ATO Podcast
My Name is Brad Boldt, Owner of Ameriguard Insurance Agency. My mission on this podcast is to help insurance agencies become bigger, better, stronger business owners. Most of us are insurance agents that evolve into owning a business. Becoming a business owner is often an after thought. By developing as a well rounded business owner earlier, we can avoid some costly mistakes. I'll be interviewing insurance agents, insurance companies and insurance professionals from across the country to help us grow together. We'll be discussing marketing, growth, hiring, acquisitions, challenges, mistakes and wins. Enjoy!!
ATO Podcast
#67 Build Something Solid with Donald Shampine
Donald Shampine is an Insurance Agency Owner, Public Speaker, Business Coach, Business Consultant and has recently created his passion project of Want Better, Be Better. Don and I had a great conversation about leadership, coaching, creating a successful niche marketing program and how each of us approach our fitness regimen. Join us for this great discussion!!
https://michiganinsurancegroup.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldshampine/
0:00 - 🏢 Insurance Industry Background & Positivity with Dan Chapin
- Exploring the roots of the insurance industry and embracing a positive mindset.
1:12 - 🚀 Starting an Insurance Agency with Limited Experience
- Dan's journey from novice to entrepreneur in the insurance world.
6:09 - 🌱 Building an Insurance Agency from Scratch
- Insights into the challenges and triumphs of creating a thriving agency.
11:23 - 🤝 Leadership Growth, Communication, and Team Management
- Nurturing leadership skills, effective communication, and managing a successful team.
17:08 - 🚶 Creating a Flexible Work Environment with Team Walks
- The importance of fostering flexibility and team bonding through walks.
22:36 - 💼 Agency Operations and Leadership
- Diving into the intricacies of managing day-to-day operations and leadership responsibilities.
26:57 - 🤔 Business Coaching and Insurance Agency Challenges
- Overcoming hurdles with the help of business coaching and addressing industry challenges.
31:14 - 💼🌱 Agency Ownership, Business Growth, and Personal Development
- Dan's insights on ownership, business expansion, and the continuous journey of personal growth.
36:17 - 💪 Fitness Motivation and Discipline
- Balancing work life with fitness, staying motivated, and maintaining discipline.
41:38 - 🎯 Setting Goals, Utilizing Technology, and Overcoming Obstacles
- Strategies for goal-setting, leveraging technology, and navigating obstacles in the insurance business.
