To The Front

The False Economy of Going Cheap

Adam Norsworthy

In this episode, we’re joined by Seth Preus, the creator of Racing Snail, to unpack one of the most costly mistakes insurance agents make: chasing cheap solutions at the expense of long-term growth.

Seth shares hard-earned wisdom on why cutting corners with your tech stack, hiring, or marketing efforts often backfires, creating more complexity, wasted time, and missed opportunities.

We get into:

  • Why “cheap” often costs more in the long run
  • The hidden costs of switching platforms or patching together systems
  • How to evaluate tools and teams based on value, not price
  • What inspired Seth to build Racing Snail (and why he still believes in simplicity)
  • How to avoid getting trapped in a scarcity mindset


Whether you’re a solo agent or scaling a team, this episode is a masterclass in thinking like a business owner, not just a hustling producer.

Stop settling for bandaids. Start building something that lasts.