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In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Drea Hemmer, the dynamic owner of Lunatic Fringe Salon in Boise and the insightful author of “Intelligent Huddles.” Drea is not just a successful business owner; she is a seasoned communication and leadership coach with a wealth of knowledge to share. From […]
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💬 Show Notes ? Show Notes — In this insightful episode of Agency Launch, Matt recounts a story that delves into the nuances of handling referrals and the art of providing value, even when you don’t win the business. He walks us through a promising referral from a commercial broker, involving a high-premium client with […]
💬 Show Notes ? Show Notes — The heart of the episode beats with Matt’s passionate discourse on the affordability and necessity of life insurance. He demystifies the process, explaining recent industry advancements that make acquiring life insurance faster and easier, such as accelerated underwriting. Matt emphasizes that today is always the cheapest day to […]
💬 Show Notes ? Show Notes This episode delves into a real-life scenario where Matt demonstrates the significance of an agent’s intervention in preventing a non-productive audit for a valued client. By actively engaging with both the client and the auditing company, Matt exemplifies the kind of dedication and problem-solving that saves clients time, stress, […]
💬 Show Notes ? Show Notes In this value-packed episode of Agency Launch, join our host Matt as he unveils a treasure trove of strategies to combat the rising tide of homeowners’ insurance premiums. With the insurance landscape shifting beneath our feet, Matt pilots a proactive approach that’s already yielding positive results. He generously offers […]
Dive into the world of jewelry insurance with Matt Dietz and Dustin Lemmick as they unravel its complexities in this enlightening episode. Dustin, the founder and CEO of Brightco, sheds light on the pain points of jewelry insurance and how his company’s tech-driven approach is revolutionizing the industry. Listen in as they swap roles, asking […]
💬 Show Notes Settle in for a candid narrative in today’s episode of Agency Launch that delves into the harsh realities of the insurance business. We share a cautionary tale of a commercial client facing the consequences of non-payment, resulting in a canceled $44,000 policy. Learn from this story as we explore the intricacies of […]
With spring upon us, Let’s shift focus to a seasonal concern: flood insurance. Many homeowners are unaware that their standard policies don’t cover water damage from external sources. I recount my experience with clients in Idaho, where despite a low risk of flooding, I emphasize the importance of being prepared. He debunks common myths and […]
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I had a chance to sit down with my friend Tyler Freeman, co-owner of Alchemist Coffee! Alchemist is one of the fastest-growing coffee companies in the state. From my seat, it seemed like one day there were no Alchemist’s and then, they were everywhere I turned. Tyler worked in the coffee industry before Alchemist and […]
On this episode I have my good friend, Caleb Randall on the show. Caleb and his wife Logan bought Guru Donuts almost a year ago and we talk about what their first year has been like. Here were the questions I threw at him: Tell me about guru donuts Tell me about the decision to […]
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Get Appointed with Briteco My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. https://chrt.fm/track/G9889/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/saving_a_client_18_-_112923_4.37_PM.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
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A Roman story: We hosted an exchange student from Italy who spoke zero English. We took him Jet skiing. This is what happened. “Edoardo have you ever driven a jet ski before?” “Yes” “Edoardo, have you ever driven one of these before (pointing at jetski) “Yes” “Edoardo (pulling out my translate app, “Hai mai guidato […]
I vividly remember the moment this happened to me. I had been fired from my first professional job. This was not the first time I had been let go. This was now a pattern and the common denominator, was me. I found another job. 2400 miles away. Where no one knew me. I packed my […]
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I had the opportunity to sit down and spend a full hour with my new friend Shawnda Huffman. Shawnda is the Founder/CEO of Tuuti an all-women creative marketing agency here in Boise. We covered a lot of ground during our time together. Shawnda started in radio and built a very successful 20+ year career in […]
Did you know you in some instances, you can use your life insurance for collateral for a loan? You can! And it’s called a Collateral Assignment. My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android […]
This episode is with my new friend Parker Harger who is the founder of So Good. So Good is a non-profit that essentially does good deeds for others for no particular reason. Parker has a wonderful story to tell and he tells it with humility, strength, and honesty. We discuss how small seemingly insignificant moments […]
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I’ve been craving good conversation with great people and Sean Hancock was one of the first people I reached out to. After catching up last week I thought it made sense to throw a couple of microphones in front of us and record a podcast episode. We met up again today, hit record, and talked […]
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On this episode, I have my friend Tobe Brockner on the show. Tobe founded a company called Katuva. Katuva connects small business owners with Virtual Assistants. Not only that, he has curated an onboarding process so that the relationship between the two starts off in the right direction maximizing results right out of the gate. […]
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I sat down with my very good friend Jacob for a cup of coffee which we do a handful of times every year. Is there someone in your life that when you are done spending more time with them, you feel better? You feel sunnier? You have a bounce in your step and your faith […]
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Dave Grohl is my favorite entrepreneur by a million miles. Not Grant Cardone, not Gary Vee, not Tony Robbins or Simon Sinek. Dave. Dave is the ultimate “I will do what I want to do even if I don’t know how and it will be f’ing amazing” entrepreneur. Dave taught himself to play drums on […]
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This episode spotlights my new friend Tanner Martty. Tanner and I met recently when he stopped by my office to see if he could help me and my business. We struck up a conversation and after learning more about him, I realized we needed to tell his story. Tanner has run multiple businesses after cutting […]
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I had the opportunity to sit down with President Gordon Jones. He is the President of the College of Western Idaho. Gordon brought so much to the Podcast including experiences from working with Gillette, earning an MBA from Stanford to starting an entrepreneurial program at Harvard. We had a wonderful conversation that spanned his entire […]
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On this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Alison Patt, President of Thomas Cuisine. We cover alot of really important ground on the topics of communication, sales, leadership and more. Below was the roadmap that I laid out for us. Thank you Alison for coming on the show! Where are […]
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In this episode. I have Coach (Isaac) Naylor. Coach has a very inspiring story to share with you full of tough lessons, self-discovery, and perseverance. Thank you so much Coach for coming on and sharing your story with us! Coach Naylor’s website None of my Business on ITunes. None of my Business on Stitcher On […]
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This episode covers how a casual cigar smoker will get rated on a life insurance application. My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. https://chrt.fm/track/G9889/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/cigar_smoking_and_life_insurance.mp3Podcast: Play in […]
You can’t worry about things you have zero control over The internet is either the greatest invention in the history of mankind, or it will burn us all to the ground Becoming who you want to be vs. who others think you are supposed to be, might be the most important work you do in […]
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I had the pleasure of having Connie Miller back on the show. Connie came on 3 years ago when she was the CEO of ICON Credit Union (now Horizon Credit Union). I respect Connie so much. She lives her life with integrity, transparency, kindness and service. Our first conversation was heavy on leadership strageties and […]
My friends saved my life Not literally. My friends gave me life. I know they played a starring role in helping me become who I am today. 7-11th grade for me was rough. I am sure you have experienced bullying in some form. Mine was experienced pretty loudly. Junior high was the lowest. I […]
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This week on the show, I have my good friend Brian Wight back on the show. It’s been 5 years since we had a chance to sit down and record. A lot has happened since then and I wanted to catch up and see what he could teach us. Brian and his wife Libby own […]
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I had the pleasure of sitting down with my new friend Art Robinson, founder and owner of Wepa. Wepa is a new Puerto Rican restaurant here in the Boise area. Here is the roadmap of our conversation. Where are you from and how did you get to Idaho? Tell me about WEPA. What did you […]
On this episode, I sit down and have a great conversation with my new friend, Devin Williams. Devin founded and owns Sigma Wolf Photography and we talk about his entrepreneurial journey. Here is what I asked him. Where are you from and how did you get to Idaho? Or back to Idaho Tell me about […]
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This week I have my good friend Jacob Norby on the pod. Jacob is one of my favorite humans and you will hear why. Jacob has many professional accomplishments under his belt. He built and grew a mortgage brokerage years ago. Through that process, he learned that he wasn’t answering the call his soul was […]
This episode is part 2 of my conversation with David Hitz from Kahana. We discuss some best practices when it comes to helping our clients navigate workers comp audits. It all comes down to communication, education, and setting expectations. Kahana My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers […]
I had a chance to sit down and have a conversation with Sam and Eric Herrera and what a joy it was. There is so much to like about these two and I was fully loaded with curiosity and armed with questions. Here was my line of questioning: Where are you from and how did […]
On this episode, I have David Hitz from Kahana to talk about Loss Control Inspections. Kahana is a company that is contracted by insurance companies to perform these inspections. David is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the process. We talk about best practices on how to work with the inspection company, the […]
On this episode, I have my friend, Joe Mikitish. Joe is the founder of Do Work University. Joe is one of the very best marketers and networkers that I know. I asked him to come in and talk about some best practices and he did not disappoint. Networking is not something that comes naturally to […]
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I had the opportunity to sit down with Meagan Jones Schlekeway, founder/owner of Rooney Mae & Co for the None of My Business Podcast. Meagan brings so much to the show. She’s honest, humble, and hardworking with an artist’s soul. Today Meagan designs and creates custom clothing for women with the goal of it being […]
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Welcome back! I am so stoked to be kicking off Season 9! On this episode, I have my friend, Jasson Parra back on the show. Having guests return is really pretty special. You can hear the stretching and the growth that has occurred since the last time we talked. There are so many lessons that […]
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This episode walks you through what happens when you are hit by an uninsured motorist. My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. https://chrt.fm/track/G9889/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/SEI_235-_Hit_by_uninsured_motorist.mp3Podcast: Play in new […]
This episode walks you through a situation in my agency, where I had the opportunity to step in the middle of a claim that was going awry. My client wasn’t being approved for the full amount of the repair and I was able to navigate both sides to get my client paid in full. My […]
Why you should consider carrying higher deductibles on your homeowners policy. My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. https://chrt.fm/track/G9889/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/SEI_234-_Deductibles.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
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I had a client email me and explain that they had mold in the walls of their apt due to a slow leak. They are going to have to demo the bathrooms and he was wondering if the additional living expense coverage on the renters policy would help him. This episode walks you through the […]
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There have been some changes to the way that insurance companies are allowed, by law, to rate based on credit scores. This episode explains the changes. My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android […]
This episode walks you through a specific situation where a business owner rents space from a landlord. In the event of a covered loss, what is the best way to ensure that the building owner still receives their rent money during the rebuild? Through business income on the business owner policy or loss of rents […]
This episode walks you through a situation in which an insured gives permission to someone else to drive their car. The person given permission, then gives the keys to someone else to drive the car and that driver is involved in an accident. Is this a covered loss? My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch […]
This episode walks you through a scenario in which a prospect was offered our second best rate due to a speeding ticket. I share my thoughts about what her options are. My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on […]
This episode covers a recent claim in my agency that was not covered. I explain why, and how I explained it to the client. My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and […]
It is covered! My episode last week was wrong! Found a different answer and needed to put out a retraction. My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining […]
I had a chance to sit down with Pete Cardin who founded Idaho Business Lending. Here was the roadmap I laid out for our conversation. Where are you from and how did you get to Idaho? What did you study in school? You have been in banking for a few years now. What drew you to […]
In this episode, I had a chance to sit down and chat with Dustin Lemick who is the founder and CEO of BriteCo. BriteCo is an online portal where you can insure your jewelry properly and quickly. I love an origin story and that is where our conversation starts. We discuss some common misconceptions about […]
Is this covered on a homeowners insurance policy? My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. https://chrt.fm/track/G9889/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/Simply_Explaining_Insurance_224-_Marring.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
This podcast explains the inner workings on how to choose a body shop to fix your car when there is a claim. My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for […]
In this episode, I brought on a guest. Rick Fox who is the Head of Agency Sales for Vertafore. Here was my list of questions that we worked through: Tell me about yourself and how you got into the exciting world of insurance.Tell me about Vertafore. Give me a little history of the company, how […]
This podcast episode explains the different types of universal life insurance policies and how they work. My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. https://chrt.fm/track/G9889/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/Simply_Explaining_Insurance_222-_universal_life_policies.mp3Podcast: Play in […]
Sometimes commercial policies have on-site visits from the insurance company. What are these for and why do we do them? My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining […]
How do you find coverage if you are regularly driving a customer’s car? Social Jazz offer! My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. https://chrt.fm/track/G9889/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/Simply_Explaining_Insurance_218-_Driving_Customers_Cars.mp3Podcast: Play in […]
