Episodes
Join the Idudes as they interview the remarkable Dax Cornelius, who shares his journey from being a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot to founding Bastion Agency USA which is nothing short of a compelling narrative that is filled with lessons about connectivity and relevance in this digital age! The conversation delves into the transformative impact of the pandemic on individuals and organizations, stressing the need for alignment in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Dax sheds light on the...
Published 01/17/24
Join the Idudes as they interview the remarkable Dax Cornelius, who shares his journey from being a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot to founding Bastion Agency USA which is nothing short of a compelling narrative that is filled with lessons about connectivity and relevance in this digital age! The conversation delves into the transformative impact of the pandemic on individuals and organizations, stressing the need for alignment in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Dax sheds light on the...
Published 01/15/24
Join Jason Feltman as he delves into the ongoing debate of remote agents versus in-office agents within the insurance industry. Feltman passionately argues that both remote and in-office setups can work effectively. He acknowledges the vibrant energy and team synergy generated in an office environment, where successes are celebrated in real-time. Taking a bold step, Jason reveals his decision to go 100% remote in the upcoming year. He highlights the importance of clear expectations for daily...
Published 01/10/24
đź“» Tune in for a short yet captivating playbook episode with Jason Feltman as he guides his listeners to build up motivation in their agents! Learn the art of retaining the motivation within your agency by incentivizing their hard work in the best possible way. If you are an agency owner and you are looking for the perfect strategy to increase healthy competition and motivation among your team members, then you are at the right place! The Insurance Dudes are on a mission to find the best...
Published 01/08/24
The Idudes sit with the Insurance and tech leader, Stacey Brown for a conversation filled with insights into the insurance industry landscape! Stacey talks about “InsurTech Hartford” one of the industry’s most successful InsurTech ecosystems, through InsurTech Hartford, Stacey has created a global network of industry leaders within carriers, brokers, startups, and investors. The conversation flows from InsurTech towards the crucial and pivotal role of fostering a mindset that supports...
Published 01/03/24
The Idudes sit with the Insurance and tech leader, Stacey Brown for a conversation filled with insights into the insurance industry landscape! Stacey talks about “InsurTech Hartford” one of the industry’s most successful InsurTech ecosystems, through InsurTech Hartford, Stacey has created a global network of industry leaders within carriers, brokers, startups, and investors. The conversation flows from InsurTech towards the crucial and pivotal role of fostering a mindset that supports...
Published 01/01/24
Welcome back to another episode of The Insurance Podcast, this time the hosts get a chance to interview the amazing Eric Yaverbaum, an established author and CEO of Ericho Communications. The conversation revolves around the changing landscape and adaptability of workplace practices with quite the emphasis on fluidity around remote and hybrid working modes. Eric dives deep as he shares his expertise on building workplace flexibility and teaches his top tricks to attract top talent! Learn...
Published 12/27/23
Welcome back to another episode of The Insurance Podcast, this time the hosts get a chance to interview the amazing Eric Yaverbaum, an established author and CEO of Ericho Communications. The conversation revolves around the changing landscape and adaptability of workplace practices with quite the emphasis on fluidity around remote and hybrid working modes. Eric dives deep as he shares his expertise on building workplace flexibility and teaches his top tricks to attract top talent! Learn...
Published 12/20/23
Insurance dudes sit down with Jeremy Utley, one of the world's leading experts in innovation and co-author of "Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters,” to have a thought-provoking conversation! Challenging the conventional concept of innovation, Jeremy talks about how innovation can be cultivated continuously. Bringing the idea of “disruptive innovation” into the limelight, Jeremy discusses how a culture that promotes unconventional, disruptive, or downright “stupid” ideas thrives...
Published 12/18/23
Insurance dudes sit down with Jeremy Utley, one of the world's leading experts in innovation and co-author of "Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters,” to have a thought-provoking conversation! Challenging the conventional concept of innovation, Jeremy talks about how innovation can be cultivated continuously. Bringing the idea of “disruptive innovation” into the limelight, Jeremy discusses how a culture that promotes unconventional, disruptive, or downright “stupid” ideas thrives...
Published 12/13/23
The Insurance Dudes are back with another exciting episode and this time, their guest, Antonia Bowring, is an executive coach, strategic facilitator, and a one-time standup comedian. So best believe this episode will have you laughing but also learning! The conversation starts with Antonia going into details regarding her coaching career, and some core rules regarding coaching she believes in. but then the conversation flows into the topic of ADHD, and from there, both the hosts and Antonia...
Published 12/11/23
The Insurance Dudes are back with another exciting episode and this time, their guest, Antonia Bowring, is an executive coach, strategic facilitator, and a one-time standup comedian. So best believe this episode will have you laughing but also learning! The conversation starts with Antonia going into details regarding her coaching career, and some core rules regarding coaching she believes in. but then the conversation flows into the topic of ADHD, and from there, both the hosts and Antonia...
Published 12/06/23
Welcome back to another exciting episode with the Insurance dudes, this time they sit down with the ever-so-charming Kathleen Quinn Votaw, an amazing author and creator of her own company “TalenTrust.” Kathleen delves into a conversation revolving around her experience in the recruitment industry and moves on to the critical intricacies of employee retention and onboarding. One of the most crucial topics discussed in this episode is remote working and its consequences, negative and...
