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The Great Independent Podcast - Pacific Crest Services

The Great Independent Podcast - Pacific Crest Services

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Helping independent insurance agents start and build successful independent agencies. A PROVEN PATH TO GUIDE AND GROW YOUR INDEPENDENT INSURANCE PRACTICE. Become an independent insurance agent Florida Insurance Quote Texas Insurance Quote
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Episode 11 – Travelers Insurance Sales Executives

The Great Independent Podcast - Pacific Crest ServicesSep 05, 2017

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Episode 29 - Agents Working Through COVID - Paula Whitehurst

Episode 29 - Agents Working Through COVID - Paula Whitehurst

Episode 29 - Agents Working Through COVID - Paula Whitehurst

Jun 16, 202012:52
Episode 28 - Agents Working Through COVID

Episode 28 - Agents Working Through COVID

Episode 28 - Agents Working Through COVID

May 13, 202026:36
Episode 27 - Risk Management with Elizabeth Langley

Episode 27 - Risk Management with Elizabeth Langley

In this Episode we talk with Elizabeth Langley, a Financial Advisor. Elizabeth tells us what goes into managing her client portfolios and how Insurance products and relationships with agents play a key role. 


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Feb 15, 201916:26
Episode 26 - Creating Partnerships with Koby Conrad

Episode 26 - Creating Partnerships with Koby Conrad

In this Episode, we sit down with Pacific Crest Insurance's Marketing Director, Koby Conrad and discuss best practices in creating key partnerships to grow your business.


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Feb 15, 201914:55
Episode 25 - Commercial University Updates with Mike Willits

Episode 25 - Commercial University Updates with Mike Willits

In this episode Mike Willitis, our Commercial Lines Director updates us on some of the amazing results and feedback they are getting since the launch of the this program. Mike also comments on what he is seeing for the future of P&C agents and why commercial lines should be a pillar in their business. 


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Jan 22, 201915:12
Episode 24 - Key Ingredients that make up a Successful Independent Insurance Agent

Episode 24 - Key Ingredients that make up a Successful Independent Insurance Agent

In this episode, Marcus Flesher talks about what top characteristics (ingredients) he sees in today's successful independent insurance agents. 

Jan 10, 201914:14
Episode 23 - Marketing & Growing Your Agency

Episode 23 - Marketing & Growing Your Agency

In this episode we sit down with Pacific Crest Insurance's Marketing Director Koby Conrad and Agency Development Director Marcus Flesher to discuss what agents should be focusing on when it comes to marketing and growing their business. Koby covers what will actually make an impact right away and it's actually easier than you may think.

Enjoy!
Dec 19, 201837:26
Episode 22 - Book Ownership

Episode 22 - Book Ownership

In this episode of the Great Independent Podcast, we talk with Marcus Flesher on the topic of Book Ownership and what you should be looking for when partnering with an aggregator.
Dec 17, 201835:58
Financial Planner Program

Financial Planner Program

Shawn Webb Introduces the new Financial Planner Program and how to learn more.
Nov 08, 201810:33
Episode 21 - Commercial University

Episode 21 - Commercial University

In this Episode, we introduce Mike Willits, Director or Commercial Lines for Pacific Crest Independent Insurance Alliance. Mike gives us a look into the new Commercial University and explains why NOW is an amazing time in the industry to be building a commercial book of business. Huge insights here and a MUST listen for Independent Insurance Agents.
Sep 25, 201821:37
Episode 20 - Why Join An Aggregator

Episode 20 - Why Join An Aggregator

In this episode of the Great Independent Podcast we talk with our very own Marcus Flesher on the reasons an agent should join an aggregator and things to look for when considering your options.
Aug 30, 201829:45
Episode 19 – Documentation

Episode 19 – Documentation

Tracy Kyle, a CSR of 30+ years and Pacific Crest's current in-house trainer, discusses the importance of documenting a client file every time it's opened. She breaks down the who, what, when, where and why's for independent insurance agents to follow for best practice.
Apr 09, 201830:07
Episode 18 – Systems Training

Episode 18 – Systems Training

This episode takes a look at how new independent insurance agents are integrated into the systems and technology they have to learn. Pacific Crest Insurance provides sufficient training for their new independent agents, but also recommend a variety of supplemental platforms that agents can turn to when looking to learn on their own.
Feb 15, 201811:46
Episode 16 – Staffing

Episode 16 – Staffing

Oct 10, 201734:06
Episode 15 – Underwriting

Episode 15 – Underwriting

Nathan Capps, a former underwriter for Safeco turned Independent Agent, joins the show. He discusses his experience as a company underwriter and how it helps him now that he's an independent agent with Pacific Crest.
Oct 03, 201725:27
Episode 14 – Travelers Insurance App

Episode 14 – Travelers Insurance App

Latest episode of The Great Independent
Sep 26, 201722:27
Episode 13 – Travelers Insurance Industry Trends

Episode 13 – Travelers Insurance Industry Trends

Latest episode of The Great Independent
Sep 19, 201748:46
Episode 12 – Travelers Insurance and Digital Marketing

Episode 12 – Travelers Insurance and Digital Marketing

Sep 18, 201739:41
Episode 11 – Travelers Insurance Sales Executives

Episode 11 – Travelers Insurance Sales Executives

Sep 05, 201730:24
Episode 10 – Shane Albee and California Independent Agents

Episode 10 – Shane Albee and California Independent Agents

Aug 29, 201728:18
Episode 9 – Laird Rixford – Websites for Insurance Agents

Episode 9 – Laird Rixford – Websites for Insurance Agents

Aug 22, 201734:47
Episode 7 – Cold Calling

Episode 7 – Cold Calling

Aug 01, 201731:36
Episode 6 – Safeco Marketing

Episode 6 – Safeco Marketing

Jul 25, 201701:13:40
Episode 5 – Texas Farmers Agents

Episode 5 – Texas Farmers Agents

Jul 17, 201735:19
Episode 4 – The Nuances of Florida

Episode 4 – The Nuances of Florida

Jul 12, 201727:24
Episode 3 – FAQ’s

Episode 3 – FAQ’s

Jun 20, 201729:34
Episode 2 – Carrier Appointments

Episode 2 – Carrier Appointments

Jun 05, 201728:22