In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Tattooed and Successful founder, Zach Peterson. Here was a roadmap of our conversation: Where are you from and how did you get to Boise (this I how I open all my interviews)Tell me what you are doing today.You were in sports for […]
Nick Schlekeway is back for a return visit! Here is the list of questions I ran him through and he brought so much thought, insight and authenticity to his answers. Let’s talk about what you’ve done in the past 3 years. How are things with Amherst Madison? Let’s talk about your team. How is your […]
I get asked every week by people and companies who want to be on the podcast. I am pretty protective of who I let through. When Easysend reached out to me, they caught my eye. You see, I am fanatical about being efficient and getting the most out of my time and my team’s time. […]
In this episode, I have my new friend, Mark Vincent. Mark founded a company called Design Group International which is a consulting firm. We chatted about how DGI was founded and how he got into that space. We got into the nuts and bolts of consulting which is what interested me the most. How does […]
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This episode covers the question, “Is your mountain bike covered if you crash it?” Social Jazz offer! My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. https://chrt.fm/track/G9889/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/Simply_Explaining_Insurance__218mountain_bike_crash.mp3Podcast: Play […]
Sales and Marketing books! The Go-Giver Once I learned what this book was teaching, it changed my career. If you can learn to give, without expecting anything in return, a few things happen. 1. You feel great because you helped someone. 2. The human need for reciprocation is real and your relationships with those around […]
Should you buy a 10, 20 or 30 year term policy? Social Jazz offer! My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. https://chrt.fm/track/G9889/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/Simply_Explaining_Insurance-_217_10_20_or_30_year_term.mp3Podcast: Play in new window […]
In this episode, I have my good friend, Brian Sieminski. I met Brian many moons ago when he was a rep for Cascade Auto Glass. Brian made a hard job, look easy. Dropping in and essentially selling a service door to door, to strangers. He also held a managerial position with that company and he […]
In this episode, I had the privilege to speak with Stephen Cilley, founder, and CEO of Ataraxis. There is so much that I like about this conversation. Stephen cut his teeth in sales, in one of the toughest sales jobs out there. Selling vacuums, door to door, for Kirby vacuums. I have been around a […]
This episode is a little different. I have on the show, Paul Baccaro, founder of Social Jazz. Social media should be a formal part of your business. To do it right, you need to understand how to post, and what to post. This can be a daunting task. Social Jazz helps you by planning your […]
On this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Lana Roth, founder of Banana Ink right here in Boise. Banana ink is a highly creative Idaho-based apparel shop. Lana’s type of journey to entrepreneurship is my favorite kind. It’s essentially, “I have an idea. I am going to try it on […]
If you are hit by another driver and it is their fault, should you file a claim with their company or yours? There are pros and cons to each. Listen to find out what they are. Social Jazz offer! My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply […]
In this episode, I sat down and had a great conversation with Bryce Gonser who is the Branch Manager of Modern Lending. Connect with Bryce below! Loans By Joe Modern Lending Bryce on Instagram None of my Business on ITunes. None of my Business on Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for “None of my […]
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In this episode, I had the chance to sit down with Colin Haeuter who is a financial planner with Northwest Mutual. Colin and I chatted about a number of different things. We talked about a business he and a buddy founded while in college and how that helped him when he started his career as […]
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In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Janice Stevenor Dale. Janice is the President of JSDA INC which does commercial interior design. We had a wonderful conversation over a myriad of topics. Janice tell me how she got into design and how she started her own firm. We talk about the […]
This episode covers how to make sure you have the proper coverage for structures not attached to your house. Social Jazz offer! My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for […]
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I have my friend Brian Fretwell back on the show and I am excited to share with you what he has been working on for the better part of 2 years. Brian has started a new company called Finding Good. I think you and I would both agree that Finding Good, is something that is […]
Welcome back!! After a long pandemic nap, None of my Business is back with some amazing conversations with incredible people. This first episode is with Joe Ackerland who is a loan officer with Premier Mortgage Resources. Links Loans By Joe Joe on Facebook Joe on Linkedin None of my Business on ITunes. None of my […]
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This is a conversation with two insurance nerds, talking insurance. I talk with Collin Leino about what his first year of agency ownership was like. And yes, he wrote 2400 policies his first year (Including 133 life) Social Jazz offer! My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers […]
A few tips and tricks on how to get your commercial premiums more competitive. My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/Simply_Explaining_Insurance-_How_to_get_lower_premiums_on_commercial_policies.mp3Podcast: Play in new window […]
This is a real story from an agent that I chatted with who had a really tough situation to deal with. My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply […]
This episode walks you through an experience my customer had with another insurance company and why it’s a good idea to use a preferred body shop. Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On […]
This episode walks you through how to start the life insurance conversation with prospects and clients and then how to maneuver the most popular responses. Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android […]
This episode tells a story of a client of mine who was referred a restoration company that doesn’t play well with insurance companies. This can be a costly mistake and we always recommend calling your agent to help you with the claim process. Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger […]
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This episode shares a story of an incident that happened in my agency last week. We got a call and our client informed us that he hit a car, with his bike. The car is damaged and he broke his wrist. Is there any coverage for him? Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch […]
This episode covers what compresensive coverage can cover on an auto policy. Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/Simply_Explaining_Insurance_201-_I_put_gas_in_my_diesel_truck.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]
This episode walks you through how my agency is trying to place a difficult risk. Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/Simply_Explaining_Insurance_200-_How_I_place_a_tough_risk.mp3Podcast: Play in […]
I have been an early adopter of technology all of my career. Anything with a button and a screen I am interested in. About 3 years ago I started sending out video emails and it has completely changed the way that I communicate. This episode walks you through why it works and gives some free […]
My agency came across a situation recently where the client was out of the country and was allowing a friend to drive her car while she was gone. This created an interesting scenario with some grey areas. This episode walks you through how we determined what to do. Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency […]
Imagine opening up your seasonal home for the summer and placing your key in the lock. You have this unnaturally large grin on your face in anticipation of what an incredible summer you are about to embark on. You are literally thinking about where you packed your swimsuit, or if you even need a swimsuit. […]
I received a call from a client who had some coverage questions about her commercial property. The property is 50 years old and the main water pipe was leaking at the point of insertion into the building and underneath the parking lot. Is this covered? Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music […]
No this isn’t a country song. This is a true story of a call my office received. The story is worth sharing. Enjoy. Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and […]
This episode walks you through the gray area of dealing with a household that wants a youthful driver on their own policy. Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search […]
This wraps up a series in which I interviewed Alicia Berruti, the National Speaker for Bombbomb on why this product is a must-have for agency owners and producers. Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On […]
This podcast episode walks you through a dispute on an auto insurance claim. The claim was originally denied until my agency got involved to help turn that decision around. Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. […]
This episode walks you through an incident that happened when an insured’s family member was injured while working in the family business. Is there coverage or not? Edge Solutions and Services Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance […]
One of my favorite things to do as an agent is to remove coverage that a client doesn’t need, and repurpose that premium into more coverage that they do need. Edge Solutions and Services Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes […]
Not all insurance policies are created equal. This is a story of a coverage that we offer that has to be added to a policy. It’s called Limited Water Leak coverage. If you have a slow leak in your house, it is likely not covered on your base homeowners policy. This homeowner benefited from $7000 […]
Part three of a series in which I take a deep dive into the power of using video email. This episode includes simple tips on how to make sure your email videos look good. Tips like, make sure you have the right lighting, make sure the camera is at eye level or higher, and be […]
This is a story of a claim that occurred in my office where a client filed a claim on their roof and the claim was denied. I walk you through what role I as the agent play when something like this happens. Edge Solutions and Services Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. […]
Video email is a formal part of my business. This episode is a portion of my conversation with Alicia Berutti who is the National Speaker for Bombbomb. She helps walk you through how to get started and get over the fear of using this powerful communication tool. Edge Solutions and Services Bombbomb My Website Agency […]
I took a call from one of my clients in the back of an ambulance this week after an auto accident. This episode explains Medpay on an auto policy and a real-life scenario when it could’ve come in handy. Edge Solutions and Services Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger […]
It’s almost back to school time. Ugh. This episode helps answer the question, should your college student get a renters policy? Edge Solutions and Services Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android […]
This podcast walks you through a story in which my agency helped turned a claim denial, into one that was covered. Edge Solutions and Services Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android […]
Ah, the beautiful magic of compound interest. In this episode, I dive into some numbers and show you how $15k will be worth $1m and $100 will turn into $1083 and other fun math calculations! Edge Solutions and Services Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers […]
In this episode I share a story in which a client of mine sold merchandise to a crook using a stolen credit card. Is there coverage for such a thing on your insurance policy? How can you protect yourself from such malfeasance? Edge Solutions and Services Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. […]
For contractors that need to rent equipment, they have to make sure that said equipment is covered. They can have this covered by the shop that they rent from. They can also have it covered, if their policy has a coverage called “contractors tools and equipment non owned”. This coverage can significantly reduce their insurance […]
Sometimes the hardest part of doing something is just starting. Pushing the ball down the hill. In this case, hitting record on the camera and talking to a little piece of glass and a microphone. I sat down with Alicia Berruti who is the National Speaker for Bombbomb and she gives some great pointers on […]
Workers comp audits are a part of our job. It’s our job as agents to help make sure they are done, make sure they are done right and make sure they are understood by the client. This episode walks you through a few common pitfalls of the audit process. Edge Solutions and Services Bombbomb My […]
When someone files a claim and chooses to do the repairs on their own, it is vital that there is proof that whatever is being repaired, was damaged. You cannot file a claim and get coverage if there was no proof that there was damage. Edge Solutions and Services Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. […]
This is part 2 of my interview with founder and CEO of Edge Services and Solutions. They provide employees virtually (Ambassadors) for insurance agencies. Get in and learn more! Edge Solutions and Services Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply […]
This episode walks you through a situation we are dealing with in my agency regarding a water loss that will be declined. LINKS Edge Solutions and Services Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher […]
I sat down with Alicia Berruti who is the National Speaker for Bombbomb and we discuss why video email is so impactful when it comes to prospecting and servicing current clients. LINKS Edge Solutions and Services Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance […]
I wanted to share a conversation I had with a potential commercial client over the use of personal vehicles while on the clock. LINKS Edge Solutions and Services Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On […]
This episode covers how a home inventory can be a real life saver when faced with a large claim. LINKS Edge Solutions and Services Bombbomb My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast […]
This podcast will help restaurant, bar and wine bar owners understand how to properly cover their wine. The policy my company offers, has a coverage no other carrier does. We reimburse based on retail cost! Not what the owners paid for it. Secondly, we reimburse the owner on what they would’ve made if they sold […]
Spoilage is a coverage that is important to certain types of businesses. Restaurants and food stores come to mind first. What happens if they lose power and their refrigerators warm up? Florists are another business who need to keep their product cold. Doctors offices are one that many don’t think about. The vaccines that they […]
This is a coverage that is included in almost every commercial building policy, but almost never written correctly. LINKS My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. […]
I had the pleasure of interviewing Jay Bregman. Jay is the CEO & Cofounder of Thimble, insurance that helps small businesses succeed on their own terms, and provides policies designed for the uncertainty of starting andgrowing a business. We discussed a number of topics. I asked him what makes Thimble unique in an industry that […]
In this episode, I walk you through a real life conversation I had with a client who was shopping for life insurance. LINKS My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search […]
This episode is pretty special for me, and for my guest. Collin has a very inspiring story to share with us. Collin was an employee of mine about 9 years ago. I hired him because I liked him. He was young, and had raw talent. He has that thing, that makes him likable to anyone […]
This strategy is one of my favorites. I know it is misunderstood and it isn’t really taught. I have studied it for many years and use it as a part of my personal plan. Here is some 101 info, on how to use permanent life insurance to create a tax free stream of income for […]
This episode has a story of an incident that occurred in my agency. I had a client whose daughter was invovled in a minor accident. He wanted to handle the claim out of pocket but a few things happened that worked against him. I go through the details and examine a few things that we […]
