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BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
“You Can Pretend to Care, But You Can’t Pretend to Show Up” – Tommie Jo Brode on Culture, HR & Keeping People
In this episode of the BPM360 Podcast, Caspar and Russell “cover another angle” of process entirely: the human one. While Russell checks in from Frankfurt between company meetups and Business Flows releases, the conversation quickly shifts from process content to a much deeper question: how does it actually feel to work inside an organization? Their guest, Tommi Jo Brode – attorney, workplace culture expert, and consultant at Venice Solutions Group – brings a people-first lens to what many leaders still treat as “soft stuff.” She explains why most culture problems aren’t about salary or perks, but abou...
2025-12-23
52 min
BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
Four Kids, Zero Limits: Jesper Blomster on Process Chaos & Human Magic
In this special 10th episode of the BPM360 Podcast, Caspar and Russell connect with Swedish process leader Jesper Blomster — a self-taught digitalization expert, father of four, and the driving force behind major process intelligence initiatives in one of Sweden’s largest financial institutions. Jesper shares how he built a career not through formal degrees, but through curiosity, courage, and a deep commitment to solving real operational problems. The conversation spans personal philosophy (“nothing is impossible”), culture in Nordic organizations, and why meaningful BPM always starts with people — not tools, not automation, not tech buzzwords. Jesper breaks down...
2025-12-18
49 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
The Wild Growth Story of a Tiny Oregon Agency Dominating 20+ States
How do you turn a tiny, rural, PC-10 agency into a multi-niche growth machine that closes six-figure accounts without traditional producers? In this episode, Michael Jans sits down with Cheri Martinen, Managing Partner of Bancorp Insurance, to unpack how her family’s small Oregon agency has grown 6–7x while being surrounded by national forest on three sides. You’ll hear how Cheri’s parents: Started by cross-selling their existing book Stumbled into their first contractor niche Then built out a portfolio of highly profitable specialties—from wildland firefighters to special water districts and Medicare Today, B...
2025-12-11
48 min
BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
Decoupling the Enterprise: James Davies on User Experience, AI, and the Future of Orchestration
In this episode of the BPM360 Podcast, Caspar and Russell welcome James Davies — CEO of Kinetic Data — for a deep dive into the past, present, and future of enterprise workflow orchestration. James shares his unlikely origin story: from a teenage helpdesk agent diagnosing dial-up modems to leading a platform used across major government and Fortune-2000 organizations. The conversation explores why Kinetic Data deliberately avoids rigid BPM standards, how it decouples user experience from systems of record, and why freedom to change is becoming mission-critical as organizations try to escape the gravitational pull of mega-SaaS vendors. Jam...
2025-12-02
50 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
The Life Insurance Advantage: How Trae White Built a Retention Engine Inside His P&C Agency
Most P&C agencies want stronger retention, deeper client loyalty, and higher revenue per client — but overlook the one conversation that delivers all three. In this episode, Michael Jans talks with Trae White, multi-acquisition P&C agency principal whose agency was recognized as Top 10 nationally in life insurance performance, to break down the simple culture and system behind his success. Trae reveals how he built a life-insurance pipeline inside a P&C agency, why he believes discussing life coverage is a moral obligation, and how these deeper conversations create durable, long-term relationships that strengthen the entire book....
2025-11-26
28 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
AI Reality Check: What Independent Agencies Must Do Now
Featuring Dale Steinke, Director at Agent for the Future Advisors, Liberty Mutual Insurance AI isn’t coming to independent agencies—it’s already inside them. In this fast, high-signal conversation, Michael Jans sits down with longtime industry friend Dale Steinke of Liberty to break down what agency owners are really feeling about AI today: the excitement, the confusion, the overwhelm, and the massive opportunity hiding in plain sight. Dale shares what he sees across hundreds of agencies: why most principals underestimate how much AI their teams are already using, the tools that are quietly reshaping daily...
2025-11-25
11 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
From Zero to 5,700 Households: How One Agent Built a Relentless Marketing Machine
In this episode, Michael Jans sits down with South Florida agency owner Matt Livings, who grew his agency from absolutely nothing to more than 5,700 households—in one of the toughest, most volatile markets in the country. Matt reveals the simple but powerful systems he’s used for two decades, including: His 24,000-postcards-a-month direct mail engine The niche strategy that built his affluent book (hint: boats) Why he stopped selling policies 15 years ago—and grew faster How hurricane claims turned him into a local hero The referral playbook that keeps the pipeline full Carrier contingency tactics that added...
2025-11-20
54 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
The 7-Minute Insurance Industry Intelligence Briefing (6 Trends Every Agency Owner Must Know Now)
In this fast, insight-packed 7-minute briefing, Michael Jans breaks down six forces reshaping the independent insurance agency world right now — from AI acceleration to PE consolidation, social inflation, compliance pressure, ENS growth, and the widening growth gap between digital agencies and everyone else. In this episode you’ll discover: ✅ Why InsurTech funding surged in October and what it means for Main Street agencies ✅ How private equity now controls 72% of all M&A — and what that means for valuation ✅ The new wave of social inflation driving casualty costs through the roof ✅ Why 21 s...
2025-11-13
06 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
The Agencies That Will Thrive, Survive, or Dive in the Age of AI
Artificial Intelligence isn’t another wave—it’s a tsunami. In this episode, Michael Jans breaks down how AI will separate the winners from the walking dead in the independent agency world. From the Niche Master who dominates their vertical… to the Complexity Specialist who thrives on sophisticated risks… to the Platform Powerhouse scaling like Geico on steroids—Michael reveals the six types of agencies that will define the next decade. You’ll learn: ✅ Why strategy means “thriving in the world as it is” ✅ What separates the green zone agencies from the red zone wreckage
2025-11-12
42 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
6 Industry Shifts Every Insurance Agency Leader Must Track in 2025
The independent agency channel is changing fast—and the firms that see the shifts early will take the lead. In this episode, Michael Jans breaks down six critical developments reshaping growth, profitability, risk, client expectations, and agency valuation in the next 6–18 months. You’ll hear what the data actually says about AI adoption, why cyber insurance growth is both a financial and ethical imperative, how top agencies are driving organic growth even in tough markets, and the new frontier of AI-driven claims fraud. If you’re an agency principal, marketing leader, or someone responsi...
2025-11-07
05 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
5-Step AI Playbook to Future-Proof Your Agency
There’s a trillion-dollar wave of capital chasing AI in insurance. The question is — will your agency ride it or get rolled by it? In this episode, Michael Jans lays out the 5-Step AI Playbook for Insurance Agencies: Know – What’s real and what’s noise Grow – Where AI actually drives revenue Integrate – How to blend humans + automation Buy – Smart investment decisions in tech Scale – Building a system that compounds Straight talk. No hype. Just a clear path from overwhelm to opportunity. Subscribe, listen, and get your agency ready for the AI age.
2025-11-06
48 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
The AI Compliance Trap: What Independent Agencies Must Know Now
AI is accelerating faster than any technology in history — doubling in power every four to seven months. What does that mean for the independent insurance agency system? Michael Jans sits down with Marc Lanzkowsky, founder of Lanzko AI and 30-year veteran of the insurance world — attorney, carrier exec, and IT innovator — to explore how AI is reshaping compliance, claims, and operations. You’ll hear: The biggest AI compliance traps agencies are walking into right now Why “free” AI tools might expose your client data to model training What smart agencies are doing to integrate AI safely an...
2025-11-05
14 min
BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
From Legacy BPM to Digital Twins: Liam O’Neill on Evolving Process Management Beyond Compliance
In this lively episode of the BPM 360 Podcast, Caspar and Russell welcome Liam O’Neill, Managing Director of BPM-D, for an engaging conversation about how process management must evolve from compliance-driven legacy practices to orchestrated, data-driven business transformation. O’Neill shares lessons from a decade of BPM consulting across Europe, explains why many BPM teams get stuck in “quality management mode,” and envisions a future where orchestration, digital twins, and human-centric ownership reshape enterprise performance. 🔑 Five Key Takeaways: Legacy BPM’s Trap: Many organizations remain stuck in...
