
Agency Nation Radio
by Agency Nation - Insurance Marketing and Technology Strategists
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From Protecting the Pocket to Protecting Clients
Jun 24, 2026
25m 50s
The Gold Standard for a Family-Run Agency with Jackson Rollo
Jun 9, 2026
20m 11s
From Legacy to Expansion with Robert Strachan
May 27, 2026
19m 14s
Amy Zupon, Vertafore CEO, Talks Accelerate, Digital Transformation and AI
May 19, 2026
22m 03s
Luke Bills on Liberty Mutual’s Agent Strategy, AI and the Safeco Brand
May 6, 2026
15m 28s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/24/26 | ![]() From Protecting the Pocket to Protecting Clients | On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Ashley Engl, Director of Technology Learning & Innovation at Walsh Insurance and a member of the Big “I” Young Agents Committee, sits down with two emerging industry leaders whose journeys began on the football field. Hunter McHugh, owner of McHugh Insurance Group in Wilmington, Delaware, and Gannon Laidlaw, an insurance broker at Jaffe Insurance Agency in Napa, California, discuss how their experiences as former college football players helped shape the skills they rely on today as insurance professionals. They discuss the skills, discipline, and teamwork they developed through athletics and how those qualities have translated into their work as insurance professionals. They also share advice for current and former athletes considering a career beyond sports and discuss why the independent agency channel offers opportunities to compete, grow, and make a lasting impact. “As an athlete, you have to be willing to listen, put your ego aside, take feedback and apply it to whatever it is you’re doing,” Laidlaw says. “And that mindset translates very well into the insurance industry because as a broker, clients are relying on you for critical advice. And to do that well, you have to be organized, calm under pressure, communicate clearly, be personable, but also direct and honest, and you have to be willing to keep learning because the insurance market is constantly changing.” Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals turn on the mic to share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success, and failure—stories that helped shape their careers. From Main Street USA to the pages of Independent Agent magazine, these are the stories insurance professionals want to hear. | 25m 50s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | ![]() The Gold Standard for a Family-Run Agency with Jackson Rollo✨ | family-run agencyinsurance industry+3 | Jackson Rollo | Rollo Insurance | College Station, Texas | insurancefamily business+3 | — | 20m 11s | |
| 5/27/26 | ![]() From Legacy to Expansion with Robert Strachan✨ | insurance agency ownershiplegacy+3 | Robert Strachan | Strachan Novak InsuranceAgency Nation Radio+2 | Twinsburg, Ohio | insuranceagency ownership+3 | — | 19m 14s | |
| 5/19/26 | ![]() Amy Zupon, Vertafore CEO, Talks Accelerate, Digital Transformation and AI✨ | digital transformationAI+3 | Amy ZuponRick Warter | VertaforeIndependent Agent | — | VertaforeAI+3 | — | 22m 03s | |
| 5/6/26 | ![]() Luke Bills on Liberty Mutual’s Agent Strategy, AI and the Safeco Brand✨ | insuranceagent strategy+4 | Luke Bills | Liberty MutualSafeco+2 | — | Liberty MutualSafeco+5 | — | 15m 28s | |
| 4/22/26 | ![]() Agency Leadership in the Age of AI: Digital Relevance in the age of AI✨ | AIdigital relevance+3 | Richard MackCoy | Big “I” Agents Council for TechnologyExperience.com+1 | — | AIdigital relevance+3 | — | 17m 04s | |
| 4/15/26 | ![]() From Capitol Hill to Main Street: The Legislative Issues Impacting Agents Now✨ | legislative issuesinsurance agents+3 | Nathan RiedelRaaed Hadad+1 | Big 'I'Agency Nation+1 | Capitol HillMain Street USA | legislationinsurance+5 | — | 17m 07s | |
| 4/8/26 | ![]() Advocacy in Action with Scott Gray✨ | advocacyinsurance sales+3 | Scott Gray | South Group Insurance ServicesBig “I” | Meridian, Mississippi | insuranceadvocacy+5 | — | 17m 48s | |
| 3/24/26 | ![]() A Seat at the Table and What We Do with It✨ | leadershipwomen in insurance+3 | Louise “BeBe” CanterAngela Ripely | Big “I”USI Insurance Services+3 | — | leadershipwomen in insurance+3 | — | 30m 32s | |
| 3/11/26 | ![]() Setting a New Standard for Women in Insurance with Marissa Winkelman✨ | women in insuranceleadership+3 | Marissa Winkelman | Webb + WinkelmanLiberty Mutual+1 | Grove, Oklahoma | insurancewomen in business+3 | — | 18m 17s | |
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| 2/26/26 | ![]() Hiring Smart: How Independent Agencies Can Compete for Talent✨ | talent acquisitionindependent agencies+3 | Claudia St. John | The Workplace AdvisorsBig “I” | — | insurance agenciestalent competition+3 | — | 29m 13s | |
| 2/18/26 | ![]() Agency Leadership in the Age of AI: Kicking Off the ACT 2026 Tech Trends Report✨ | agency leadershipartificial intelligence+4 | Andy SiegelMichael Mellars | AI-powered call summariesdirect bill reconciliation+6 | — | AIinsurance+6 | — | 33m 19s | |
| 2/10/26 | ![]() Captaining an Independent Agency in Alaska With Susan Erickson✨ | insuranceleadership+3 | Susan Erickson | P-W InsuranceAgency Nation Radio+2 | AlaskaPetersburg | insurance agencyAlaska+5 | — | 15m 34s | |
| 1/28/26 | ![]() Why Hire An Intern: Students Share Their Insurance Industry Experiences✨ | internshipinsurance industry+3 | Blake BartosBen Graham+1 | InvestFlorida State University+5 | — | internshipinsurance+5 | — | 27m 49s | |
