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The Digital Agency Show | Helping Agency Owners Transform Their Business Mindset to Increase Prices, Work Less, and Grow Profits
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Helping digital agency owners transform their business mindset so they can increase prices, work less, and grow profits. A weekly podcast where host Brent Weaver chats with today's most successful entrepreneurs running digital agency businesses in the web design, web development, and digital marketing industry. Brent also chats with high-profile entrepreneurs and other smart people that can help listeners grow their digital agency. Each interview deep dives into the emotional details of goin ...
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385. How to Scale Fast: From 200 to 600 Policies a Month
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44:25The Future of Insurance Sales is HERE We’re now LIVE with a select group of agents. This is the first and only 24/7 AI-powered sales coaching platform built exclusively for insurance professionals. With real-time call grading, on-demand role-plays, and personalized coaching after every conversation, it helps producers close more and gives agents th…
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384. The 30-Minute Habit That Doubles Life Insurance Sales
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15:59🚨 LAST CALL: FINAL 30 IN 5 CHALLENGE OF 2025! Last day to sign up—kickoff starts tomorrow for prep week! Offices are writing 30+ life apps in 5 days (some hitting 70+ and $100K+ premium). Get scripts, live role plays, and daily coaching to build confidence and close bigger premiums. 👉 Don’t miss it — register your team now: www.weaversa.com/30in5 W…
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383. $40K in life premium in a week! Here's how this Agency did it
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40:1330 in 5 Challenge: STARTS NEXT WEEK! Offices are writing 30 life apps in just 5 days—some hitting 70+ and over $100K in premium. You’ll get exact scripts, live role plays, and real-world coaching that build confidence, create momentum, and help you consistently close bigger premiums. 👉 LAST DAY to save $200 with Early Bird pricing—SAVE NOW Watch th…
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382. How Agencies Are Writing 30+ Life Apps in Just 5 Days
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17:0630 in 5 Challenge: CART NOW OPEN! Offices are writing 30 life apps in just 5 days—some hitting 70+ and over $100K in premium. You’ll get exact scripts, live role plays, and real-world coaching that build confidence, create momentum, and help you consistently close bigger premiums. 👉 Save $200 with Early Bird pricing—SAVE NOW Watch the full episode …
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381.How this producer wrote 52 life apps and 35k+ in premium in 5 MONTHS!
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38:5430 in 5 Challenge: CART NOW OPEN! Offices are writing 30 life apps in just 5 days—some hitting 70+ and over $100K in premium. You’ll get exact scripts, live role plays, and real-world coaching that build confidence, create momentum, and help you consistently close bigger premiums. 👉 Save $200 with Early Bird pricing—secure your spot now: SAVE $200 …
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380.The Exact Pivot That Turns Service Calls Into Life Sales
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14:0230 in 5 Challenge: OPENS SOON! Agents are writing 30 life apps in just 5 days—and many are hitting 70+ with over $100K in premium. A proven system with exact scripts, live role plays, and real-world coaching that builds confidence, creates momentum, and helps you consistently close bigger premiums. Secure the Early Bird rate before it’s gone. https…
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379. 200 App Months with 25 year Agent Larry Lucas
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49:41The future of Insurance Sales is HERE We are launching the first and only 24/7 AI-powered sales coaching platform built exclusively for insurance professionals. With real-time call grading, on-demand role-plays, and personalized coaching after every conversation, it helps producers get better and agents get their time back. Text AI to (816) 727-761…
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378. Stop Lighting Your Marketing Budget on Fire
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12:31The future of Insurance Sales is HERE We are launching the first and only 24/7 AI-powered sales coaching platform built exclusively for insurance professionals. With real-time call grading, on-demand role-plays, and personalized coaching after every conversation, it helps producers get better and agents get their time back. Text AI to (816) 727-761…
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377. The Future of Insurance Sales Is Here: Introducing Agency Coach AI
