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Brightly, formerly Dude Solutions, is proud to bring you the Operate Intelligently Podcast. Join us and various guests every other week to get educated and inspired about your daily work as an operations leader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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, ...
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Maxed out Man

Kevin Davis

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The Maxed Out Man Podcast is for men who refuse to settle. Hosted by Kevin Davis, this show is a battle cry for husbands, fathers, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are hungry for more—more strength, more clarity, more purpose. Each episode delivers raw, real conversations about faith, marriage, business, fitness, masculinity, and mission—without the fluff or soft talk. Whether it's powerful solo episodes or interviews with bold men living at full tilt, you'll get truth that stabs you in the fa ...
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The Dumb Teacher Podcast

Kenneth Allen Morris

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I interview entrepreneurs and discuss branding and personal brand development. We also talk about passive income, lifestyle design and creating value for the people you serve. In current episodes we mention social media, YouTube, outsourcing, affiliate marketing, wholesaling, startups, branding, experimentation, and improvisation. If you like Tim Ferriss, you'll like The Dumb Teacher. Guests include Chris Ducker, Simon Dude Granner John Lee Dumas, Tim Forrest, Jonny Nastor, and Ryan O'Keefe.
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Quantum Bombs

Beth Hagendorf

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Authentic, freedom loving explosives and weapons experts discuss issues in culture, science, and spirituality. Dropping quantum thought bombs that still make sense in a world that is ever expanding. Up-level your thinking on the worlds dramas with these Texans whom are into self development and airy fairy things. Or stay for the explosive action as they blow stuff up for fun, we mean in the name of science.... as they are fully licensed explosives and weapons manufacturers who had a TV show ...
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Welcome to "The Doc Dudes," your go-to podcast for an insider's look into the world of plastic surgery, brought to you by the experts at Graper Harper Cosmetic Surgery in Charlotte, NC. Join top plastic surgeons Dr. Garrett Harper, Dr. Robert Graper and Dr. Evon Zoog as they unveil the art and science behind today's most advanced cosmetic treatments. Hear about patient transformations and get an inside look into the world of cosmetic procedures from the surgeons who perform them. The Charlot ...
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Decades ago, lightning struck the Microsoft community and when the smoke cleared, a towering figure was left standing, D.oU.G. (Dynamics User Group)! D.oU.G. was a curious being eager to serve and destined to impact the folks using Microsoft Dynamics 365. Over the years, D.oU.G. learned, adapted, and created a space for the community to thrive. Now for the first time, D.oU.G. has a voice here at The Community DIG podcast! The Community DIG podcast will allow D.oU.G. to wander down the rabbit ...
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Is AI coming for your PM job? Big bad AI is still just a cuddly teddy bear in our opinion. It is gonna give the love it gets. Join the BS Bunch as we chop it up with Dynamics 365 security and licensing expert, Alex Meyer of Fastpath/Delinea. He is a longtime community leader but let's see if he has the skill to get past some of the best BS... east …
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Mark Flockhart, founder of Valor Insurance Group, shares his journey from exploring different roles in the insurance industry to building one of the most trusted independent agencies. He dives into how he combined his experience in sales, content creation, and training to create a system that helps clients and agents thrive. In this episode, Mark t…
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Do you need surgery for tighter skin? Maybe...but maybe not. In this episode of The Doc Dudes, Dr. Harper and Dr. Zoog discuss the causes of skin laxity and how non-surgical and minimally-invasive procedures can firm up loose skin and restore a youthful glow. To learn more, visit ghsurgery.com, and don't forget to follow Graper Harper Cosmetic Surg…
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Discover the real power with the impact of empathy with Dr. Nicole Price. Nicole is an amazing speaker incorporating her skills into human connections and eliminating the missing parts required to strengthen sales, relationships or leadership. Her Book “Spark the Heart: Engineering Empathy in Organization” has great lessons to understand the meanin…
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In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Susana Gibb, who transitioned from a theater major and professional actress to a thriving insurance entrepreneur. Susana's story demonstrates how creativity and entrepreneurship can flourish together, from performing on stage to running her own agency. Susana discusses how her acting background …
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In this episode we have Andrew Engler, the Co-founder and CEO of Kettle who has built groundbreaking strategies that combine insurance, technology, and real-world mitigation to lower premiums, reduce risk, and protect communities. This conversation is bold, refreshing, and packed with insights that could redefine how we approach risk in the modern …
