The Great Independent Podcast
Conversations for independent agents building what comes next.
The Great Independent Podcast brings together agency owners, insurance leaders, carrier partners and industry experts to share practical ideas about agency growth, ownership, operations, relationships and the future of independent insurance.
Independent thinking.
Real industry experience.
Building an independent insurance agency takes more than ambition. It requires sound decisions, strong relationships and the willingness to keep learning as the business changes.
The Great Independent Podcast explores the opportunities and challenges independent agents face at every stage of agency ownership. Through conversations with agency leaders, carrier partners, insurance professionals and subject-matter experts, each episode offers practical insight into what it takes to start, own and grow an independent agency.
Topics include agency growth, book ownership, marketing, commercial insurance, carrier relationships, risk management, operations and the realities of building a business on your own terms.
Because independence should create possibility, not isolation. Independent, Together.
Explore the Podcast
Listen to conversations with insurance professionals who are helping shape the future of the independent agency channel. Each episode offers experience, perspective and practical ideas agents can apply as they build stronger businesses, serve clients and plan for long-term growth.
From the Archive
The Great Independent Podcast archive features conversations and lessons from across the insurance industry. Explore previous episodes below, and check back for new conversations from Pacific Crest Services.
Episode 29 – Agents Working Through COVID – Paula Whitehurst
Episode 29 - Agents Working Through COVID - Paula Whitehurst
Episode 28 – Agents Working Through COVID
Episode 28 - Agents Working Through COVID
Episode 27 – Risk Management with Elizabeth Langley
In this Episode we talk with Elizabeth Langley, a Financial Advisor. Elizabeth tells us what goes into managing her client portfolios and how Insurance products and relationships with agents play a key role. Enjoy!
Episode 26 – Creating Partnerships with Koby Conrad
In this Episode, we sit down with Pacific Crest Insurance's Marketing Director, Koby Conrad and discuss best practices in creating key partnerships to grow your business. Enjoy!
Episode 25 – Commercial University Updates with Mike Willits
In this episode Mike Willitis, our Commercial Lines Director updates us on some of the amazing results and feedback they are getting since the launch of the this program. Mike also comments on what he is seeing for the future of P&C agents and why commercial lines...
Episode 24 – Key Ingredients that make up a Successful Independent Insurance Agent
In this episode, Marcus Flesher talks about what top characteristics (ingredients) he sees in today's successful independent insurance agents.
New Conversations Coming Soon
The Great Independent Podcast is returning with new perspectives from agents, carriers and industry leaders. Upcoming episodes will explore what agency ownership, growth and support look like in today’s independent insurance market.
Keep Building With PCS
The strongest independent agencies continue to learn, adapt and build relationships with the right people around them.
Explore the PCS Insider Blog for more perspectives on independent agency growth, or learn how Pacific Crest Services supports agents with direct carrier appointments,
operational resources and experienced guidance.