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19:11The future of Insurance Sales is HERE We are launching the first and only 24/7 AI-powered sales coaching platform built exclusively for insurance professionals. With real-time call grading, on-demand role-plays, and personalized coaching after every conversation, it helps producers get better and agents get their time back. Text AI to (816) 727-761…
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376. Take the Damn Trip: How Africa Changed Our Business and Life
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30:45📢 COMING SOON: 24/7 Sales Coaching for Your Team! We’re launching something big—and only 100 agencies will get in. Imagine real-time coaching, feedback, and call reviews for every producer—without you lifting a finger. 👉 Text AI to (816) 727-7610 to join the Waitlist What’s in this episode: When was the last time you asked yourself, “What’s the one…
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📢 COMING SOON: 24/7 Sales Coaching for Your Team! We're launching something big—and only 100 agencies will get in. Imagine real-time coaching, feedback, and call reviews for every producer—without you lifting a finger. 👉 Text "AI" to (816) 727-7610 to join the Waitlist What’s in this episode: If your days are eaten alive by email, calendar chaos, a…
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374. Leadership Endurance: How to Build a Career That Doesn’t Burn You Out
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40:17📢 COMING SOON: 24/7 Sales Coaching for Your Team We're launching something big—and only 100 agencies will get in. Imagine real-time coaching, feedback, and call reviews for every producer—without you lifting a finger. 👉 Text "AI" to (816) 727-7610 to join the waitlist. What’s in this episode: If you want a long, happy, and profitable career in insu…
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373. Rebuilding After a $6.5M Loss: Cole’s Blueprint for Massive Comebacks
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42:49📢 COMING SOON: 24/7 Sales Coaching for Your Team We're launching something big—and only 100 agencies will get in. Imagine real-time coaching, feedback, and call reviews for every producer—without you lifting a finger. 👉 Text "AI" to (816) 727-7610 to join the waitlist. What’s in this episode: After losing $6.5 million in premium in just 24 months, …
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372. $1M in 30 Days: How Dan Kitajima Launched His Indie Agency at Full Speed
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58:53🎯 FREE 7-Day Demo — Weaver Sales Academy Test-drive the system top agents use to close more life and P&C today. 👉 Try it FREE today: START NOW What’s in this episode: Dan Kitajima didn’t start over—he scaled smarter. After leaving a $10M+ captive book behind, Dan launched his new independent agency with a $1 million production month—right out of th…
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371. [HIGHLIGHT] An easy way to increase your life insurance production TODAY
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12:47🎉 Celebrate 7 Years of WSA with Us! For a limited time, get in at our lowest pricing EVER —yes, even better than day 1! 👉 Enroll today or schedule a call to find out if it’s the right move for your agency. Use code BIRTHDAY and click the blue ☑️ at checkout to see your savings! What’s in this episode: Feel like your life insurance sales fall flat t…
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370. Stop Bleeding Leads: Build the Follow-Up Machine That Closes
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45:49🎉 Celebrate 7 Years of WSA! For a limited time, get in at our lowest pricing EVER—yes, even better than day 1! 👉 Use code BIRTHDAY and click the blue ☑️ at checkout to see your savings. What’s in this episode: If you're leaking leads faster than you're closing, this is your fix. Mariah Gates, founder of Accelerated Automation, shares how agents are…
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369. [HIGHLIGHT] #2 New Agent and the #1 Agent in Auto Growth Share Proven Tactics for First-Year Insurance Agents
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19:32🎉 Celebrate 7 Years of WSA with Us! For a limited time, get in at our lowest pricing EVER —yes, even better than day 1! 👉 Enroll today or schedule a call to find out if it’s the right move for your agency. Use code BIRTHDAY and click the blue ☑️ at checkout to see your savings! What’s in this episode: What separates agents who survive year one from…
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368. New Agency Owners-Don't make This Mistake
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16:38🎉 Celebrate 7 Years of WSA with Us! For a limited time, get in at our lowest pricing EVER —yes, even better than day 1! 👉 Enroll today or schedule a call to find out if it’s the right move for your agency. Use code BIRTHDAY and click the blue ☑️ at checkout to see your savings! What’s in this episode: If you're a new agency owner and struggling to …
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367. [HIGHLIGHT] Lead Generation Strategies for Insurance Agents that don’t SUCK!
