Episode Details

In this episode of the Insurance Perspectives Podcast, Brad Boldt sits down with Jason Larsen, CEO and Risk Advisor at First State Insurance Agency Southwest, to discuss his rapid journey from outside the insurance industry to agency owner. Jason shares how an unexpected career transition led him into insurance during the COVID era, and how strong mentorship, structure, and a willingness to learn helped him step into leadership quickly. He opens up about the challenges of leading through a hard insurance market, building team culture across multiple locations, and balancing growth with thoughtful decision‑making.

Takeaways:

• Strong mentorship can accelerate leadership readiness and ownership transitions.
• Clear structure and documentation are essential for sustainable agency growth.
• Culture is built through everyday moments, not just big initiatives.
• Technology should enhance workflows through integration, not complexity.
• Community involvement builds trust and long‑term client relationships.
• Serving people well ultimately drives agency growth.

Learn more about First State Insurance Agency Southwest:
https://firststateinsurance.net/
https://www.facebook.com/Firststateinsurancesw/
https://www.instagram.com/firststateinsuranceagency/

To get in touch with today's guest, reach out below:

• Jason Larsen (click here)
• Brad Boldt (click here)

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