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Most agents want “easy” leads, but real growth comes from trust you can measure and timing you can manage. We dive into the practical differences between networking and digital lead sources and share a simple system to turn cold clicks into warm conversations that close. You’ll hear how to respond to online inquiries fast without sounding robotic, why a warm introduction from your chamber or BNI group can compress your sales cycle, and how to use your CRM to build email, phon

Most prospects judge your insurance agency before they ever call—by what they see on Google. We open the playbook for turning your Google Business Profile into a free, always‑on lead machine that builds trust, ranks locally, and converts searchers into inbound calls. We start with the essentials: claim and verify your listing, choose the right categories, and add services that match how people actually search. Then we layer on the signals Google and humans love—fresh photos,

We lay out a simple, repeatable method to define your ideal client and turn that clarity into content that converts. Two sample personas show how message, channel, and follow-up change based on age, habits, and needs. • why clarity on your ideal client matters • how to build personas from your book and community • two core personas: new homeowner and retiree • content that fits each persona’s habits • office tactics: scripts, flyers, and reviews • targeting tools: ads, life e

Tired of posting bland, branded content that gets a few likes and zero quotes? We’re pulling back the curtain on a practical marketing system built for insurance agents who want real community trust and real policies. Shelby McFarland, CEO of The Marketing Broker, shares how we help independent and captive agents across the country design local-first content that actually converts. We start with the foundation: clarity on who you serve and what your community cares about. Fro