All Episodes

May 15, 2025 25 mins

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 from scratch and offers valuable advice for agents and carriers navigating the evolving landscape of insurance.


  • Building a business from scratch requires a clear vision and adaptability.
  • Technology should enhance, not replace, human interaction in insurance.
  • Long-term sustainability is key for both agents and insurers.
  • A balance between technology and personal touch is essential for growth.
  • Riley emphasizes the importance of real-time data in decision-making.
  • The insurance industry is evolving, and staying ahead requires innovation.
  • Personal interests, like music and food, can enrich professional conversations.

Chapters

00:00
Welcome to Insurance Town

02:03
Exploring Music and Culture

04:54
Riley's Journey in Insurance

09:56
Building a Business from Scratch

12:52
The Role of Technology in Insurance

20:08
Advice for Agents and Carriers

22:50
Fun and Personal Insights

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
Cardiac Cowboys

Cardiac Cowboys

The heart was always off-limits to surgeons. Cutting into it spelled instant death for the patient. That is, until a ragtag group of doctors scattered across the Midwest and Texas decided to throw out the rule book. Working in makeshift laboratories and home garages, using medical devices made from scavenged machine parts and beer tubes, these men and women invented the field of open heart surgery. Odds are, someone you know is alive because of them. So why has history left them behind? Presented by Chris Pine, CARDIAC COWBOYS tells the gripping true story behind the birth of heart surgery, and the young, Greatest Generation doctors who made it happen. For years, they competed and feuded, racing to be the first, the best, and the most prolific. Some appeared on the cover of Time Magazine, operated on kings and advised presidents. Others ended up disgraced, penniless, and convicted of felonies. Together, they ignited a revolution in medicine, and changed the world.

The Joe Rogan Experience

The Joe Rogan Experience

The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.