This is a strategy that you can use that serves two purposes. It helps you cut costs on your insurance and it takes the savings and puts it in a vehicle where that money can grow. LINKS My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance […]
This episode answers the question, “Can I insure silver or gold on my insurance policy?” LINKS My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/Simply_Explaining_Insurance_162-_Silver_and_Gold.mp3Podcast: Play in […]
What is the proper thing to do when a youthful driver gets their own vehicle and their own insurance policy but they still live at home? LINKS My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On […]
I had an interesting claim recently with a coverage that I THOUGHT I knew. Nope. After 15 years, still learning new things. Like the coverage for employee tools, may not be so great. Check your policy and check with your agent. LINKS My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and […]
This podcast episode covers what your options are when your term life insurance policy is at the end of its term. LINKS My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for […]
This episode answers the question- “Does renters insurance cover damage done by bedbugs?” LINKS My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/Simply_Explaining_Insurance_158-_Bedbug_coverage.mp3Podcast: Play in new window […]
This podcast explains how your personal belongings are covered in the event someone breaks into your car or steals it. LINKS My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply […]
I received a call from a client of mine who discovered water in her basement. After some investigating, it turned out she had a crack in her foundation that led to some water leaking in her house. This episode walks you through the ensuing conversation on whether there is coverage on a homeowners policy or […]
Insurance is weird. It’s something we all need, but very few know all of the ins and outs of how these policies work. It’s why you have an agent. The agents job is to educate the client on all of these nuances. It’s crucial to have your policies set up properly on the front end […]
This episode explains the difference between individual and family deductibles on health insurance plans. LINKS My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/Simply_Explaining_Insurance_154.mp3Podcast: Play in new […]
Do you know what is covered in a covered water loss on a homeowners policy? If you assumed that whatever the water damages is covered, you would be correct (genereally). But what about the burst pipe? Is that covered? That is what I discuss with myself in this episode of Simply Explaining Insurance. LINKS My […]
Insurance professionals and mortgage lenders work very closely together. This episode walks you through one of the small hiccups we have to deal with from time to time. Sometimes the lenders ask us to insure the home for the value of the loan. Sometimes that means we are overinsuring the house because the insurance doesn’t […]
In this episode of Simply Explaining Insurance I talk about if your auto insurance policy covers a car when you use Turo. Turo is an app based car sharing program. You can actually rent your car to others using this service. It’s very similar to Air BnB, but for cars. LINKS My Website Agency Launch […]
This episode contains a strategy to help lower your cost of life insurance. You can buy two policies at the same time. One term and one permament. If funded properly, the permanent policy will become an asset and the cash inside of it, could be greater than the total expense of both life insurance policies. […]
There is an exciting development in the world of life insurance underwrting with my company. We aren’t requiring paramed exams for people aged 18-55 who are applying for $300,000 or less of life insurance. I never thought I would see the day. It seems with the access we have to enough data coupled with the […]
An insurance review is something I would recommend everyone do every other year or so. Your life changes and your insurance needs to change with you. Today I did a review with a client and we may have uncovered $900 that we are going to attempt to get back in their pocket due to a […]
September is life insurance awareness month. My industry generally does a poor job of educating the public about any of our products, including life insurance. This episode is just real talk about an important product. LINKS My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on […]
This episode is about water leak detection systems. These have become much more advanced and affordable over the past few years. If you can avoid a water claim in your house, you want to do this. A water loss is very disruptive not only financially, but from a time standpoint. It can take 2-6 weeks […]
This episode explains why we need the info we need, to do an accurate auto quote and why we can’t guess what a premium might be. Links My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On […]
This episode is about Goat Vs. Car. Links My Website Agency Launch training. Agency Launch Podcast. Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/Simply_Explaining_Insurance_144-_The_Goat.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
I had a conversation with a prospect who has some life insurance in force and wants to move her policies over to my agency. This has to be done properly and sometimes the best advice is to leave it as is. I walk you thorough my questions and thought process when presented with an opportunity […]
When you take any sort of loan out for a home or a car, it’s up to you the client, to make sure it’s insured properly. It’s buried deep in the paperwork that you sign. Also buried in the contract, is the right for the bank to insure it properly if you don’t. They will […]
There is an important coverage in your homeowners or rental policy called personal property. This essentially covers all your “stuff”. Everything you would take with you if you moved. There are some details about this coverage that are important to understand. I cover those details in this simple 5 minutes podcast. Links My Website Music […]
This episode covers everything you need to do get the best auto insurance premium by utilizing all of the discounts available. Some discounts you may not be aware of. Links My Website Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and […]
This podcast explains how the uninsured and underinsured endorsement works on an umbrella policy. Links My Website Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/Simply_Explaing_Insurance_139_UMUIM_Umbrella.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Phil Lafleur and Salvatore Scradato. Phil and Salvatore are consultants to professionals in the insurance industry and they wanted to pick my brain about what it is like being an agency owner. A few of the topics discussed: What is it like helping a small business owner […]
I was recently asked by an insured how to increase their life insurance coverage. This episode explains this simple process to achieve this. Links My Website Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/Simply_Explaning_Insurance_137-_Increasing_Life_Insurance.mp3Podcast: […]
This episode describes how to cover a condo unit properly on an insurance policy. Links My Website Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/Simply_Explaining_Insurance_136_Condo_Unit_Coverage.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
There is a little known secret about liability insurance. I mean your liability on your auto, your home, your business, etc. It is VERY VERY VERY VERY inexpensive to increase it once the policy is written. Example. To go from $300,000 to $500,000 on your homeowners policy, may only cost $6 a YEAR! Links My […]
This podcast episode covers employee dishonesty coverage and how it works on a business owner’s policy. Links My Website Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/Simply_Explaining_Insurance_134_Employee_Dishonesty.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
I had a chance to sit down an interview Karissa Patterson who is the founder and owner of Button Babes Household services. Links: Button Babes on FB None of my Business on ITunes. None of my Business on Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for “None of my Business” Matt’s Website Music by Roger Clyne […]
Dog bites are generally covered on your homeowners or renters policies but there are some things you need to know. Some companies have breed restrictions and there are some details that are important to know. Links My Website Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. […]
In this episode I explain how mold is, and is not covered on your homeowners policy. Links My Website Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/Simply_Explaining_Insurance_132-_Limited_Mold.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
I had a very fun, honest and real conversation with my new friend Brooke Lacey. Brooke is a serial entrepreneur, fellow podcaster, and a fellow Chicagoan! She was a great interview for many reasons. She has a a lot of experience running a business. Podcast hosts make for great people to interview because it’s fun […]
On this episode I have on my new friend Travis Franklin. Travis and talk about what it was like growing up and working on the family farm. How he as an introvert fell in love with marketing. He tells the story of how he started in real estate at the worst time in the last […]
Deductibles on your insurance shouldn’t be some arbitrary number. A deductible should be defined as, “The most money you are comfortably able to risk in order to self insure.” Some coverage inside of policies can have different deductibles. There are different coverages inside of policies and it’s important to know what deductibles come with what […]
This episode is part 2 of a 2 part interview I had with my new friend Seth Preus. Part 1 can be found on the None of my Business Podcast. Seth has owned an insurance agency since about 2005, is an entrepreneur, and founded a company called Mivation to help motive insurance agents to sell […]
On this episode I have my new friend Seth Preus. Seth is an insurance agency owner, an entrepreneur and founder of Mivation. This is part one of a two part interview in which pt. 2 can be found on the Simply Explaining Insurance podcast. Seth and I talk building and growing a business here in […]
In this episode, I have author, coach, and speaker Brian Fretwell. In it’s simplest form, Brian essentially helps a team of people work more efficiently and quickly toward a common goal. He helps them communicate in a tighter fashion, understand everyone’s role on the team, and how to get everyone moving in the same direction. […]
This is a very special episode for me. I had an opportunity to sit down with an industry giant, a 35 year expert in the field of insurance, an award winning agency owner, consultant, speaker, author, my friend and mentor Troy Korsgaden. This episode is actually part two of a series and you can find […]
This is a very special episode for me. I had an opportunity to sit down with an industry giant, a 35 year expert in the field of insurance, an award-winning agency owner, consultant, speaker, author, my friend, and mentor Troy Korsgaden. This episode is actually part one of a two-part interview that I did with […]
On this episode I have my new friend, Juss Jackson. Juss and I met through a mutual friend, (check out the episode with Tanner Lowry here) and I am so glad we did. Juss and I talk about a LOT of valuable information. For starters, he is a coach. Coaching and running a business have […]
Life insurance premiums are based on a mix of 3 things. Your age, your current state of health and your immediate family history. While I don’t get to determine what your rate is, I am going to do my best to figure it out. We have 8-10 different rates for these policies. An average rate, […]
We continue to live in strange times. 90% of the country is not going out. Businesses are closed, cars are in garages and some industries are doing what they can to help out. The insurance industry’s response to all of this has been positive. This last week, almost every major carrier has come up with […]
I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Jeremy Ames who is the Co-founder of Guidant Financial. What I enjoyed about Jeremy’s conversation the most was hearing how he stumbled upon a hole in the existing real estate market. He and his partner recognized there was an underexplored niche that was laden with […]
Well, I finally have my earthquake story. We had one yesterday here in Idaho and I swear the first thing I thought of was about insurance. It wasn’t that bad but it wasn’t one that you had to question, “Was that an earthquake?” It measured 6.5 on the Richter scale and its epicenter was about […]
This pandemic sure is giving me an opportunity to field some new questions. The latest question is, “Does workers comp cover anything if I have an employee test positive for Covid-19? Would it cover any of the testing for other employees that they may have come in contact with?” Unfortunately, the answer to both of […]
Updated thoughts and information on business income and coronavirus. Links My Website Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. On Stitcher On Android use Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. http://traffic.libsyn.com/dietzagency/Simply_Explaining_Insurance_124-_Coronavirus.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
For this episode, I brought back Angel and Kevin Moran. You may remember them from a few seasons back when they were on the show talking about founding Guru Donuts. It is one of my favorite episodes! Angel and Kevin had gotten to a point in their donut making career where it was time for […]
Where will you find coverage if some property is stolen from your car? This is a question I get from time to time when a client reaches out after a theft. The simple answer is, the coverage will come from your homeowners policy or your renters policy. Your auto insurance policy will cover physical damage […]
I had the opportunity to sit down with Greg Schweitzer who founded and owns Catalyst Transformation Institute. Greg is a catalyst. He will point you towards being more alive, finding fulfillment, living with purpose and rising to greatness. We really had a great conversation about a number of important topics. We discussed his path to […]
Business income is a coverage you can find on a commercial policy that will pay you income lost due to a business shut down due to a covered loss. The last two words of that sentence are probably the most important. I have been involved in a number of conversations with clients recently asking if […]
Welcome to season 7 of the None of my Business podcast! To kick things off, I have a very special guest, my new friend Natalie Lemas Hernandez. Natalie has a strong entrepreneurial spirit coupled with a constant thirst to always be learning. This is a potent cocktail for success. I asked her where her leadership […]
Billing within insurance policies can be confusing. The billing systems that we use aren’t the most user friendly. It’s helpful to have a conversation with your agent if you have any questions if your bill looks off. The issue we see most is when a change is made to an auto policy after a bill […]
I came across an article recently that had some interesting statistics. What better way to address these than do a simple podcast episode? The article listed three things that some Millenials do not know about life insurance. 35% of millennials do not know that life insurance costs less for a healthier person. It’s true! Part […]
There are inherent risks to becoming a landlord. There are some things that you cannot foresee or plan for and I have a story to share, about a client going through a tough situation. Essentially, my client, the landlord, got a call from their tenant about some water damage in the bathroom. A landlord policy […]
If you own a business and your business requires you to have a lot of equipment, it’s important to make sure it is covered properly on your insurance policy. I had a client tell me a story recently. He told me he was with the same insurance agent for 15 years before he filed his […]
One of our most common claims, is to replace or repair a windshield for a customer. So what exactly do you need to know when going through this process? Will is raise your rates? Unlikely. What do you need to know when talking to the glass repair company? Knowing your VIN # is a good […]
How do I find a great agent? I was asked this question by a good friend of mine recently who lives out of state. I figured it was a good opportunity to share my thoughts on what you should look for when looking for a good agent or agency. In my experience, people buy insurance […]
This episode covers what a collateral assignment is in regards to a life insurance policy. This is a formal agreement that comes into play when a client takes out a loan. Some financial institutions, require a borrower to take out a life insurance policy in the amount of the loan. This secures the loan in […]
What does the term “full coverage” mean to you? It’s a term that is now creating confusion in the auto insurance industry. It used to be the simplest way to tell someone that they had liability AND coverage for their car (comprehensive and collision). The thing is, there are more coverages on an auto policy […]
