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Welcome to Insurance Town! Your host is the Mayor of Insurance Town, Heath Shearon. After many years in different parts of the insurance world, Heath wants to share his experience with you. Join in on conversations with Heath and many of the friends he's made along the way. Insurance Town is a production of Ready, Set, Podcast! Find more info at www.readysetpodcast.xyz Music: "Mornin, Noon, and Nite" by Daddy Long Legs

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Welcome to Insurance Town! Your host is the Mayor of Insurance Town, Heath Shearon. After many years in different parts of the insurance world, Heath wants to share his experience with you. Join in on conversations with Heath and many of the friends he's made along the way. Insurance Town is a production of Ready, Set, Podcast! Find more info at www.readysetpodcast.xyz Music: "Mornin, Noon, and Nite" by Daddy Long Legs

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English


Episodes
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Nick Aube- Fighting A Bear

4/18/2024
this weeks episode is a fun one, it features a check in with a former guest Nick Aube of Producer Systems. We discuss the BOR , common objections to the BOR and how to overcome them and so much more Sponsors Smart Choice Canopy Connect Olde School Marketing

Duration:00:55:06

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Kelly Turner- Educate your clients

4/11/2024
In this weeks episode Mayor had so much fun with my friend Kelly Turner , they talked about a lot of different topics, from branding-->Referral partners --> and everything in between. She is a dynamic and experienced loan officer. Her primary goal is to guide her clients through the mortgage process, ensuring that her clients understand the loan process and are educated along the way. With a background in education, Kelly is well-equipped to lead her clients through and also my audience as well. She is passionate about helping buyers find their dream homes and is committed to making the home-buying journey as smooth as possible. Join us on this episode and learn from the CT Mortgage Mom and how she has built a multi state business using social media, and good ole fashion hustle. Episode sponsors Smart Choice Canopy Connect Olde School Marketing

Duration:00:33:41

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Chuck Aikens- Everyday use cases for AI.

4/4/2024
In this weeks episode , The mayor sits down with his new friend Chuck Isaac Aikins, of Tymoo and CIA Consulting. Chuck started in digital marketing with his mortgage busines. With some basic skills under his belt, He built websites and put together a ‘mortgage education’ portal at Mortgage101.com that quickly ranked #1 for ‘mortgage’ for over 10 years on google and yahoo. Chuck created Volume Nine and formed a partnership with Booyah Advertising that landed his agency on several fastest-growing lists for over a decade. From initial roots in SEO to social media emerging as a new channel, he always found innovative ways to grow brands including buying a local boutique agency to better serve clients. He then created Volume Nine and formed a partnership with Booyah Advertising that landed the agency on several fastest-growing lists for over a decade. After 15 years at the helm of Volume Nine, he decided it was time to switch gears and work directly with brands. He now works on putting a marketing foundation in place that will improve any team’s capabilities to execute campaigns to grow their revenue. Listen in AS HEATH and Him break down every day use cased of AI in your agency as well as best practices for marketing in your agency. Sponsors Smart Choice Olde School Marketing Canopy Connect

Duration:00:47:53

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Cyrus Jaffery- Making an impact here in Insurance Town.

3/28/2024
in this weeks episode Cyrus Jaffery joins the Mayor in Insurance Town, and the two of them, have a phenomenal discussion. Cyrus and Mayor take a walk down memory lane and discuss Cyrus' journey to where he is today and what a great story that is. Then they discuss how the entrepenuerial bug bit him and the passion to impact others kept him going. He is a man of character and principles and you can hear it in his voice and see it in how he leads his various companies. He tells us about Quotomation, CJ Insurance, Jaffery Insurance and financial services, Askarben Insurance. He also has a passion for community and organizations that do good for others, like Avas Army and others. theres so much.... Sit back relax and enjoy this episode with Cyrus Jaffery. Sponsors: Smart Choice Canopy Connect Olde School Marketing

Duration:00:49:31

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Amanda Dickey- "The Account Manager Manager"

3/21/2024
This week was a treat for me as I got to record a podcast with one of my long time dear friends, Amanda Dickey, She and I have been friends for over 20 years and it was just a good time to catch up and talk hard market. Amanda Is one of the hardest working, community minded, fun loving, God and Family first people I know. She is doing big things at Acrisure and she stops by to tell us all about it. Youre really gonna enjoy this one ... Listen In and learn more … Hard market advice Networking & Community service Transistion from Block to Acrisure Lionel Ritchie And sooo much more Sponsors: Smart Choice Canopy Connect Olde School Marketing

Duration:00:44:59

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Andy Mathisen- More than just table stakes....

