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The Insurance Buzz

Michael and Courtney Weaver
Life Insurance
Insurance
Insurance Industry
Weaver Sales Academy
Sales Training
Insurance Sales
Sales Techniques
Entrepreneurship
Sales Strategies
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Accountability
Agency Coach AI
Insurance Sales Training
Social Media Marketing
Customer Service
Lead Generation
Time Management
Customer Engagement
Team Management

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

John Tunnell
Rockstar agent turned agency owner, grew to a 64M premium book
Independent Insurance Agency
Episode: 457. How John Tunnell Built a 64 Million Dollar Insurance Agency (From Scratch)
David Carothers
Commercial insurance expert, author, and speaker
Undisclosed employer (industry expert)
Episode: 455. $475K in Year One: The Exact Commercial Insurance Strategy With David Carothers
Ciara Gravier
Founder of The Bunker Insurance and Risk Management
The Bunker Insurance and Risk Management
Episode: 453. Commercial Insurance: How Ciara Gravier Built a Mega Agency Through Niching Down
Natalie Hales
Advisor Marketing expert helping financial advisors niche down and brand themselves
Advisor Marketing
Episode: 450. Are You Building Your Carrier's Brand or Your Own?
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
David McKnight
Best-selling author, retirement income specialist
Power of Zero
Episode: 432. 2026 Is Here: What David McKnight Warned Us About Taxes Years Ago

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 210 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 States2 months 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 States3 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 States6 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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448. Brooke Brolo’s DATA Framework: The Social Media & Lead System Insurance Agents Need in 2026
Q: What is the core messaging for authentic social media?
Share your values and education buckets, avoid hard selling, and provide value that leads to conversations in DMs, with clear calls to action.
448. Brooke Brolo’s DATA Framework: The Social Media & Lead System Insurance Agents Need in 2026
Q: How should agents structure a re-quote process to maximize closing?
Create a documented process with a timeline (e.g., 5- to 11-month follow-ups), automate outreach, and maintain a consistent CRM-based workflow that tracks every lead step.
448. Brooke Brolo’s DATA Framework: The Social Media & Lead System Insurance Agents Need in 2026
Q: What pivots have you made in 2026 to set up for the future?
Brooke emphasizes grassroots diversification, more emphasis on referrals and winbacks, and strong social media strategies using automation to stay scalable while maintaining authentic branding.
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.

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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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Recent guests on The Insurance Buzz include:

1. John Tunnell
2. David Carothers
3. Ciara Gravier
4. Natalie Hales
5. Halie Gillespie
6. Rena Gilliam
7. Melanie Staub
8. Shelby Skytland

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