Insurance Town

Insurance Town

Welcome to Insurance Town! Your host is the Mayor of Insurance Town, Heath Shearon. After many years in different parts of the insurance world, Heath wants to share his experience with you. Join in on conversations with Heath and many of the friends he's made along the way. Insurance Town is a production of Ready, Set, Podcast! Find more info at www.readysetpodcast.xyz Music: "Mornin, Noon, and Nite" by Daddy Long Legs

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July 10, 2025 55 mins


 Join us as we dive into an insightful conversation with Peter Flynn, who leads the personal lines vertical in the Americas for Exceedance. Discover his journey from an underwriting trainee at Chubb to his current role, and learn about the innovative ways Exceedance is transforming the insurance industry.


Peter's career path and experiences in the insurance industry The role of Exceedance in operationalizing insuran...

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n this week’s visit to Insurance Town, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Spencer Witcher, a second-generation insurance pro who’s doing big things with Smart Choice. We had a real talk about the challenges agents face in hard-to-place markets — and how finding the right partners can make all the difference.

We peeled back the curtain on:

  • What Smart Choice is doing to help agents thrive in California and other tough...
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Think ChatGPT is just for writing emails? Think again. In this episode, Chris Green drops real-world prompts and jaw-dropping use cases that will make you rethink how you engage every prospect and client.


Is AI just another shiny object… or the secret weapon your agency has been missing?

In this high-energy episode of Insurance Town, the Flood Guru himself, Chris Green, steps into the Mayor’s office and throws down examp...

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In this epsisode of Insurance Town the mayor sits down with two of his favorite people Jessica Holder and Keenan Rice on a previously recorded episode of the VIP Podcast. I am so impressed with these two, their marriage, parenting, agency, etc  this forward-thinking power couple are continuing to rise above and face various challenges head on. Jessica and Keenan have such an amazing balance at home and at the office. They ...

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In this episode of Insurance Town, host and Mayor, Heath engages with Allen Hudson at the PIA Virginia DC Conference. They discuss the critical importance of information sharing in the insurance industry, especially for independent agents. The conversation highlights the role of technology, particularly AI, in enhancing efficiency and specialization within agencies. Allen shares insights on the resurgence of independent ag...

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In this weeks episode the mayor sits down with his good friend and 2nd tine guest in Insurance Town. Only this time These two are live in The Home of Elvis Presley!

The mayor simply asked Marcus what have you learned about the insurance industry of the last year and some of the answers he gave to us blew my mind. 

Cause he’s working and Consulting with insurance agencies and said he talks about:

Insurance agencies don’t treat...

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This episode was recorded live from Memphis Tennessee at Graceland, Home of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll. From the PIA of Arkansas annual convention, the Mayor got to sit down with long time friend Courtney Fenske to talk about her life from Account Manager to successful Territory Manager at Accuity. She is such a value add to not only her agents but also this industry earning her multiple awards over the past ...

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In this engaging live podcast episode from Memphis, Heath Sheeran and Riley Talbot discuss a variety of topics ranging from music and culture to the intricacies of the insurance industry. Riley shares his journey from a college athlete to a successful insurance professional, emphasizing the importance of technology and human interaction in the field. The conversation also touches on the challenges of building a business fr...

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In this conversation, Matt Waxman shares his journey from a marketing major to a successful figure in the insurance industry, discussing his experiences in hospitality, insurance claims, and marketing. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the property market, particularly in challenging areas like Florida and Texas, and offers valuable advice for agents navigating these tough times. The discussion also touches on ...

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In this conversation, Daniel Yoo discusses the inception of Finmate AI, a tool designed to enhance the efficiency of financial advisors by automating note-taking and data entry. He shares his journey from being a financial advisor to creating a solution that addresses common pain points in the industry. The discussion also touches on the role of AI in financial services, the importance of maintaining human relationships, a...

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April 17, 2025 52 mins

In this engaging conversation, Ben Morrow shares his journey from a nomadic childhood to his current role in the insurance industry. He discusses the challenges of balancing family life with a demanding career, the impact of personal loss on his wellness journey, and the unique bond he shares with his identical twin. Ben emphasizes the importance of trust and resilience in navigating life's ups and downs, and how his exper...

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In this episode of Insurance Town, Mayor sits down with Paul Neuberger, Best Selling Author of the book: Secrets to Cold Call Success and the founder of C-Suite for Christ, an incredible community that brings together executives with a shared Christian faith. Paul discusses a variety of important topics, including the often-overlooked challenges faced by C-suite executives, the struggles of cold calling, and he tells us of...

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in this weeks episode of Insurance Town, the Mayor himself brings you insights and strategies to help grow your agency! In this special Town Hall episode, we are joined by Bradley Flowers of Portal Insurance. Bradley is a master at building referral relationships with lenders and realtors, and today he’s sharing his game-changing strategies with our community.

If you’ve ever felt stuck working with realtors who don’t close ...

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In this re-aired episode of Insurance Town, the Mayor sits down with former NFL player turned inspirational speaker and business coach, Marcus Ogden. This is one of our most powerful and motivating conversations, and we wanted to bring it back for those who missed it—or need to hear it again.

Marcus shares his incredible journey from playing in the NFL to hitting rock bottom, working as a custodian for $8/hour, and ultimate...

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In this episode of Insurance Town, host Heath Shearon sits down with Kevin Koone, a well-respected insurance professional with a fascinating career journey. Kevin shares how he transitioned from aspiring to work in the medical field to making his way through GIS mapping, janitorial work, and eventually finding his place in the independent insurance space.

Heath and Kevin discuss:;
✅ The challenges of commission-based sal...

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In this exciting episode of Insurance Town, The Mayor, sits down with Ricky Brito of Agent Brokers United (ABU) to talk all things networking, trade shows, and building relationships in the insurance industry. Ricky shares his journey from manual labor to becoming a key player in the insurance event space and how ABU is changing the game for agents and brokers nationwide.

We also take a deep dive into the ABU National Insur...

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In this episode of Insurance Town, Heath Shearon sits down with Kimiko Donahue, an insurance pro who has done it all—captive agent, independent agency owner, carrier rep, and now a coach helping business owners find their path.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
🚀 Kimiko’s Journey – From selling car washes to running a successful independent agency.
💡 Lessons from Captive to Independent – Why her training in the cap...

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In this captivating episode of the Insurance Town Podcast, Mayor Heath Shearon welcomes the tech-savvy and insightful Mike Todasco. Known for his rich background in innovation and technology, Mike shares his journey from working at PayPal to becoming an expert in generative AI.

Together, they dive deep into how AI is transforming industries, including insurance. Mike explains the disruptive journey of PayPal, the evolution ...

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February 20, 2025 11 mins

In this episode I just want to say thank you and to make an announcement or two !! Please take a few minutes to subscribe and download this little episode for future listen if ya want but make sure you do. We have some big things coming up here in Insurance town! Love you all! thank you all !! See you soon ! 

Sponsors:

A big thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible!

Smart Choice – Looking for a great partner...

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