2025-11-04
46 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
From Frustration to AI Innovation: How One Agent Built the Tool the Industry Needed
When you’ve spent decades inside the independent agency system, you know the pain of underwriting chaos — juggling dozens of carriers, appetites, and rules that never seem to match up. That frustration drove Trace Meek, a third-generation agency owner, to build something extraordinary: Ask Fetch — an AI-powered underwriting and quoting platform that cuts hours of manual work down to under 90 seconds. In this episode, Trace shares: How he turned a daily headache into a nationwide insurtech. The “21x MIT Rule” that proves speed wins every time. Why 400,000 industry veterans leaving the business will make AI essenti...
2025-10-28
07 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
The 7-Minute Insurance Bulletin with Michael Jans
Once a week, Michael Jans — founder of the Society of Insura-Preneurs and one of the most trusted voices in insurance marketing — drops into your world for seven focused minutes of high-impact insight. Each episode packs six real-time bulletins on the forces shaping our industry: carrier performance, underwriting trends, tech disruption, and what it all means for your agency’s growth. From profit margins to AI breakthroughs, you’ll get the data, context, and strategic edge to stay informed, stay sharp, and stay ahead. 🎙️ Subscribe now and make seven minutes the most profitable part of your week.
2025-10-23
05 min
BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
From Process Pioneer to AI Navigator – Sven Schnägelberger on BPM’s Next Wave
WARNING: This episode is in German - Caspar again exposes his hidden language capabilities! :) In this engaging episode of BPM360, hosts Caspar and Russell sit down with BPM veteran Sven Schnägelberger, founder of BPM&O. Sven’s journey from freight forwarding clerk to IT leader to BPM pioneer is rich with insight. He reflects on how BPM moved from workflow automation to strategic process management, shares how he built one of the largest process-management communities in Germany, and reveals how he’s now embracing AI-driven agents to reshape how organizations work. Full of practical stories, bold predic...
2025-10-23
1h 02
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
Marketing in the Messy Middle — How to Win the Modern Buyer (and Grow Your Agency Faster)
The buyer’s journey isn’t a funnel anymore — it’s chaos. Google calls it the Messy Middle… and they’ve got the data to prove it. In this episode, Michael Jans breaks down Google’s landmark behavioral-science study Decoding Decisions — and shows independent insurance agencies how to use the six psychological biases that actually drive buying behavior: ✅ Social Proof ✅ Authority ✅ Scarcity ✅ Power of Now ✅ Power of Free ✅ Category Heuristics You’ll learn how to stack these triggers, eliminate friction, and meet buyers where they loop — on LinkedIn...
2025-10-22
40 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
The One Question That Saves You from Bad AI Decisions — with Frank Sentner
In this 10-minute episode, Michael Jans sits down with tech pioneer Frank Sentner, who’s been building technology for the insurance industry since 1976 — long before most agents knew what a modem was. Together they trace the path from the first digital ACORD forms to modern-day AI. You’ll hear: Why “Bad Data. Bad AI.” is the new truth every agency must face Real-world examples of AI that augment people — not replace them The single smartest question to ask before buying any AI tool If you’ve ever wondered how to separate the gold from the garbage in tod...
2025-10-21
11 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
Six Bullets in Seven Minutes: Tesla Insurance Trouble, AI Money Flood, and the Margin Shield Most Agents Missed
Insurance agency owners don’t have time for fluff — so here’s your seven-minute intelligence briefing from the trenches. This week, Michael Jans fires off six rapid-fire insights you need to know: 🚗 Tesla gets busted (and proves agents are still the smart money 😉) 📉 Commercial lines soften — but not all markets 🤝 Networks gain power — and access is everything 🤖 57% of InsurTech deals now flow to AI-first firms 💰 Carrier investments quietly become the new margin shield ⚡ AI doubles every 4–7 months — and you cannot afford to sit this one out When tech moves this fa...
2025-10-16
08 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
How Smart Agency Owners Buy AI (Without Getting Burned)
Every week, a new AI company shows up promising to revolutionize your agency. Most will vanish before your next renewal cycle. The problem isn’t too few tools — it’s that most agency owners don’t have a system for buying them. In this episode, Michael Jans lays out his 8-Point AI Buyer’s Filter — the same framework he uses to separate the brilliant from the bogus. You’ll learn how to evaluate: Real business fit (not hype) Whether the tech uses the right kind of AI The team’s domain knowledge and credibility Data security an...
2025-10-15
38 min
Curry Hicks Sage Free Content
Yes We Jans (First 10 Minutes)
***This is the first 10 minutes of Yes We Jans, full episode available in link at the bottom of this description***Chris Jans, 56, is the head men’s basketball coach at Mississippi State University. A native of Fairbank, Iowa and a graduate of Loras College, Jans is set to begin his fourth season in Starkville next month. He's taken the Bulldogs to the NCAA tournament in all three of his seasons at the helm, an especially impressive feat considering that between 2009 and his arrival in 2022-2023 the program had reached the Big Dance just twice. Prior to landing th...
2025-10-13
12 min
Curry Hicks Sage Free Content
Yes We Jans (First 10 Minutes)
***This is the first 10 minutes of Yes We Jans, full episode available in link at the bottom of this description***Chris Jans, 56, is the head men’s basketball coach at Mississippi State University. A native of Fairbank, Iowa and a graduate of Loras College, Jans is set to begin his fourth season in Starkville next month. He's taken the Bulldogs to the NCAA tournament in all three of his seasons at the helm, an especially impressive feat considering that between 2009 and his arrival in 2022-2023 the program had reached the Big Dance just twice. Prior to landing th...
2025-10-13
25 min
Matilda’s Top Women In History
Lucretia Jans and the Murderous Wreck of the Batavia (Minisode)
Please note this episode contains information about violence including murder, rape and the killing of children. It’s a fascinating but very chilling episode in history. In the 17th Century the Dutch Republic ruled the waves. The Dutch East India Company, known as the VOC, controlled the spice trade out of the East Indies (Indonesia) and made enormous profits. In 1628 a ship left Amsterdam bound for the trading town of Batavia, modern Jakarta. Also called Batavia, the ship was wrecked off the west coast of Australia, and what followed was six months of murder and horror fo...
2025-10-12
22 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
Six Bullets in Seven Minutes: AI, Growth & What Agency Owners Must Know Now
In just seven minutes, Michael Jans cuts through the noise and delivers six powerful bullets every insurance agency owner needs to know right now: slowing premium growth, looming soft market conditions, new AI tools (and red flags), carrier adoption pitfalls, and the single biggest missed play in the industry. If you’ve been wondering how to separate hype from opportunity, this briefing is your shortcut. Get the signal without the noise—then decide how you’ll lead your agency into growth while others stumble.
2025-10-09
08 min
BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
Processes, Purpose & Pragmatism: Holger Wüsthoff on Making BPM Real
Strap in, process nerds — this episode of the BPM360 Podcast with Holger Wüsthoff is a wild ride through the evolution of process work, from “they dragged me into SAP” stories to bold claims about process-driven AI. Caspar, Russell, and Holger spar over whether business must bend to systems or if systems should dance to business moves — and land squarely in the middle: pick your horse (process), then pick your saddle (system). Holger brings decades of global transformation scars and wisdom: culture doesn’t care how good your blueprint is, adoption kills more pr...
2025-10-09
54 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
5 Proven Strategies to Boost Revenue Per Client (and Valuation)
Most agencies underestimate the single biggest lever for growth: revenue per customer. In this episode, Michael Jans reveals why just a $200 bump in average revenue per client compounds into millions of dollars in income, higher retention, richer EBITDA, and premium valuation. You’ll discover: The 5 strategies every agency must execute to raise revenue per client. How multi-policy households can quadruple retention rates. Why “Defensive AI” only saves pennies… while “Offensive AI” creates exponential growth. Plus, Michael shares free resources — including the Client Optimizer Tool and the AI Divide Report — to help you move from wondering and waiting to l...
