Shoot Us A Message!Welcome to another episode of The Insurance Dudes! In this riveting episode, our hosts Eric Brown and Craig Pretzinger sit down with Nik Champion, founder of Champion Insurance Agency. Together, they delve into the highs and lows of the insurance business, including Nik’s harrowing experience with a client's threats, the importance of maintaining professional boundaries on social media, and the challenges of rebranding an acquired agency.Nik opens up about the strategic gro...

Shoot Us A Message!Welcome to The Insurance Dudes Podcast! I'm your host, Jason Feltman. In today's episode, we dive into a topic that every business owner can relate to – reigniting the passion and fun in your business. Remember those early days when every new client felt like a win and running your agency was exhilarating? Over time, the thrill can fade, and it might start feeling more like a daily grind. But here’s the good news – it doesn’t have to stay that way.Today, we'll uncover actio...

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Shoot Us A Message!In this insightful episode of The Insurance Dudes, Jason dives deep into eliminating frustration in your business and unlocking growth. They discuss the common hurdles business owners face, particularly the frustration with employees and stagnant growth. Jason shares a pivotal moment that transformed his approach to managing his business, leading him to use a six-step framework that focuses on running the business with math and leading the team with emotion.Key Takeaways:Id...

Shoot Us A Message!In this dynamic episode of "The Insurance Dudes," hosts Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman sit down with Carson Porter to dive deep into the strategies and insights that can turn insurance agents into formidable sales machines. Carson shares his expertise on cross-selling life insurance to Property and Casualty (PNC) clients, offering valuable pointers on leveraging client data, refining leads, and the importance of persistence.Key Topics:- Cross-Selling Strategy: Cars...

Shoot Us A Message!Welcome back to The Insurance Dudes podcast! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the secret sauce behind building a successful and profitable insurance agency. Join Craig Pretzinger as he recounts his transformative journey with the innovative "telefunnel" system, a unique blend of traditional phone sales and modern lead generation. Discover the struggles and triumphs that led to his agency's explosive growth, the critical role of perseverance, and the incredible ROI...

Shoot Us A Message!Craig Pretzinger delves into the intricacies of creating a predictable, consistent, and profitable agency sales machine. Kicking off with a reflection on the importance of strategic investment and the pitfalls of a DIY approach, the episode centers around the transformative power of telefunnels. Craig describes the journey from initial experimentation to the establishment of highly effective sales processes, initially undertaken by Jason Feltman but later optimized through ...

Shoot Us A Message!In this illuminating episode of The Insurance Dudes podcast, host Craig Pretzinger dives into the intricacies of building a successful insurance agency using telefunnels. With a blend of personal anecdotes, hard-earned lessons, and actionable strategies, Craig provides a blueprint for agencies looking to streamline their dialing operations and maximize profitability.Grab our newly released book at a discount!https://ln.run/02VKzThe Insurance Dudes Weekly 5-Min ReadTips, Tri...

Shoot Us A Message!Welcome to another insightful episode of "The Insurance Dudes" podcast! In this episode, host Craig Pretzinger dives deep into the common pitfalls to avoid when implementing a TeleFunnel. If you've ever struggled with generating leads or understanding the math behind successful TeleFunnels, this episode is tailor-made for you.Grab our newly released book at a discount!https://ln.run/02VKzThe Insurance Dudes Weekly 5-Min ReadTips, Tricks, and Wizardry for Everything Your Age...

Shoot Us A Message!Welcome back to another insightful episode of The Insurance Dudes! In today's show, host Craig Pretzinger delves into the fascinating interplay of technology and the human touch within the insurance industry. Reflecting on his journey from 2008 to the present, Craig reveals how the technological landscape has dramatically evolved—from manual dialing of phones to advanced automated systems.You'll hear about the prudent use of carrier-approved technology for sending out text ...

Shoot Us A Message!In this insightful episode of The Insurance Dudes, Craig Pretzinger dives deep into the crucial role of dialing specialists in a telefunnel. With a special introduction by his AI counterpart, AI Craig, the episode explores the evolution and optimization of dialing strategies, focusing on how dialing specialists serve as "sifters" to maximize sales efficiency and reduce burnout among sales agents.Grab our newly released book at a discount!https://ln.run/02VKzThe Insurance Du...

