How to Find New Producers October 5, 2026 By Catherine Oak Most of our agency clients tell us they have a hard time finding producers. They want to know where to...
How to Find Your Why September 7, 2026 By Catherine Oak A book called “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek covered this topic and gave inspiration for this article. “When an...
Preparing the Agency to Sell: What Every Agency Owner Should Do Before Going to Market July 13, 2026 By Catherine Oak and Bill Schoeffler If an agency owner is seriously considering selling the agency–whether in the next 12 months or the next three years–the...
Deals Makers & Deal Breakers May 18, 2026 By Catherine Oak There are several factors that come into play when transactions are in process, and those of us in the industry...
Improving Communication with Carriers April 13, 2026 By Catherine Oak Picture this scenario. A couple meets and they go through the courting period. Both parties try to look their best...
Business Planning in a Snap: Part Two March 23, 2026 By Catherine Oak Planning ahead requires an understanding of where you are now, how you got there, what works, and what doesn’t. After...
Business Planning in a Snap: Part One February 23, 2026 By Catherine Oak If the firm’s business planning is not complete, this is a good time to plan by reflecting on how the...
Industry Trends to Exploit for 2026: Part Two January 26, 2026 By Catherine Oak and Bill Schoeffler Agency owners must stay informed about significant new trends in the insurance industry. The following is part two of a...
Industry Trends to Exploit for 2026: Part One December 1, 2025 By Catherine Oak and Bill Schoeffler Agency owners must stay informed about significant new trends in the insurance industry. The following is part one of a...
Sales Management & Monitoring Producer Performance November 17, 2025 By Catherine Oak Who is responsible for sales management in most firms? Often the task falls to the owner or the top producer....