Taylor Dobbie's guest appearances

Taylor Dobbie

Agency Intelligence

Power Producers Podcast

Insurance, You Indemnify Me

Ryan Deeds

Michael McCormick

Mike Crowley

Sean Kirby

Charles Specht

Peter MacDonald

Joe Hollier

Renado Robinson

Mick Hunt

Erik Garcia

Chad Eddy

Billy R. Williams

Walt Goshert

Brett Young

Mitch Gibson

OwlTail

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Michael McCormick and Taylor Dobbie, of Insurance Soup to discuss their Career Insurance Agent program which helps agents build their own independent agencies. Episode Highlights: Taylor and Michael share the background story of Insurance Soup and how it all started with the idea of an agent community. (2:57)  Taylor explains that Career Insurance Agents help agents open independent insurance agencies. (12:54)  Michael talks about how great Taylor is at being able to help agents understand and identify challenges and situations when opening an independent agency. (15:05)  Taylor shares that the most common theme that they run into is a production and product line. (21:59)  Taylor explains that being busy and being productive are two totally different things. (30:49)  Taylor talks about their digital learning center, which is now called Collective Agency Council. (34:10)  Michael discusses the reasons why they changed the name of their digital learning center from Career Agent Concepts to Collective Agency Council. (38:44)  Taylor explains that a common roadblock that they see from agents is their ego, and it stops them from continuing to evolve. (46:35)  Michael elaborates that the way to get to the next level is to constantly and consistently learn. (47:54)  Taylor and Michael share that they have finally been able to set up a conference this coming May 5th and 6th. (50:37)  Michael shares that the reason they decided to have a bigger conference is to have a huge focus on keeping everyone together. (57:59)  Tweetable Quotes: Losses are lessons. And if they're not, then they're really losses. Acknowledging and understanding that is obviously huge." - Michael McCormick "A big part of the reason that we're in, you know, these positions is because of the fact that we are constantly, always learning." - Michael McCormick "When you surround yourself with people that are looking to grow and have the same mindset, what you take away from those conversations and those relationships that you build while you're there is worth the price of admission. - Taylor Dobbie Resources Mentioned:  Taylor Dobbie LinkedIn  Michael McCormick LinkedIn Insurance Soup Career Insurance Agent David Carothers Kyle Houck Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes 

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrcarothers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Carothers</a> and co-host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-houck/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kyle Houck</a> interview <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/theinsurancesoup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael McCormick</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylordobbie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taylor Dobbie</a>, of <a href="https://www.theinsurancesoup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Insurance Soup</a> to discuss their <a href="https://www.theinsurancesoup.com/career-agent-concepts.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Career Insurance Agent</a> program which helps agents build their own independent agencies.  Episode Highlights:<ul> <li>Taylor and Michael share the background story of Insurance Soup and how it all started with the idea of an agent community. (2:57) </li> <li>Taylor explains that Career Insurance Agents help agents open independent insurance agencies. (12:54) </li> <li>Michael talks about how great Taylor is at being able to help agents understand and identify challenges and situations when opening an independent agency. (15:05) </li> <li>Taylor shares that the most common theme that they run into is a production and product line. (21:59) </li> <li>Taylor explains that being busy and being productive are two totally different things. (30:49) </li> <li>Taylor talks about their digital learning center, which is now called Collective Agency Council. (34:10) </li> <li>Michael discusses the reasons why they changed the name of their digital learning center from Career Agent Concepts to Collective Agency Council. (38:44) </li> <li>Taylor explains that a common roadblock that they see from agents is their ego, and it stops them from continuing to evolve. (46:35) </li> <li>Michael elaborates that the way to get to the next level is to constantly and consistently learn. (47:54) </li> <li>Taylor and Michael share that they have finally been able to set up a conference this coming May 5th and 6th. (50:37) </li> <li>Michael shares that the reason they decided to have a bigger conference is to have a huge focus on keeping everyone together. (57:59) </li> </ul> Tweetable Quotes:<ul> <li>Losses are lessons. And if they're not, then they're really losses. Acknowledging and understanding that is obviously huge." - Michael McCormick</li> <li>"A big part of the reason that we're in, you know, these positions is because of the fact that we are constantly, always learning." - Michael McCormick</li> <li>"When you surround yourself with people that are looking to grow and have the same mindset, what you take away from those conversations and those relationships that you build while you're there is worth the price of admission. - Taylor Dobbie</li> </ul> Resources Mentioned:<ul> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylordobbie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taylor Dobbie</a> LinkedIn</li> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/theinsurancesoup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael McCormick</a> LinkedIn</li> <li><a href="https://www.theinsurancesoup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Insurance Soup</a></li> <li><a href="https://careeragentconcepts.teachable.com/p/career-agent-concepts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Career Insurance Agent</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrcarothers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Carothers</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-houck/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kyle Houck</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.floridariskpartners.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Florida Risk Partners</a></li> <li><a href="https://extra2minutes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Extra 2 Minutes</a></li> </ul>