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16:53🎉 Celebrate 7 Years of WSA with Us! 👉 Enroll today or schedule a call to find out if it’s the right move for your agency. Use code BIRTHDAY to see your savings! What’s in this episode: This highlight episode features two powerhouse guests bringing real-world, high-converting lead-gen strategies that don’t suck. First, you’ll hear from Brooke, who w…
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366. How Much Can You Pay a Producer and Still Profit?
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39:47🎉 Celebrate 7 Years of WSA with Us! For a limited time, get in at our lowest pricing EVER —yes, even better than day 1! 👉 Enroll today or schedule a call to find the right fit. Use code BIRTHDAY at checkout to see your savings! What’s in this episode: Can you afford to pay a producer $4K, $5K, or even more—and still keep your agency profitable? Thi…
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365. [HIGHLIGHT] Accountability Secrets to Building a High-Performance Agency Team
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21:45🎉 Celebrate 7 Years of WSA with Us! For a limited time, get in at our lowest pricing EVER! 👉 Enroll today or schedule a call to find out if it’s right for your agency. Use code BIRTHDAY at checkout to see your savings! What’s in this episode: If you’re serious about building a high-performance team—and not just putting warm bodies in seats—this epi…
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🎉 Celebrate 7 Years of WSA with Us! For a limited time, get in at our lowest pricing EVER —yes, even better than day 1! 👉 Enroll today or schedule a call to find out if it’s the right move for your agency. Use code BIRTHDAY and click the blue ☑️ at checkout to see your savings! What’s in this episode: If your calls are getting shut down before they…
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363. [HIGHLIGHT] How Your Mindset and Mental Health Directly Impacts Agency Success
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362. AI is Coming for Insurance — Are You Ready?
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361. Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Business: Why Energy = Income
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39:39🎉 Celebrate 7 Years of WSA with Us! For a limited time, get in at our lowest pricing EVER —yes, even better than day 1! 👉 Enroll today or schedule a call to find out if it’s the right move for your agency. Use code BIRTHDAY and click the blue ☑️ at checkout to see your savings! What’s in this episode: What if your bloating, low energy, and restless…
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360. The Real Reason Your Team Isn't Producing Consistently
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359-Attract Top Talent. Target Better Leads. Win More Business
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358. Motivate Your Team Without Spending a Dime
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18:43🎉 Celebrate 7 Years of WSA with Us! For a limited time, get in at our lowest pricing —yes, even better than day one. 👉 Enroll today or schedule a call to find out if it’s the right move for your agency. Use code BIRTHDAY and click the blue ☑️ at checkout to see your savings! What’s in this episode: Do your team incentives start and stop with bonuse…
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“You don’t have a follow-up problem—you have a qualification problem.” Michael Weaver What’s in this episode: Just because you had a good conversation doesn't mean it's a hot lead. In this episode, Michael and Courtney break down exactly how to qualify your follow-ups and stop wasting time on "maybes" that are really just polite nos. You'll learn t…
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356. Adjustment vs Pivot: Stop Guessing and Start Leading
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15:25📲 Need help making the right move? Whether it’s an adjustment or a pivot, I've got you. Text “BUZZ” to (816) 727-7610 What's in this episode: Feeling the pressure from a slow week or slumping sales? Don’t panic—plan. In this solo episode, Michael breaks down a framework to help you confidently decide whether your business needs a slight adjustment …
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355. Year One Lessons & What’s Next: David's Playbook for Consistent Production
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52:14Get FREE tips & strategies weekly 👉HERE What's in this episode: David Wetoskey didn’t just survive his first year as an agency owner—he built a high-retention machine and nearly hit 1,000 PIF in 12 months. In this raw, tactical conversation, David breaks down exactly how he structured his team, delegated with purpose, and built systems for consiste…
