Tag: Team Building

Episode 277: People Come First

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

Our next segment highlighting agents who have graced the cover of Rough Notes Magazine features our very own Mike Stromsoe. Andrea Watt, Program Director of UPP Programs, takes the reins and puts Mike in the hot seat to share the core values and strategies that propelled his agency to success.

Together, they explore Mike’s journey to being recognized for building an insurance agency grounded in core values and driven by a strong focus on people. From hilarious team-building moments like silly string battles and reindeer hoops, to embracing technology and streamlined processes that skyrocketed client service and referrals, Mike shares the secrets that caught Rough Notes’ attention and helped shape his thriving agency. They also discuss how this recognition amplified their approach to growing a business that puts “people first.” The duo wraps up by previewing the upcoming UPP Grand Mastermind event in Phoenix, Arizona—an exclusive gathering of top insurance agents focused on business growth and personal freedom.

Highlights:

  • Prioritizing recruitment and creating a supportive culture are essential for success.
  • Streamlining processes to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Leveraging advanced IT and RPAs to improve service delivery and operations.
  • Focusing on the top 20% of clients who generate 80% of revenue.
  • Utilizing creative promotional materials and personalized campaigns.
  • Maintaining frequent touchpoints to stay top-of-mind with clients.
  • Applying insights from diverse sectors for growth and innovation.
  • Strategies for balancing business growth with personal life.
  • Ensuring team members uphold the agency’s esteemed reputation.
  • Leveraging personal and professional networks for business opportunities.

Until next time, get out there and make a difference, be unstoppable, and leave no regrets!

Mike Stromsoe
The Unstoppable Profit Producer
Call 800-770-9984

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://unstoppableprofitproducer.com/

Virtual Events: http://www.uppfaststart.com/

Podcast: http://unstoppableprofitpodcast.com

If you want to learn more about our Coaching & Mastermind Programs and how they can help you grow your agency business, schedule your private Agency Growth Session with Mike Stromsoe Now (click here)!

Episode 166: Your Weakest Link

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

20 years ago, I had the benefit of going to a session to learn about becoming a greater Insurance Agency entrepreneur. The session was conducted was John Jakes and talked about identifying your weakest link every quarter and letting them move on back to the marketplace. Now he worked with organizations of over 25 people on a team but this lead me to create the Destiny Question to determine who the weakest link is on your team.

Key Takeaways:

  • You cannot change somebody at their core (attitude and character) but you can train them from a skill standpoint
  • Always be recruiting so that you have the ability to replace that weakest link when you need to.
  • Develop a culture of achievement within your organization
  • Your business is only as good as your weakest link
  • The ultimate goal is to build an organization that is built of leaders
  • People need to be able to envision the future in your organization, but your organization will not have a great future if you’re going to be satisfied with a team that sustains the weakest link

 

Until next time, get out there and make a difference, be unstoppable, and leave no regrets!

 

Mike Stromsoe
The Unstoppable Profit Producer
Call 800-770-9984
Website: http://unstoppableprofitproducer.com/
Virtual Events: http://www.uppfaststart.com/

Email [email protected]

Episode 154: Driving Growth with Funcentives – Julie and Hauke Hansen

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

One of the main factors of growing your business’s success is having the right people on your team. But even then that might not be enough to keep everybody in alignment with your vision.  Julie and Hauke Hansen knew that if they wanted to drive their growth, they needed to ensure that the right incentives were in place, and from there Funcentives was born.  Join us as we talk about how this initiative helped Hawks View Insurance create the success and the culture that they were looking for.

Key Takeaways:

  • Upon obtaining the business, Hauke wanted to ensure that it was a place of fun and appreciation for the team
  • The key is to give them a workplace that they want to live and breathe in and be part of the team
  • Moving the weekly team meetings into more a togetherness meeting, to joke, share testimonials and even use monopoly money to show the weekly reports
  • One of the greatest effects this has had to the company is that there is a higher buy in to the company culture
  • The team members like the challenges and because of the fundamentals that Hauke and Julie have created, they’re really enjoying it.
  • The three key aspects to have for successful growth are culture, giving and authenticity.
  • “Our teammates are our number one customer.”

 

About our Guests:

Julie and Hauke Hansen

Julie

Julie started working with accounting and quickly moved to a position as a marketing director. Her role is in marketing the business and making sure she connects clients with the appropriate staff member. Her career has been taking care of people in the medical and dental field for over 20 years, and is now looking forward to taking care of clients in the insurance field. She is also active in her community and is involved with the Shelton and Silverdale Chamber of Commerce.

Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling, hiking, camping, and spending time with family. Please look for Julie at community events; she will be eager to meet you.

 

Hauke

Hauke has been a licensed agent in property, casualty, life, and health since 2001 and holds a certified insurance counselor designation. Hauke enjoys helping individuals and businesses solve problems with a focus—what’s important to you.

He is active with the community through Rotary and chamber events. He enjoys spending time with family and friends and always looks forward to his next opportunity to go camping, fishing, and hiking. You can occasionally even see him on the golf course as well. Hauke is looking forward to hearing from you.

https://www.hawksviewinsurance.com/

Until next time, get out there and make a difference, be unstoppable, and leave no regrets!

 

Mike Stromsoe
The Unstoppable Profit Producer
Call 800-770-9984
Email [email protected]

Episode 88: Light a Fire INSIDE Them

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

In this episode, I am excited to celebrate not just my team but every team out there.  Without a motivated and inspired team, none of us would be able to reach the successes we have achieved. Today we are going to talk how we do it here and hopefully inspire you to inspire your team.  As Jeff Roy once said to me “We need to light a fire inside of people, not under them”. 

Highlights:

  • Having a vision to lead
  • Promotional programs that include online and offline
  • Implementing TOM – Teammate Of the Month based on nominations from their peers and the Agency’s core values
  • Using the TOM in your recruiting process

 

Until next time, get out there and make a difference, be unstoppable, and leave no regrets!

 

Mike Stromsoe
The Unstoppable Profit Producer
Call 800-770-9984
Email [email protected]

Skip to toolbar