This episode includes two of my favorite things. Insurance and math! I talk about coinsurance and what that means on a commercial property policy. This is not to be confused with coninsurance on a health insurance policy as these are different. Coninsurance essentially is an agreement between the insured and the insurance company agreeing that […]
Not the sexiest topic but an important one. This podcast is for businesses that have employees doing more than one type of job and how to properly set up your workers compensation policy as well as do the payroll audit properly. The most important thing the business owner has to do in cases where there […]
This podcast feels more like a public service announcement. I have seen some very real-world problems arise from clients not reading their mail from their insurance carriers. I have seen clients that have been moved from one network to another with their health insurance. I have seen clients canceled because we didn’t get a proper […]
If you travel for work and need to rent a car, do you know if you are covered? Are you willing to risk a claim on your personal auto policy if you are in an accident while renting a car for work? The rental car company does offer its coverage and it is excellent. You […]
This episode is a special 2 for 1! Rhea Allen who co-founded and co-owns Peppershock Media asked me to be on her podcast- Marketing Expedition. We decided to do a swapcast and interview each other at the same time. This is a format I am really starting to enjoy. I think it gives a little […]
I was having a review with a client last week and he told me how many miles he had on his vehicles. My company used to care how many miles clients were driving. It hasn’t been that way in the better part of a decade now though. Turns out, it wasn’t the best way to […]
Let’s mix it up a little bit! I was given the opportunity to hold court at Idaho Business League’s Business Builders Day. Nick Aldinger helped me coordinate this and I asked 9 business owners and business leaders the same 5 five questions. Each question will be an episode with 9 different answers following it. This […]
Does your auto policy cover other drivers who aren’t listed on your policy? This is a common question in the insurance world. The short answer is, “usually”. Almost all auto insurance policies include a clause that will cover drivers that you have permitted to drive your car. This is called permissive use. Where you might […]
What is betterment when it comes to an auto insurance claim? If you are in an accident in your car and you file a claim to get it fixed, there is a chance that you will end up paying more than your deductible. Insurance by nature isn’t to better your current situation. It is to […]
What is diminshed value? Let’s say that you are in an accident in your new car. It’s a pretty good one too. The hood looks like a sound wavelength. The bumper is on the ground. It’s just a mess and you know in your heart that when you are ready to sell or trade in […]
Umbrella policies are generally very affordable and becoming more and more important as the cost of medical costs increase and lawyers find new ways to file lawsuits (social media slander) Get in to learn more. Links My Website Music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Simply Explaining Insurance on ITunes Simply Explaining Insurance on Spotify. […]
I have clients call me regularly asking if something is covered on their insurance. Something has happened. Something got damaged. They want to know if it is covered. The answer can be like Chinese algebra. It’s hard to figure out. If I try and call my claims office they will tell me to file the […]
Let’s mix it up a little bit! I was given the opportunity to hold court at Idaho Business League’s Business Builders Day. Nick Aldinger helped me coordinate this and I asked 9 business owners and business leaders the same 5 five questions. Each question will be an episode with 9 different answers following it. This […]
There are some situations where a claim has been filed on your homeowners policy that shouldn’t have been. Since claims have a direct effect on your premiums, it’s important to know how to have these removed. Every claim is reported to a master claims database that other insurance companies and other entities have access to. […]
Let’s mix it up a little bit! I was given the opportunity to hold court at Idaho Business League’s Business Builders Day. Nick Aldinger helped me coordinate this and I asked 9 business owners and business leaders the same 5 five questions. Each question will be an episode with 9 different answers following it. This […]
This episode explains the difference between a claims-made and an occurrence made policy. It is very important to understand the difference between these two policies. Insurance companies may provide two different types of liability coverage—occurrence or claims-made—and each comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. The limitations associated with each type of policy […]
I get this question once in awhile in my agency and I think it’s a very valid question. Every coverage in your auto policy comes with a price. The way it works is that the cost to cover your vehicle as it ages, actually does decrease. It is the liability portion of the policy that […]
Let’s mix it up a little bit! I was given the opportunity to hold court at Idaho Business League’s Business Builders Day. Nick Aldinger helped me coordinate this and I asked 9 business owners and business leaders the same 5 five questions. Each question will be an episode with 9 different answers following it. This […]
I have had a few instances of clients who have had damage to their homes or separate structures and went through with the repairs without filing the claim first. This would not be our recommendation. The specific issue that I address in this podcast is that there was no proof that anything was damaged. The […]
Let’s mix it up a little bit! I was given the opportunity to hold court at Idaho Business League’s Business Builders Day. Nick Aldinger helped me coordinate this and I asked 10 business owners and business leaders the same 5 five questions. Each question will be an episode with 10 different answers following it. This […]
Workers compensation is a policy that offers coverage for W2 employees who are injured while on the clock. The policy is designed to pay for medical expenses that accrue for the injury. It will also cover lost wages if the employee missed work. There is a waiting period for lost wages. This waiting period varies […]
This episode is a little different. It actually has a little bit of my business. I did a swapcast with Megan Bryant and we interviewed each other at the same time for our podcasts. Megan’s show is called I Hardly Know Her and she has been loving the podcast space since she entered it earlier […]
In Idaho, we are having an influx of people moving here from out of state. Many of them are renting Uhauls to transport their belongings to their new home. Do they need to buy the coverage from the rental truck facility when the pick up the truck? My best and simplest answer to that is […]
It continues to amaze me how after 15 years, I am still running into situations that are new. I have actually been asked this question in the past but never had a client go through it. In episode 70, we talked about this happening and almost a year later, it did. I had a client […]
On this episode, I have Stoney Foster who is a financial advisor for Hall and Associates here in Eagle Idaho. I really got interested in Stoney’s story when I found out he sold his chiropractic business of 23 years and went into Financial Advising. There is a lot to unpack there. We talked about how […]
I had a client call in this week and inform me that they put a new roof on their house and I am glad they did. This allowed me to update the information of their home in our system and it actually lowered their premium. If you have made any major changes or upgrades to […]
Many people believe that their toys (motorcycles, boats, 4 wheelers) are covered on their homeowners policy in the event of a fire of theft. This is rarely the case. If you want these covered properly, you can purchase a policy for any of these to cover if they are stolen or damaged while in storage. […]
On this episode, I have Mark Anderson who is the owner of Ultra Clean Restoration here in the Treasure Valley. Mark has owned this company for a few years now and we do chat about his experience with buying and running it. Ultra Clean isn’t the first thing I wanted to touch on in this […]
This episode is to help families pick the proper contingent beneficiary for a life insurance policy. It is common for a husband or wife to list their spouse as a primary beneficiary. What about a contingent beneficiary? If the husband and wife die at the same time, the money will go to whoever is listed […]
On this episode I have Tanner Lowry who is the General Manager of D1 Training here in Boise Idaho. D1 is brand new in town and they bring a much-needed boost to athletic training. Tanner has taken an impressive path to get to where he is. His journey starts in a small town in Washington […]
On this episode, I sit down with Sean Hancock who is the founder and owner of Recycled Minds Comedy. I decided to reach out to Sean after seeing him perform and then connecting with him on social media. He seemed like the kind of guy that I wanted to get to know better and I […]
This episode is sort of a mashup of what kind of things are covered on a homeowners policy when things are damaged or people are hurt due to animals. I had a few questions this week about damage that was sustained by a hornets nest in a wall of a house. Also, there was an […]
On this podcast episode, I have Liza Roeser Atwood who is the founder and CEO of Fifty Flowers. Liza’s path to this business is quite interesting and unique and I really think you will enjoy it. She graduated from Texas A&M with a Parks and Recreation degree but something was telling her to take a […]
What kind of insurance agent works best with the Millennial generation? There are few things to look at for the best fit. All the research shows that Millennials like things quickly. They like things now. An agency that is quick to respond and has the technology to do so is important. For example, can they […]
On this episode I have one of my favorite people, Andrew Randall. Andrew and his wife Shayna own 5 Dutch Bros. locations and I have had the honor of knowing them for a decade now. I asked Andrew to be on the show again because they have recently opened a delightful new restaurant in Nampa […]
This is exciting! This will also undo some of the information from earlier episodes. There are always exclusions to homeowners policies. Wear and tear is one of them. Also neglect and faulty instillation are two other big ones. Slow leaks were not covered on most homeowners policies either. It seems as though slow leaks might […]
On this episode, I have Nick Aldinger who is the co-owner of Idaho Business League (IBL) Events. Nick is a native Idahoan who after college moved away. But like many others, the pull of Idaho was too great and he came home. IBL Events is an organization that helps businesses and consumers at the same […]
On this episode I have Brent Oetken, owner of Profit Creek. Brent is an Idaho guy who grew up in Council ID and moved up to Coeure D’alane when he was in 8th grade. He is a graduate of BSU where he studied Business. He comes from an entrepreneurial family which is where his passion […]
Parking lot accidents are zero fun. I had a client go through an experience recently that was excactly that. Zero fun. My client claimed to have barely touched the other’s vehicle. There wasn’t even a mark on her car. The person she hit, claimed that she struck him so hard that it caused his car […]
On this episode, I have Tazz Weatherly, owner and founder of Real Estate by Tazz. I reached out to Tazz after seeing her content again and again and again on Linkedin. It was inescapable. This was intriguing to me because I am interested in small business owners and content creation, so I reached out and […]
How does insurance work if you strike a car you own, with another car you own? How about if you accidentally run into your garage door? Or some property you own in your garage or driveway? Good news is, there will most likely be coverage for you. What you need to know about these scenarios, […]
This strategy isn’t for everybody. It takes some understanding and some discipline. If you can pull it off and start using this concept, it can be quite eye-opening. Listen to the basics of the strategy here. This episode explains what it is like when you borrow money from your permanent life insurance policy. In order […]
On this episode, I have Justin Foster and I think you’re in for a real treat. Justin is co-owner and co-founder or Root and River. Justin is someone I have had my eye on as a guest for quite some time. The core of this conversation is about brand. Brand is an interesting seemingly ambiguous […]
This episode explains how insurance companies see vacant properties. Always consult your insurance agent or company as policies differ from company to company and state to state. Let’s say a property is vacant for more than 30 days, many insurance companies will exclude coverage for theft and vandalism. If you are trying to insure a […]
On this episode I welcome on Dr. Clay and Megan Ramos. They own and operate Foundation Chiropractic in Meridian Idaho. I always enjoy having a husband and wife team on as it is a unique and challenging endeavor to run a business together. Dr. Clay discovered that he wanted to be a chiropractor after being […]
This episode is about a little trick you can do if you are planning on selling your car and canceling your insurance. If you do this and will be purchasing auto insurance in the future, you will be losing an important discount (for lack of a better term) called “prior insurance” Prior insurance is a […]
On this podcast I have George Seybold the founder and owner of Talloo. George is a lifelong entrepreneur who has built companies in the tech space for a few decades. He cut his teeth in the tech world back when the world wide web was just getting its start to all of us in the […]
There is a particular way to make sure your jewelry is covered properly on your insurance policy. If you have a small amount, many times it is covered in the base home policy. For example, the policy I offer can come with $5000 total, up to $1500 per piece. Anything over that amount, you want […]
There is a coverage that is available as an endorsement on your homeowners policy called, “Sewer and Drain”. What does it cover? Honestly, it’s a deceptively named endorsement. This will help cover any damage done by a backup or overflow, into your house from a blockage that is off premises. So if there is a […]
We are off and running with season six and we have some great guests on the docket. We start off with Bruce and Laura Delaney who own Rediscovered Books in the heart of downtown Boise. I really enjoyed the conversation we have and It’s always fun to have a husband and wife team on the […]
I had two conversations with clients last week regarding the difference between 1099 contractors and W2 employees when it comes to insurance. This is an important distinction to get right for a number of reasons. Many new business owners want to hire 1099 contractors for one main reason. It’s cheaper. They don’t have to pay […]
If you are a business owner and you have a partner, a buy sell agreement should be an important part of your business plan. A buy-sell agreement in its simplest terms is a life insurance policy that the business owns in the event of the untimely death of one of the partners. When a business […]
The carrier that I work for just added two exciting endorsements to our latest homeowners policy. If there was ever such a thing as an exciting endorsement to a homeowners policy, this is it. This first one is a service line endorsement. It covers things like, the main water line running to the house from […]
Are you are in the business of flipping houses? It is important for you to understand how to insure this risk. A house that is being purchased, remodeled and resold, requires a different policy than you average homeowners policy or landlord policy. It’s a completely different risk. You may have to write a vacant property […]
The world has changed a great deal in the last 10 years. The iphone launched, apps were invented and almost everything we do, is different. You want a taxi? Order one up on your phone. You want a place to stay in Manhattan? Select a place on your phone and book it. This has also […]
On this episode, I sit down with the CEO of ICON Credit Union, Connie Miller. Connie is a native Idahoan and has been in the Credit Union business since 1994. in 1997 Connie became the VP of finance for then Idahi CU, now ICON , and became their CEO in 2008. I was excited to […]
“I’m an excellent driver”. I hear this all the time. Now, you can prove it and pay less for your insurance. Driver tracking technology isn’t new and it has been around for a decade or so. It is getting more sophisticated though. The tech that I am familiar with is called the Signal App and […]
On this episode I have the founder and owner of the Lemon Tree Co. restaurant, Jasson Parra. I had a blast getting to know Jasson and recording with him and I hope you enjoy our conversation. Jasson has worked in the restaurant industry his entire adult life, starting at Mcdonalds at 16. He was drawn […]
