Some insurance agents never ask for referrals…
and referrals still chase them down.
So what are they doing differently?
In this episode of The Modern Insurance Agent Podcast, David Denning and Elle Denning break down the Referral Superpower and why referrals don’t come from asking, scripts, or awkward follow-ups.
They come from positioning.
You’ll learn how top producers become the easy yes recommendation for clients, friends, and referral partners without sounding salesy, needy, or forced.
This episode is for insurance agents who want:
• Organic insurance leads
• Warm inbound referrals
• A simple referral partner strategy that compounds over time
No begging.
No chasing.
No “Can you think of anyone…?”
Just clarity, trust, and momentum.
🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode (Key Takeaways)
• Why the best referrals happen when you’re top of mind, trusted, and easy to explain
• The 5 Referral Superpowers top agents use (and how to copy them)
• How to build authority without ego using simple FAQ-based content
• The “billboard vs. room” mistake agents make on social media (and how to fix it fast)
• How to create a one-sentence “what I do” line that makes you instantly referable
• Why one strong referral partner can outperform 1,000 followers
• A simple 30-Day Referral Superpower Plan to make referrals predictable
⚡ Quick Action Plan (Mentioned in the Episode)
✔ Write your one-sentence explanation
✔ Post one teachable tip your audience would actually share
✔ Comment meaningfully on 5 people’s posts daily
✔ DM one referral partner with value (not an ask)
✔ Share one client win or lesson publicly
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