| 1/14/26 | ![]() Tools For Success With Will Canterbury | On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we meet Will Canterbury, owner of The South Insurance Agency in Nolensville, Tennessee. At 17, Canterbury launched his own lawn care business serving notable clients. After college, he worked in political offices while pursuing music in Nashville. When those paths didn’t fit, he pivoted to roles in wholesale furniture and copier sales—experiences that ultimately led him to follow long-standing advice from his uncle, an Allstate executive, and build a career in insurance. “My goal is to build a regional brand synonymous with insurance,” Canterbury says. “I want a licensed agent in every state within our logo’s border, aiming for significant market share in the Southeast.” Throughout the episode, Canterbury discusses the tools and software he and his agency use to drive success. He also shares his hiring process and explains how he carefully selects candidates he believes are the right fit for his agency’s culture. Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success and failure—stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From Main Street USA to the pages of Independent Agent magazine—we’ve got the stories you want to hear. For more, catch Agency Nation Radio on your favorite streaming platform or visit iamagazine.com/podcasts. Canterbury was also featured in the January issue of Independent Agent. Check out his interview or read the full issue online. | 24m 10s | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | ![]() Independent Agent Magazine Reviews the Biggest Stories of 2025 | This end-of-year episode of Agency Nation Radio is brought to you by the editors of Independent Agent magazine. Will Jones, editor-in-chief, hosts the discussion and is joined by Olivia Overman, content editor, and AnneMarie McPherson Spears, news editor. Together, they look back at 2025 and highlight the biggest stories that shaped the insurance industry and the independent agency channel. From market predictions and homeowners coverage challenges to cybersecurity breaches, tax reform and government shutdowns, they revisit the headlines that captured your attention and impacted your business. Plus, the editors share insights on what these trends mean for independent agents moving forward. “We’ve talked a lot throughout the year about increased [artificial intelligence] usage and the benefits it brings,” Spears says. “But we’re also starting to see some concerns from agents and customers as more of the risks of AI begin to play out.” Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success and failure—stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From Main Street USA to the pages of Independent Agent magazine—we’ve got the stories you want to hear. For more, catch Agency Nation Radio on your favorite streaming platform or visit iamagazine.com/podcasts. | 25m 41s | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | ![]() Agency, Career and Coastal Growth With Kelley Carter | On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we chat with Kelley Carter, president of Choice Insurance Agency, Member of Choice Financial Group in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Carter kicked off her career by working for several years in agency marketing roles, helping her understand how marketing strategy is essential to accelerating agency growth. In October, she was appointed division president of Choice Insurance Agency, where she is focused on sustaining and expanding its position as one of the fastest-growing brokerages in the country. “We’re growing so fast and we have so many new growth opportunities within Choice”, Carter says. “We’re building an amazing company and group of people all working towards a common goal.” Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success and failure—stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From Main Street USA to the pages of Independent Agent magazine—we’ve got the stories you want to hear. For more, catch Agency Nation Radio on your favorite streaming platform or visit iamagazine.com/podcasts. Carter was also featured in the December issue of Independent Agent. Check out her interview or read the full issue online. https://www.iamagazine.com/2025/12/01/declaration-of-independents-kelley-carter/ | 13m 40s | ||||||
| 11/6/25 | ![]() Finding a Balance Between Work, Family and the Big 'I' With Dallas Ross | On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we chat with Dallas Ross, agent at Timmco Insurance. Like many others, Ross was born into the insurance industry and always knew the industry was where she belonged. Right out of college, she landed a job in insurance sales, but after two years, she discovered her true passion wasn’t selling—it was serving clients, supporting them, and fostering long-term relationships. That realization led her to transition into an account manager role, where she continued to grow her expertise before joining Timmco Insurance in 2021. Meanwhile, Ross’ involvement with Big I Oregon began when her father took her to Big “I” events. Years later, she was elected to the Big I Oregon board of directors in March 2018 and was elected president in January 2025. She also chaired the organization’s Next Gen group from 2018 to 2019. Despite her busy schedule, she still manages to maintain a healthy work-life balance that suits her and her family. “I schedule things that I look forward to, which can help me get through those busy periods—whether it’s a dinner with friends or maybe a vacation,” Ross says. “Making time for things I look forward to helps me avoid burnout.” Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success and failure—stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From Main Street USA to the pages of Independent Agent magazine—we’ve got the stories you want to hear. For more, catch Agency Nation Radio on your favorite streaming platform or visit iamagazine.com/podcasts. Ross was also featured in the November issue of Independent Agent. Check out her interview or read the full issue online. https://www.iamagazine.com/2025/11/01/declaration-of-independents-dallas-ross/ | 18m 29s | ||||||
| 10/15/25 | ![]() GEICO Talks Independent Agents and Highlights from Applied Net 2025 | Recorded live from Applied Net 2025 in Las Vegas, this special edition of Agency Nation Radio features insights from the industry’s biggest event. On this episode, Will Jones, editor-in-chief of Independent Agent magazine, talks with Carrie Poindexter, senior director of agency operations and Jonathan Somich, director of communications at GEICO, about attending Applied Net for the very first time. Also, Peter van Aartrijk, executive vice president at Aartrijk, talks with Richard Hartley, co-founder and CEO of Cytora, about Applied Systems’ acquisition of the company and how AI can help the industry reclaim time to reinvest in both work and life. Then, Kasey Connors, executive director of the Big “I” Agents Council for Technology (ACT), sits down with Brenna Johnson, vice president of product management at EZLynx, to discuss innovations that make life easier for users. Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success and failure—stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From Main Street USA to the pages of Independent Agent magazine—we’ve got the stories you want to hear. For more, catch Agency Nation Radio on your favorite streaming platform or visit iamagazine.com/podcasts. | 44m 14s | ||||||
| 10/8/25 | ![]() Embracing Change With Marianne Policastro-Wik | On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we chat with Marianne Policastro-Wik, owner of Insurance Associates of Central CT in Wethersfield, Connecticut. Raised in Hartford, Connecticut—once known as the insurance capital of the world—Policastro-Wik found the industry to be a natural fit. But it was her passion for helping others that truly defined her path. With a foundation in social work and a trajectory into senior leadership, she has built a career grounded in relationships and strategic insight. Today, she leads her agency—recognized as a 2025 Best Practices Agency—through a thoughtful modernization effort, embracing technology while preserving the personal connections that define their success. “Technology should strengthen our relationships, not replace them,” she says. “That’s the balance.” Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success and failure—stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From Main Street USA to the pages of Independent Agent magazine—we’ve got the stories you want to hear. For more, catch Agency Nation Radio on your favorite streaming platform or visit iamagazine.com/podcasts. Policastro-Wik was also featured in the October issue of Independent Agent. Check out her interview or read the full issue online. https://www.iamagazine.com/2025/10/01/declaration-of-independents-marianne-policastro-wik/ | 18m 30s | ||||||
| 9/24/25 | ![]() From One Generation to the Next: Navigating Agency Succession Planning | On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Peter van Aartrijk, executive vice president at Aartrijk is joined by Lee Gaudette, president of Gaudette Insurance, and his son, Peter Gaudette, commercial insurance advisor at Gaudette Insurance, and Keith Mangini, Vice President and Commercial Team Leader at InsurBanc. They explore father-son work dynamics, succession planning in family agencies, and the aspirations that drive the next generation forward. The conversation also offers practical tips for family-owned agencies preparing to change ownership. “Succession isn’t just about passing down a business,” Mangini says. “It’s setting up that next generation for success. As a lender, I can help build that financial bridge, but the real success comes from the family being aligned on the vision and how they're going to move forward in the future.” Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success, and failure—stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From Main Street USA to the pages of Independent Agent magazine—we’ve got the stories you want to hear. For more, catch Agency Nation Radio on your favorite streaming platform or visit iamagazine.com/podcasts. | 52m 29s | ||||||
