20. Slow to Hire, Fast to Fire.
Beverage of Choice: Bulleit on the Rocks Part 1: Strong leadership is required when it comes to challenging conversations with employees. Part 2: What options
March 30, 2020
About
We’re 3rd generation insurance agency owners, and also brothers. Even though we had the same upbringing, we see the world very differently. This caused significant issues in our early years, but we eventually embraced the idea that every coin needs 2 sides to be complete. In 2018, we launched our 2nd company, Total CSR, with the aim of reducing new-to-industry onboarding time frames from 2 years, to 2 months. Since then, we’ve traveled the country speaking to thousands of agency owners and their teams – and we’ve come to realize 2 things:
1. We all struggle with similar challenges, regardless of size and location
2. Often times we are too embarrassed to ask for help
The Independent Agent Podcast is our attempt to provide helpful answers to your most difficult questions – anonymously of course. Thanks for listening.
19. When Management Doesn’t Pay You The Agreed Upon Bonus
Beverage of Choice: Corona Part 1: What is the right approach when agency leadership tries to back out on paying a bonus? Part 2: How
March 23, 2020
18. Industry Consolidation – What Are Best Practices for Team Building During M&A
Cocktails: Justin tries a Bootleg Part 1: How do you keep things friendly when tensions run high during an acquisition Part 2: What do you
March 16, 2020
17. The Office Newbie Is Forced to Take the Meetings with Carrier Marketing Reps
Cocktails: Justin tries a Mojito Part 1: The low person on the totem pole is stuck meeting with carrier marketing reps and wants some help
March 9, 2020
16. Death By Meetings
Cocktails: Justin tries a Skinny Jalapeno Margarita Part 1: An employee wants to know what to do when a co-worker confides in them about unethical
March 2, 2020
15. How Do You Address Issues Around Sexism and Gender Discrimination in Your Organization?
Cocktails: Justin tries a White Russian Part 1: An HR Manager inquires about addressing a unprofessional commentary from an agent. Part 2: How should a
February 24, 2020