2025-10-08
1h 02
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
The 6 Signals Shaping Agency Growth, Valuation & AI in 2025
Every week, Michael Jans cuts through the noise to deliver six signals that matter for independent agency owners. In this 7-minute briefing: Why slowing premium hikes point to an impending soft market 📉 M&A trends: fewer deals, bigger valuations 💰 California’s wildfire model shift — and what it could mean for the nation 🌲🔥 AI’s overlooked growth power (hint: it’s not cost-cutting) 🤖 Cyber coverage: new capacity, low penetration, big opportunity 🔐 Record profitability… but is it real? 📊 Plus: who got bought this week, and why niches always win. 👉 Subscribe for your weekly dose of growth intelligence — fast, focused, and built for Insura-
2025-10-02
07 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
The 7 Laws of Influence That Drive Agency Growth
In this episode, Michael Jans unpacks Robert Cialdini’s timeless Influence and reveals how the 7 principles of persuasion shape every decision your prospects make. From reciprocity to scarcity (and the surprising “eighth” principle of unity), you’ll hear research, stories, and field-tested applications you can put to work immediately in your agency. Discover why some agencies grow in leaps while others drop money on the way to the bank — and how to stop leaving half your growth behind. Plus: a behind-the-scenes look at Michael’s own career breakthroughs and the simple tactics you can steal today.
2025-10-02
53 min
BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
Process Makes Perfect: A Spirited Conversation with Prof. Hajo Reijers
In this lively BPM360 episode, Caspar and Russell sit down with Prof. Hajo Reijers, whose career spans coding, consulting, and co-authoring the BPM field’s “bible.” The discussion is as energetic as it is insightful: from the quirks of workarounds in hospitals to the excitement of process hackathons, from redesign heuristics to the promise (and pitfalls) of AI in BPM. With plenty of laughs, real-world anecdotes, and a contagious enthusiasm for processes, this conversation shows why BPM is both a serious discipline and a source of endless curiosity and fun. 🔑 Key Takeaways Applied Nat...
2025-09-26
1h 01
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
7 Minutes of Insurance Power: Profits, Commissions, Cat Losses & AI Governance
Insurance News Brief with Michael Jans In less than 7 minutes, Michael Jans delivers the week’s must-know news for serious Insura-Preneurs. Underwriting profit triples in 2025. UnitedHealthcare slashes Medicare agent commissions. Global cat losses surge to $80B. AI governance shifts from optional to mandated (24 states onboard). Liability costs continue their relentless climb. M&A activity heats up with World, Duffy, and Everpeak on the move. Short. Timely. Actionable. Stay future-proof in a fast-changing industry.
2025-09-25
04 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
Red Flag Alert: 10 AI Mistakes That Put Your Agency at Risk
AI is the fastest-adopted technology in history—and it’s splitting the insurance industry in two. Some agencies are systematizing AI to drive growth, while others are dabbling and drifting into danger. In this episode, Michael Jans sounds the alarm on 10 red flags that put your agency at risk—from the “expensive hobby” trap to the compliance catastrophe—and shows how to avoid them. You’ll discover: Why AI can’t just be a side project The 5 elements of an AI governance framework How AI impacts EBITDA, growth, and valuation The difference between efficiency gains and expone...
2025-09-24
37 min
Spotlight Sioux Falls
Jans Corporation: 40+ Years of Building Sioux Falls
In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, we sit down with Brad and Brian Jans, second-generation leaders of Jans Corporation. Founded in 1982, Jans Corporation has played a key role in shaping Sioux Falls — from downtown landmarks like the Phillips Centre and Commerce Center to churches, schools, and commercial spaces across the region. Brad and Brian share their family's journey, their father's lessons, and how they've expanded into multiple companies while keeping family and relationships at the core of their business. They also discuss legacy building, Sioux Falls' growth, and what sets Jans apart in a co...
2025-09-19
28 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
7 minutes. The week’s biggest stories. For agency leaders who want the edge
Insurance News Brief with Michael Jans A fast, 7-minute roundup of the biggest stories shaping the insurance industry — delivered straight to independent agency leaders who want to stay sharp without wasting time. In this week’s brief: 📈 Health benefit costs set to climb 6–7% by 2026 💰 Valuations holding nearly 20% above the 10-year average 🤖 1 in 3 agencies already using AI — with principals leading adoption 🧭 Why AI may soon decide product “winners and losers” 🚗 Personal auto shows recovery, but claim severity still bites 📰 This week’s agency acquisitions… Stay informed. Stay competitive. Each Thursday, get the industry brief that helps you move faster, grow s...
2025-09-18
00 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
How to Install a Growth Ritual in Your Agency
Every agency owner says they want growth. Few actually ritualize it. In this episode, Michael Jans pulls back the curtain on the simple but powerful “Growth Ritual” that keeps agencies on track month after month. You’ll discover: Why your P&L is a lagging indicator—and what you should track instead. The Rule of 50 (and why it’s the ticket into premium valuation lanes). How to use the Four Tributaries of Income (referrals, retention, revenue per customer, and new customers). The ACOR framework—Attract, Convert, Optimize, Retain—and how to use it as a monthly diag...
2025-09-17
52 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
Up-Market, High-Margin, Built to Last: Lessons from Pasadena Insurance
When you peel back the layers of most “successful” agencies, you find mediocrity hiding behind luck and inertia. Not here. In this episode, Michael Jans sits down with longtime Mastermind member Frank Karkowsky to reveal the real drivers of a Rule of 50 agency—where growth, margins, and valuation stack up in the top tier of the industry. Here’s what you’ll discover: The deliberate decision to move up-market—and why Pasadena Insurance rejected the “small account ceiling.” How adding benefits and high-value personal lines created handcuffs that lock in retention. The “agency-within-an-agency” approach that turns every department int...
2025-09-10
40 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
How the Right Niche Can Add 30% to Your Agency’s Valuation
In this episode, Michael Jans reveals the most overlooked growth lever for independent insurance agencies — and why agencies that master this one move consistently grow faster, make more per client, and sell for 15–30% higher multiples. You’ll discover: Why niching down accelerates revenue, retention, and profitability The math behind a 60%+ income difference between two markets Michael’s Bullseye Market Selector — a 10-factor framework for choosing your ideal client profile How your market choice impacts valuation (with real numbers!) Where AI and niche authority intersect to create lasting competitive advantage 📥 Want the Bullseye Market Selector Tool free? Email m...
2025-09-04
32 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
How to 27X Your Email Results: The Science, the Campaigns, the AI Edge
Most agencies are leaving money on the table—and they don’t even know it. In this episode, Michael Jans reveals the 10 science-backed optimization levers that can take your email results from “meh” to 27X better. You’ll discover: The core campaigns every agency must run to attract, convert, optimize, and retain clients Why “event triggered campaigns” beats manual campaigns by 260% How AI-powered GPTs make “done-for-you marketing” possible The “Social Proof Bomb” that accelerates conversion rates instantly If you’ve ever wondered why some agencies dominate while others stall… this is the episode that answers it. 🎧 Listen now an...
2025-08-28
1h 05
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
The 4 Levels of AI Mastery for Independent Insurance Agencies
AI isn’t coming — it’s here. And for independent insurance agencies, it’s not optional anymore. In this episode, Michael Jans breaks down the 4 Levels of AI Mastery that separate agencies that soar from those that vanish. Inside, you’ll discover: Why “Traditional Tom” will lose to “AI-Enabled Sarah” every time How agencies are using AI to double growth while working fewer hours The simple framework to assess your agency’s AI maturity today Why mastering Advanced Prompt Engineering (APE) is a game-changer What it will take to become an AI-Native Agency in the next 24–36 months Whether you...
2025-08-21
45 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
5 Strategies to Boost Revenue per Customer
In this episode, Michael Jans walks you step-by-delicious-step through 5 powerful ways to dramatically increase revenue per customer—boosting retention, profitability, and ultimately, agency valuation. You’ll learn how to turn service calls into money calls, run account reviews like a business unit, and future-proof your agency against AI-powered competitors. Plus: Michael shares a sneak peek into the tools being built for the AI Growth Academy, including the Email Genius GPT, Website Wizard GPT, and more. If you're serious about growth, this is your playbook.