3/14/2024
In this episode, the Mayor had the opportunity to sit down with his good friend, Andy Mathisen. Two old buddys catching up. These two have a fun conversation about life and insurance. Andy starts us off by taking a walk down memory lane and tells us about how he go to where he is today.Andy shares some great insights about all things networks and growing your agency in this hard market. Sit back relax and enjoy this episode with the man of the hour, Andy Mathisen! Sponsors: Smart Choice Canopy Connect Olde School Marketing

Duration:00:47:30

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Jeramy Wallace- All things Automation

3/7/2024
In this episod the mayor gets the opportunity to sit down and talk with his friend Jeramy Wallace. He is on a new adventure. He is on a path to help agency to get better by embracing technology and embracing automation in their agency. They take a walk down memory lane where he tells his story of learning and growin and experiencing so many cool opportunities that led him to where he is today. From there we have a super fast paced and high level conversation about automation, the customer journey and so much more. He and the Mayor talk about so much in such a short amount of time. Sponsors Smart Choice Canopy Connect Olde School Marketing

Duration:00:38:22

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Dr. Pat Boulogne- “Why are you Sick, Fat & Tired”

2/29/2024
In this episode the Mayor has the opportunity to sit down with new friend, and Linkedin connection, Dr. Pat Boulogne. We dig into her personal story and how she got to where she is now, coaching mental wellness, and helping business owners navigate these treacherous waters of the hard market. We have great conversation, where she introduced us to her 5 pillars of Health and Wellness. She talks about everything from Sleep to Posture, to how to handle objections in a positive manner. Its a great conversation. Sit Back Relax and Enjoy this conversation with Mayor and Dr. Pat Boulogne Sponsors: Smart Choice Canopy Connect Olde School Marketing

Duration:00:35:24

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Mike Miller and Ashley Wingate- Lets Talk Networks

2/22/2024
In this weeks episode we had the priviledge of having Ashley Wingate and Mike Miller of Smart Choice Join us for an action packed, and exciting episode about all things networks. They talked about the contract, the fees, the exit clauses, the benefits of joining a network and so much more. Being a part of a network is so much more than just gaining market access or sharing in contingencies. My Friends here at Smart Choice Break it all down... Sponsors- Smart Choice Canopy Connect Olde School Marketing

Duration:00:48:54

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Erik Garcia- The 4 pillars of Financial Security or is it 5? Or 6?

2/15/2024
In this episode, the mayor has a real deal conversation with his good friend and Brother from another mother Erik Garcia. These two have a great conversation about a diffferent side of budgeting and financial planning for your agency. They talk about giving back and the joy of giving. Its a much needed conversation and one that is so relevant to agency owners. Erik breaks down his 5 pillars of Financial Security. Episode Sponsors Smart Choice Canopy Connect Manscaped Olde School Marketing

Duration:01:02:44

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Chris Marino- Keeping Austin Weird and Your Agency Profitable!

2/8/2024
In this episode of Insurance Town, The Mayor had the opportunity to meet Chris Marino , of Toropoint Insurance. He works with Insurance agencies of all walks of life to help them write more business abd develop new verticals with Life insurance. Chris walks us through how to to add more value to your clients in this hard market by adding Life Insurance to the mix. Its okay if you arent a "life guy or gal" he has solutions for you too. Sit back relax and enjoy this conversation with Chris and I. Sponsors Smart Choice Canopy Connect MAnscaped Olde School Marketing

Duration:00:47:13

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Matthew Larocca- Zoomin Along with CRMs

2/1/2024
In this episide of insurance town the mayor got the opportunity to sit down with the man, the myth, the legend, Mr. Matt Larocca of AgencyZoom. We enjoyed a nice stroll down memory lane. Talked about how he got in the industry from the beverage industry within got into the importance of the sales cycle and using CRM‘s. Sponsors Smart Choice Canopy connect Olde school marketing Manscaped