Let’s say that you were involved in an auto accident and your vehicle sustained a substantial amount of damage. To repair that damage, it would cost more than the vehicle is worth. What are your options. You have 2 options. Your first option is to give the car to the insurance company. They will salvage […]
On this episode I have the founder and owner of RestoClean. I met Nate Morris recently after his marketer stopped by my office. I had such a good experience with her, I actually reached out to her to thank her for how she was taking care of our shared clients. She told me a little […]
Claims can tough. I get calls every week from clients telling me that there is damage somewhere and asking if there is coverage. Unfortunately, that question is never easily answered. What I help a client with, is determining the source of loss. If there is water damage, where did the water come from? Was it […]
On this episode I have Founder and President of Cornerstone Design, Suzie Hall. Suzie and I have a great conversation about her entrepreneurial journey. Suzie studied business in college and her first few jobs after school were straight sales and commission only. This is a tough way to earn a living. Suzie took it like […]
My agency gets asked these questions often. “How are my things covered when I am moving”? Or, “Are my things covered in Storage?” If you have a homeowners policy in place, the simple answer is “yes.” There is situation where your belongings may only covered up to 10% of what your homeowners policy says. It […]
The agreement you have with an insurance company to insure your autos or home is a two sided mutually agreed upon situation. If either side wants to bow out, they have the right to do so. We see this more often on the consumer side when a client chooses to change companies. It can be […]
On this weeks episode, I have the founder and owner of Upcycle Allen Traylor. I had a lot of fun getting to know Allen and learning his story and he gives a seriously great interview. His path has been full of fun stories which makes this episode great to listen to. Allen is from Idaho […]
I saw a headline back in late 2009. It said that Farmers Insurance is going to be the head sponsor of what was, the Buick Open on the PGA tour. I thought to myself how cool that was. As a lifelong golfer, I was excited to have an event on the PGA tour that I […]
Deductibles are a part of just about every type of insurance policy. It is what you will pay in the event of a claim and the higher your deductible, the lower your premium. I think it’s smart to look at your options and run the numbers. In some cases, raising a deductible on your auto […]
There has been a lot of talk about how Facebook is the devil. I don’t believe this. It’s not the platform that is bad, it’s the way people are choosing to use it. Facebook doesn’t make people bad, it exposes us for who we are. Have there been some questionable tactics for data mining and […]
The insurance industry pours billions of dollars a year into advertising and their ads are unavoidable. The issue I have with these ads, is while they are undeniably entertaining, they have no caloric value. While they are entertaining, I think they are a little misleading. Companies saying it’s easy to get a quote and a […]
On this episode, I brought in an old friend, Joe Pattee. Joe is currently the branch manager of Guild Mortgage in Boise. He and I entered our careers in the same era and have sort of grown up professionally. I enjoyed the part of our conversation when he accepted his role as a loan originator […]
The individual health insurance space is a confusing landscape to navigate. It’s important to consult a licensed professional when discussing options and plans. On this podcast I talk about a health plan that is available that many are unaware of. Short term health insurance. These plans offer really nice coverage at an affordable price. They […]
Tis the season for health insurance and I have had a number of very good conversations with clients. When most people think of health insurance, they think of three things: How much does it cost? What is the deductible? What are the co pays? These are good questions to ask, but there is one part […]
I had the opportunity to sit down with Mike and Rosie Weems who founded and own Calle 75 Street Tacos. When it comes to businesses, the general public sees a shiny finished product. They don’t see the ten years of work that led up to it. The heavy lifting, the second guessing, the “what are […]
If your tree falls on your neighbors house and no one hears it, is it covered? I jest a little, but this question gets asked regularly in my agency. I did some research with a claims supervisor and found out that trees falling on houses, are considered an act of god. Acts of god are […]
If your garage door closed on your car and smashes the rear window of your car is this covered as a Homeowners Claim? Comprehensive claim on the auto policy? Collision claim on the auto policy? Ill bet you’re wrong. Find the answer in the podcast or audio embedded in the blog below. Links: My Website […]
This week on the podcast I have Jim Escobar, founder and owner of Neudesign Architecture. There was a lot that Jim brought to the show that I found fascinating. For starters, he knew what he wanted to do when he was 7 years old. SEVEN! When I was 7, I couldn’t decide what Hot Wheels […]
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I love podcasts. I love them so much that I host two of them. They are Simply Explaining Insurance and None of my Business. It is like the Wild West right now for podcasting and everyone is trying to make their land grab for attracting peoples attention. Putting together a show is tough and it […]
In this episode I talk about the repercussions of filing an auto insurance claim. I have had a few instances in my career where a client had filed a claim, or had one filed against them and they wanted it withdrawn. This is the rub of my business. Everyone is paying for a product they […]
On this None of my Business podcast episode I have Tom Lajoie, founder of eTTAviation on the show. Tom grew up as an Air Force brat and moved around quite a bit before landing here in Boise. He was in the Air Force for 15 years and had his sights set on becoming an astronaut. […]
Cyber crime has become yet another thing for business owners to worry about. Good news is there is a product called cyberliability to ease some of that worry. Business owners can add this to some existing policies, or purchase a stand alone policy that will protect them from such acts. If your company stores sensitive […]
Over the past year, I have been approached by 4 people asking my advice on if they should buy an insurance agency or not. I didn’t know I had any thoughts on this subject as I am not in the market to buy one. I soon realized I had plenty of thoughts on the subject […]
This episode is for those who are buying a home. Purchasing a house is a lot of work and there are a mountain of hoops to jump through and tons forms to fill out. One of the most important forms is the property disclosure form. A question on that form, is “Have you filed any […]
This week on the show I have Nick Schlekeway who founded and owns Amherst Madison which is one of the fastest growing real estate brokerages in the country. Nick landed his company on the INC Magazine’s 5000 fastest growing companies in the country at 715. Nick gives a really solid interview and has a lot […]
Welcome to Season 5 people!!! To kick off this season I have brought on Matt Pipkin who has an important journey to share. He founded Speak Your Silence in 2012. Matt recognizing the magnitude with the problem of sexual abuse and the deep role it plays in so many other social issues. He became frustrated […]
Bike vs. car. You read that right. Not car vs. bike. I recently had a claim filed where the cyclist hit the car (no serious injuries thank God), and not only that, the cyclist was TICKETED for failure to yield. The cyclist did have some minor injuries. The car was damaged and the person driving […]
I had a conversation with a client that wasn’t pleasant due to a denied claim. This is a battle that I will continue to fight and it is one of the main reasons I write on this blog and record podcasts and videos. My industry does a terrible job of educating our clients on how […]
I get calls in my office once in awhile from clients who want to know how their pricing on auto insurance is determined. This simple question does not have an easy answer. There are dozens and dozens and dozens of factors that are taken into place to price a policy. You know many of them. […]
In a previous life, I was a hall director on a college campus. In my first year, my department also had a new department head named Kevin. Kevin was very excited to make a difference and infuse some new life into a department that had been standing still for many years. The middle of the […]
I have been an agent since 2004 and every week, I get to learn something new. I continually get questions I haven’t heard before. The latest question I had to answer from a client, was “If my dog brings in a skunk and the skunk sprays inside the house, is there any coverage for that?” […]
This may be a ludicrous parallel to draw, but I think it will make a point. I recently saw the movie “Hacksaw Ridge”. It’s a nearly unbelievable story about an American soldier in WWII who singlehandedly, saved 75 men in one battle without carrying a weapon. During the night, he sneaked around the battlefield, riddled […]
Many of your insurance policies have two lines of coverage called “medical” and “liability”. The coverage offered inside of these are similar, but they are triggered in different ways. In this podcast I discuss the difference between the two. With medical, generally, fault does not come into play. With liability someone has to be liable. […]
One thing insurance companies care greatly about is who was at fault or who is liable. This comes into play in almost all types of claims, especially auto insurance claims. This podcast helps explains how fault is determined. I also discuss what steps you should take if you are in an accident on a […]
If you run a business, lease space and did a buildout, there is a specific way to make sure that buildout is covered. It all comes down to how it is dictated in the lease. If you did a buildout, who owns the buildout? It depends. The lease SHOULD tell you if the buildout is […]
I have had clients call me and ask if there is coverage on their homeowner policy if the water line going INTO their house springs a leak. Unfortunatly, the answer is almost always no. Your homeowners policy will cover damage done by water, from a sudden and unexpected release of water from a closed water […]
.I have had some uncomfortable conversations with some clients regarding their life insurance. It has come from clients I have absorbed over time from other agencies. These clients weren’t counseled properly on how to fund their permanent life insurance policy. Permanent life policies are a different animal and they require a small amount of constant […]
I love to podcast. It’s fun, it’s easy, it is very cost efficient and as a business owner, it’s a wonderful medium to use. How did I get started? I was listening to a podcast by Kevin Smith called Hollywood Babylon and he went off on a rant about how anyone could podcast. He said, […]
If you own a camper or a trailer, it’s important to make sure you have it covered properly. There are a few ways you can do this. With my company, you can add it directly to an auto on your auto policy and add comprehensive or collision coverage to the camper or trailer. OR if […]
On todays show I have Jennifer Quinn aka JennyQ back on. Jennifer is our resident social media expert and I like to have her on to keep us up to speed on our digital presence. Over the past few years, she has gravitated towards live streaming and currently consults business owners on best practices. She […]
When you purchase a new homeowners insurance policy, it is common for the insurance company to come out and take a lap around the outside of your house and inspect it. Why do they do this? To see if there are any existing issues that might lead to future claims. If they see certain things, […]
If you aren’t using Facebook for your business to grow your brand and increase sales, you are about 3 years behind. If you are treating your business FB business page like your personal page, you are wasting time and money. The platform is incredibly sophisticated and powerful. Anyone can get on, and start up a […]
Should you carry a commercial auto insurance policy? This is a question you should ask yourself if you are self employed, or if you own a business. A regular personal lines auto policy is there for an average daily use vehicle. It is for people who commute to and from work, run errands, take the […]
This week on the show, I have Derrick Boles back on the show. Derrick is one of my favorite guests because I admire his message, his attitude and his strength so much. He is a leadership consultant, an author and a keynote speaker. Derrick has had a challenging 12 months. Less than one year ago, […]
This week on the show I have the founder and owner of Jump Time, Chad Babcock. Chad is the creator of one of the first trampoline parks in the world, right here in Idaho. Chad was born in a small town in Minnesota and moved to Boise when he was a young boy. After he […]
On this episode I have Heath Harmison. Heath has been a comic for over a decade now and his star continues to rise. I was excited to have Heath on for a few reasons. 1. I know for a fact he’s an outstanding story teller. 2. He is an entrepreneur that comes from a different […]
This week on the show, I have Meg Carlson who is the current President and CEO of Prosperity Organic Foods Inc. We talked about what she is doing in her current role, and what she had done in her career to put herself in position to be an easy choice for this role. Meg was […]
On this episode I have Reverend Misty Tyme. Misty is the founder and owner of a company called For the Common Good and she specializes in forgiveness. This is a topic that I think many people need to put some serious thought into. In a day and age where we are all keystrokes away from […]
I sat down with Dr. Jenifer Barry recently for the show. Are you doing what you wanted to do when you were 7 years old? Jenifer is. It’s one thing to know what you want to do at such a young age, but it’s another actually go out and do it. Dr. Barry knew she […]
On this show I have Joel Flake who founded and owns Business Advisory Services and he helps other business owners with high level issues in their company’s. Who better to have on a business show! My favorite part of Joel’s story was how he built his first company Gemtek which is a pest control company. […]
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This week on the show, I have Jason Fry. Jason is currently the CEO of the Idaho Youth Ranch. He and I discuss his path to this role and everything that prepared him to step in and hit the ground running last year. Jason grew up in a midwestern household that was similar to the […]
This is an area where business owners have some confusion. How to handle workers compensation when you hire a 1099 subcontractor. There has to be workers comp in force whenever you are exchanging money for labor. Employers can hire workers as an employee, or as a subcontractor. I would encourage you to consult an accountant […]
I caught up with a good friend of mine, Brandon Wright. Brandon was on the show back in season one when he owned Ultra Clean and we had a great conversation about building and growing a business. Last year, Brandon sold this business, took some time off for himself and his family, and decided to […]
On the podcast this week I sat down with Shannon Robnett who founded and owns Phoenix Commercial Construction. Shannon’s entrepreneurial body of work is impressive. His first business dates back to a sno cone shack when he was 13 years old. Growing up in a household with parents who had their own businesses and seeing […]
On today’s show I have Eric Mott who is the founder and owner of Slyce Brands. Eric has a few restaurants right now and has some really neat things lined up for his business this year. We start the conversation with his first business. He started a lawn care company when he was 15 years […]
Slow leaks in a home are the worst. They generally not covered on most homeowners policies. Water is covered from when the loss is “sudden and unexpected” like a burst pipe. Things that are generally not covered are wear and tear and neglect. As houses age, things break down. It is the obligation of the […]
My guest this week is the founder and owner of Bluebridge Consulting Group, Stephen Robertson. Stephen and I covered a lot of ground in this conversation so get ready. He has a law degree, a PHD in educational leadership and his skillset was forged with over 20 years in the business world. After working for […]
I had the opportunity to sit down with Allison Dunn who founded and owns Deliberate Directions. Allison opened her coaching business in 2013 and came on the show to share her story. One of my favorite parts of her story is how she ended up becoming a coach. She moved to Idaho about 5 years […]
