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Racial Challenges for Producers in the 21st Century… It’s Still an Issue

Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees

In this episode of the Independent Agent, Justin and Jordan Goodman sample a hard Kombucha and hit some hard topics on diversity and ethical producer practices. Part 1: A producer tells an account manager they are switching agencies and taking their book. What is the account manager’s ethical obligation to tell management? Intermission: Justin tries […]

How Do I Maximize My First 12 Months in the Insurance Industry?

Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees, Helpful Tips: For Onboarding

Whether you are entering the insurance industry for the first or second time, Justin and Jordan Goodman have some tidbits of wisdom to share with you in this episode of the Independent Agent. Cocktails: Justin tries a Paloma Part 1: An employee received an opportunity outside of the industry, but wants to know how easy […]

What Was the Biggest Mistake You Made in Your Career?

Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees

This episode of the Independent Agent Podcast, Justin and Jordan Goodman discuss how to handle rumors in the workplace and their own biggest career mistakes. Cocktails: Justin tries a Snakebite Part 1: A employee wants to know how to combat rumors and gossip that have turned the office into one giant game of survivor. Part […]

Death By Meetings

Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees

In this episode, Justin and Jordan Goodman of Total CSR discuss how to hold effective meetings, and how to handle unethical behavior by your insurance agency coworkers. Cocktails: Justin tries a Skinny Jalapeno Margarita Part 1: An employee wants to know what to do when a co-worker confides in them about unethical behavior Part 2: […]

What Strategies Should Agencies and Producers Use to Overcome Challenges Presented by the Pandemic?

Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees

In this episode, Justin and Jordan debate whether focusing on a specific niche can be a winning strategy for producers as more and more businesses shut down as a result of the pandemic. They also share how lessons learned in 2008 have helped them prepare for another recession. Beverage: Tequila Esperanto Seleccion Añejo Part 1: […]