2025-08-06
48 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
Strategy: The 7 Decisions That Will Shape Your Agency’s Future
If you’re the principal of an independent insurance agency, there’s one role only you can play: strategist. In this episode, Michael Jans breaks down why strategy—not tactics—is the single most powerful lever for growth, profitability, and ultimate valuation. Discover: The 3 historical phases of agency strategy Why AI adoption and niche focus are now mandatory The 7 strategic decisions every agency principal must make If you’re serious about growth, legacy, and peak valuation, this episode is your roadmap.
2025-07-30
50 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
Why Most Agencies Blend In—And How to Stand Out for Good
Most agencies are “just another insurance option.” Not you. In this episode, Michael Jans reveals the true origin and power of the Unique Selling Proposition—drawing on lessons from advertising legends, Dan Kennedy’s 7-point framework, and decades spent guiding agencies to top-tier growth, margin, and valuation. You’ll learn: The real reason most agencies get ignored—and how to never blend in again How Rosser Reeves and Madison Avenue created the original USPs (and why they still work) Kennedy’s 7 secrets for a USP that builds your business from the inside out The single question every client i...
2025-07-23
1h 05
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
The AI Divide: Why the Future of Insurance Belongs to the Bold
AI isn’t coming. It’s crashing—right now—into the heart of the independent insurance agency. In this episode, Michael Jans breaks down the most transformational shift the industry has ever seen: the rise of artificial intelligence and how it’s rapidly separating tomorrow’s winners from the agencies that will vanish. You’ll learn: Why “using” AI isn’t enough—why mastery is the new competitive edge The four pillars of AI-powered agency advantage (with actionable examples) What top industry research says about the AI arms race—and what agile agencies are doing right now to seize first-mover...
2025-07-16
47 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
The Soft Market Is Coming — Are You Ready?
This isn’t your typical evergreen episode. In this urgent briefing, Michael Jans dives deep into the 2025 midyear reinsurance negotiations—and what they mean for you. If you're running an agency, you must prepare now for the shifting market dynamics. You’ll get: Key signals pointing to an impending soft market Strategic advice on expense discipline, AI, and sales culture What smart agencies are doing now to engineer growth and valuation Plus: Michael shares updates on killer new resources—like AI for the IA University, the 2025 Valuation Playbook, and the Soft Market Prep Kit. 👉 Don’...
2025-07-09
37 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
Are You Making These Mistakes? Part 2 of 33 Growth Killers for Insura-Preneurs
What if the reason your agency isn’t growing isn’t what you lack—but what you’re still doing wrong? In this episode, Michael Jans continues his eye-opening list of the 33 Deadly Marketing Mistakes made by Insura-Preneurs. This is Part 2—and it’s packed with real-world insight, hard-earned lessons, and straight-up advice for growth-focused agency owners. If you want to stop wasting time, stop leaking leads, and start making smarter marketing moves—this episode is for you.
2025-07-02
51 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
Avoid These 13 Marketing Mistakes That Are Costing Insurance Agencies Millions
What’s killing your marketing results—slowly, silently, and profitably? In this episode, Michael Jans reveals the first 13 of 33 deadly marketing mistakes he’s seen insurance agencies make over decades in the trenches. If you’re serious about growth, valuation, or even just getting leads that actually convert, this episode will change how you think. You’ll get practical insights, candid stories, and field-tested fixes from one of the industry's top strategic minds. Don’t just fix your marketing—transform it.
2025-06-25
56 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
The $10 Million Question: Are You Engineering Your Agency’s True Value — or Just Earning a Living?
Most agency owners are asking the wrong question. They’re stuck on “What’s my agency worth today?” But the real question — the $10 million question — is this: Are you deliberately engineering its value… or just hoping for the best? In this hard-hitting solo episode, Michael Jans throws open the strategic vault and lets you in on the 12 critical levers that drive value — not someday, but right now. You’ll discover: ✅ Why two nearly identical agencies can sell for 4X… or 13X — and what makes the difference ✅ The silent killer of valua...
2025-05-28
35 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
🛠️ Peak Valuation Masterclass – Build, Scale, Sell.
🚀 Ready to dominate 2025? Whether you’re thinking of selling in 2 years or 20, the path to a peak valuation starts NOW. 💥 🔥 In this episode, Michael Jans – the mind behind The Society of Insura-Preneurs, dives deep into: 💥 The seismic shifts shaking the industry in Q1 2025 🏆 Why niche-focused agencies command a premium 💡 The 5-step blueprint to engineer your agency’s true worth 🗝️ How to shift into the premier lane of buyers ⚡ If you’re serious about building something of lasting value, this is THE podcast you can’t afford to miss. Listen in and level up! 🎧💰
2025-05-21
1h 02
The Podcast On Podcasting
How To Turn Your Podcast Into A Paying Subscription - Kevin Jans [515]
What happens when you stop giving away your best content for free? Kevin Jans did just that and turned a weekly podcast into a high-revenue subscription and consulting engine. Dial in as he reveals how he restructured his offer, nailed his pricing, and built a thriving business around micro-niching that works. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR The pivot from free content to a profitable subscription model How to analyze binge-listening patterns to keep subscribers engaged Top-tier offerings to boost customer retention and lifetime value 3 critical questions to define your profitable micro-niche When to confidently say "n...
2025-05-19
37 min
BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
Split Happens: Gin Tonics, Game of Thrones, and the Future of Automation
In this lively episode, Caspar and Russell take listeners behind the scenes of the Automation Summit 2025 in Split, Croatia, featuring an interview with event organizer Darko Jovisic. Against the scenic backdrop of Roman castles and well-stocked buffets, they explore the evolving nature of automation—from RPA to AI-driven orchestration. Key Takeaways: AI has taken center stage: Compared to 2024, almost every talk this year included AI, with a clear shift from generic RPA use cases to intelligent agent-based automation.Content over flash: The summit focuses on real customer stories, honest failure repo...
2025-05-13
26 min
BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
Workarounds, Real-World Processes & Renovation Lessons – BPM Gets Personal with Iris Beerepoot
Top 5 Takeaways from the Episode: 1. Workarounds Reveal the Real Process Iris’s research shows that deviations from standard procedures—like nurses jotting notes on paper instead of using digital systems—aren’t mistakes, but signals. These workarounds often reflect system limitations, process flaws, or a drive to prioritize what truly matters: patient care. 2. What You See in Data Isn’t Always What Happened Event logs often record what’s entered, not what’s executed. In domains like healthcare or construction, there’s a clear disconnect between reality and s...
2025-04-28
1h 00
BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
Blueprints and Behaviors: How Change Facilitation Powers Real BPM
🔑 Key Takeaways: 1. Human-Centric BPM: Stefan Hauenschild emphasizes that the success of BPM initiatives lies not in the perfect process model, but in how well change is facilitated across all levels of the organization. 2. Change Is Not Managed—It’s Facilitated: Stefan critiques the term “change management” and advocates for “change facilitation,” highlighting the need to understand emotional responses to change using models like the Kübler-Ross curve and the marathon effect. 3. Project Setup = Early Change Work: The podcast explores how transformation already starts the moment a project is announc...
2025-04-08
1h 01
Das Wissen der Skalden
Freyrs Frischlinge - S02E30 Jans
🔮 EinleitungIn der 30. Episode von "Freyrs Frischlinge" ist Jans von Midgard Leben zu Gast. Das Gespräch dreht sich um Jans' Weg zum Heidentum, seine spirituellen Erfahrungen und seine Lebensweise als Heide in der modernen Welt. Es werden auch persönliche Einblicke, prägende Erlebnisse und Empfehlungen für junge Heiden gegeben.📣 Wichtige Zitate"Ich bin ein Heide.""Mein Vater, meine Großeltern haben mir das von Kindheit auf an die Natur nahegelegt.""Ich bin ruhiger geworden, das ein oder andere mal auch sehr objektiv an gewisse Sachen dran gehen.""Ich lebe halt in meiner eigen...
2025-04-07
17 min
BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
Cut the Crap: Building Better BPM Habits – A Deep Dive with Roland Woldt
🔑 Key Takeaways from the Episode: 1. Bad Habits & BPM: Russell kicks off with a personal story about bad habits and health goals – a metaphor for how organizations drift into process chaos. It’s not about the wrong tool or method but the erosion of good habits over time. 2. Guest Spotlight – Roland Woldt: Roland shares his journey from the German army to becoming a BPM thought leader and author. His new book “Successful Architecture Implementation” bridges theory and practice with a focus on content, governance, and adoption. 3. Practical BPM Advice: T...