It’s important to have coverage for your stuff. Whether it is your personal property in your home, or your equipment for your business. I encourage everyone to evaluate their coverage amount and at the same time, make sure that coverage is there for you if you need it off your premises. On a personal lines […]
Welcome to Season 4 of None of My Business! I am so excited to have on the show, Kevin and Angel Moran who founded and own Guru Donuts here in Boise Idaho. Their story is outstanding and we spend over an hour taking about their journey. These two landed in Boise in 2008 after realizing […]
Most people understand why it is important to keep your auto insurance in force. It’s the law. That doesn’t scare 1 out of 7 people out there who are driving around uninsured. What you may not know, is there is a financial consequence to having a gap in your auto insurance. People who have gaps […]
There are two coverages inside of a commercial auto policies that you need to be aware of. Hired and non-owned auto will protect your business if you and/or your employees are in an accident. Hired auto will cover you if you are renting a car for business. The liability from your policy will transfer over […]
Being in sales is hard. Asking for someones business doesn’t come naturally to most people. It feels like you are imposing, or there is some sort of imbalance, especially if the consumer didn’t come to you first. I had a conversation with Tobe Brockner from Vsquared Creative about this and he reminded me of something […]
Workers compensation is a need for any company that has W2 employees. It is a policy to protect your employees if they are injured on the job. The pricing on a workers compensation policy can be confusing at first, but it’s really pretty simple when it is explained. There is your payroll, your industry rate, […]
What if you as a business owner are accused of something by an employee or ex employee for something that you didn’t do? What if you are accused of sexual harassment? Or wrongful termination? Or discrimination? What if this disgruntled employee hires a lawyer? According to a 2015 Hiscox study, 1 in 5 businesses of […]
This is a portion of my interview with Eric Brocksome from Vsquared Creative (S3:E8). We covered a lot of ground in our conversation, but I really wanted to pick his brain on content. It is vital for business owners to get their brand out there and have it be in their voice. Some entrepreneurs, like […]
This is a portion of my interview with Eric Brocksome from Vsquared Creative. Eric has the soul of a salesman and I have been selling since 2004. The goal of ANY and EVERY business is to be a referral based business. Just sit back and watch the phone blow up. What they don’t tell you, […]
This is in no way a new concept, but it is one that I like to deploy to make goal setting more manageable. We all have set New Years resolutions on January 1 with the best intentions. For some reasons, they seem to last about 7 hours before we give ourselves an excuse to break […]
This is a portion of my interview with Brandon Frank from Fleet Feet. I have talked to a many business owners and there is a common thread you will hear woven through these conversations. It’s the “Giver’s Gain” philosophy. The more you give the more you get. This is hardwired into us as human […]
Did you know statistically 1 out of every 8 drivers is uninsured? There is a coverage called uninsured motorists that is available on your auto policy, but did you know that covers your medical bills? What about your car? How is that covered? What if you have liability only on your vehicle? The answers lie […]
This is an excerpt from my interview with Brandon Frank who owns Fleet Feet here in Meridian Idaho. I asked him about why should someone buy in his store over buying shoes from their own couch. This is a huge issue for retailers in any industry. Just ask Circuit City. I thought the conversation that […]
When you write an auto policy with an insurance carrier, the insurance company insures the vehicle for blue book value. If you make any additions to the vehicle, it’s important to let your insurance company know in order to make sure everything is covered. For example, if you add a cover to your truck. It’s […]
A portion of my interview on the None of my Business Podcast with Ross Cook. Season 3 Episode 2. MATT: That’s the one thing that I wanted to start with is we how do we arrive home successfully? I like the way you put that. I think this would go for anybody. Business owners, employees, […]
Let’s say you just bought a spanking brand new car. It has all the new tech, all the bells and whistles and as your seat is warming up and you are figuring out how play a song on your radio, you rear end someone and total it. You walk away unscathed other than your pride […]
An excerpt of my interview with Jacob Nordby. Author of Blessed are the Weird. MATT: So, we sit around and we watch other people’s art. we watch their shows, we look at their pictures, we read their articles. How is that benefiting you? I’ve gotten away from mainstream media a long time ago because that […]
This topic many don’t know about and many will not care about. BUT, I have had a number of conversations in my agency over the past year revolving around this topic so it was time to chat about it. What are OEM parts? OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. This is an endorsement you can […]
I hail from Chicago, but my musical soul is rooted in Seattle. I was 18 years old attending Western Michigan University as a freshman when the albums “Nevermind” by Nirvana and “Ten” by Pearl Jam were released in the fall of 1991. I was completely captured by their sound. Loud grinding riffs over loud crashing […]
This is an excerpt from my conversation with Jacob Nordby from the None of my Business podcast, Season 3 Episode 1. Matt: You mentioned in your book “Blessed are the Weird”… I don’t know if this is the word you used but I’ll use it: you said ”we’re living today in the most fertile time […]
Bonus episode for season 3! I thought season 3 had wrapped, but I had an opportunity to bring in some dynamic business owners and I am just not willing to wait 2 months to put this out. Jeff and Brandi Buller came in and we had an amazing conversation about some important things. Their story […]
“Thank you for calling Farmers this is Matt”. I never know what is coming next. 99% of the time, the interaction is pleasant with a current client or a prospective client. Once in a while though, it goes nuclear. The person on the other end of the phone comes at me like they are shot out […]
I had the opportunity to sit down with Seth Brink who is one of the owners of the Gyro Shack. What a great story we have for you! Seth and his partner Doug Miller bought the one and only Gyro Shack in town back in April of 2015. It was owned and operated by an […]
I had an opportunity to sit down and talk with Rich Smith from Coldwell Banker to tell his story. Rich started selling real estate in 2006. You may remember that this was the dawn of the great recession. Real estate had been booming for 4 or 5 years and it came to a screeching halt […]
Let’s say in your a sales job and if you sell 4 widgets in a day, it’s a good solid day. Then let’s say your best day ever is 7. Then one day, on a busy day, your boss comes in and lays out a contest. “Anyone that sells 10 today, gets tomorrow off.” What […]
When you step into your office at the beginning of your workday, what do you feel? Are you running through the door, like a football player running through the tunnel with 30 foot high flames roaring in the air, ready to take on the day high fiving your co-workers on the way to your desk? […]
I had an amazing conversation with Tobe Brockner who owns VSquared Creative here in Boise. I love talking marketing with Tobe and you will hear why. The guy is very smart, he loves what he does, he loves the challenges that come with his job and you can hear it all in his voice. We […]
I sat down with a friend recently so that she could share the story of the most difficult time of her life. Lisa lost her husband after a brutal bout of cancer. Dan was 49 years old. Dan did a beautiful for Lisa years before. He purchased a life insurance plan for her and it […]
I sat down and had a wonderful conversation with Matt Naismith who owns Patriot Auto Glass here in Eagle Idaho. Matt’s story is very interesting in a number of ways. This company isn’t his first. In fact, he grew a company just like it to as many as 15 employees when he lived in Phoenix. […]
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A good friend of mine and I have a theory. That theory is, the music we listen to between the ages of 13-24, is the music we will listen to our entire lives. It’s the music that becomes the soundtrack of our lives. During these years, week seek out and actively hunt music that speaks […]
I want to thank Lisa Bain for agreeing to write this piece for me. She is enduring something that all of us fear and few of us talk about. I would ask that you read her words and reflect on them. -Matt Life insurance is icky to talk about. We fear death, and […]
I just closed a deal this week with a new client. I first quoted their insurance 16 months ago. 16 months!! During the ensuing months, I wrote no fewer than 14 emails, a dozen texts, and 15 phone calls. Sounds exhausting, doesn’t it? It’s really not because I embrace the chase. Closing a deal like that is […]
On this episode I sit down and have a conversation with the Cheif Squatch of Vsquared Creative, Eric Brocksome. Technically, he is the Business Development Director of a pretty amazing company here in Boise. We cover alot of ground so get ready. We tackle some big picture topics like culture and different personality types. Building […]
On this episode of the show, I have brought back Jennifer Quinn, AKA JennyQ. This is Jennifer’s third time on the show and she is my expert on all things digital media. Digital and social media is a landscape that moves super fast and things that were working well 4 months ago, can already be […]
Two years ago, Elizabeth Newsom-Stewart’s cat Fawkes ate part of a lily plant leaf. Newsom-Stewart, then a veterinary student at Cornell University, immediately knew the danger he was in, and rushed him to an animal hospital. “Some lily plants are toxic to cats” she says, and may cause kidney failure. “Symptoms can take […]
This episode I have the pleasure of speaking with a Meridian Business of the year recipient, Brent Haynes. He and his wife Angie own and operate Freedommaid. They run a really tight operation with some exciting things coming in the near future. Brent is one of the best I have seen when it comes to […]
Let me share with you one of my shortcomings. My mind comes up with a new, brilliant, game-changing idea, every day. OK, maybe not every day. Every other day. It is the implementation and follow through of these ideas that plague me. It’s possible I have shiny object syndrome where I want something shiny, and […]
I had the opportunity to sit down with Dorthy Miller who owns a wonderful flower shop in Eagle, ID named Hope Blooms. I have known Dorothy for about 8 years now and we are big supporters of each others businesses. Dorothy has some insight on a few things that I haven’t had the opportunity to […]
I was driving recently and found myself deep in thought about my business. Now, this is not an unfamiliar place for my mind to visit. My thoughts drifted to how much I don’t think about my business (detangle that!). I find my thoughts about my business are almost always there, and if not, just below […]
Welcome to episode #43 of the None of my Business podcast. I had a great conversation with Heath Van Patten who owns Nexthome Treasure Valley. He has a rich entrepreneurial history and has run a number of businesses. He started in sales at the young age. He went on and earned a degree in business […]
This episode is with Brandon Frank who owns Fleet Feet in the Village here in Meridian Idaho. He and I had a wonderful conversation recently. Brandon has a kind presence and a warm smile that just makes you want to walk up to him and say, “What’s up man?” Which is exactly what I did […]
Finding good employees for most business owners is a challenge. I don’t know if it is my industry, or the lower unemployment rate, but the challenge seems greater these days. My wife (who also owns a business with employees) and I have always had the vision of retiring employees. Having them till the end. […]
mI sat down and had a fascinating conversation with Ross Cook who owns the Center for Balance and Effective Communication. We really go deep in regards to tapping into causal factors that point us towards the things that we do on a daily basis. Some of these patterns are good, and some of them are […]
“I’m going to write a letter!!” This seems to be synonymous with anger these days. It means you are so mad, that you are going to write your experience down and share it with the powers that be. To share a bad experience, to try and get your way, to let someone REALLY know how […]
I had the pleasure to sit down with my good friend Jacob Nordby to discuss his new book, “Blessesd are the Weird”. We had a RICH conversation about many things. We discussed how businesses can look like art. How to handle fear which is inevitable in all parts of our lives. Why we are […]
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Want. It’s a powerful feeling. One of my close friends and I have a running joke that usually is brought out during a sporting event, but it can be used in any situation. Example. I was at the Farmers Insurance Open this January and was perched high above the 18th green. The leader, Jon Rahm, […]
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The one things I have been trying to do for my business for the last 2-3 years is have the right team in place. If I have the right team with me at the helm, I KNOW we will kill it. We will do things that have rarely been done and have fun doing it. […]
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When I opened the door to my business, I had very little understanding of just about anything in the business world. It humors me to realize how little I knew. Of the myriad of things I didn’t know, was how big do I want my business to be? This is something my wife (who also […]
Do you really want to support local businesses? I have found it is getting more challenging to support certain local businesses. Retail seems to be the toughest. You can get anything you want from your couch (Even a couch!) using your phone. There is a massive convenience to doing that and it is hard […]
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I had the opportunity to sit down and speak with Carrie Uberuaga who manages a branch for Fairway Mortgage. Carrie has a LOT of entrepreneurial experience and it has translated beautifully into her current position. Carrie started in the mortgage business in 2005 when the mortgage business was humming. Soon after, came the biggest financial […]
We live in a magical time. We live in a time where we carry a universal device in our pocket and it is with us 100% of the time. It’s a phone, a camera, a garage door opener, it can buy stocks for you, play video games, it’s a weather station, the most advanced communication device […]
I had an opportunity to sit down with Mark Hansen who owns 4 Blue Sky Bagel shops here in the Boise Area. When I told my kids I was going to meet him, they both gasped in awe. You see, Blue Sky Bagels have been our “thing” for over 10 years. It’s what my […]
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I started writing this the morning after the Cubs won the World Series. I am completely unfocussed and scatterbrained this morning and can’t tear my mind away from the memories of 12 hours ago. Here I am trying to put a label on what this feeling is like. It finally hit me as I pulled into the […]
Health insurance has gotten a little confusing and quite frustrating. This episode is to help break down how to get a plan that is proper for you. There are a number of ways to buy health insurance. You can go direct through the carrier, or buy a plan through an exchange. The exchange in Idaho […]
Medicare options can be a confusing landscape to navigate. I wanted to take the time to simplify your options so you have the ability to choose the proper plan. In this episode I discuss what traditional medicare parts A and B are. More importantly I discuss the two main options you have,to supplement the gaps […]
“What is the matter with our country?” This is a question I am hearing more and more . There is nothing wrong with our country. It’s the people that live inside of it. When did the need to be right become so much more important, than the need to be kind? I grew up in […]
The health insurance landscape over the past few years has gotten very confusing. Ever since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or “Obamacare”, business owners are scrambling to find out what they need to know. Luckily for you I have Kelly Madison on the show. Kelly has been offering health insurance plans for over 20 years […]
The health insurance landscape over the past few years has gotten very confusing. Ever since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or “Obamacare”, business owners are scrambling to find out what they need to know. Luckily for you I have Kelly Madison on the show. Kelly has been offering health insurance plans for over 20 years […]
