Gaining A Life Perspective with Jeffrey Seidel, Episode #275

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews Jeffrey Seidel, Owner of Northshire Insurance. Jeffrey shares what led him to be the first person in his town to open an independent insurance agency focusing on excellent customer service and how the agency uses technology to stand out.

Episode Highlights:

• Jeffrey shares his journey and how he got introduced to the insurance industry. (4:17)
• David discusses the challenges of starting his own agency, the importance of work-life balance, and the value of investing time in his children. (13:19)
• Jeffrey mentions that he sold everything, including his house, and realized that he needed to focus on personal growth rather than material possessions due to his humble upbringing. (22:38)
• Jeffrey shares his commitment to helping others and being present for his son, even if it means making sacrifices in his career and moving to a different location. (26:16)
• Jeffrey discusses his journey of overcoming challenges and finding hope in building his insurance agency, inspired by other agents and driven by the desire for a simpler life. (33:22)
• Jeffrey explains the value of peer-to-peer mentorship and the importance of attending events to connect with like-minded individuals in the industry. (55:04)

Tweetable Quotes:

• “I explained to some of the clients that the fact that I’m coming in now gives me an advantage because I’m coming in with the technology and all the new learnings…it’s priceless compared to antiquated agencies that are still struggling with using a computer.” – Jeffrey Seidel
• “I’m growing, and I’m getting to meet and talk to and develop that rapport with every single one of those clients that I do that, and they’re the ones that help grow the agency.” – Jeffrey Seidel

Resources Mentioned:

• Jeffrey Seidel LinkedIn
• Northshire Insurance
• David Carothers LinkedIn
• Kyle Houck LinkedIn
• Florida Risk Partners
• The Extra 2 Minutes