How to Run Meaningful Meetings That Drive Insurance Agency Growth

The last producer you hired cost $80K in salary, training, and lost opportunity before they ghosted in month four. Let's make sure that doesn't happen again.

Craig and Jason break this down from hundreds of conversations with agents at every stage. Here's what moves the needle.

Stop Hiring When Drowning

Start recruiting before you need someone. Keep a list of impressive people — the waiter who handled chaos gracefully, the salesperson who didn't push. Best hires come from relationships, not desperate Indeed posts at 11pm.

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Comp That Works

Commission-only eliminates your talent pool. Modest draw — $3-4K/mo for 120 days, repayable from future commissions — expands candidates dramatically. $12K investment producing $200K new premium at 15% = $30K revenue. Good math.

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Train Sales First

Traditional training starts with coverages and ISO forms. By the time they understand endorsements, they've forgotten they're here to sell. Teach calling, discovery, presentation, objection handling first. Product knowledge follows activity.

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When to Cut Bait

Not at 50% of benchmarks by day 60? Have the conversation. Specific numbers. 30-day deadline. Keeping non-performers past 90 days costs more every day you wait. Sometimes performance plan. Sometimes clean break. Never 'wait and hope.'

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