryan, and Sean are joined by Chris Paradiso of Paradiso Insurance and Paradiso Presents.  He's been an independent owner for 23 years and is well known for his use of marketing and social media in his agency. He started Paradiso Presents to educate and empower agents and associations within the independent insurance industry. 

    Take It Easy, Sally

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 36:00


    On this week's episode of the Cease & Desist podcast, Andy, Ryan, and Sean dive into the prime days of the NBA,  krav maga, becoming embeddable as an agent, and basically everything in between.  Have you poured your drink of choice yet? What are you waiting for!

    Who Owns The Client?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 34:55


    Andy, Ryan, and Sean explore the existential question of "Are aliens real?", the woes of sports betting, Heelys, oh, and some insurance topics of course.  Pour yourself a glass of whisky, water, or whatever your drink of choice is, and tune in!

    Cease & Desist Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 0:38


    Get a sneak peek into the Cease & Desist podcast premiering on July 28th!

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