In this episode of the Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers speaks with Matthew Bryan, a seasoned insurance professional from Tennessee. The conversation dives into Matthew’s unique journey from a background in broadcasting and finance to owning multiple insurance agencies. The discussion highlights how Matthew leveraged his experiences in banking and real estate to transition into commercial insurance, drawing parallels between commercial banking and insurance.
This episode is loaded with insights on everything from transitioning clients, finding your ideal prospects, to managing time efficiently as a business owner. Matthew’s personal story and his approach to building a sustainable lifestyle business are both powerful and inspiring.
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Key Points:
Matthew’s Background
Matthew Bryan shares his journey from growing up in a radio station, working in finance and commercial banking, to eventually owning an insurance agency. His background in banking provided insights into insurance, leading to agency acquisitions and long-term growth.
Building Relationships
Matthew emphasizes the importance of relationship building in Tennessee’s competitive insurance market. He leverages conversations with business owners to ask in-depth questions, helping understand their needs and fostering strong client relationships.
Ideal Clients & Niches
The agency focuses on professional clients like lawyers, veterinarians, and chiropractors, targeting both commercial and personal lines. They avoid small, time-consuming accounts and aim to work with clients that align with their business goals.
Client Segmentation
The agency practices client segmentation to improve efficiency. By focusing on tiered clients (bronze to platinum), they aim to prioritize high-value accounts and refer smaller ones to other agents or service centers.
Work-Life Balance
Both Matthew and David highlight the importance of balancing business growth with personal life. Matthew values time with family and builds his business around personal priorities, while David shares how health scares led him to prioritize family time and intentional scheduling.
Collaborating with Competitors
Both emphasize the value of building relationships even with competitors, noting that referral networks can benefit everyone. Losing an account should not be taken personally but rather as part of the business process.
Efficient Time Management
The importance of time management is stressed, with both agreeing on outsourcing tasks that don’t align with their hourly rates to free up time for high-value work and personal commitments.
Community Building
They discuss the benefits of networking with other agents and learning from each other’s experiences, which helps foster growth, regardless of being competitors.
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