Power Producers: Insurance Soup Live with Michael McCormick and Taylor Dobbie

Insurance Soup Live with Michael McCormick and Taylor Dobbie

Mike McCormick

In this week's episode of Insurance, You indemnify Me we dive deep into the world of recruiting with two of the best in the business. Taylor Dobbie and Mike McCormick created the Insurance Soup Facebook group as a small outlet for agents to share industry knowledge,  in the time since it has grown into one of the most valuable resources for all information that an independent agent could need. Insurance Soup is the largest active free online community of Insurance Agents and Brokers who talk sales, marketing, social media, industry gossip, office culture, comp plans, crazy clients, and more.Time Stamps:1:45 - Who is Taylor Dobbie?CAC(Career Agent Concepts).3:45 - Who is Mike McCormick?10:55 - How did you meet?12:22 - 38,000 members in Soup.13:30 - Sonic and cross sellers.15:45 - When we write we are writing to help our agents, not to entertain. 17:20 - There's not a single Lead-all vendor. 26:00 - We have turned down do many vendor partnerships. 29:00 - Are you trying to keep us PG?30:20 - The executioner story.34:30 - When did insurance soup take the next step?38:00 - Taco Bot.41:00 - Pineapple on pizza debate.43:45 - CIA(Career Insurance Agents).51:00 - There are too many companies that are not agent-focused. 1:04:40 - What are the common daily struggles of an insurance agent? 1:11:32 - What got me here won't get me there. 1:15:15 - The courtship process should be informational. 1:21:00 - Advice to someone new to the industry. Honorable Mentions: Ellis County BBQAir ForceVillanovaChase BankCiti BankInsurance SoupSonicState FarmFarmersBrian BlairBack NineUniversity of FarmersSafeCo Bricks and ClicksAgency ElephantTaco BotYellow Brick RoadRon WadleyCIAMark WertzRex Hickling John AdizioCharles McDadePremier Group Insurance is providing this podcast for informational uses only. This podcast should not be relied on as legal or medical advice. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Premier Group Insurance. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Premier Group Insurance employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of Premier Group Insurance. Copyright ©2021 Premier Group Insurance, Inc. All rights reserved.

In this week's episode of Insurance, You indemnify Me we dive deep into the world of recruiting with two of the best in the business. Taylor Dobbie and Mike McCormick created the Insurance Soup Facebook group as a small outlet for agents to share industry knowledge,  in the time since it has grown into one of the most valuable resources for all information that an independent agent could need. Insurance Soup is the largest active free online community of Insurance Agents and Brokers who talk sales, marketing, social media, industry gossip, office culture, comp plans, crazy clients, and more. Time Stamps: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QZAihXmYU&amp;t=105s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:45</a> - Who is Taylor Dobbie? CAC(Career Agent Concepts). <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QZAihXmYU&amp;t=225s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3:45</a> - Who is Mike McCormick? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QZAihXmYU&amp;t=655s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10:55</a> - How did you meet? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QZAihXmYU&amp;t=742s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">12:22</a> - 38,000 members in Soup. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QZAihXmYU&amp;t=810s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">13:30</a> - Sonic and cross sellers. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QZAihXmYU&amp;t=945s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">15:45</a> - When we write we are writing to help our agents, not to entertain. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QZAihXmYU&amp;t=1040s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">17:20</a> - There's not a single Lead-all vendor. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QZAihXmYU&amp;t=1560s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">26:00</a> - We have turned down do many vendor partnerships. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QZAihXmYU&amp;t=1740s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">29:00</a> - Are you trying to keep us PG? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QZAihXmYU&amp;t=1820s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">30:20</a> - The executioner story. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QZAihXmYU&amp;t=2070s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">34:30</a> - When did insurance soup take the next step? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QZAihXmYU&amp;t=2280s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">38:00</a> - Taco Bot. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QZAihXmYU&amp;t=2460s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">41:00</a> - Pineapple on pizza debate. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QZAihXmYU&amp;t=2625s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">43:45</a> - CIA(Career Insurance Agents). <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QZAihXmYU&amp;t=3060s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">51:00</a> - There are too many companies that are not agent-focused. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QZAihXmYU&amp;t=3880s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:04:40</a> - What are the common daily struggles of an insurance agent? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QZAihXmYU&amp;t=4292s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:11:32</a> - What got me here won't get me there. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QZAihXmYU&amp;t=4515s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:15:15</a> - The courtship process should be informational. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QZAihXmYU&amp;t=4860s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:21:00</a> - Advice to someone new to the industry.  Honorable Mentions:  Ellis County BBQ Air Force Villanova Chase Bank Citi Bank Insurance Soup Sonic State Farm Farmers Brian Blair Back Nine University of Farmers SafeCo Bricks and Clicks Agency Elephant Taco Bot Yellow Brick Road Ron Wadley CIA Mark Wertz Rex Hickling  John Adizio Charles McDade Premier Group Insurance is providing this podcast for informational uses only. This podcast should not be relied on as legal or medical advice. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Premier Group Insurance. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Premier Group Insurance employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of Premier Group Insurance. Copyright ©2021 Premier Group Insurance, Inc. All rights reserved.

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