Chuck Blondino, Author, The Remarkable Insurance Agency    He was Safeco and Liberty Mutual’s Director of Agency Capabilities and Programs. He’s walked through the front door of thousands of agencies. He’s taught reliable methods of growth to agency principals from coast-to-coast.    Chuck Blondino is a rare three-time encore interviewee because he always brings the goods. This time, Chuck shares the inside story of 11 actual agencies, actual steps to growth, and actual, real-world results. Drawn from his long, practical background and the extensive research he has done for his new book, The Remarkable Insurance Agency, Chuck shares practical secrets any agency can put to work for growth.    How these remarkable agencies generate up to 700% more referrals than the industry average The growing role of the marketer in the modern insurance agency Why it’s people, not technology, that drives disruption for independent agencies The simple trick these 11 steady-growth agencies used to boost retention an average of 4.85%   Every serious insurance professional responsible for growth should make this practical conversation a priority.    Presented by Agency Revolution, the Connected Insurance Podcast provides bi-weekly opportunities for listeners to dive deep into the trends affecting insurance agents and brokers today and to gain proven strategies and tactics for agency growth. Our hosts facilitate thoughtful panels and 1:1 conversations with a variety of prominent thought leaders, with a focus on how to streamline and drive operational efficiency for your independent agency through the intelligent use of technology.