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354. Do NOT Say This in a Life Insurance Call — It Kills the Sale
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12:48Use code THEBUZZ- 6-Figure Life Insurance Producer Program. 👉 LEARN MORE What’s in this episode: If you’re getting hit with objection after objection on life insurance calls, you might be saying the one thing that instantly kills the sale. In this solo episode, Michael Weaver breaks down the exact phrase that derails the conversation—and gives you …
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353. From Agent to CEO: Justin Cook’s Framework for Building a Winning Insurance Team
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54:53Use code THEBUZZ to save $800 on the 6-Figure Life Insurance Producer Program. 👉 LEARN MORE What’s in this episode: If you think becoming the CEO of a thriving insurance business is about skipping the grind—you’ve got it backward. Justin Cook joins Michael and Courtney to share the unfiltered journey from overlooked agent to MDRT leader with multip…
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Use code THEBUZZ to save $800 on the 6-Figure Life Insurance Producer Program. 👉 LEARN MORE What’s in this episode: Think a "maybe" means progress? Think again. In this solo episode, Michael Weaver explains why all buyers are liars until they give you a clear yes or no. If you're tired of ghosting, follow-ups, and false hope, this is the wake-up ca…
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351. Agency Life: Faster Than Expected, Harder Than Advertised
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39:00Join our FREE Life Insurance Objections Masterclass and start closing with confidence. 👉 Register now: HERE What’s in this episode: Starting a new agency is no joke—and Walker Kesterson is living proof. In this episode, Michael and Courtney sit down with the Missouri-based agent to unpack what the first 10 months of business ownership really look l…
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350. Why Life Insurance Feels Sleazy—And How to Fix It
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22:06Join our Life Insurance Objections Masterclass on May 22nd and start closing with confidence. 👉 Register now:HERE Want the FULL training from this episode? Watch Now 👉 HERE What’s in this episode: Let’s be real—if you’ve ever felt sleazy selling life insurance, you’re not broken. You’re just missing the right framework. In this episode, I’m pulling…
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349. From Sales Rep to Agency CEO: Inside Connor Metcalf's First 5 Months
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41:57Use code THEBUZZ to save $800 on the 6-Figure Life Insurance Producer Program. 👉 LEARN MORE What’s in this episode: In this episode, we sit down with rising agency owner Connor Metcalf, who’s just five months into his new role as an agency CEO. Connor opens up about what it’s really like transitioning from high-performing sales rep to business owne…
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348. 3 Budget Strategies That Close More Life Insurance Sales
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19:43Use code THEBUZZ to save $800 on the 6-Figure Life Insurance Producer Program. 👉 LEARN MORE What’s in this episode: If budget conversations make you freeze—or worse, quote small—this episode will change the way you sell life insurance. Michael Weaver breaks down three proven ways to confidently determine budget, set the stage for higher premiums, a…
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347. The 6-Step Blueprint to Survive (and Win) as a New Insurance Agent-Part 2
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32:18“Create a business that funds your vision—not one that traps you in someone else’s.” – Michael Weaver What’s in this episode: In Part 2 of this real-talk series on The Insurance Buzz, Michael and Courtney continue their deep dive with agency owner and insurance coach Matt Dietz. This episode tackles the hard truths that most agents avoid—budgeting,…
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346. The 6-Step Blueprint to Survive (and Win) as a New Insurance Agent-Part 1
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31:14“Three quotes a day will change your life. It’s not flashy—but it’s the formula.” Matt Dietz What’s in this episode: In Part 1 of this tactical conversation, Michael and Courtney sit down with insurance coach and agency owner Matt Dietz to deliver the 6 critical systems every new agent needs to master. From revenue math to marketing systems and del…
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345. No One’s Coming to Save You. Pivot Like a Leader with Erin Kirk
