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397. $2M in 2 Years: Scratch Agent to CEO with Joshua Arnold
Manage episode 516663595 series 3564119
The Future of Insurance Sales is HERE
This is the first and only 24/7 AI-powered sales coaching platform built exclusively for insurance professionals.
Book your Demo Here đ https://agencycoachai.com
Watch the full episode on YouTube: HERE
Whatâs in this episode:
How do you go from zero to $2M in two yearsâstarting in a town of 2,500?
Joshua Arnold breaks down the real playbook: the lead systems, accountability metrics, and leadership standards that built his agency from scratch and turned producers into future owners.
Youâll hear how he tracks every dollar of lead spend, the KPIs that decide who gets more calls, and why determinationânot talentâdrives long-term success. Joshua also lays out his hiring cadence, pay structure, and the â3-lead-per-dayâ rule that keeps his team producing month after month.
If youâre an agent in growth modeâor an owner tired of inconsistent resultsâthis episode shows you exactly what it takes to scale like a CEO without losing your edge.
[00:00] Teaching agents how to fail forward
[01:00] Meet Joshua Arnold: From scratch agent to $2M book in two years
[02:00] Building a lead strategy in a town of 2,500
[05:00] Tracking ROI with your lead vendors
[07:00] How to negotiate better lead pricing (without overbidding)
[09:00] The 3-lead-per-day system that drives accountability
[11:00] Setting expectations for production and life insurance
[14:00] Training proteges to become future agency owners
[16:00] Why determination beats talent every time
[18:00] Hiring 25 candidates a weekâJoshuaâs playbook
[20:00] How to tie personal goals to production goals
[24:00] Mentorship vs. management: the missing piece in agency success
[28:00] The CEO myth: why skipping production kills agencies
[31:00] Leading by example (and admitting what you donât know)
[35:00] The real pressure of leadership: youâre responsible for families
[37:00] Staff before selfâhow Joshua builds loyalty and trust
[39:00] Investing in people first
Connect with Joshua Arnold
Email: [email protected]
BOOK A DEMOâ Agency Coach AI Learn More: Let's Chat https://agencycoachai.com
The first 24/7 AI sales coaching platform built for insurance pros. Real-time grading, role plays, and coaching that help producers close more deals.
TEXT MICHAEL DIRECTLY
Have a question or want to talk to Michael directly? Itâs really him, not a robot. Text âBUZZâ to (816) 727-7610
FREE 7-Day Demo â Weaver Sales Academy
Try it: CLICK HERE
Tools + Free Resources
https://www.weaversa.com
Connect with Michael Online
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelweaverwsa
YouTube: @michaelweavertraining
Facebook: facebook.com/themichaelweaver
Instagram: @michaelweaver
392 episodes
Manage episode 516663595 series 3564119
The Future of Insurance Sales is HERE
This is the first and only 24/7 AI-powered sales coaching platform built exclusively for insurance professionals.
Book your Demo Here đ https://agencycoachai.com
Watch the full episode on YouTube: HERE
Whatâs in this episode:
How do you go from zero to $2M in two yearsâstarting in a town of 2,500?
Joshua Arnold breaks down the real playbook: the lead systems, accountability metrics, and leadership standards that built his agency from scratch and turned producers into future owners.
Youâll hear how he tracks every dollar of lead spend, the KPIs that decide who gets more calls, and why determinationânot talentâdrives long-term success. Joshua also lays out his hiring cadence, pay structure, and the â3-lead-per-dayâ rule that keeps his team producing month after month.
If youâre an agent in growth modeâor an owner tired of inconsistent resultsâthis episode shows you exactly what it takes to scale like a CEO without losing your edge.
[00:00] Teaching agents how to fail forward
[01:00] Meet Joshua Arnold: From scratch agent to $2M book in two years
[02:00] Building a lead strategy in a town of 2,500
[05:00] Tracking ROI with your lead vendors
[07:00] How to negotiate better lead pricing (without overbidding)
[09:00] The 3-lead-per-day system that drives accountability
[11:00] Setting expectations for production and life insurance
[14:00] Training proteges to become future agency owners
[16:00] Why determination beats talent every time
[18:00] Hiring 25 candidates a weekâJoshuaâs playbook
[20:00] How to tie personal goals to production goals
[24:00] Mentorship vs. management: the missing piece in agency success
[28:00] The CEO myth: why skipping production kills agencies
[31:00] Leading by example (and admitting what you donât know)
[35:00] The real pressure of leadership: youâre responsible for families
[37:00] Staff before selfâhow Joshua builds loyalty and trust
[39:00] Investing in people first
Connect with Joshua Arnold
Email: [email protected]
BOOK A DEMOâ Agency Coach AI Learn More: Let's Chat https://agencycoachai.com
The first 24/7 AI sales coaching platform built for insurance pros. Real-time grading, role plays, and coaching that help producers close more deals.
TEXT MICHAEL DIRECTLY
Have a question or want to talk to Michael directly? Itâs really him, not a robot. Text âBUZZâ to (816) 727-7610
FREE 7-Day Demo â Weaver Sales Academy
Try it: CLICK HERE
Tools + Free Resources
https://www.weaversa.com
Connect with Michael Online
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelweaverwsa
YouTube: @michaelweavertraining
Facebook: facebook.com/themichaelweaver
Instagram: @michaelweaver
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