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What happens to your belly button during a tummy tuck? Do you keep your belly button or get a new one? In this episode of The Doc Dudes, we're answering these questions and more! Learn how a tummy tuck works, who is a good candidate, what to expect during recovery, and what happens to your belly button. Visit ghsurgery.com to schedule an appointmen…
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In this episode, we had a conversation with educational consultant, Melissa Dillon. She shared how redefining failure can transform the way we learn, work, and live. From healing old classroom wounds to building confidence in careers, this conversation dives into resilience, mindset, and the power of persistence. Join the elite ranks of P&C agents.…
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In this episode, we sat down with a speaker, coach and consultant Brian Ahearn where he shared the real influence and a key to unlock your potential associated with love. This episode was all about choosing love, balancing life, focusing on a partner's positivity and making bonds with people connected with you. Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. S…
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In this episode, we sat down with Roger Short an amazing entrepreneur with great experience in multiple ventures for over 25 years. He discussed the ideas of building trust and scaling agency beyond price. Roger’s contribution as the co-founder of Life Insurance Academy has made him successful through consistency and rethinking the insurance sales …
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Welcome back to another episode of The Insurance Dudes! In today’s episode, we had the pleasure to sit down with Chase Beach, Co-Founder of InsureGrid. A young talented innovator who’s transforming the insurance industry by simplifying the way agents buy and sell. Are you struggling hard to chase leads, collecting clients info and price competing? …
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How much does today's guest "Trust" AI? Welp, Sam Bush of Ambushed Digital, has gone public with her personal relationship with VEGA, her GPT BFF! From convos to research, Vega is a constant companion and resource. I would say this constitutes a high level of trust! Don't miss out on this fun and riveting episode of the BS Bunch. Most important, do…
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Welcome back to another episode of The Insurance Dudes! Craig and Jason sit down with the energetic and insightful Julian Chambers. From his early days dabbling in network marketing straight out of high school, to finding his stride in life insurance and then crushing it in Medicare sales, Julian shares his journey as a young entrepreneur in the in…
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On this special episode of The Doc Dudes, we hear from William, who lost over 200 pounds through good nutrition and hard work. Dr. Zoog helped William complete his journey, and both share this incredible story of transformation. The docs are also joined by licensed and registered dietician Betty Fleming as she shares incredible insights into how yo…
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I had a lovely chat with Microsoft Business end-user, Shirley Grimes of Gulf Coast Panama Jack in Florida. She is making waves (Intentional beachy pun) in the community as a thought leader and speaker. We discuss how she got started, why she like speaking at events, the benefit of engaging in community, and her excitement to share her experience wi…
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Welcome back to The Insurance Dudes! In this episode, we’re joined by Don Wilson, the dynamic founder and owner of Capital Insurance Group. Don’s journey is as compelling as it is inspiring—he went from running retail clothing stores in West Virginia to leading a multi-state insurance agency with the mantra of authentic leadership and relentless pe…
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Welcome to another episode of The Insurance Dudes! In this candid and insightful conversation, hosts Jason Feltman and Craig Pretzinger are joined by Brandon Wolfe, Managing Partner at Jordan Partners, to dive deep into the world of insurance agencies and private equity. Ever wondered if insurance is the "legalized mafia" of finance, or why so many…
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Welcome back to The Insurance Dudes! In this compelling episode, host Craig Pretzinger and co-host Jason Feltman sit down with Kathy Hitchcock from the Hitchcock Insurance Group in Rome, Georgia. Kathy shares her remarkable journey as a young scratch agent, opening her agency in 2015 just months before facing back-to-back rate hikes and near-imposs…
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Like many women in tech, Madeline Merced has not taken a linear path. Through global travel, family, and adult learning, she tapped into an inherent love of tech to carve out journey that landed her smack in the middle of the Microsoft Dynamics Community in a unique role that showcased her creativity and tech savvy sides. I enjoyed our chat about a…
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The docs are back for another round of busting myths! In this episode, Dr. Harper and Dr. Graper expose the truth about some of the most common misconceptions about plastic surgery, including that Botox is toxic, plastic surgery is only for young people, and more! Tune in to get the truth about looking your best! Don't forget to subscribe to The Do…
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Welcome back to The Insurance Dudes! In this episode, Craig and Jason sit down with Sethe Smith, owner of the Sethe Smith Agency in Fort Wayne, Indiana, for a candid conversation packed with both wisdom and wild stories from the insurance trenches. From cleaning up unforgettable office mishaps to building a top-performing agency from scratch, Sethe…
