Agency Ascend
Agency Ascend is a podcast for insurance agents and agency owners who are looking for resources to scale their business. The show is hosted by CEO, Chris Sterlacci, and other staff members of CAA to bring you tools and guidance on how they help Agency Owners turn their business into a major asset.
Podcasting since 2024 • 18 episodes
Agency Ascend
Latest Episodes
Why Most Agency Owners Don’t Actually Own Their Book
In this episode of Agency Ascend, the core team dives deep into one of the most misunderstood topics in the insurance industry: contracts. Building on feedback from a previous acquisition-focused episode, the conversation explores how contract ...
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46:36
Agency Ascend Reacts: Hard Truths About Growth, Exits, and Reality
This special reaction episode of Agency Ascend brings the full core cast back together to revisit and react to standout moments from earlier episodes. Producer Sir Isaac steps in as moderator, curating clips and guiding discussion as t...
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27:06
Why Agency Acquisitions Are Exploding in 2026
This episode of Agency Ascend digs into one of the hottest topics in the independent insurance world: acquisitions—why they’re accelerating, what drives agency value, and how owners on both sides can make the smartest decisions. Chad, Chris...
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45:55
How ICA is Reinventing Insurance Education with David Allen
In this episode of Agency Ascend, hosts Chad Brummett, Chris Sterlacci, and Jessica McBurney sit down with David Allen, Commercial Lines and Sales Instructor for Insurance Centers of America (ICA). David shares how ICA’s education model has tra...
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Episode 15
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53:19