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The Insurance Growth Lab

Callan Harrington
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance Industry
Insurance
Bold Penguin
Nationwide
King Insurance
Insurance Agencies
Bob-O-Lan
Carriers
Cross-Sell
Claims Operations
Retention
Western Financial Group
Vouch Insurance
Insurtech
Rollo Insurance
Irys
Go-To-Market
Insurance Growth Lab
Revops

Host Callan Harrington dives into the strategies, decisions, and lessons that have shaped the careers of top marketing and growth leaders in the insurance industry. From bold moves to costly mistakes, each episode uncovers real-world insights that listeners can apply to accelerate growth in their own businesses.

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Latest Episodes

Callan Harrington sits down with Lee LeBaigue, SVP at ISU Steadfast Retail and Brokerage, to break down how he is using AI to improve accuracy and generate new business inside an insurance agency. Lee shares how his years touring in a punk band shape... more

Host Callan Harrington pulls together some of the best moments from The Insurance Growth Lab, featuring Ryan Hanley, Matt Naimoli, Curtis Barton, and Patrick McBride. The theme is simple. In a crowded broker world, the top agencies find ways to creat... more

Host Callan Harrington sits down with Diane Brickner, Retired President and CEO of Peace Hills Insurance, to break down how a company with no profit for its first 10 years became consistently profitable for more than three decades. Diane shares the u... more

Host Callan Harrington takes the mic solo in this episode to break down what separates the elite insurance brokers from everyone else. After 40 episodes of the Insurance Growth Lab, Callan pulled out the three themes that consistently show up among t... more

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Recent Guests

Travis Hedge
CEO of Vouch Insurance
Vouch Insurance
Episode: How Travis Hedge Built an AI-Enabled Brokerage at Vouch Insurance
Scott Tannas
Former senator; founder of Western Investment Company and key figure behind Western Financial Group
Western Financial Group; Fortress Insurance; Western Investment Company
Episode: How Scott Tannas Turned One Small-Town Agency into a $775M Exit
Chad King
Founder of King Insurance
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Episode: Chad King's M&A Strategy That Grew King Risk Partners to $125 Million
Jackson Rollo
Owner/CEO of Rollo Insurance
Rollo Insurance
Episode: How Rollo Insurance 5X'd in 5 Years Without a Niche or Outside Capital
David Wald
President and co-founder of Aclaimant
Aclaimant
Episode: How Brokers Can Become True Risk Advisors with Aclaimant President David Wald
Chris Paradiso
CEO of Paradiso Insurance
Paradiso Insurance
Episode: Chris Paradiso's Retention System Every Insurance Agency Needs
Lyndon Block
Owner/leader of multiple Saskatchewan brokerages and founder of Mello Insurance
Mello Insurance
Episode: How Lyndon Block Built 7 Insurance Brokerages Through Community Building
Curtis Barton
Founder and CEO of Alkeme Insurance
Alkeme Insurance
Episode: How Curtis Barton Built ALKEME into a $2B Insurance Powerhouse
Andy Cohen
President of Snapsheet, veteran carrier executive
Snapsheet
Episode: Breaking Down Modern Claims Operations with Snapsheet President Andy Cohen

Host

Callan Harrington
Host of The Insurance Growth Lab

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Inspiring what matters

    This podcast is a pleasant and easily digestible kind of magic. Callan makes a point to bring out commentary with his guests that inspire a listeners personal growth in a subtle manner- you finish the episode energized. It’s a new weekly ‘must listen’ for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Em Are Teee
    United States3 years ago
  • Great entrepreneur and sales podcast

    Callan knows how to draw a story out of his guests that his audience will value!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tguy77
    United States3 years ago
  • Quick strategic and tactical convos

    The only real sales podcast that gets to the tactical points quickly while also doing it with a sense of humor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JenML26
    United States4 years ago
  • Great for business professionals

    No matter if you are in sales or finance, a rookie or veteran, a manager or an IC, an entrepreneur or seasoned corporate professional, this podcast will keep you educated and entertained. Full

    of business wisdom and best practices from those who have faced challenges and achieved success. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JT_419
    United States4 years ago

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Guests provide real-world strategies with a focus on growth and retention.
Conversations are tactical and time-efficient, with a sense of humor.
The host draws out actionable insights that feel practical and applicable.
Fans view it as a go-to source for business wisdom from industry leaders.

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Chad King's M&A Strategy That Grew King Risk Partners to $125 Million
Q: What role did your private equity partner play, and how did you know they were the right fit?
Chad highlights the importance of track record, alignment, and personal trust with the PE sponsors, noting their history of backing top agencies and the fit with his leadership and values.
Chad King's M&A Strategy That Grew King Risk Partners to $125 Million
Q: How did you approach finding and persuading first acquisition targets, given you were relatively small at the outset?
He explains his strategy of targeting agencies without obvious online footprints, reaching out via Get a Quote forms to introduce himself, and offering revenue splits to align incentives and close deals.
Chad King's M&A Strategy That Grew King Risk Partners to $125 Million
Q: What drove the decision to pursue M&A as a growth path for King Insurance, especially in the early days?
Chad describes how hands-on experimentation, a willingness to underwrite deals himself, and a belief that partnerships with sellers could be built on trust and a personal connection kicked off the growth via acquisitions.
How Scott Tannas Turned One Small-Town Agency into a $775M Exit
Q: How did you maintain a cohesive culture across a distributed network of stores?
We defined core guiding principles, implemented a centralized performance metric (policy count) with weekly 'flash reports,' standardized training (boot camps), and created formal leadership development to ensure people at every level embodied the culture.
How Scott Tannas Turned One Small-Town Agency into a $775M Exit
Q: What was the turning point that allowed you to scale beyond a few stores and actually grow to hundreds of locations?
A combination of strategic acquisitions in orderly, town-by-town steps, a clear capital-raising path via a Junior Capital Pool, and a relentless focus on culture and leadership development kept the growth sustainable and aligned with local communities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Insurance Growth Lab

What is The Insurance Growth Lab about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical growth and marketing tactics for insurance businesses, featuring guests who lead agencies, insurtech startups, and carrier partnerships. Episodes often explore retention strategies, AI and tech-enabled distribution, cross-sell systems, niche go-to-market plays, and robust growth playbooks drawn from real-world agency growth, acquisitions, and partnerships. Listeners are likely looking for actionable frameworks, proven tactics, and candid lessons from leaders who balance high-velocity growth with client trust and long-term profitability. A standout angle across episodes is the emphasis on high-touch client engagement, practical implementation of technology, and the creative deployment of partnerships to unlock s... more

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Recent guests on The Insurance Growth Lab include:

1. Travis Hedge
2. Scott Tannas
3. Chad King
4. Jackson Rollo
5. David Wald
6. Chris Paradiso
7. Lyndon Block
8. Curtis Barton

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