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The BS Bunch let loose and cut it up chat with Justin Carter, Dynamics Legend, MVP, and the Dax Dude! What did we discuss, AI and Copilot of course and how companies should start to prepare. TLDW/L: Organizations should be starting to experiment and let some of the passionate folks loose to figure out AI in the business silo. Put guardrails and let…
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Welcome back to The Insurance Dudes! In today’s episode, hosts Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman sit down with Tung Le, the unstoppable insurance entrepreneur behind a thriving Allstate agency in Houston, Texas. Tung gets real about his rollercoaster journey, starting from scratch in March 2020—just as the world shut down. From losing his first em…
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Introduced to Dynamics during a unique college opportunity at Georgia Tech, Charlotte McCormick has never looked back. Her quiet but confident work ethic and intelligent demeanor has created a powerful guide for many folks in the industry, especially females looking to advance their tech careers. She is one-of-a-kind, and it was a pleasure to spend…
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Welcome to another episode of The Insurance Dudes! In this episode, Jason and Craig sit down with Cassidy Arbeli—a powerhouse agency owner whose journey is as inspiring as it is unconventional. Raised by entrepreneurial parents and equipped with a natural flair for business, Cassidy shares how she transformed her insurance career from humble beginn…
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Welcome to another episode of The Insurance Dudes! In this powerful conversation, hosts Jason Feltman and Craig Pretzinger sit down with Dan Kitajima to unpack a truly wild journey from building a $17 million captive insurance agency to making the bold leap into the independent world. Dan shares the highs and lows of his experience—from signing a j…
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Injectable hydration is all the rage in cosmetic surgery, but are these solutions right for you? Join the cosmetic surgeons of Graper Harper Cosmetic Surgery in Charlotte, NC as they discuss hyaluronic acid and other hydrating injectables along with fillers, plastic surgery procedures, PRP/PRF, PDGF, and more to help you make the right decisions to…
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Welcome back to The Insurance Dudes! In this episode, our hosts Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman sit down with Ben Bucher, owner of Bucher Family Insurance, for an engaging, honest, and often hilarious conversation about his journey from an aspiring actor and McDonald’s manager to leading a multimillion-dollar insurance agency. Ben opens up about…
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On this episode of The Insurance Dudes, hosts Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman sit down with BJ Hill, owner of Summit Insurance in Loveland, Colorado. BJ shares his remarkable journey from college basketball coach to building one of the top insurance agencies in the country, now writing over $18 million in premium. From his early days as a “juco”…
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Michelle is a passionate community advocate, a very talented business analyst, a seasoned executive level ERP and Digital strategist, and a full-time mom and cookie dealer! 🙂How does she accomplish so much, stay connected at work, home, and in the community? Listen in to her story of balance and drive that has propelled her career and home life and…
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Welcome back to The Insurance Dudes! In this episode, hosts Jason Feldman and Craig Pretzinger sit down with industry powerhouse Peter Fournier to uncover the secrets behind building a thriving, recession-proof insurance agency. Peter shares his journey from flipping Pokémon cards as a kid to carving out his niche in mortgage protection within the …
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Welcome to this episode of The Insurance Dudes, where hosts Jason and Craig sit down for a high-energy, no-holds-barred conversation with the dynamic David Carothers. David shares his unconventional journey from a college baseball player and retail worker living off macaroni and cheese to running a powerhouse commercial insurance agency in Tampa. I…
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On this episode of The Insurance Dudes, Jason and Craig sit down with David Kelly, the author who literally wrote the book on incentive compensation management and the founder of insuretech startup BobTrack. David shares his unconventional journey into the insurance industry—starting as a complete outsider who’s never sold a policy but knows how to…
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Welcome to another exciting episode of "The Insurance Dudes," where hosts Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman are on a mission to help you escape the constraints of your insurance agency with the secrets to creating a predictable and profitable sales machine. In this episode titled "Audio Make Leads Paid For Put Your Thimble On Front Of Funnel," we …
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Welcome to another exciting episode of "The Insurance Dudes," where hosts Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman are on a mission to help you escape the constraints of your insurance agency with the secrets to creating a predictable and profitable sales machine. In this episode titled "Audio Make Leads Paid For Put Your Thimble On Front Of Funnel," we …
