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285. Strategies for Growing a Scratch Insurance Agency with Stephen Turnbull and Shawn Fitzgerald

Published 1 year, 7 months ago
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"Where there are obstacles, there's always an opportunity. It just depends on which one you're going to focus on—the obstacle that you can't control or the opportunity that you can.”- Michael Weaver


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What’s in this episode:

  • Scratch vs. Acquisition
  • Building Policy by Policy
  • Lead Generation: Networking vs. Cold Calling
  • Market Differences and Commercial Lines
  • Adapting to a Hard Market
  • The Power of Social Media and Community Engagement
  • Creating a Support Network Through Podcasting
  • How to Invest $10,000 Today.
  • Preparing to Hire Producers
  • How to Connect with Sean and Steven


In this episode of "The Insurance Buzz," Michael and Courtney Weaver sit down with Shawn Fitzgerald and Steven Turnbull of "The Scratch Agency Podcast." The conversation dives into the journey of building a scratch insurance agency, covering lead generation strategies, community involvement, and the differences in personal versus commercial lines. Key insights include the importance of cold calling, community networking, and adapting sales strategies to a tough insurance market. The episode offers advice for both new and experienced insurance agents, including how to maximize small budgets and the benefits of documenting the entrepreneurial journey.


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