Episodes

  • Episode 286: High Performing Agency Teams with Laura Hicks

    Episode 286: High Performing Agency Teams with Laura Hicks
    Feb 8 2025
    Ever wondered how top-performing insurance agencies attract and retain the best talent? Laura Hicks dives deep into the secrets of building unstoppable teams in our latest episode! Laura, a renowned trainer, speaker, business consultant, and author of The Blue Circles. Together, we explore the crucial components that contribute to building high-performing agency teams within the […]
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    40 mins
  • Episode 285: The BIGGEST of your Big 3 Marketing Strategies

    Episode 285: The BIGGEST of your Big 3 Marketing Strategies
    Jan 25 2025
    Guest host Joel McKinley puts Mike Stromsoe in the hot seat for an in-depth exploration of insurance agency acquisitions. Mike delves into his extensive experience, highlighting how acquisitions form a critical part of a three-pronged strategy to grow an independent insurance agency. He shares insights from his first acquisition just three years after founding his […]
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    46 mins
  • Episode 284: How to Actually Get Shitake Done with Joel McKinley

    Episode 284: How to Actually Get Shitake Done with Joel McKinley
    Jan 11 2025
    2025 is the year to actually get shitake done! I’m your host, Mike Stromsoe, and today, alongside Joel McKinley, we’re diving deep into the life-changing power of accountability and how you can get it done in your business and personal life. Joel McKinley, the Accountability Director for UPP members and a former drill sergeant, brings […]
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    19 mins
  • Episode 283: Imagine….12/31/2025

    Episode 283: Imagine….12/31/2025
    Dec 28 2024
    Imagine closing out 2025 feeling like you’ve just lived the most incredible year of your life. That’s exactly what we’re working on in this episode. I’ll guide you through an exercise to set a crystal-clear vision for the future, using three powerful questions to shape your personal and professional success. We’ll dive deep into strategies […]
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    29 mins
  • Episode 282: 7 Doors Niche to Leads Multiple 7 Figures with Russ Castle

    Episode 282: 7 Doors Niche to Leads Multiple 7 Figures with Russ Castle
    Dec 14 2024
    Continuing our series featuring cover agents from Rough Notes Magazine, I welcome Russ Castle to the show. Russ is a third-generation insurance broker and a dedicated member of the Unstoppable Profit Producers. He shares his transformative journey in the insurance industry, emphasizing the pivotal role of consistent and targeted marketing in client acquisition. With a […]
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    33 mins
  • Episode 281: Solving Their Problem Leads to 4X Profits with Jesse Parenti

    Episode 281: Solving Their Problem Leads to 4X Profits with Jesse Parenti
    Nov 23 2024
    In today’s episode, I have the incredible honor of talking with Jesse Parenti, the founder of $1,000,000 Niche Masters and a true trailblazer in the insurance industry. Jesse has made remarkable strides in specialized markets, particularly in the cannabis niche, and has been recognized for his innovative approaches. His story includes transforming DOS-based software to […]
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    40 mins
  • Episode 280: Food, Faith and Family Leads to Shawsome with Susan Shaw

    Episode 280: Food, Faith and Family Leads to Shawsome with Susan Shaw
    Nov 9 2024
    Welcome listeners to another heartwarming episode, I’m excited to continue highlighting the Top 3% high-achieving agents from our UPP circle, who have also graced the cover of Rough Notes magazine. Today, we have a truly inspiring story to share with you featuring Susan Shaw, the dynamic force behind Shaw Insurance Agency. Susan, along with her […]
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    30 mins
  • Episode 279: Never Give Up. Never Quit with Travis Mills

    Episode 279: Never Give Up. Never Quit with Travis Mills
    Oct 26 2024
    “You can’t always control your situation, but you can always control your attitude.” These powerful words from our guest, Travis Mills. In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Travis, a retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant from the 82nd Airborne, and one of the very few quadruple amputees to survive his injuries in […]
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    44 mins