Shoot Us A Message!Welcome back to The Insurance Dudes! In this episode, host Craig Pretzinger and special guest Jason Feltman dive deep into the nuts and bolts of creating a successful telefunnel system for insurance agencies. They explore essential elements like lead generation, the right dialing systems, and crucial metrics to track. Craig shares personal experiences on letting go of control in his agency, the importance of specialized roles, and the benefits of outsourcing dialing tasks. ...

Shoot Us A Message!Welcome back to another enlightening episode of The Insurance Dudes podcast! In today's episode, we're diving into the secrets of crafting a predictable, consistent, and profitable agency sales machine. Join host Craig Pretzinger and special guest Jason Feltman as they unveil the concept of the "Gateway to Success," shedding light on its transformative power for insurance agents striving to elevate their business.Craig delves deep into the psychological journey we all embar...

Shoot Us A Message!Craig Pretzinger's journey in the insurance industry has been marked by significant challenges and learning experiences. In the early years of his career, Craig struggled with consistency and faced obstacles in understanding realistic expectations. He invested heavily in innovative yet unproven methods, such as spending six thousand dollars on shopping cart ads, hoping they'd yield substantial results. However, these ventures often didn't meet his high expectations, which w...

Shoot Us A Message!Hey there, Insurance Dudes listeners! Craig here, flying solo for this episode while Jason is out enjoying some quality camping time.In today's show, we're diving into the concept of the telefunnel - the secret sauce that has helped us grow our agencies in a predictable and profitable way. I'll be breaking down exactly what a telefunnel is and how you can implement this strategy yourself to supercharge your insurance sales.But that's not all - I've brought in a special gues...

Shoot Us A Message!Welcome back to another riveting episode of The Insurance Dudes! In this week's episode, hosts Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman sit down with industry expert Jorge Carbonell to delve into the intricacies of managing both remote and in-office teams. Jorge opens up about his challenges and successes, offering a candid look at the importance of the right culture fit, self-accountability, and how to manage remote work effectively.Jason and Craig share their own experiences an...

Shoot Us A Message!Welcome to another exciting episode of "The Insurance Dudes"! Today, we're thrilled to have the ever-dynamic Jorge Carbonell join our hosts, Jason Feltman and Craig Pretzinger. In this insightful episode, Jorge shares his journey and expertise in building a successful insurance agency, highlighting the importance of hiring the right talent and developing a motivating work culture. We delve into the key strategies for creating effective hiring processes, fostering team motiv...

Shoot Us A Message!Welcome to another insightful episode of **The Insurance Dudes**, where Craig Pretzinger and I, Jason Feltman, are joined by the dynamic insurance expert, Matthew Murray. In today's conversation, we dive deep into the often daunting topic of life insurance and final expenses. Matthew shares his profound wisdom on navigating these challenging conversations with clients, offering practical tips and strategies to overcome common objections. We also explore the exciting interse...

Shoot Us A Message!Welcome to another thrilling episode of The Insurance Dudes! This time, hosts Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman sit down with our special guest, Matthew Murray, who shares a blend of humor, insightful stories, and invaluable advice from his journey in the insurance industry. Matthew kicks off the episode with a hilarious and unexpected anecdote from his agency during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the conversation unfolds, he delves into his unconventional path into the insuran...

Shoot Us A Message!Welcome to another exciting episode of The Insurance Dudes! We're thrilled to delve into the transformative world of AI and automation with industry expert Justin Brock. Joining hosts Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman, Justin highlights how AI is revolutionizing business operations, scaling productivity to infinite heights, and reshaping the insurance and finance sectors. From his journey of growing a small agency into a $70 million empire, Justin sheds light on the critic...

Shoot Us A Message!Welcome to another exciting episode of The Insurance Dudes! We're thrilled to delve into the transformative world of AI and automation with industry expert Justin Brock. Joining hosts Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman, Justin highlights how AI is revolutionizing business operations, scaling productivity to infinite heights, and reshaping the insurance and finance sectors. From his journey of growing a small agency into a $70 million empire, Justin sheds light on the critic...

Shoot Us A Message!In today's riveting episode of The Insurance Dudes, Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman dive deep into the often overlooked but crucial aspect of retention in the insurance business. Join us as Craig reminisces about his almost-cancelled 2019 Christmas trip to Kauai and how a key realization about lifetime value (LTV) of clients changed everything. Together, they break down how understanding and leveraging retention can significantly boost your profitability, revealing the p...