2025-03-28
1h 02
Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 (samples)
500 - The Quincentenary (the 500th Episode)
It’s been over 10 years since we started the Contracting Officer Podcast. See the whole library at http://GovConPodcast.com! “It has been a great ride making these episodes each week. We’ve managed to navigate changing rules in GovCon, struggles with how to make huge concepts simpler, issues with timing, travel, sound recording, echoes, software blips, and even occasionally technical fails where we had to redo the whole episode. It’s all worth it. I love creating these episodes every week: doing the work, getting better every time thanks to feedback from our listeners.”- K...
2025-03-07
25 min
BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
Bridging the BPM-EA Divide: Prof. Hans-Jürgen Scheruhn on Enterprise Architecture, Process Navigation, and AI-Driven Business Models
In this episode of BPM360: Covering Every Angle, Caspar, Russell, and Prof. Hans-Jürgen Scheruhn take a deep dive into the intersection of business process management (BPM) and enterprise architecture (EA). Hans shares his academic journey, industry experiences, and his groundbreaking work on the Enterprise Online Guide (EOG)—a structured framework designed to harmonize business processes, IT landscapes, and enterprise architecture in a Google Maps-style navigation approach. Throughout the discussion, Hans highlights the disconnect between process and architecture disciplines, the challe...
2025-02-17
57 min
BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
Process Mining Pioneer Wil van der Aalst on the Future of BPM: Object-Centric Models, AI Synergy, and the Evolution of Business Processes
In this episode of BPM360: Covering Every Angle, Caspar, Russell, and Prof. Wil van der Aalst engage in a deep dive into the evolution of business process management (BPM), process mining, and the intersection of data and processes. From Wil’s early academic journey to his groundbreaking work in object-centric process mining, this conversation explores the challenges, misconceptions, and future trends in BPM and AI-driven process intelligence. 🔑 Key Discussion Topics & Takeaways 1️⃣ From Academia to Industry: Wil’s Journey to Process Mining 2️⃣ Th...
2025-02-10
55 min
BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
BPM: From Process to People – A Human-Centric Perspective with Mirko Kloppenburg
In this engaging episode of BPM360 Covering Every Angle, Caspar and Russell sit down with Mirko Kloppenburg, a renowned advocate for human-centric process management and the host of his own BPM-related podcast. The conversation dives deep into the human side of BPM, exploring how understanding emotions, fostering transparency, and inspiring collaboration can transform process management. Mirko shares his personal journey into BPM, starting with an internship at Lufthansa Cargo, and reveals how pivotal moments in his career shaped his people-first approach to processes.From discussing the importance of involving employees in process initiatives to reflecting on the...
2025-01-27
54 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
Marketing that Works Dale Steinke
How do you cut through the noise, capture attention, and drive results in a crowded insurance marketplace? Dale Steinke, a marketing powerhouse, joins Michael Jans on The Insura-Preneur Podcast to share the insider strategies that make marketing actually work. In this must-listen episode, you’ll discover: ✅ Proven tactics to stand out in an industry where everyone looks the same. ✅ The secret to crafting marketing campaigns that not only attract leads but convert them into loyal clients. ✅ How to turn your agency’s unique strengths into a magnet for growth. Dale’s ins...
2025-01-15
1h 07
BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
Process Management: From Chaos to Clarity – With a Dash of BPM 360°
In this engaging episode of the BPM 360 Podcast, the hosts Russell and Casper welcome Sohail Rezeq, a seasoned expert in business process management (BPM), to explore the evolving role of BPM as a bridge between IT and business operations. Sohail shares his journey from engineering to BPM, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities of aligning technology with business needs. The discussion covers the critical importance of governance, stakeholder engagement, and the interplay between process management and digital transformation, especially in the context of the Middle East. This conversation highlights how BPM fosters innovation, reduces operational gaps, a...
2024-12-23
53 min
BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
From Bedrooms to Boardrooms: Mining BPM Gold with Apolix
In this engaging episode of BPM360, hosts Caspar and Russell journey to Rotterdam to meet Alex and Lucia from Apolix, a rising star in the BPM world. From a bedroom startup to a thriving international consultancy, Alex and Lucia share Apolix’s inspiring story, their process mining expertise, and their innovative leap into process modelling.Key takeaways include:Start Somewhere, Learn Everywhere:Alex’s top advice for companies embarking on a process intelligence journey is to avoid overthinking—just dive in. Small, iterative steps coupled with reflection lead to real progress.The Marria...
2024-12-16
48 min
BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
From Clowns to Commanders: A BPM Circus with 'What's Your Baseline'
In a lively crossover episode of BPM360, hosts Caspar and Russell team up with Roland and JM from What's Your Baseline to deliver a whirlwind of anecdotes, insights, and debates on the evolution of process management. From performing arts to military strategy, the guests reveal how their diverse backgrounds converge on one shared passion—BPM.Key takeaways include:Processes Are Everywhere: Whether navigating an airport or visualizing supply chain flows, the panel agrees that process thinking provides clarity and structure to an otherwise chaotic world.BPM Battles: Tool vs. Method: JM and Ro...
2024-12-06
1h 08
BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
Unlocking BPM Evolution: A Round of Insights with Mark McGregor on BPM & EA Market Trends
In this engaging episode, Caspar and Russell delve deep into the evolution of BPM and EA with special guest Mark McGregor, an industry veteran known for his expertise in business process management and enterprise architecture. Mark shares insights from his long career and offers an overview of where the BPM and EA spaces stand today. Alongside humorous anecdotes and compelling analogies, he sheds light on key dynamics shaping the industry, the evolving role of tools, and what companies truly need from vendors.Key TakeawaysThe Vital Role of Process Management: Mark emphasized that process...
2024-11-15
54 min
MobaHelden Podcast
Der Digital-Guru: Ein Gespräch mit Jan von Jans Modellbahn World
In Folge 2 des MobaHelden Podcasts habe ich meinen ersten Gast: Jan von Jans Modellbahn World! Gemeinsam tauchen wir in seine Modellbahn-Geschichte ein und sprechen über seine Anfänge, seine Entwicklungen und Erfahrungen in der Welt der Modelleisenbahn. Jan, bekannt als „Digital-Guru“ in der Szene, gibt wertvolle Einblicke in seine Herangehensweise an den Modellbau, seine Vorliebe für digitale Systeme und seine Tipps für den Bau im Keller. Jans Anfänge mit Märklin und seine späteren Wechsel zu flexibleren Gleissystemen. Herausforderungen beim Modellbau im Keller und wie man sich vor Wasserschäden schützen kann.
2024-11-15
34 min
BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
Unpacking the Future of BPM with Marc Vietor: AI, Process Mining, and Global Trends in Business Transformation
In this episode of "BPM360 - Covering Every Angle," hosts Caspar and Russell sit down with Marc Vietor, a seasoned expert in business process management (BPM), to discuss the evolution of BPM in a rapidly transforming digital landscape. Marc shares his journey from consulting to product management, emphasizing the strategic role of ARIS in driving end-to-end business transformation.Key topics include:Process Mining and AI Integration: Marc highlights the role of process mining in enriching BPM and the importance of AI as a technology enabler for business transformation.Global Trends and Market Differences
2024-11-04
52 min
BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
Passion-Driven Perseverance: Corinna Frank’s Journey in BPM Transformation at Phoenix Contact
In this episode of "BPM360 - Covering Every Angle," hosts Caspar and Russell are joined by Corinna Frank, dubbed the "BPM Superwoman," to discuss her two-decade journey in business process management (BPM) at Phoenix. Corinna shares her insights into how BPM has evolved from basic process documentation to a strategic initiative that drives global transformation across the company.Key topics include:Evolution from ISO Certification to BPM: Corinna reflects on her start in process management, transitioning from ISO documentation to a comprehensive BPM approach, emphasizing transparency, control, and continuous improvement.Global BPM Strategy...