Some people fear change. It can feel daunting and unstable. It can be scary because it causes a trip into the unknown. So what? My mind is always searching for ways to get leaner and more efficient and it is a blessing and a curse. Here is what I have learned. Change isn’t permanent. Once […]
This episode I have Kacie Long from Heartland Payment Systems on the show. I brought Kacie on for a number of reasons. She has been with Heartland for 9 years and has a great deal of sales, marketing and management experience in a very challenging field. Kacie offers a product that many business owners […]
I decided it was time to tell a little bit about my story and I realized after 35 episodes, you may not know much about me. This is a business podcast and I do own a business so I figured it was time. I have been in the insurance business now for 11 years […]
September is life insurance awareness month. Are you aware of your life insurance? This post will be a resource for the most common questions I have been asked over the last 11 years of as an agent who fully believes in the power of this product. Life insurance is something you buy because you love […]
There can be some confusion sometimes between what constitutes “full coverage” auto insurance and liability only. What full coverage means, is that you have liability AND coverage to repair your vehicle in the event of an at fault claim. Other coverages are available on an auto policy, but they are optional and don’t automatically come […]
It’s a homeowners biggest nightmare. Picture yourself coming home from a long day of work to an empty house. Maybe you’ve been looking forward to sitting down with a glass of wine or an iced tea and a little time to decompress. You pull up and your driveway is wet. You open the garage and […]
I had the opportunity to sit down with Robert “Rocky” Detwiler who has quite the story to share with you. We all have ups and downs in our lives and Rocky is no different. Although, his highs have been higher than most and his low couldn’t have been any lower. His story is one of […]
Your home is most likely only your biggest asset and it is crucial that you insure it properly. Odds are you have no idea what your home is insured for. Maybe your mortgage broker put it all together for you with an insurance agent. It’s time to dust off that policy and take a look […]
It is no secret that I adore Dutch Bros. coffee and am one of their loudest supporters. I have had the opportunity to work with Derrick and Danielle Fleck since the day they opened their shop in Ontario in November 2012 and their story is outstanding. From the outside looking in, it’s easy to say that Dutch Bros. […]
I remember when I started my career many moons ago. Someone told me that my goal should be, to become a referral based business. A business where all of my clients are referred to me. That sounded so nice. Just sit in the office and the phone just rings away with people who are being […]
I had the opportunity to sit down with Rick Wight who owns a number of companies including Building Solutions out of Bend OR. We had a wonderful conversation about his path as a business owner. Rick started his career in construction back in 1985 down in the San Diego area. He and his wife made […]
Did you know that you can extend your liability from your homeowners policy to a plot of land? You can also extend it to watercraft like jetskis or boats. It is VERY inexpensive way to make sure you are adding that protection to things that need it. Take a few minutes and listen to this 4 […]
The world of social media moves so fast, I decided it would be a good idea to do an episode every year to help everyone stay up to date on current trends. Who better to do this with than our resident expert, Jennifer Quinn from YouBeingSocial.com? Last year we talked about Periscope and Blab as […]
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I can’t take it anymore. The news just makes me either angry, sad, or disgusted. I have been drifting away from mainstream news for awhile, and am trying to go cold turkey. A few years back, I read some business books saying that watching the news or reading it, is a grandiose waste of time. […]
There are two coverages that should be built into your auto policy. They are called Uninsured motorists and underinsured motorists. They protect you and anyone in your car if you are hit by someone who doesn’t have ANY insurance or if they don’t have enough insurance. These are an important defense to making sure you […]
Have you ever sat down with a friend, and over a few beers uttered the phrase, “We should totally do that and go into business!” If so, you are not alone. Thing is, 99% of those business thoughts and idea’s die before the beer is even gone. My guest on this episode, is Krisjan Hiner […]
I had an experience last weekend that unfortunately is typical in the world of customer service these days. My wife and I volunteered to buy movie tickets for my son’s class for students who excelled in math this year. His teacher told us that the movie theater will only sell gift cards for $15 or […]
This is a question I get once in awhile. “Why did my insurance go up, I have never even filed a claim?!”. When you have a true understanding on the mechanics behind how insurance works, I think you will see why rate increases occur. When insurance is needed, it is used to pay for dozens […]
I think it is amazing when a company offers group life insurance as part of their benefit package and if your company offers it, get as much as you can. There can be some shortcomings though if this is the only policy you have to protect your family. For starters, most people have no idea how […]
To steal a line from my childhood hero Ferris Bueller, “Things move pretty fast these days.” You can now order a cab from your phone using a rideshare service. I used Uber for the first time recently and was amazed at the entire process. The simplicy, the elegance of the app and the fact that […]
Short little tip here. If you have a car that you use seasonally and have it stored for months at a time, make sure you let your insurance agent know. They will strip all of the coverage off of it except for the coverage called “comprehensive”. This covers it if it is damaged while in […]
I have been putting a lot of thought into the meaning of “good customer service.” If a company says they give good customer service, I don’t think that means anything anymore. Everyone says that. By the way, you are supposed to give good customer service. It should be a baseline, minimum expectation. Let’s stop saying that. […]
Your house is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. I sat down with Brandon Wright who is the owner of Ultra Clean. He unloads, a ton of useful information to help us understand what to look for and how to prevent damage to our home. Homes do not come with a user […]
This is no ordinary company. This story starts about 7 years ago on a golf course. I was playing a round and was paired up with a guy named Jeff and his father. The inevitable what-to-you-do conversation occurred on the 3rd hole where I learned I was playing with the owner of a new coffee stand in […]
This podcast is with Tricia Anderson who owns The Bodacious Pig right here in Eagle Idaho. I happen to work about 80 feet from this restaurant and it is one of our favorites (try the pulled pork nachos or tri tip sandwich/pig style). This is actually her second restaurant after successfully running a BBQ restaurant in […]
This is a short and sweet podcast that explains some of the details on insurance billing. It isn’t the sexiest of topics, but I will teach you how to get the most out of your insurance dollar. Since you will be paying for insurance for the majority of your life, knowing this can save you […]
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I was living in Pullman Washington and working at Washington State University (Go Cougs!), when a friend of mine rolls up to me and says, “hey Dietz, you wanna climb a mountain?” With zero hesitation and having no idea what that really meant, I blurted out “well yeah!” You see, I am from Chicago. I […]
There are plenty of benefits for a renter to carry renters insurance, but did you know how it can protect you as the landlord? The most important part of this policy for you the landlord, is the line of liability that is included. Most renters policies include liability that protects you against fire, smoke and […]
The deductible you choose for your insurance, directly affects what you pay. The higher your deductible, you lower your premium. The question is, what is your cost threshold? How much are you willing to “self-insure” for? I have clients who are paying too much for their insurance because they have their’s set too low. In […]
This episode features Shaun Buck who is the founder and owner of The Newsletter Pro. Shaun’s story is really impressive. He has had the entrepreneurial spirit in him since he was a teenager and has owned numerous companies in his life. His current business, was recently named #120 on INC Magazine’s top 500 fastest […]
I had the opportunity to sit down with Dean Barry who owns Bricknowlogy here in Eagle Idaho and he gave us a lot of great information in this conversation. Dean left the corporate world to start his own business. He did this in his mid 40’s, with a family, while moving to a different state, […]
If you have an son or daughter that is about to get their drivers licence, it’s an important time in all of your lives. I remember when I turned 16 and my father took me down to the DMV to get that little piece of plastic. It was one of the first times I […]
Identity fraud will continue to be a growing concern for us. There are ways to protect yourself out there and one of those ways can be through your insurance policy. Some insurance companies, including the one I am with, offer a rider on their homeowners policy or renters policy that offers active credit monitoring. Learn […]
I am pretty sure I have said this before but I am going to stop. The whole notion of “When we were kids”, followed by a statement of doing something that didn’t get you killed, proves that the thing you were doing was safer or better that what we do today, is stupid. Nostalgia can […]
This podcast is with multi-talented writer, director, actor, editor and producer, Will Von Tagen. Will recently released his first feature film in the fall, “Almosting It”. We talk about what that entire process was like. The thing I like about this interview, is that Will has just started his film career and there is so much […]
Do you have a sales job? If you answered yes, I am here to tell you that you are wrong. You have a marketing job. You have no one to sell to without marketing and no matter how good of a salesperson you are, you better be a better marketer than a salesperson. I wrote […]
There is a scene in Apollo 13 where Kevin Bacon and Tom Hanks are having a contentious conversation. Essentially, Kevin Bacon thinks that NASA isn’t sending them a proper reentry plan because NASA doesn’t know how to get them back and according to HIS calculations, they are going to skip off the atmosphere and never […]
I recently sat down and had a wonderful conversation with Sheli Gartman. Sheli is a serial entrepreneur, she is a business coach, a public speaker, a comedienne, and an author. We talk about working your strengths and delegating your weaknesses. We cover how to get the most out of your team through assessing their strengths and […]
We took some needed time off over Thanksgiving break and decided it was time to revisit the entire Rocky saga. Disclaimer, I don’t acknowledge Rocky V as a part of the saga (Stallone will even tell you it was terrible) so this is based on Rocky I-IV, Rocky Balboa and Creed and there are […]
My nine year old son had a project at school to do and it had to do with filling out a family tree. We got as far as his great grandparents before I needed to ask my parents about names. This kind of freaked me out. I never met them and I have no idea […]
This episode is starring Andrew and Shayna Randall. They are an amazing husband and wife team who own the Dutch Bros. franchise in Caldwell Idaho and their story is very inspiring. They started off running their business at 21 years old and they ran into many of the classic struggles small business owners have. Their first […]
Life insurance for kids sounds like a strange premise. It can also be a polarizing subject. I would only ask that you learn about the benefits of the product so that you can make an educated decision of if it is right for your family. Talk to a licensed insurance agent who offers the product […]
Most life insurance is medically underwritten and if you aren’t in perfect health, you will pay more or you may be declined altogether. There is another option for a very specific group of people who want life insurance but have been declined for health reasons. It is an instant issue policy where you have to […]
I had the opportunity to sit down with Michael Strickland who is an accomplished, published author and writer. We talk about his career an how the writing world has changed for better or for worse. We move on to talk about why it is getting more and more important to have content to share for […]
I have been in sales now for over 13 years and done plenty of selling. I have read books on sales, and marketing and the psychology behind how people make buying decisions. I have also been a consumer my entire life so does this make me an authority on sales? I don’t know. I […]
Commercial insurance is a vital part of protecting your business and it isn’t something you should go out and buy like auto insurance. You really need to know how to protect your livelihood. There are MANY different types of insurance for businesses including, general liability, workers compensation, E&O, professional liability, malpractice, EPLI and more. Each […]
I sat down with Megan Bryant who is an entrepreneur that has a lot to share with you. We talk about her experience getting into improv comedy and stand up. From that start, she thought it would be a good idea to give her hometown a comedy festival and put it all together using sheer will. […]
I had the opportunity to sit down with a true Idaho leader, Troy McClain. Troy was on the first season of the Apprentice and finished top 3 (or top 5 depending on who you ask, we’ll go with top 3). We talk about projecting your beliefs and writing them down and power of actually making […]
It’s true. I did. In fact, I had a pretty colorful stretch of employment between ages 18-24 where I was fired twice, almost fired another time, and “my contract was not renewed” which in my mind was always higher ed speak for “fired”. Let’s start with high school where my brother helped me get a […]
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Derrick Boles who is an international motivational speaker. Derrick played basketball professionally and after his playing career was over, he found himself as a head coach of a program with a 25 year history of losing. In his first year, he took them to the final […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Brett Labit was my very first guest on the show about 11 months ago. He now has the honor of being my first repeat guest on the show. Listen to that podcast here: From professional purgatory to CEO. His business is Local Impact Zone or LIZ and it has had an “exciting” year. I […]
Greetings! If you pay for your auto insurance monthly and automatically out of your checking account we can save you a few dollars every month. If you select to get your bill via email it will waive the service fee on your bill. If you get a paper bill and pay automatically, the bill shows $2 service […]
This podcast is with Brian Wight who owns Dutch Bros. Boise and his story is incredible. He and his wife Libby opened their first stand when they were 23 years old and had 3 up and running during their first year. Most people don’t know how difficult this is and you can hear in […]
Permanent life insurance can be a powerful tool if used and understood properly. What people need to understand, is that the money in the cash account, can be “borrowed”. Why is this important? Why not just cash out the money instead of take a loan? One simple, mind blowing answer. You can’t tax a loan. […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]My Uncle sent me an article to read regarding the complexity of auto insurance rates and I thought it was a good read. For those who want to read it here it is. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/car-insurance/auto-insurance-special-report/index.htm It is a good article and I totally agree that pricing has gotten overly complex. The insurance companies are dying to figure out […]
