Author: Megan Schofield In today’s hyper-connected world, social media has become an indispensable tool for small business owners. It has leveled the playing field, allowing entrepreneurs to reach larger audiences, foster deeper client relationships and compete with...

Author: Lisa Streit Running an insurance agency means being ready to help people when they are caught in a storm. But how do you do that when that storm affects you too? It’s one thing to handle several claims in a week; it’s a whole other matter to have to deal with...

Author: Charley Todd We’ve never had less stigma around mental health—and yet we’ve never seen more people struggling with it. Anxiety is up. Depression is rising. More people than ever are naming what’s happening in their minds and bodies—and that’s progress. But...

Author: Tate Secrist Growing up in the small town of Blackfoot, Idaho, Tate Secrist learned early that hard work, family values and high expectations form the foundation for success. Working alongside his father building homes from a young age, he understood the...

Author: Andy Butcher   Matt Hodson believes that if you want to get ahead—whether that’s making the team or making a good living—you’ve got to do some heavy lifting. It’s a philosophy that has guided him from his days as an undersized high school athlete through...

Author: Troy Korsgaden Field leaders—the sales managers, district managers, regional directors and others who directly recruit and develop agents and advisors—are vital to the success of the insurance and financial services industry. The U.S. property and casualty...

Author: Michelle Hubert In the fast-evolving world of multiline insurance, high-performing teams are critical to agency success. These teams are distinguished by a deep commitment to client relationships, operational efficiency and accountability in a highly...

Industry influencer Mike James shares his journey to inspire others to pursue opportunity When Mike James took the platform as Finseca’s new chair at the organization’s 2024 annual gathering in Washington, D.C., it was a far cry from his early days at such industry...

Author: Josh Riekena   Recently, I was talking with a group of colleagues about the impact working with a business coach has had on my growth as both a leader and a business owner. Their responses surprised me: “It’s too expensive,” “My agency isn’t big enough to...