2024-10-25
46 min
BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
Kicking Off Season 2 with Michael Schank: Unveiling the Blueprint for Digital Transformation Success
In the first episode of BPM360's second season, hosts Caspar and Russell welcome Michael Schank, the esteemed author of Digital Transformation Success, to discuss his journey, insights, and the critical elements of effective digital transformation. Here are the 10 key takeaways:Process Inventory as the Foundation: Schank emphasizes the importance of creating a comprehensive process inventory to serve as the backbone of any digital transformation effort, ensuring alignment and reducing chaos.The Role of Business Architecture: Understanding that business capabilities must connect to processes is essential; processes are where the abstract becomes tangible and...
2024-09-06
57 min
PokerCity Podcast
PokerCity Podcast #52 - 'Graftekkel' Jans Arends is te gast
In de PokerCity Podcast aflevering #52 is Jans Arends te gast. Jans 'Graftekkel' Arends draait al vele jaren mee in de online highstakes pokertop en ook live laat hij zich gelden. In 2023 won Jans het $100.000 buy-in High Roller event bij de WSOP in Las Vegas, goed voor $2,5 miljoen en (zijn tweede) WSOP bracelet! Dat leverde hem de GPI award 'Breakout Player of the Year' op. En Jans loert op de nummer één positie op de Nederlandse all-time moneylist. Wat kost gokken jou? Stop op tijd 18+PokerCity Podcast aflevering #52 - Jans Arends is te gastIn...
2024-05-04
1h 02
Politbüro
Hundert Tage Beat Jans - alles nur Show?
«Zämme gots besser!» – unter diesem prosaisch-poetischen Motto präsentierte Beat Jans eine Bilanz seiner ersten hundert Tage im Bundesrat. 24-Stunden-Verfahren im Asylwesen, mehr Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter, um die pendenten Asylfälle abzuarbeiten, eine neue «Gesamtstrategie Asyl» – Jans stellte einige Ideen vor.Diese kommen gut an. Oder, etwas präziser, die Präsentation dieser Ideen kommt gut an. Kommunikativ wirkt Jans sehr präsent, sehr auf den Punkt. Er hat schon die Bundesasylzentren in Boudry und Chiasso besucht, wofür er von der SVP ungewohntes Lob erhielt. Er hat mit seinen Ankündigungen auch schon die eigene Parteispitze häs...
2024-04-19
49 min
Die Regenbogenmaschine
Von Pornobrillen, Straßenmusikern und Künstlicher Intelligenz
Oder: wie man das Alter von Papageien bestimmt DIE REGENBOGENMASCHINE - Folge 06 Von KI, die besser singt als Tony Marshall. In dieser Episode tauchen wir ein in die faszinierende Welt der generativen künstlichen Intelligenz, welche Songs komponiert, textet und produziert. Erfahrt zudem wieder unfassbar interessante Dinge über Brillen und ihre Funktion in Erotikfilmen, über Horrorfilme für die man keine Brille braucht, und wertvolle Tipps für Konzertbesucher. Kommt mit uns auf eine abstruse Zeitreise in die Vergangenheit, als Elton John noch ganz alleine sang, und Annett Louisan noch keine klein...
2024-04-04
1h 07
BPM360 Podcast - Covering Every Angle
Podcast Introduction - What is about, Who is it for? Discussion on Key Success Factors
The Podcast is all about Business Process Management (BPM). We, That's Casper Jans and Russell Gomersall, want to cover every angle of this topic we are so passionate about. In this first episode, we take on a high level view on the key success factors: SponsorshipSponsorStakeholdersGovernance OwnershipProceduresCenter of ExcellenceMethodsToolsHuman AffairesOrganizationCommunicationIn the following episodes we will be diving deeper into each of the categories.We hope you enjoy our BPM Podcast.Subscribe and stay tuned for more.Please send us your comments and questions toquestions@bpm360podcast.com
2024-03-22
37 min
BaZ direkt
Bundesrat Beat Jans? «Er wirkte fast schon demütig»
Die Basler Bundesratshoffnung lebt weiter. Am Samstag haben die Sozialdemokraten neben Jon Pult auch Beat Jans für die Wahl am 13. Dezember nominiert. Dafür waren 18 Wahlgänge nötig. «Es ist enorm spannend gewesen», erzählt Oliver Sterchi, stellvertretender Ressortleiter des BaZ-Lokalressorts, der am Wochenende bei den Genossen in Bern vor Ort war.Zusammen mit «BaZ-direkt»-Gastgeber Benjamin Wirth schildert er seine Eindrücke und diskutiert unter anderem über die Chancen des Baslers vor der Bundesversammlung. Sterchi betont: «Jans war eine grosse Erleichterung anzusehen. Er hat wohl selbst nicht mehr so richtig mit einer Nomination gerechnet.» Tatsächlich h...
2023-11-27
19 min
Soccerkinetics Podcast
#6: Neurozentrierte Trainingsroutinen für Deinen Alltag als Fußballer
Möchtest Du die Welt manchmal auch einem einzigen Tag einreißen? Meistens stellen wir dann am Ende des Tages fest, dass wir nicht mal die Hälfte unserer Tagesziele erreicht habe. Meistens überschätzen wir, was wir an einem Tag erreichen können und unterschätzen aber, was wir in einem Jahr erreichen können. Der Schlüssel hierfür liegt in den täglichen Gewohnheiten, die sich vor allem langfristig extrem auszahlen. Doch welche Gewohnheiten sind wirklich sinnvoll für Fußballspieler? Was macht Dein Fußballtraining auf lange Sicht besser? Und welche Routinen kannst Du als Fußballtrainer...
2023-10-05
25 min
Soccerkinetics Podcast
#1: Soccerkinetics - neurozentriertes Fußballtraining
Wer steckt hinter Soccerkinetics? Was bringt Dir neurozentriertes Fußballtraining als Spieler oder Trainer? Was darfst du in den kommenden Folgen erwarten? In dieser allerersten Folge unseres neuen Podcasts möchten wir dir genau darauf antworten. Du erhältst einen noch tieferen Einblick in unsere neurozentrierte Fuballwelt damit Du dein Training zukünftig noch effektiver gestalten kannst. "Trainiere heute, worüber andere erst morgen nachdenken!" Dein Soccerkinetics Gründerteam Alex Glöckle & Simon Jans. Zu unserer Website
2023-09-07
19 min
Meine eigene Zahnarztpraxis
26 Interview mit Dr. Fabian Schmeisser - Teil 1/4 zum Thema Arbeitsrecht
Diese Episode ist der erste Teil einer 4-teiligen Serie zum Thema "Arbeitsrecht als Zahnmediziner" mit Dr. Fabian Schmeisser. Folge 1 beschäftigt sich mit dem Themenkomplex Wettbewerbsverbot und Abwerbeverbot in einer Zahnarztpraxis . Wann und warum darf ein Arbeitgeber ein solches Wettbewerbsverbot in den Vertrag aufnehmen, welche lokalen Abgrenzungen gibt es, kann ein anderer Arbeitgeber meine Arbeitnehmer abwerben – diese und ähnliche Fragen werden hier besprochen. Hier geht es zur Website von Dr. Sebastian Schmeisser: https://www.bender-harrer.de/team/dr-fabian-schmeisser/ Hier geht es direkt zum Onlinekurs: "Fit für die Existenzgründung"
2023-07-10
20 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
Revolutionize Your Commercial Lines Growth: Unleash the Power of Marketing and Sales Working Together! 🚀
A different kind of podcast. This time, our host - and ‘marketing guru’ - Michael Jans joins in on the conversation. Michael is joined by commercial insurance sales expert and trainer, Randy Schwantz. This unique blend of expertise will reshape your insurance business. Get ready for talent acquisition secrets, revenue-boosting strategies, and content marketing mastery. Elevate your game, attract top producers, and position yourself as a problem-solving expert. Don't miss out on the transformative insights that serious insurance agents need to hear! 1️⃣ Talent Acquisition Reinvented: Master the art of finding the perfect talent with tai...