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36:45“No one is coming to save you. You’re the one kicking through walls, making shit happen.” Michael Weaver What’s in this episode: If you’re waiting for someone to fix your business or hand you success—stop. In this episode, we sit down with Erin Kirk to get real about what it actually takes to lead in today’s insurance game. We talk hiring red flags…
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344. How to Structure Your Week for 40% More Productivity (Without Working More)
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26:01“This system helped us go from checking boxes to pulling big levers.” Courtney Weaver What’s in this episode: In this episode of The Insurance Buzz, Michael and Courtney Weaver pull back the curtain on the exact weekly structure that increased their productivity by 40%—without adding more hours. If you’ve ever ended the day feeling “busy but not pr…
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343. Progressive Is Taking Market Share — Here’s What to Do About It
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19:02“When you win on price, you lose on price.” Michael Weaver What’s in this episode: Progressive might be winning on price in Q1 of 2025—but that doesn’t mean you have to lose. In this solo episode, Michael Weaver gives you a no-bs breakdown of how to handle aggressive market shifts and stop bleeding business to competitors. He covers the three thing…
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342. 3 Key Mistakes to Avoid in your Sales Follow Up
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14:22“Sales is solving problems — and you don’t get to do that if you never call them back.” Michael Weaver What’s in this episode: In this solo episode, Michael Weaver breaks down the real reason most insurance professionals lose sales — poor follow-up. If you’ve ever sent a quote and never heard back, or felt like reaching out again might make you see…
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341. Hiring Red Flags and How to Avoid Them with Fletcher Wimbush
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56:37“You’re not just hiring talent—you’re avoiding turnover.” Fletcher Wimbush What’s in this episode: Bad hires cost you time, energy, and money—and they’re more common than you think. In this episode of The Insurance Buzz, Michael and Courtney Weaver sit down with Fletcher Wimbush, CEO of Discovered, to break down the biggest red flags in hiring and …
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340. Stop feeling 'Sales-y' with Life Insurance
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19:44“If you have a product or a service that you genuinely believe solves a problem, you are selfish if you do not sell it.” Courtney Weaver What’s in this episode: In this episode of The Insurance Buzz, Michael and Courtney Weaver break down the biggest reasons insurance agents (and sales pros in general) feel salesy, pushy, or sleazy during their con…
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339. Mental Health, Money, and the Pressure to Perform in Insurance with Tyler Rutledge
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50:37"For so long I believed I had to write million-dollar policies… but peace started when I stopped chasing plastic trophies." Tyler Rutledge What’s in this episode: In this raw and powerful episode of The Insurance Buzz, Michael and Courtney sit down with agent Tyler Rutledge, who shares what it really looks like to hit rock bottom—then come back str…
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338. Why Most Insurance Agents Are Wasting 40% of Their Day (And How to Fix It)
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15:03"If you just followed this plan for 30 days, you'd see massive results." Michael Weaver What’s in this episode: In this solo episode of The Insurance Buzz, Michael Weaver breaks down a full-day productivity blueprint designed for insurance sales professionals—using ChatGPT as a neutral coach. Whether you're brand new in the business or trying to ge…
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"I’m not chasing leads for today—I’m planting seeds for six months or a year from now." – Ryan Underhill What’s in this episode: What does it take to build a thriving $5.2M agency in the toughest market insurance agents have seen in years? In this episode of The Insurance Buzz, Michael and Courtney Weaver sit down with agency owner Ryan Underhill, …
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336. Who Would Choose The Most Expensive Insurance Quote?!
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16:05"Most of the time, the only thing separating you from your competitor is your willingness to have the conversation." Michael Weaver What’s in this episode: In this episode of The Insurance Buzz, Michael Weaver shares a powerful real-world story of a friend who chose the most expensive homeowners insurance quote—over $800 more—and why. Michael break…
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