Welcome back to The Scratch Agency Podcast! In this exciting episode, we sit down with the dynamic entrepreneur, Patrick McBride, to delve into the world of starting a scratch insurance agency. Get ready for an insightful conversation that spans from the initial steps of entrepreneurship to commercial insurance strategies and everything in between!
🔍 (0:00) - Introduction
🔍 (2:25) - Entrepreneurship and starting a new business
🔍 (7:54) - Building a team for personal lines insurance
🔍 (10:54) - Hiring for cultural fit and personal fulfillment in a business
🔍 (16:05) - Hiring for sales and account management roles in an agency
🔍 (18:48) - Business growth, hiring, and commercial expansion🔍 (24:24) - Business planning and niche focus in the insurance industry
🔍 (27:29) - Commercial insurance sales and value-added services
🔍 (32:48) - Career transitions and volume in sales
🔍 (35:08) - Commercial insurance sales strategies and challenges
🔍 (40:31) - Personal and commercial insurance with a focus on self-confidence and personal connections
🔍 (43:44) - Using a "chip on the shoulder" for motivation and success
Don't miss out on this engaging conversation that's bound to inspire and educate! Tune in now to gain valuable insights into the world of insurance entrepreneurship.