Duration:00:56:08

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Mayor Solo

1/25/2024
This is a rare Mayor Solo to start off the year , talking about how you can improve your Customer experience with the help of Canopy Connect!! How to tackle hard market with some help of Smart Choice and Ole School marketing. Lastly he shouts out Manscaped and how you can stay on top of your grooming needs. This is a Sponsor Spotlight episode!! Sponsors: Manscaped Olde School Marketing Smart Choice Canopy Connect

Duration:00:32:31

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David Watson- Becoming a Trusted Risk Advisor

1/18/2024
In this weeks episode , the mayor has the awesome opportunity to sit down with his good friend, David Watson of Risk Advisor and they talk about what it means to be a risk advisor and how to improve the customer journey. But first David and I take a walk down memory lane and we talk all things David Watson and how he came to Mappus, and how he came up with the idea of Risk Advisor. WE then talk everything from Process & procedure to our Snack Draft. Epsisode Sponsors: Smart Choice Canopy Connect Manscaped Loss Scan

Duration:00:54:34

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Todd Thams- So much to unpack ...

1/11/2024
In this weeks episode the Mayor, get a long awaited, but much appreciated, visit from his buddy Todd Thams ! this is an exciting , quick hitting episode. Todd comes in hot, and talks about so many wonderful topics from multi generational agencies, Hard Market, Workers comp, Butter cows and Maid rites. Its a fun conversation you dont want to miss! Thank you for tuning in , make sure you check out our fabulous sponsors: Smart Choice- Canopy Connect- Discount click here Olde School Marketing - 10% off with code Town10 Manscaped - 20% off and free shipping with code Mayor

Duration:01:00:40

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Adam Bowe- Talking all things cake and eating it too.

1/4/2024
In this episode of Insurance Town, the Mayor and Adam Bowe of Cake, talk all things cake and eat it too. They start off with a walk down memory lane where Adam talks about how he got into the industry and then they discuss mergers and Aquisition as well navigating that complex world of buying and selling your agency. The trends that are happening now and how you can better position yourself for success in this arena . Sponsors Smart Choice Canopy Connect Manscaped Olde School Marketing

Duration:01:02:25

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Nick Berry -Breaking News and Dropping Truth Bombs

12/28/2023
A few weeks ago the FCC dropped a bomb on people that buy leads and We invited Nick Berry the Marketing Guru to come bye and talk to us about this. If you are an agency that buys leads you may want to tune into this one especially and we dive into the nitty gritty of this major announcement from the FCC! Sponsors: Olde School Marketing Smart Choice Canopy Connect Manscaped

Duration:00:38:03

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Steve Mohr- Insurance Industry Index

12/21/2023
In this weeks episode the mayor sits down with his good friend, Steve Mohr, of the Insurance Industry Index. We have an incredible conversation about what hes been up to and how the relationship is still so incredibly valuable. He has so much going on with the Insurance Industry Index that you will definitely want to hear about I promise...Steve shares great advice and we talk about so many different topics and he drops so much knowledge on us. Episode Sponsors Smart Choice Canopy Connect Manscaped Olde School Marketing

Duration:00:52:49

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Davie Holt- on Mariah Carey, "Swelce" and VE's

12/14/2023
In this episode the Mayor sits down with his good buddy and good buddy to do many, Davie Holt. Davie is on an exciting new journey into the world of Virtual Employees. He's getting the opportunity to work with people he knows and trust, in an arena that is he is exited about learning and growing. Davie and the Mayor have some fun talking about a variety of topics, from Christmas Music, to Virtual Employees and how to best manage your agency using Virtual Employees. Davie also weighs in on the Travis Kelce / Taylor Swift relationship!! Sit back , relax and enjoy this exciting conversation with Davie Holt

Duration:00:57:55

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Soloman Thimothy- Here to Serve not to sell...

12/7/2023
In this episode of Insurance Town the Mayor sits down with his good buddy and Author, Marketer, and all around god dude, Mr Solomon Thimothy, to talk all things sales and Marketing, AND HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD, Close more deals. and also how to do sell more insurance by "selling less" and Serving more!! Its a mental shift you gotta here more about ! Sponsors Smart Choice Canopy Connect Manscaped Olde School Marketing

Duration:00:49:02