2023-06-16
1h 06
Meine eigene Zahnarztpraxis
25 Interview mit Dr. Johannes Neubert
In dieser Podcastepisode spreche ich mit Dr. Johannes Neubert über das Thema "Praxisgründung als Spezialist". Dr. Johannes Neubert gründete 2021 seine eigene Praxis mit dem Schwerpunkt auf biologische Zahnmedizin. In dieser Folge berichtet er über seinen Weg in die eigene Praxis und gibt Tipps für zukünftige GründerInnen. Hier geht es zur Website von Dr. Johannes Neubert: https://www.dentalmedizin-langweid.de/ Die Podcastepisode finden Sie hier als Youtube-Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D43pAf6O6g4 Hier geht es direkt zum Onlinekurs: "Fit für die...
2023-05-31
28 min
Meine eigene Zahnarztpraxis
24 Interview mit Bettina Winter - Winter Praxismanagement
In dieser Podcastepisode spreche ich mit Bettina Winter über das Thema "Praxis- und Qualitätsmanagement". Seit 2014 betreut sie ihre Kunden mit Rat und Tat als selbstständige Abrechnungsexpertin, Business Process Managerin, Business Coach und Praxismanagement- und Qualitätsbeauftragte. Erfahren Sie in dieser Episode mehr über die Themen Prozessentwicklung bei einer Übernahme oder Neugründung und alternative Mitarbeitersuche. Hier geht es direkt zur Homepage: https://winter-praxismanagement.de/ Hier geht es direkt zum Onlinekurs: "Fit für die Existenzgründung"
2023-03-16
31 min
Meine eigene Zahnarztpraxis
23 Interview mit Dr. Markus Heckner, DENS GmbH
In dieser Podcastepisode spreche ich mit Dr. Markus Heckner über das Thema "Digitalisierung in der Zahnmedizin". Er ist Experte in den Bereichen Gematik, ePA, KIM, T-IM, eAU, E-Rezept etc. und gibt Ihnen in dieser Episode einen Überblick über die Entwicklung der Digitalisierung in der Zahnmedizin. Hier geht es direkt zur Homepage der DENS GmbH: https://zahnarztsoftware.de/ Hier geht es direkt zur Facebook-Gruppe "Dentalfamilie": https://www.facebook.com/groups/178586325522024 Hier geht es direkt zum Onlinekurs: "Fit für die Existenzgründung"
2022-11-21
40 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
Six Game-Changing Lessons for Independent Agents
Michael Jans, Co-Founder, Agency Revolution, Principal, Michael Jans. A message from our host, Michael Jans: “I’ve interviewed over 225 top leaders in the insurance industry. I want to share the most important things they’ve said to me. I’ve analyzed those conversations. And as I organized them, some critical themes and messages were very clear, and they were all connected to six areas the serious insura-preneur must pay attention to… Strategy Technology The Modern Consumer Marketing & Communication Entrepreneurship The Rapid Change of Pace This episode will show you the lessons I’ve learned i...
2022-11-17
1h 04
Meine eigene Zahnarztpraxis
22 Interview mit Dr. Seung-Woo Yoo, KFO Neu-Isenburg
In dieser Podcastepisode spreche ich mit Dr. Seung-Woo Yoo über das Thema "Digitalisierung in der eigenen KFO-Praxis". Erfahren Sie mehr über die Möglichkeiten der Digitalisierung in Ihrer KFO-Praxis, welche Vorteile diese mitbringt und welche rechtlichen Hürden es gibt. Hier geht es direkt zur Homepage von Seung-Woo Yoo: https://www.kfo-neu-isenburg.de/ Hier geht es direkt zur Facebook-Gruppe "Kieferorthopädie": https://www.facebook.com/groups/kieferorthopaedie/ Hier geht es direkt zum Onlinekurs: "Fit für die Existenzgründung"
2022-09-19
20 min
The College Experience: Basketball
Chris Jans To Mississippi State (Ep. 169)
The College Basketball Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network recaps the Mississippi State Bulldogs hiring of former New Mexico State Aggies head coach Chris Jans. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD) & NC Nick (@NC_Nick) break down the hiring and project just how they think Chris Jans will do in Starkville, Mississippi with the Bulldogs. Will Chris Jans perhaps get Mississippi State dancing this upcoming season?Does the hire of Chris Jans have the Mississippi State Bulldogs basketball program in a better state than they were in a year ago with Ben Howland? Did Chris Jans win t...
2022-07-23
24 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
Three Secrets About the Self-Scaling Insurance Agency
Michael Jans, Co-Founder, Agency Revolution, Principal, Michael Jans Advisory Our host, Michael Jans, takes the mic to answer the question “Can an insurance agency grow by itself?” The Co-Founder and former CEO of Agency Revolution serves as a growth advisor to many of the largest and fastest growing insurance agencies and insurtechs in North America. In this podcast, Michael pulls back the curtain on how his own fast-growth client agencies grow 25-40% or more per year. He openly shares insights on: Why a few key growth systems sky-rocket top-line revenue when ins...
2022-07-22
1h 01
Meine eigene Zahnarztpraxis
21 Interview mit Dr. Jeong-Woo Yoo, Smilezone Zahnarztpraxis
In dieser Podcastepisode spreche ich mit Dr. Jeong-Woo Yoo über das Thema "Patient Relationship Management (PRM)". WEM möchte ich WAS WIE anbieten? Erfahren Sie mehr über den richtigen Umgang mit verschiedenen PRM-Tools und wie Sie diese optimal in Ihrer Praxis einsetzen können. Hier geht es direkt zur Homepage von Jeong-Woo Yoo: https://www.smilezone-zug.ch/ Hier geht es direkt zum Onlinekurs: "Fit für die Existenzgründung"
2022-07-12
36 min
Meine eigene Zahnarztpraxis
20 Interview mit Verkaufsmentorin Susanne Henneke
In dieser Podcastepisode spreche ich mit Susanne Henneke über das Thema "Verkaufen in Zahnarztpraxen". Erfahren Sie unter anderem, wie ein idealer Verkaufsprozess aussehen kann und welches MindSet man als Inhaber bzw. Mitarbeiter benötigt. Hier geht es direkt zum HKP-Business-Club: https://susannehenneke.de/zahnarztpraxen.html Hier geht es direkt zum Buch "Frauen verkaufen anders": https://shop.tredition.com/booktitle/Frauenverkaufenanders/W-1_166765 Hier geht es direkt zum Onlinekurs: "Fit für die Existenzgründung"
2022-06-23
54 min
Meine eigene Zahnarztpraxis
19 Interview mit Dr. Sebastian Schulz, ieQ-health GmbH & Co. KG
In dieser Podcastepisode spreche ich mit Dr. Sebastian Schulz von ieQ-health über die Patientenreise. Erfahren Sie wertvolle Tipps, wie Sie die Reise Ihrer Patienten aktiv mitgestalten und optimieren können. Hier geht es direkt zu Dr. Sebastian Schulz von ieQ-health: https://www.ieq-health.de/ Hier geht es zur Checkliste "Bestandsaufnahme zur Optimierung der Praxisräume": https://www.iww.de/zp/effiziente-praxisfuehrung/checkliste-bestandsaufnahme-zur-optimierung-der-praxisraeume-d90122 Hier geht es direkt zum Onlinekurs: "Fit für die Existenzgründung"
2022-05-31
39 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
7 Predictions for Insurance Marketing in 2022
Michael Jans, Co-Founder, Agency Revolution, Principal, Michael Jans Advisory In recent years we’ve seen a dizzying pace of change, a steady stream of new tech, and constant changes in consumer behavior. Against a backdrop like this, how should an agency grow in 2022? Our podcast host, Michael Jans, dives into that very question and delivers 7 predictions for insurance marketing, including: What fast-growth agencies are doing differently than average agencies How will the agency tech stack look different in 2022 How hungry agencies can rise above the noise and command their market
2022-01-12
34 min
Meine eigene Zahnarztpraxis
18 Interview mit MDDr. Michaela Gamon
In dieser Podcastepisode spreche ich mit Zahnärztin Michaela Gamon über ihren Weg in die Selbstständigkeit in Zeiten von Corona. Wie man sich sehr gut auf die eigene Praxis vorbereitet und welche Hürden es zu bewältigen gibt - das und mehr erfahren Sie in dieser Episode. Hier geht es direkt zum Onlinekurs: "Fit für die Existenzgründung"
2021-10-26
21 min
Meine eigene Zahnarztpraxis
17 Interview mit Software-Expertin Nicole Morath, Praxissoftware teemer
In dieser Podcastepisode spreche ich mit Software-Expertin Nicole Morath von der ARZ.dent GmbH über die Praxissoftware teemer. teemer ist die erste cloudbasierte Zahnarztsoftware und unterstützt Sie als Zahnarzt/-ärztin bei allen praxisrelevanten Prozessen. Erfahren Sie hier mehr über die Praxissoftware teemer: https://www.teemer.de/ Hier geht es direkt zum Onlinekurs: "Fit für die Existenzgründung"
2021-10-18
31 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
Thought Leadership: 9 Steps to Stand Out
The internet gave everyone a megaphone. Every business is a communications business, and the airwaves are full of noise, clamor, and confusion. How can your agency stand out from the crowd? To be the one your market listens to, respects, and follows? Michael Jans shares his journey for finding the answer with thought leadership marketing. Listen now to hear Michael share: The 4 building blocks of thought leadership marketing A step-by-step method to earn the attention that becomes long-term loyalty Why thought leadership marketing generates high-quality leads and earns maximum customer lifetime value If marketing with...
