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Are you just starting out in the insurance industry and aren't sure what path is right for you? In this episode we break down the pros and cons of becoming a captive or independent agent.   Work with Ritter Insurance Marketing   Resources: 3 Advantages of Being an Independent Insurance Agent 10 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification FAQs About AHIP FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification FREE eBook Download - The Guide to Earning a Living Selling Health Insurance FREE eBook Download – How Insurance FMOs Work LeadCENTER Learn More About PlanEnroll Licensing Requirements for Becoming a Health Insurance Agent MedicareCENTER   References: Kagan, Julia. “Captive Agent: What It Is, How It Works, Pros and Cons.” Investopedia, Investopedia, https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/captive-agent.asp. Accessed 19 June 2025. Rosanes, Mark. “How Do Insurance Agents Make Money?” Insurance Business America, Insurance Business, 13 July 2023, https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/guides/how-do-insurance-agents-make-money-452548.aspx Tuovila, Alicia. “Independent Agent: What It Is and What They Do.” Investopedia, Investopedia, https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/independent-agent.asp. Accessed 19 June 2025.   Follow Us on Social!  Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance     Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.

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Today we are breaking down Goosehead Insurance. I always enjoy hearing about how a new entrant has effectively carved out a niche in a world of incumbents and Goosehead fits that billing perfectly.  I'm joined by Geoff Collette, founder and PM of Aeon Capital Partners, and he walks us through the story of Goosehead identifying a bottleneck in the home-buying process.  We also cover the evolving market, where captives like State Farm and Allstate are leaving opportunities for independent players like Goosehead to provide value.  There's a lot to learn from Goosehead and its evolution, with notable themes like technology, the franchising model, and an emphasis on speed. Please enjoy this breakdown on Goosehead Insurance. Subscribe to Colossus Review For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- Octus, formerly Reorg, is the essential credit intelligence and data provider for nearly 40,000 professionals across the world's leading buy side firms, investment banks, law firms and advisory firms. By surrounding unparalleled human expertise with embedded AI technology, data and workflow tools, Octus unlocks powerful truths that fuel decisive action in financial markets. Visit octus.com to learn how rigorously verified intelligence is delivered at speed to create a complete picture across the entire credit lifecycle.  —- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:04:26) How Goosehead Attracts Customers (00:05:15) Market Focus and Business Scale (00:06:07) Goosehead's Growth and Key Players (00:08:51) The Founding Story of Goosehead (00:12:28) The Shift from Captive to Independent Agents (00:15:29) Challenges in the Insurance Market (00:19:37) Goosehead's Unique Business Model (00:36:42) Franchising and Corporate Strategy (00:41:00) Operational Challenges and Strategic Adjustments (00:46:28) Financial Performance and Future Prospects (01:00:29) Competitive Landscape and Risks (01:07:40) Valuation and Lessons From Goosehead

Shane and Tonya talk AI in the independent insurance channel with special guests Chad Jackson and Justin White of Strawberry Antler. From automating quoting to solving real agency problems, they explore how AI can transform the way small and midsize agencies operate, why AI isn't as intimidating as it sounds, and how it can turn efficiency into opportunity. IA Forward to can help you take your agency from good to great. Learn more at iaforward.com, and follow IA Forward on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

Best Insurance Agency Incentive Plans to motivate your team and drive performance!

In this episode of the Ridiculously Amazing Insurance Agent Podcast, we discuss When to Get an Insurance Producer? and how this key decision can help grow your agency!

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Social Media Strategy for Insurance Agency: Get Ahead in 2025! Does your insurance agency struggle with social media?

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Insurance Agency Business Partnerships with a special focus on Hemlock Insurance Group's journey to success! Join Kelly Donahue-Piro and Andrew Ceo of Hemlock Insurance Group, as they reveal how they leveraged the Agency School to build and clarify their agency's strategic plan.

Welcome, independent insurance agents! In this episode, we dive into the essential steps for creating a winning insurance growth strategy for 2025.