| 9/10/25 | ![]() Finding the Win With Jill Roth | On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we chat with Jill Roth, executive vice president at Ahart, Frinzi & Smith in Alexandria, Virginia. Roth started her career on Capitol Hill, working in legislative affairs for a New Jersey congressional representative, where one of the issues she focused on was the insurance industry. Her congressional experience carried over when she joined the family agency—Ahart, Frinzi & Smith—and repurposed her passion for politics into serving Big “I” members on the state and national level. “I still have a passion in [legislative] affairs,” Roth says. “And so I now take that knowledge that I had in that industry, whether it be working on the congressional side or in the lobbying world, and I'll use that in my insurance world.” Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success and failure—stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From Main Street USA to the pages of Independent Agent magazine—we’ve got the stories you want to hear. For more, catch Agency Nation Radio on your favorite streaming platform or visit iamagazine.com/podcasts. Roth was also featured in the September issue of Independent Agent. Check out her interview or read the full issue online. https://www.iamagazine.com/2025/09/01/declaration-of-independents-jill-roth/ | 12m 51s | ||||||
| 8/20/25 | ![]() Workplace Communication: From Leadership to Email Etiquette | On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Will Jones, Editor-in-Chief of Independent Agent Magazine at the Big “I” hosts a conversation with workplace communication expert, Jenna Rogers, Founder & CEO of Career Civility, a professional development firm that helps organizations build stronger cultures through better communication. Throughout the episode, Jones picks Rogers’ brain about what it takes to be a great leader, bridging generational gaps and even mastering the art of a clear, effective email. "Listening is a really big skill set that you need to have as a leader," she says. "I always encourage people to listen not to respond, but listen to be challenged." Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success, and failure—stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From Main Street USA to the pages of Independent Agent magazine—we've got the stories you want to hear. For more, catch Agency Nation Radio on your favorite streaming platform or visit iamagazine.com/podcasts. | 20m 04s | ||||||
| 8/6/25 | ![]() Renters, Pet Insurance and a Pawsitive Impact With John Bradford | On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we meet John Bradford, founder & CEO of PetScreening in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bradford is on a mission to make life better for pets. After starting out in the property management world—first managing his own rental units, then expanding to investor portfolios—he saw firsthand how pet ownership impacted housing. That insight led him to launch PetScreening, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that helps streamline offering pet and renters insurance. At the heart of it is the proprietary FIDO Score™, a data-driven tool to assess pets more fairly than outdated breed restrictions. Today, the platform is used by about 1 in 7 rental units in the U.S. “Our goal is to help change hearts and open eyes when it comes to breed restrictions,” Bradford says. “We can’t force anyone to accept every dog, but we can give them the data to make better decisions.” Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success and failure—stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From Main Street USA to the pages of Independent Agent magazine—we’ve got the stories you want to hear. For more, catch Agency Nation Radio on your favorite streaming platform or visit iamagazine.com/category/podcasts. Bradford was also featured in the August issue of Independent Agent. Check out his interview here or read the full issue online. | 17m 45s | ||||||
| 7/23/25 | ![]() Breaking Into Commercial Lines and Smart Tips for New Insurance Agents | On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Cash McMillen, partner and executive vice president of operations at The Cashion Company Insurance in Little Rock, Arkansas, and chairman of the Big “I” national Young Agents Committee, hosts a discussion with two young agents about getting started as a commercial lines independent insurance agent. Deuel Romero, commercial lines agent at Tedford Insurance in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Kate Adams, commercial lines marketing manager at Flood & Peterson in Denver, Colorado, explore why and how to choose a commercial lines niche, how to get up to speed in a new industry segment, and tips for building a strong network. Romero discusses his work with Hispanic business owners and Adams shares insights from her business marketing role and how her commercial lines background helps her connect with clients. "I think people are too afraid of making mistakes," Adams says. "The lessons that we have learned the best, and that have stuck with us, have been from the mistakes that we've made along the way." Romero and Adams were also featured alongside eight other young agents in Independent Agent magazine's June issue. https://www.iamagazine.com/2025/06/01/license-to-lead-meet-10-young-agents-35-and-under/ Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success, and failure—stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From Main Street USA to the pages of Independent Agent magazine—we’ve got the stories you want to hear. For more, catch Agency Nation Radio on your favorite streaming platform or visit iamagazine.com/category/podcasts. | 25m 41s | ||||||
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