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The Insurance Buzz

Michael and Courtney Weaver
Insurance Sales
Insurance
Weaver Sales Academy
Life Insurance
Sales Training
Insurance Industry
Homeowners
Mortgage Protection
Business Growth
Rapport Building
Customer Relations
Client Closing Techniques
Customer Engagement
Sales Process
Social Media Marketing
Risk Management
Customer Service
California Insurance Market
Customer Retention
Follow-Up Process

The Insurance Buzz shares top tips for Insurance Agents on how to maximize their entrepreneurial journey. Sales training tips, mindset, and motivation and learn from some of the best in the industry and experts in the field as they share what they have done to be successful as an Insurance Agent.

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Recent Guests

Halie Gillespie
Director of Sales / Head of Growth at an insurance agency
Agency (the one discussed in the episode)
Episode: 439. The #1 Mistake Agents Make When Promoting Sales Managers
Rena Gilliam
Agency owner, $38M book of business, 32+ employees
Scratch (agency)
Episode: 437. Inside Rena Gilliam’s $38M Agency: Leadership, Systems, and Scale
Melanie Staub
Business consultant and personal banker
Farmers Insurance Federal Credit Union
Episode: 435. Show Me the Money: How to Fund and Scale Your Insurance Agency
Shelby Skytland
Rock star life insurance agent and guest
State Farm (agent)
Episode: 434 - When Being a Good Insurance Agent Still Isn’t Enough: Shelby Skytland
Van Miller
Veteran insurance professional, MDRT top of the table honoree
Independent agent / industry veteran
Episode: 431. Questions That Sell Life Insurance Without Pressure with Van Mueller
Jim Ruta
Hall of Fame speaker and influential coach in the life insurance profession
AdvisorCraft
Episode: 429. The Burnout Trap most Life Insurance Agents fall into with Jim Ruta
Abe Hannigan
Episode: 427. 100-App Months: What These Two Producers Do Differently — And What They Expect From Their Agents
Waldis Portnus
Episode: 427. 100-App Months: What These Two Producers Do Differently — And What They Expect From Their Agents
Brandon Hanson
Insurance agent with 20 years of experience, shared insights on health and business balance after a life-changing accident.
Episode: 424. A Wake-Up Call Every Insurance Agent Needs: Health, Stress & Sustainable Success

Hosts

Michael Weaver
Host of The Insurance Buzz; Weaver family/business and Weaver Sales Academy
Courtney Weaver
Co-host of The Insurance Buzz; Weaver family/business and Weaver Sales Academy

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 207 ratings
  • Great job making insurance fun!

    Michael and Courtney talk about relevant insurance industry topics while keeping it light fun and engaging!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lilrums
    United Statesa month ago
  • So worth it

    Do you want a great spot to learn more about being an insurance professional? This is the place! Michael and Courtney are bringing real topics with valuable information directly to your ears! So worth the time of listening to this podcast! Love this podcast and I recommend this to each of my colleagues and fellow professionals!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joseph from the farm
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Courtney and Michael enthusiasm is contagious. Their knowledge and experience shows in every episode. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jjjrtuoj55
    United States5 months ago
  • Very Entertaining and Useful Insurance Podcast!

    If you haven’t had a chance to check out The Insurance Buzz you’re missing out! Michael and Courtney do an excellent job finding the best sales training tips, resources and strategies from the best in the industry. I highly recommend checking it out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jmonen21
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Show

    It’s no secret that Michael and Courtney are passionate about people. True professionals providing value added content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TRut1
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests are high-caliber, with valuable industry insights
Hosts bring real-world experience and actionable tips
Content is consistently motivating and informative for agents and agency owners
Energetic and practical; great takeaways for immediate use

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Talking Points

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437. Inside Rena Gilliam’s $38M Agency: Leadership, Systems, and Scale
Q: What is the biggest bottleneck you had to overcome as you scaled, and how did you address it?
The challenge was realizing that top producers aren't necessarily the best leaders; we replaced some with people who could lead, then focused on developing new leaders from within or outside the organization and ensuring production could be absorbed at lower levels.
434 - When Being a Good Insurance Agent Still Isn’t Enough: Shelby Skytland
Q: How has your definition of success changed since 2022?
Success now means building a bigger, sustainable team, focusing on the long-term health of the business and the people who drive it, rather than chasing quarterly production alone.
434 - When Being a Good Insurance Agent Still Isn’t Enough: Shelby Skytland
Q: What would you have done differently in 2022?
I would have slowed down, invested more in coaching and developing my team, and prioritized training over immediate life insurance production to prevent burnout.
434 - When Being a Good Insurance Agent Still Isn’t Enough: Shelby Skytland
Q: All right, let's diagnose this. What initially caused the slump, burnout or something else?
Burnout was the biggest factor; I had three years of nonstop production, leaned on myself, and when I finally built a small team, I still didn't invest in them for the life piece, which let the slump persist.
433. From $10M to $100M: The Math Behind Explosive Agency Growth with Keith Collins
Q: What changes are you observing in the industry that leaders should prepare for in the next few years, especially regarding compensation and the move toward production-based models?
He notes a shift toward production-based pay, reduced servicing commissions, and greater emphasis on revenue from sales and financial services; leaders should adapt by building teams that can balance transactional volume with high-quality, relationship-driven business.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Insurance Buzz

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

A commercially focused show delivering actionable sales and growth strategies for insurance professionals, agency owners, and aspiring leaders. Episodes consistently center on scaling agencies, funding and financing growth, hiring and leadership, and practical selling techniques such as question-led conversations and accountability. A standout pattern is pairing hosts (a dynamic duo) with industry veterans and high-performing agents to share playbooks, templates, and real-world math for growth, retention, and profitability. Noteworthy is the frequent emphasis on coaching, culture, and transparency about compensation and career pathways, making it especially useful for listeners seeking repeatable systems and measurable results in a fast-mov... more

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1. Halie Gillespie
2. Rena Gilliam
3. Melanie Staub
4. Shelby Skytland
5. Van Miller
6. Jim Ruta
7. Abe Hannigan
8. Waldis Portnus

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