The Insurance Dream Podcast

Episode 166: Understanding Hard Market Cycles

In today's episode Abe talks about the hard & soft market cycles of the last four decades and what happened in each.

 

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Episode 165: Understanding a “Hard Market”

In this first part of our five part "Hard Market Series", Abe talks about what the terms "Hard Market" and "Soft Market" mean. 

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Episode 164: Keeping a new business tracker

In today's Insurance Meditation, Abe delves into the crucial practice of maintaining a new business tracker for optimal growth in your insurance agency. He underscores the value of this tool in providing a reality-based view of the agency's current standing, emphasizing the adage that winners keep score. Additionally, Abe outlines the essential elements to track on the new business tracker, providing a strategic roadmap to effectively steer and propel the agency towards sustained success.

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Episode 163: Employee Contracts

In today's Insurance Meditation, Abe emphasizes the paramount importance of employee contracts for the success and valuation of your business. Abe underscores how meticulously crafted employment contracts can significantly impact the overall value of your insurance agency, particularly in the context of a potential sale. Throughout the discussion, he covers the essential elements that must be incorporated into these contracts to safeguard the agency's long-term interests.

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Episode 162: Delegate Tasks

In today's Insurance Meditation, Abe delves into the vital art of delegation, emphasizing the significance of assessing the strengths and weaknesses of each team member, including oneself. Abe advises against hesitating to delegate out of fear of failure, highlighting that both employees and business owners alike encounter setbacks. Instead, he encourages a strategic approach to task assignment, focusing on maximizing productivity and efficiency by entrusting responsibilities to individuals best suited for success.

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Episode 161: Have an Assistant

In today's Insurance Meditation, Abe emphasizes the pivotal role of having an assistant to alleviate the burden of low to no revenue tasks, enabling a laser focus on revenue-generating activities crucial for business growth. Abe suggests that even if budget constraints exist, starting with a part-time virtual assistant can be a strategic investment. By prioritizing this support, entrepreneurs can unlock valuable time and resources, fostering the potential to scale their businesses and achieve sustainable success.

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Episode 160: Time Management

In today's Insurance Meditation, Abe talks about the invaluable currency we all possess: time. Emphasizing that we each have the same 24 hours in a day, he advocates for a proactive approach to time management. Abe suggests starting the day with a dedicated block for planning a rigid schedule, prioritizing tasks, and concluding each day with a thoughtful recap to optimize productivity and achieve long-term goals.

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Episode 159: Your Agency’s Website, Part 4

In this series Abe discusses 12 essential elements of the modern Agency's website. Today we discuss personalizing your website, being accessible across multiple channels & incorporating mixed media & visual elements. 

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Episode 158: Your Agency’s Website, Part 3

In this series Abe discusses 12 essential elements of the modern Agency's website. Today we discuss adding CTA's, Live Chat options & creating an online shopping experience. 

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Episode 157: Your Agency’s Website, Part 2

In this series Abe discusses 12 essential elements of the modern Agency's website. Today we discuss the critical elements to incorporate into your website. 

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