Episodes

  • Bucket Lists and Business Goals
    Jul 30 2024

    How can managing expectations enhance satisfaction in your personal and professional life? Shane and Tonya share insights on balancing bucket list experiences with business goals, setting realistic expectations, and nurturing relationships.

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    28 mins
  • Weathering the Aftermath: Preparedness as an Agency Owner
    Jul 23 2024

    In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl in Texas, Shane and Tonya discuss how technology and proactive planning can help you support your clients and maintain business operations during and after significant weather events.

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    25 mins
  • Halfway There: A Mid-Year Check In For Your Agency
    Jul 16 2024

    Shane and Tonya discuss the importance of mid-year check-ins to reassess goals, make necessary adjustments, find alternate uses for existing tools and resources, and adapt business strategies for long-term success.

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    26 mins
  • Changing the Insurance Narrative: Positivity in a Negative World
    Jul 9 2024

    Shane and Tonya discuss the negative talk prevalent within the insurance industry, strategies for promoting positivity, and the importance of a positive mindset in transforming conversations and customer interactions.

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    24 mins
  • Gen Z Insights with Olivia Bruno: From D1 Athlete to Insurance Intern
    Jul 2 2024

    A unique takeover episode featuring D1 Softball player Olivia Bruno, Kylie Lowry, and Tonya, discussing fresh perspectives on leadership, success, and the evolving role of Gen Z in the insurance industry.

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    28 mins
  • Play The Game, Not the Occasion
    Jun 25 2024
    Shane and Tonya discuss the TV show Welcome to Wrexham, and draw parallels to the insurance industry: emphasizing the importance of maintaining a consistent approach, rather than focusing on industry changes or market cycles; understanding one's niche; and playing the infinite game.

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    27 mins
  • Growing Your Business During Turbulent Times
    Jun 18 2024

    From global issues affecting the insurance market to interpersonal challenges within your agency, Shane and Tonya discuss practical strategies to navigate and resolve conflicts effectively, leading with empathy and strength, and ensuring a thriving business environment.

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    26 mins
  • Are You Booked & Busy?
    Jun 11 2024

    Shane and Tonya discuss the pressure to equate busyness with success, the effects on mental health and work-life balance, their personal experiences of being overbooked, and finding fulfillment beyond the hustle.

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    27 mins