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The Insurance Dudes is a weekly podcast for independent and captive P&C insurance agency owners, hosted by Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman, covering lead generation, sales scripts, DISC-based hiring, producer training, recruiting, automation, and the KPI tracking that scales an agency past $10 million in premium.

Craig and Jason ran their own agencies blind for years. No read on contact rates,... more

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Latest Episodes

Shoot Us A Message!

Scale your P&C insurance agency by building repeatable operations, handling complex claims, and tightening your client acquisition process.

In this episode, we sit down with agency owner Michelle O'Connor to break down the opera... more

Shoot Us A Message!

Meetings: the overlooked habit that keeps an agency from falling apart

This episode breaks down why daily meetings are the “glue” that keeps an insurance agency running smoothly. We explain how inconsistent check-ins create hidd... more

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Shoot Us A Message!

Struggling to stay profitable when carriers change the rules on you overnight? 

Dan Kitajima shares the brutal moment his captive agency lost $6 million of book in six months, right as he had just signed a $20,000-a-month office... more

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Shoot Us A Message!

Hiring for insurance agencies requires a specific strategy to avoid turnover and protect your company culture.

This episode covers the common hiring mistakes that lead visionary CEOs to lose their best talent and how to implemen... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Engler
Founder of Rockrose Risk, former head of digital at Argo Group, serial entrepreneur in insurance and reinsurance
Rockrose Risk
Episode: From Chaos to Order: The Insurance Journey of Andrew Engler
Rhiannon Ward
Avid insurance professional; Owner at Phipps Insurance Agency
Phipps Insurance Agency
Episode: Why Your Team Isn’t Closing And How to Fix It with Rhiannon Ward
Laurie Moroco
Coach and business partner; expert in communication, leadership development, and women's career transition
Independent/Self-employed
Episode: The Skills No One Teaches, But Everyone Needs With Laurie Moroco
Bill Snow
Investment banker, author of Mergers & Acquisitions For Dummies (second edition)
Focus Investment Bankers
Episode: What Drives Business Growth in the Real World With Bill Snow
Kirk Chester
Episode: Execution, Niches & AI in Business With Kirk Chester
Beau Vincent
Owner, Vincent Family Insurance Agency
Vincent Family Insurance Agency
Episode: Building a High-Performance Team with Beau Vincent
Dean Bowen
Insurance professional; principal at Patriotic Insurance Group
Patriotic Insurance Group
Episode: The Modern Insurance Sales System: Cold Email, Data & Automation with Dean Bowen
Brendan Keegan
CEO of Merchants Fleet
Merchants Fleet
Episode: Breaking Fear-Based Cultures in Business with Brendan Keegan
Seth Preus
Insurance agent and entrepreneur, founder of Myvation
Myvation
Episode: How Great Leaders Build Winning Teams With Seth Preus

Hosts

Craig Pretzinger
Host of The Insurance Dudes, co-host with a focus on agency growth, operations, and profitability.
Jason Feltman
Host of The Insurance Dudes, co-host with emphasis on KPI tracking, sales processes, and automation.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 188 ratings
  • A must listen for any insurance agent

    Jason and Craig offer amazing advice and valuable information you cannot find anywhere else. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greenbergb
    United States10 months ago
  • Ty for this!

    So helpful and good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmy ins
    United States2 years ago
  • Really helpful information and insight!

    I found Craig and Jason when I was first opening my agency and found their information to be so helpful and I love that they take your time into consideration and they’re short and sweet. Nice job! 👏🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abc123-lalala
    United States4 years ago
  • The best! As a new agent this is so helpful

    So grateful that I found this. I have totally changed how I run the agency!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ins_girl
    United States4 years ago
  • The Best

    Great content. Always get into the details not just talking at 1000 feet. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NWUTah
    United States4 years ago

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Hosts deliver actionable takeaways and measurable strategies for agency growth.
Guests consistently provide real-world lessons that listeners can implement quickly.
Energetic, entertaining, and data-driven approach keeps complex topics accessible.

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Why Your Team Isn’t Closing And How to Fix It with Rhiannon Ward
Q: What got you into the insurance business?
It started with an entry-level trainee program and great training, which showed me the sales side and the income opportunities, ultimately making me go all in.
How 1% Improvements Lead to 40X Growth with iDudes Mailbag
Q: To answer Nancy from Akron's question about how to train the sales team, what is the key factor to focus on?
The key factor is repetition; a consistent, daily emphasis on meetings and practice will drive long-term improvements in the sales team's performance.
Execution, Niches & AI in Business With Kirk Chester
Q: What would you tell your younger self if you could go back?
Don't do personal lines; focus on narrowing and going deep in a niche, and don't over-prepare to the point of paralysis—jump in, learn by doing, and build relationships first.
Execution, Niches & AI in Business With Kirk Chester
Q: What got you into the insurance game?
Kirk describes winding out of a college path to financial advising, a stint in ski industry sales, and a friend's invitation to Farmers that eventually led to starting Grit Insurance; the thread is a move from captive to independence and a search for personal fit and leverage.
What Drives Business Growth in the Real World With Bill Snow
Q: How did you end up doing this kind of work in M&A?
Bill explains a winding path from various roles into middle-market investment banking and how his experiences and persistence led to a focus on mergers and acquisitions; the story emphasizes curiosity, selling ability, and opportunity recognition.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Insurance Dudes©

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

This show centers on practical, numbers-driven growth for P&C insurance agencies. Episodes frequently dissect profitability levers, from CAC/LTV and payback periods to dialing efficiency, hiring discipline, and scalable sales processes. Guests range from agency owners to industry executives and coaches, who share real-world tactics for recruiting, retention, content-driven growth, and technology-enabled operations. What stands out is a strong emphasis on actionable math, repeatable systems, and candid storytelling about building and selling agencies, with a lighthearted, energetic style that keeps complex topics accessible.

Listeners are likely practitioners—owners, managers, and marketers—seeking tangible, battle-tested strategies to driv... more

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1. Andrew Engler
2. Rhiannon Ward
3. Laurie Moroco
4. Bill Snow
5. Kirk Chester
6. Beau Vincent
7. Dean Bowen
8. Brendan Keegan

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