Published 12/04/23
Welcome back to another exciting episode with the Insurance dudes, this time they sit down with the ever-so-charming Kathleen Quinn Votaw, an amazing author and creator of her own company “TalenTrust.” Kathleen delves into a conversation revolving around her experience in the recruitment industry and moves on to the critical intricacies of employee retention and onboarding. One of the most crucial topics discussed in this episode is remote working and its consequences, negative and...
Published 11/29/23
Welcome back to another insightful episode with the Insurance dudes. Today's guest is the legendary Jeff Pedowitz, Founder and CEO of the Pedowitz group, and a best selling author, who joins in to share his experiences and journey. The episode flows from the transformative changes in technology to adaptations in today's rapidly changing digital world. Jeff talks about the significance of AI in various industries, with a particular focus on its potential economic growth in the insurance...
Published 11/27/23
Welcome back to another insightful episode with the Insurance dudes. Today's guest is the legendary Jeff Pedowitz, Founder and CEO of the Pedowitz group, and a best selling author, who joins in to share his experiences and journey. The episode flows from the transformative changes in technology to adaptations in today's rapidly changing digital world. Jeff talks about the significance of AI in various industries, with a particular focus on its potential economic growth in the insurance...
Published 11/22/23
Welcome back to another episode of the playbook, today, Jason and Craig are joined by the amazing Gary Cooper, who shares his life’s journey that is nothing short of remarkable. Facing many adversities and challenges, Gary talks about how adopting the infamous “fake it till you make it” motto and lifestyle helped him. Delving into his personal struggles, Gary talks about his transformation and turning point, which required a lot of commitment and room for personal growth and development. The...
Published 11/20/23
Welcome back to another episode of the playbook, today, Jason and Craig are joined by the amazing Gary Cooper, who shares his life’s journey that is nothing short of remarkable. Facing many adversities and challenges, Gary talks about how adopting the infamous “fake it till you make it” motto and lifestyle helped him. Delving into his personal struggles, Gary talks about his transformation and turning point, which required a lot of commitment and room for personal growth and development. The...
Published 11/15/23
Another day, another exciting episode packed with insights! This time the Idudes interview the amazing Phil Geldart, who offers valuable insights tailor-made for the insurance industry. One of the central themes followed in this episode is the concept of experiential learning in insurance. Phil introduces an innovative approach that employs games and immersive experiences to impart crucial lessons, creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment for insurance professionals. Apart from...
Published 11/13/23
Another day, another exciting episode packed with insights! This time the Idudes interview the amazing Phil Geldart, who offers valuable insights tailor-made for the insurance industry. One of the central themes followed in this episode is the concept of experiential learning in insurance. Phil introduces an innovative approach that employs games and immersive experiences to impart crucial lessons, creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment for insurance professionals. Apart from...
Published 11/08/23
Another amazing episode with the dynamic insurance duo! This time they interview Bill Snow,  an author, a speaker, and a seasoned professional in mergers and acquisitions The Idudes kick off the episode with a lighthearted discussion about coming up with unique business names in today’s overcrowded market. Moving on to the crucial takeaway from the conversation that is, the importance of considering your personality when venturing into the world of insurance acquisitions. Perseverance and...
Published 11/06/23
Another amazing episode with the dynamic insurance duo! This time they interview Bill Snow,  an author, a speaker, and a seasoned professional in mergers and acquisitions The Idudes kick off the episode with a lighthearted discussion about coming up with unique business names in today’s overcrowded market. Moving on to the crucial takeaway from the conversation that is, the importance of considering your personality when venturing into the world of insurance acquisitions. Perseverance and...
Published 11/01/23
Another day, another playbook!! This time we have the legendary Brendan Keegan, CEO of Merchant Fleet, with us to discuss the landscape of insurance and leadership! We start with Brendan discussing the challenges of managing large vehicle fleets, offering a unique perspective on the risks and strategies to mitigate them. We also get into the challenges of managing large vehicle fleets, and Brandan offers a unique perspective on the risks involved and the strategies to mitigate them. The...
Published 10/30/23
Another day, another playbook!! This time we have the legendary Brendan Keegan, CEO of Merchant Fleet, with us to discuss the landscape of insurance and leadership! We start with Brendan discussing the challenges of managing large vehicle fleets, offering a unique perspective on the risks and strategies to mitigate them. We also get into the challenges of managing large vehicle fleets, and Brandan offers a unique perspective on the risks involved and the strategies to mitigate them. The...
Published 10/25/23
Another day another playbook! This time the Insurance Dudes take over with the 48 laws of power by Robert Greene! Starting with the first law, “NEVER OUTSHINE THE MASTER,” Craig goes on and describes in incredible detail how to follow this rule in the PNC insurance landscape. The examples representing the misfortune of Fouquet and the brilliance of Galileo, Craig talks about the major lessons these examples and the first law teach us: Always make your bosses feel comfortably superior.Make...
Published 10/23/23