Essential Resources & Blogs for Insurance Agency Success

Do Professional Designations Really Matter?

Agency Owner Articles, Helpful Tips: For Leadership, Helpful Tips: For Training

In this episode, Justin and Jordan discuss the various factors agency leaders should consider when developing organization wide goals. They also weigh the pros and cons of the different options available for insurance education and debate the value of professional designations. Beverage: Whiskey Sour Part 1: What should agencies consider when determining goals for the […]

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 […]

How Do You Address Issues Around Sexism and Gender Discrimination in Your Organization?

Agency Owner Articles, Helpful Tips: For Hiring, Helpful Tips: For Leadership

Sexism and gender discrimination are hot button topics both in and out of the insurance industry. Justin and Jordan will discuss how to handle discrimination from a management perspective in this episode of the Independent Agent Podcast. Cocktails: Justin tries a White Russian Part 1: An HR Manager inquires about addressing an unprofessional comment from […]

How Should Internal Employee Moves be Managed?

Agency Owner Articles, Helpful Tips: For Hiring, Helpful Tips: For Leadership

Tune in for the latest episode of The Independent Agent! Episode 40 Learn about internal shifts in employment and how to provide opportunities for your agents. It’s time for another round of The Independent Agent with your hosts, Jordan and Justin! This week, things get interesting as they tackle two thought-provoking topics: But that’s not […]

How to Know When it’s Time to Hire in Your Agency

Agency Owner Articles, Helpful Tips: For Hiring

3 Steps Every Agency Must Take to Effectively Train New Employees

Agency Owner Articles, Helpful Tips: For Training

How to Prevent a New Hire from Disrupting Your Culture

Agency Owner Articles, Helpful Tips: For Onboarding

Help Your Agency Compete for Top Talent In Any Job Market

Agency Owner Articles, Helpful Tips: For Hiring

What Every Agent Needs to Know about Insurance Education

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

4 Keys to Learning and Development in a Remote Workplace

Agency Owner Articles, Helpful Tips: For Training

In the past, in-person training worked well at most insurance agencies. However, with remote work on the rise over the past few years and a significant spike as a result of COVID-19, in-person training may no longer be the best option.   Regardless of location, employees will still need training.  How can agencies accommodate this […]