Send us a textI'm thrilled to share the latest episode of the Endless Possibilities podcast with you. This time, we dive deep into the mesmerizing world of lucid dreaming with none other than Robert Wagner, a true expert who has logged over a thousand lucid dreams and authored several influential books on the subject. Here's a sneak peek into the fascinating insights and lessons we uncovered:Robert defines lucid dreaming as the state where you become aware that you're dreaming. This awareness can lead to incredible control and exploration within your dreams.First Lucid Dream ExperienceRobert recounts his first spontaneous lucid dream at the age of 10 or 11, involving a baby Tyrannosaurus rex in a library. This surreal experience sparked his lifelong curiosity about dreams.Reigniting InterestInspired by Carlos Castaneda's "Journey to Ixtlan," Robert developed his own techniques for inducing lucid dreams during his teenage years, leading to his first consciously induced lucid dream.Techniques for Lucid DreamingThe dream environment is generated by the dreamer's mind. Experienced lucid dreamers often encounter "the void," a dark, sparkling space from which new dream scenes emerge.Recurring Dream FiguresDream figures may represent the dreamer's thoughts or ideas. Robert's experiment showed that some figures vanished when commanded to disappear, indicating a distinction between transient and substantial figures.Overcoming ChallengesConnect with Robert Wagner:Website: lucidadvice.comFree Online Magazine: luciddreamingmagazine.comUpcoming Workshop: "The Mini Worlds of Lucid Dreaming" in October 2024, featuring 14 experienced lucid dreamers.I hope you find this episode as enlightening and inspiring as I did. Dive in, explore your dreams, and discover the endless possibilities within your own mind!**The Void Experience (00:00:00)****Introduction to the Podcast (00:00:46)****Guest Introduction (00:00:56)****What is Lucid Dreaming? (00:02:15)****Reigniting Interest in Lucid Dreaming (00:03:12)****First Induced Lucid Dream (00:04:30)****Asking Dream Characters for Information (00:06:38)****Complexity of Dream Figures (00:10:53)****Recurring Dream Figures and Awareness (00:15:29)****Independent Agents in Dreams (00:18:28)****Terrain of Lucid Dreams (00:20:20)****The Void Experience (00:21:27)****Rapid Eye Movement Explained (00:22:26)****Psychological Energy and Dream Creation (00:23:45)****Higher Consciousness and Symbolism in Dreams (00:24:13)****Interacting with Inner Awareness (00:25:17)****Creativity of the Inner Awareness (00:27:02)****Learning from Lucid Dreams (00:30:43)****Beliefs and Expectations in Lucid Dreams (00:33:17)****Resolving Fears through Lucid Dreaming (00:35:33)****Educational Nature of Lucid Dreams (00:37:55)****Lucid Dreams vs. Out-of-Body Experiences (00:39:07)****Lucid Dreams vs. Out-of-Body Experiences (00:43:19)****A Lucid Dream Experiment (00:44:27)****Visitation Dreams (00:46:02)****Lucid Awareness in Dreams (00:47:16)****Interacting with Deceased Relatives (00:49:16)****Experiences of Stuck Beings (00:52:12)****Lucid Dreaming Techniques (00:56:20)****Staying Calm in Lucid Dreams (01:00:19)****Improving Clarity in Lucid Dreams (01:02:06)****Understanding Lucid Dreams (01:03:01)****Buddhist Dream Yoga Insights (01:04:01)****Mind as a Creator (01:04:48)****Psychological Influence (01:05:53)****Lucid Dreaming as Education (01:06:53)****Cinematic Representation of Lucid Dreaming (01:08:21)****Connecting with Robert Wagner (01:09:10)****Closinghttps://www.youtube.com/@EndlessPossibilitiesPodcast

If you have been around since the beginning of Facebook, you have probably noticed differences in how you see and share your content.  The same goes for Facebook Ads.  The Facebook algorithm is creating better results for organic content and stories rather than ads. In this episode of The Broker Link, Bob Whitis with BrightFire busts a few myths about using Facebook Ads for Independent Insurance Agents.   Here are some suggestions for getting better traction on Facebook: Post consistently Invite policyholders to follow your page Create content showing the personal side of your business, rather than just text Engage with followers especially when they engage with you BrightFire partners with The Brokerage Inc. to help agents with their website, SEO, social media, and a lot more.  Visit www.brightfire.com/thebrokerageinc to learn more about how to use BrightFire for your business.

Insurance Agency Time Management Techniques: Boost Your Productivity!

Effective Delegation in Insurance: Boost Your Agency's Efficiency! Welcome to the latest episode of the Ridiculously Amazing Insurance Agent Podcast!

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