2021-09-15
52 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
What Agents Need to Know Today
Lucas Jans, VP, Product, Agency Revolution Technology has been changing everything from consumer behavior to carrier strategy to agency operations. Lucas Jans, VP of Product at Agency Revolution, has been building tech solutions for insurance agencies for more than 20 years. With one of the industry’s largest tech teams, he oversees a constant stream of updates, product innovations, and new technologies with the goal of making tech useful and easy for agents to use. In this important podcast, Luke and Michael discuss the future of the insurance agency with insights on: Why...
2021-08-06
36 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
The Current Property and Commercial Insurance Transition
In some niches, premiums are on the rise. Today’s agency principals and producers need a plan. For this discussion, podcast host Michael Jans turned to someone who spends his time in the midst of this turbulence. Former CEO of Bigfoot Insurance—one of the fastest growing MGA’s in the U.S.—and now a Managing Director for One80 Intermediaries, Martin Burlingame describes today’s insurance pricing as the perfect storm. In this podcast, Martin pulls back the curtain on: How the last four years of natural disasters have changed the way underwrite...
2021-04-28
44 min
The Insura-Preneur Podcast
How to Increase Your Agency’s Valuation
As private equity firms flood the market, agency valuations are rising higher and higher. How can today’s agency principal take advantage of these conditions? In this practical and informative podcast, Michael Mensch discusses how to navigate the turbulent and fast-moving acquisition market, and how agency principals can boost their valuation for the biggest payoff. Michael Mensch, President of Agency Brokerage Consultants, has assisted in over 200 M&A transactions and over 1000 agency valuations. In this conversation, Michael Mensch and podcast host Michael Jans discuss: The sweeping trends that are c...
2021-03-31
39 min
Meine eigene Zahnarztpraxis
16 Interview mit Prophylaxe-Expertin Sabine Kittel Teil 2
In dieser Podcastepisode spreche ich mit Prophylaxe-Exertin Sabine Kittel, wie Sie als Zahnärztin/Zahnarzt nach einer Praxisübernahme die Prophylaxe aufbauen und etablieren. Hier geht es direkt zu Sabine Kittel: https://www.akademie-prophylaxe-management.de/ Hier geht es direkt zum Onlinekurs: "Fit für die Existenzgründung"
2020-12-08
34 min
Meine eigene Zahnarztpraxis
15 Interview mit Prophylaxe-Expertin Sabine Kittel Teil 1
In dieser Podcastepisode spreche ich mit Prophylaxe-Exertin Sabine Kittel, wie Sie als Zahnärztin/Zahnarzt nach einer Praxisübernahme die Prophylaxe aufbauen und etablieren. Hier geht es direkt zu Sabine Kittel: https://www.akademie-prophylaxe-management.de/ Hier geht es direkt zum Onlinekurs: "Fit für die Existenzgründung"
2020-12-01
30 min
Meine eigene Zahnarztpraxis
14 Interview mit Marketingexperte Emmanuel Croué Praxiskom
In dieser Podcastepisode spreche ich mit Marketingexperte Emmanuel Croué von Praxiskom, welche Punkte als Zahnarzt bei einer Niederlassung in Bezug auf die Patientengewinnung und im Bereich Marketing zu beachten sind und wie man sich am sinnvollsten in diesem Bereich aufstellt. Hier geht es direkt zu Emmanuel Croué von Praxiskom: https://www.praxiskom.de/ Hier geht es direkt zum Onlinekurs: "Fit für die Existenzgründung"
2020-11-04
1h 14
Meine eigene Zahnarztpraxis
13 Interview mit Digitalisierungsexperte Max Voigt Dampsoft 2/2
In dieser Podcastepisode spreche ich mit Digitalisierungsexperte Max Voigt von Dampsoft, welche Punkte als Zahnarzt bei einer Niederlassung in Bezug auf die Software und im Bereich der Digitalisierung zu beachten sind und wie man sich am sinnvollsten in diesem Bereich aufstellt. Hier geht es direkt zu Max Voigt von Dampsoft: https://www.dampsoft.de/existenzgruendung/ Hier geht es direkt zum Onlinekurs: "Fit für die Existenzgründung"
2020-10-05
27 min
Meine eigene Zahnarztpraxis
12 Interview mit Digitalisierungsexperte Max Voigt Dampsoft 1/2
In dieser Podcastepisode spreche ich mit Digitalisierungsexperte Max Voigt von Dampsoft, welche Punkte als Zahnarzt bei einer Niederlassung in Bezug auf die Software und im Bereich der Digitalisierung zu beachten sind und wie man sich am sinnvollsten in diesem Bereich aufstellt. Hier geht es direkt zu Max Voigt von Dampsoft: https://www.dampsoft.de/existenzgruendung/ Hier geht es direkt zum Onlinekurs: "Fit für die Existenzgründung"
2020-10-02
32 min
Meine eigene Zahnarztpraxis
2 Zahnarzt als Visionär
In dieser Podcastepisode gebe ich einen Einblick, welche Aufgaben ein Zahnarzt in der eigenen Praxis zusätzlich zu seinen Tätigkeit als Behandler ausführen muss. Insbesondere geht es um den Zahnarzt als Visionär. Im Studium der Zahnmedizin wird der Zahnmediziner nur mit Fachwissen für seine Rolle als Behandler ausgestattet. In der eigenen Zahnarztpraxis braucht es aber noch zusätzliches Wissen als Unternehmer sowie als Manager/Führungskraft. Der Praxisinhaber sollte dabei alle drei Aufgabengebiete ausfüllen und die jeweiligen Herausforderungen kennen und sich in diesen Bereichen verbessern. Hier geht es direkt zum Onlineku...
2020-06-24
14 min
Meine eigene Zahnarztpraxis
1 Ihr Weg und drei Eigenschaften
In dieser Podcastepisode gebe ich einen Einblick, wie Zahnärzte, Kieferorthopäden, Oral- und MKG-Chirurgen den Weg in die eigene Praxis schaffen und welche drei Rollen sie dabei einnehmen werden. Im Studium der Zahnmedizin wird der Zahnmediziner nur mit Fachwissen für seine Rolle als Behandler ausgestattet. In der eigenen Zahnarztpraxis braucht es aber noch zusätzliches Wissen als Unternehmer sowie als Manager/Führungskraft. Der Praxisinhaber sollte dabei alle drei Aufgabengebiete ausfüllen und die jeweiligen Herausforderungen kennen und sich in diesen Bereichen verbessern. Hier geht es direkt zum Onlinekurs: "Fit für die Existenzgründung"
2020-06-22
14 min
Jeda Sejenak
Kenalan Dulu Yuk!
Hai semua !!! Selamat datang di podcast pertama kami. Kami terdiri dari 3 personil, yaitu Jans, Elton, dan Dimas yang merupakan 3 orang yang penuh dengan keresahan yang diikuti dengan bacot-bacot andalan yang akan menghibur kalian semua. Selamat mendengarkan !! :)
2019-11-03
09 min