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Stop Chasing Growth—Start Pursuing Alignment: Austin Jordan's Story

In this episode of Agency Ascend, we sit down with Austin Jordan, a Regional Sales Manager with AmTrust Financial Services in the DFW area who shares…

9 months, 1 week ago

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What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Insurance Agency with Amanda Hightower

In this episode of Agency Ascend, hosts Chris and Chad sit down with Amanda Hightower, founder of Hightower Insurance Group. Amanda shares how a mome…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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Married Couple Builds Insurance Empire: The Crenshaw Journey

Episode 12

In this episode of Agency Ascend, hosts Chad Brumit and Chris Sterlacci sit down with Diana and Ron Crenshaw of Elite Security Insurance. From milita…

10 months, 2 weeks ago

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The $800K Bet That Paid Off: Wes Spencer’s Agency Story

In this episode of Agency Ascend, hosts Chris and Jessica sit down with Wes Spencer, co-owner of Spencer Insurance DFW, for a masterclass in agency g…

11 months, 1 week ago

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How Referrals Built a Powerhouse with James Spencer of Insurance DFW

Episode 9

In this Agency Ascend episode, James Spencer of Insurance DFW shares his journey from the captive world to building one of the most respected indepen…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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Selling Insurance During a Hard Market with Cameron Moore

Episode 8

In this episode of Agency Ascend, Cameron Moore, founder of ProCo Insurance, shares how he built a thriving independent agency during one of the hard…

1 year ago

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Sean Munger on Playing the Long Game in Insurance

Episode 7

In Episode 7 of Agency Ascend, we sit down with Sean Munger, a producer with an owner’s mindset, to unpack what it really means to play the long game…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Hidden Risks of Agency Contracts and How to Avoid Them

Many agency owners assume they own their book of business—but the reality can be far more complicated.

In this episode of Agency Ascend, we dive deep …

1 year, 2 months ago

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Scaling an Insurance Business While Keeping Margins in Check

Growing an insurance agency isn’t just about adding clients—it’s about building a business model that retains top talent, maximizes profitability, an…

1 year, 2 months ago

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Mentorship is Key for Insurance Agents’ Growth

Access Plus is revolutionizing the insurance industry with a mentorship-driven approach that empowers agents to succeed in both personal and commerci…

1 year, 4 months ago

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