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Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Insurance Dudes! Today's guest is none other than Dave Williams, a dynamic entrepreneur with a fascinating journey from overcoming personal and professional challenges to building a multi-million dollar insurance agency. Dave shares his insights on the importance of mastering your craft from the groun…
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Welcome to another exciting episode of The Insurance Dudes Podcast! Today, we have a special guest, Brian Ahearn. With his extensive experience in the insurance industry and expertise in the psychology of persuasion, Brian shares invaluable insights that can help transform your agency operations and enhance your sales skills. From the importance of…
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In this episode of The Insurance Dudes, hosts Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feldman sit down with Wild Bill Rice to explore the ins and outs of lead generation within the insurance industry. As a seasoned professional in marketing and lead generation, Bill Rice offers valuable insights into understanding the unique challenges and opportunities tied to…
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In this exciting episode of The Insurance Dudes, join hosts Craig and Jason as they bring in the dynamic Jas Takhar live from his own studio. Known for his high-energy approach, Jas promises to match and potentially exceed the enthusiastic vibes. Dive into a lively conversation filled with rapid-fire questions and insightful discussions on content …
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In this episode of The Insurance Dudes, join hosts Craig Pretzinger and Jason as they dive into an insightful conversation with Sales Coach and Speaker, Rob Liano. Growing up as the youngest of four boys with a father who transitioned from engineering to excelling in vacuum sales, Rob learned early on about the power of sales and determination. Fro…
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In this episode of The Insurance Dudes, hosts Craig and Jason sit down with Patrick Albrecht, President of Associated Insurance Administrators (AIA), to discuss the evolution of commercial insurance marketing and sales. Patrick shares his journey from Air Force engineer to insurance executive, offering valuable insights into the wholesale insurance…
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Can you use your body's own fat to look better? What is fat transfer in plastic surgery, and is it right for you? In this episode, the doctors of Graper Harper Cosmetic Surgery in Charlotte, NC talk all about how fat transfer works, who's a great candidate, and the risks and benefits of using your own fat to gain volume. Learn more by visiting our …
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Think you know breast implants? Think again! In this episode, the cosmetic surgeons at Graper Harper Cosmetic Surgery in Charlotte, NC, talk all about breast implant fact vs. fiction. Discover the truth behind breast implant safety, what size is best for you, and much more! Learn more by visiting our Charlotte NC cosmetic surgeons online! Connect a…
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As AI and adoption is starting to accelerate and the BS Bunch is on top of it, chopping it up over AI and how we are adopting AI, technology trends, and advancements. In this episode, we chat with Kat Coffey-Bacon, newly promoted Senior Vice President of sales at UST Pay! She brings her 20 years plus of experience in marketing and light-hearted sty…
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In this episode, I get to chat with one of my past workmates and one of the smartest developers I know. It was always a pleasure getting to work alongside Trisha Alverson when I was working a project at Ellipse Solutions. Her story is quite legendary! She was drumming to her own beat as a teen, as one of a few females in her high school band. She p…
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In this episode, the cosmetic surgeons of Graper Harper Cosmetic Surgery in Charlotte, NC, discuss the details of surgical procedures after pregnancy. Can you have cosmetic surgery after pregnancy? Should you wait to have cosmetic procedures until you're done having kids? Learn all about pregnancy, mommy makeovers, and other plastic surgery in the …
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Meron Gebremedhin was born and raised in Ethiopia, East Africa and migrated to the United States in 2017. Professionally, she is a trained software engineer but has been wearing different hats for more than 14 years including international business owner. After migrating to America, she studied hard to earn her stripes back in the IT industry, acqu…
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I had a great time chatting with Stephanie, a Change Enthusiast and expert, about her career and recent leap of faith from the corporate world to her own consulting practice. Stephanie is another great example of a woman that forged a path in the tech industry, as a leader in change management. We spent a lot of time exploring "Imposter Syndrome." …
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After a few episodes and some warm-ups, I am excited for the Gen Alpha version of The Community Dig! I am welcoming Beau Schwieso and Brianna Sierrra as co-hosts in a reinvention of the podcast. Our first guest is a world renowned, newly minted MVP in Microsoft Dynamics, Drew Lencsak, ERP Delivery Director at Argano 4 Microsoft. We chat about AI Us…
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From being bullied as a kid, to earning the title of United States Marine, then to go on and join the United States Navy and become a Navy SEAL, undergo multiple surgeries, to include BRAIN surgery, retire from the Military after serving 26 years, and now the CEO of Divine Savagery. But most importantly, a Father and a Husband. Tommy Richardson is …
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