I am a proud graduate of Western Michigan University. I lived in the residence halls my entire collegiate career. All 5 1/2 years of it. I went to this school of 22,000 students without knowing a soul and was placed in a room my freshman year with 3 total strangers. Now it wasn’t my roommates […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I read an article today showing the rates in Idaho for Individual healthcare plans, are going up. Significantly. Blue Cross is taking an average of a 23% increase and Mountain Health Co-op is taking a 26% increase. Pacific Source on the other hand is taking an 8% decrease. Last year, based on all of the health insurance […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This is an easy mistake to make and I have seen it again and again. A potential client comes in and says, “Give the cheapest thing you got for auto insurance”. I flat out will tell them, “No”. The cheapest thing I got, could end up being the most expensive thing you buy. State […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “It depends”. That is your answer to all of your tax questions. Every single one of them. Taxes play a crucial role in all businesses and to most entrepreneurs, it is like trying learn a foreign language. Not only is it like learning a new language, there are at least 4 potential answers to […]
Today’s podcast in on Workers Compensation. This is a vital part of your commercial line protection plan. The moment you hire a W2 employee you have to put this policy in force and it will pay for their medical expenses if they are hurt on the job. This podcast covers: What the policy covers, how […]
While Obama made healthcare available for everyone, he didn’t to the same for our pets. Don’t despair. You can get health insurance for your dog or cat. We have partnered up with a company called Pets Best to offer their insurance through my agency. It is very affordable, and comes in three different levels. […]
I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Jennifer Quinn who own You Being Social.com. She is an expert on helping businesses get the most from social media. Her company will help businesses do everything from get started on different platforms to running the entire social media wing of their business. We […]
I have a 52 year old client who loves his bicycle. He rides it every day early in the evening and has done so for years. He is a family man with 3 children and a wife of 25 years. One morning he was out for a ride on a busy road on a crisp summer evening. The sun was going down and he […]
I had a wonderful conversation with Joel Lund owner of Prepare for Rain Coaching. Joel is the co-founder of Prepare For Rain, LLC. He is a strong innovator and wears several hats: chief visionary officer leaks into all aspects of the business. He’s a serial entrepreneur, speaker and award-winning author (in non-fiction and fiction). […]
I had a great day this week with saving clients some $$. The following are three real world examples on ways my agency stepped up and saved our clients $1,000’s of dollars. The first was claim. I had a client who was involved in an auto accident. Initially Farmers wasn’t going to offer any medical […]
I had a great conversation with Tobe Brockner who owns VSquared Creative. He was recently honored as one of Idaho Business Review’s Accomplished under 40. He has been in the marketing and advertising world for over 10 years now, he has written two books and has a passion for mastermind groups. We touch on all of those […]
About 6 months ago Farmers rolled out a program on our auto product that is amazing. The problem is, they didn’t do a stellar job of letting people know about it. In certain states, including Idaho, qualified drivers had some benefits rolled onto their auto insurance. These are: Accident Forgiveness – Policyholders who have […]
The answer to this question. x/.05. There you have it. The explanation lies inside the podcast. This is the most important insurance you have and you don’t want to get it wrong. Life insurance is all about easing the financial burden after losing a primary wage earner. If you get it wrong, you can put […]
I can’t make these titles up by myself you know. This podcast will help you protect your jewelry and firearms properly on your insurance policy. Your base homeowners policy isn’t always enough. You will learn when you need to add jewelry or gun coverage to your policy and how to do it. My website Simply […]
The world has changed quite a bit over the past 8 years or so. I credit Steve Jobs for putting the internet in all of our pockets when he released the first iphone in 2007. Every company has released an app that can help speed up many processes. Many other apps have also found ways to colossally […]
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sherry Fernandez who owns Fit Mania. I had seen her speak a number of times through some marketing thing I have done, and knew I wanted to track her down for an interview. So I ran after her in a parking lot after an event and […]
I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Robert Geier, the Godfather of Riverboarding (the only sport invented in Idaho) and founder of the Even Surf Company. Robert is on the cusp of something big here with this sport. We talk about how the sport was invented and some of his successes which […]
You are in for a treat here. I had the opportunity to sit down with Dave Lakhani. There is so much value in this interview, you will probably have to listen to it multiple times. Dave has been described as a “Marketing Genius”,”Business Acceleration Strategist” and “Multipreneur” by his peers and the media. He has been responsible for developing dynamic […]
There is a great convenience to buying your insurance online. There are many things that an insurance agent can give you that an 800 number or website can’t. I highlight 4 important things you will get from a good agent. 1. You have access to the same people who get to know you. 2. They […]
I had the opportunity to sit down with Brett Clancy, owner of Christian Brothers Automotive, Meridian. He has a great story to tell. He brought a brand new franchise that is virutally unknown to the valley and had an incredible first year. We also talk about how he chose the right franchise for him, and […]
There is something that is lacking these days across both sides of the counter. Grace, kindness, and patience is in short supply and it affects everyone. There are times, my office receives a call from a client who is upset about something. Their rates went up or no one from claims has called them back, or something along those […]
The best time to buy a life insurance policy is today. There are two reasons for this. We are never younger than we are today, and we rarely get healthier as we age. These are the two main factors in rating for a life insurance policy. Simply Explaining Insurance Podcast on iTunes.– Get in and […]
When is the last time you had an insurance review? Have you EVER had an insurance review? I would recommend you get in and see your agent (if you have one) to go over your policies. I believe that people don’t want to do this because they think the agent is just going to […]
I have discovered another reason your rates are going up. It is human error, and greed. We had a hail storm come through here on Sept. 5, 2013. I know that date very well because my agency alone probably replaced 25 roofs (or is it rooves?). It was a mess. Storm chasing roofers came into […]
This episode is with Brandon Wright the owner of Ultra Clean. Brandon has been in business for over fourteen years and has the DNA of a entrepreneur. We cover a lot of ground in this half hour including topics like: Should you specialize your business? How to creatively market? How to assess your business in […]
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Anyone that knows me, knows I love golf. It is something I have had in my life now for almost 30 years and it is something I hope to have for 30 more. For starters, think about that. What other game can you play for 60 years? I started playing when I was about 14, mainly […]
Have you ever been dropped by your insurance company? Insurance companies don’t drop clients for no reason, and while it might feel personal, it is definitely not. I will explain the reasons insurance companies make these tough decisions. Simply Explaining Insurance on iTunes Use Podcast Addict on Android and search for Simply Explaining Insurance My […]
I sat down with Jacob Nordby who is a very good friend of mine and he has an important experience to share with you. Have you ever gotten to a point with your business where you questioned, if you are, where you are supposed to be? Have you ever questioned your purpose? Jacob took his business […]
There is a product out there many of you may not be aware of. I wasn’t aware of it until I was able to sell it. It is called a home warranty. It protects many things your homeowners policy will not. Learn all about it in 5 minutes. I added an outtake at the end […]
This interview is with Jeff Yarnall, the owner of 4 Dutch Bros. in Meridian Idaho. He has some answers to some of the hardest questions business owners ask themselves every day. 1. How do I build a culture that people are attracted to? 2. How do I hire the right people? You could spend […]
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Should you put towing on your auto policy or use AAA? There are pros and cons of that decision. All of your answers lie inside this little podcast episode. Find the podcast here on iTunes. Simply Explaining Insurance On an andriod phone you can download Podcast Addict and search for Simply Explaining Insurance. Music by […]
I had the privilege to sit down with Blake Lingle, the mastermind behind the Boise Fry Company. What a great story he has to share with you. One of the things I admire about Blake, is he went outside of what felt natural to him, to give him a better chance of success. He […]
Disclaimer- this has nothing to do with insurance. It’s an insight to my nostalgic mind. I used to have a problem. I used to go to the record store every Tuesday, the day that new music comes out, and buy at least one CD. I loved the discovery. I loved being the one who heard […]
Insurance is weird. It’s something you need but never want to have to use. Sometimes the answer to this question is obvious. Sometimes it can be tricky. What if the damage is slight? I pay for insurance every year, why shouldn’t I use it? Are my rates going to go up? Those are the questions […]
Here are 6 ways to get the most out of your insurance premiums packed into 8 minutes. You can find the podcast on Simply Explaining Insurance On Android- you can use Podcast addict. Search for Simply Explaining Insurance Music by. Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers http://traffic.libsyn.com/dietzagency/SEI8-_6_ways_to_lower_your_premium.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Your home is probably your biggest asset. Shouldn’t you know the proper way to protect it? In 8 minutes you will easily understand what makes up a homeowners policy. My website Music by: Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. Find the podcast here: Simply Explaining Insurance For android- Podcast Addict. Search for Simply Explaining Insurance http://traffic.libsyn.com/dietzagency/SEI7-_Homeownersinsurance.mp3Podcast: […]
I sat down with John Davidson from Aloha Property Management and had a great conversation about building his business. He bought a business and the people he bought it from, took back 70% of the business immediately. From there, he took what he had left and grew it by 20 times. I really like this […]
A few years ago, I almost lost my Aunt and Uncle in a horrible car accident. I talk to clients all of the time about the importance of carrying the proper liability limits, and how important umbrella policies are. I make sure I talk to ANYONE that has a Motorhome about liability. I get excuses […]
This is an interview I did with Brett Labit- CEO of Local Impact Zone or LIZ. It is very inspiring to be with someone who has found their true calling and is working hard to mold their vision with their own bare hands. Networking has been a vital part of my business over the […]
This is a new podcast I am starting where I will interview small business owners about their success and chalanges in building a business. Over the course of 10 years, I have met many wonderful people who have incredible success stories that I want to share. Starting and running a business is hard. We have […]
“Would you like our full coverage or basic coverage?” This is the question I used to ask clients when I worked for a rental car company. It’s a tricky way to get someone to commit to buying their coverage. This podcast will tell you everything you need to know about how to make the right […]
Your homeowners policy is a complicated document and it is sometimes confusing to understand how it works. This episode it to explain what is and what isn’t covered (generally) on your homeowners policy. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/simply-explaining-insurance/id940721252?mt=2&i=328031518 Music by- Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers www.azpeacemakers.com http://traffic.libsyn.com/dietzagency/06_SEI_6-_What_isnt_covered_in_a_homeowners_policy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
I remember the day I turned 16. I remember going down and taking my drivers test. I remember holding my brand new, warmly laminated drivers license in my hand. It was the first time I felt like I could do something an adult could do. Looking back, I realized I knew nothing about insurance because […]
Renters insurance is very important, and it is very inexpensive. I sell policies for as little as $12 month and that is BEFORE any discount it triggers on your auto policy. Listen to this and you will know all you need to know about renters in only 5:46! www.farmersagent.com/mdietz– Get a quote on renters insurance […]
This is a nice short 5 minute podcast on umbrella policies. Most people have heard about them, but don’t know what they are or how they can help you out. Find the podcast at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/simply-explaining-insurance/id940721252 music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers www.azpeacemakers.com http://traffic.libsyn.com/dietzagency/04_SEI_4-_Umbrella.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Greetings! In this episode, you will learn the difference between term, and permanent insurance. Life insurance is the most important product I offer and it is crucial that you know how to protect your family. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/simply-explaining-insurance/id940721252 music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers www.azpeacemakers.com http://traffic.libsyn.com/dietzagency/02_SEI2__Term_Vs._Perm.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
A quick synopsis on what you really need to know about your auto insurance policy. There is more to these policies than just your deductibles and how much you pay. Take 8 minutes to listen and you will be an expert on how to build the policy that is right for you. check out the […]
I recently had a client who was robbed. Someone broke into their home in the middle of the day and stole some jewelry and a gun. My agency was one of the first places that they called and we found out they weren’t sure of everything that was missing. They also hadn’t updated their policy to […]
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I know…a podcast about insurance?!?! I thought the same thing. Give them a try, I promise you will learn some information that is valuable to you. This is just a short introdutction to what you can expect to get out of these short, but useful podcasts! Find it on iTunes. Simply Explaining Insurance On Android- use […]
People often call often and ask if they have coverage if they rent a car. If you have full coverage on your car, the answer is YES. Your auto policy will cover a rental car the same way it covers your own car. If you have liability only, the answer is NO. I have a unique experience with […]
Over the past few years, I have had some interactions with clients that have been going through a claim and they found out that coverage wasn’t available for the loss they were going through. Have you ever read your homeowners policy? I didn’t think so. I wanted to highlight some things that are NOT covered […]
I have been in business now for 10 years which is amazing to me. I’d like to share some thoughts of what those first ten years have been like. Starting a new business is an interesting endeavor. Starting two businesses, having a baby and buying a house in a 12 month period, is almost stupid. […]
I had an experience earlier this year which was one I will never forget. Golf has been a passion of mine for over 25 years and I never imagined I would have the opportunity to share a round of golf with Phil Mickelson. Somehow the stars aligned and I was able to do just […]
The landscape for health insurance is very hard to navigate these days. With Obamacare or the “Affordable Care Act” (ACA), going into full effect last year, there are still many questions about the industry, and the process to secure coverage. If you have individual health care insurance, there is now an open enrollment period where […]
Life insurance is the most important product I offer. Cars can be fixed, houses can be rebuilt but the financial hole left by the death of a loved one, can change the course of your life. Life insurance by nature, was invented to be an income replacement tool. There are only a few ways to […]
Did you know your credit score plays a role in what you are charged for your home and auto insurance premiums? Like it or not, it has become an important factor in how insurance companies determine risk. You may be asking (as many many many many people have asked me), “Why the heck should my […]
Business owners who have W-2 employees must have workers compensation insurance. It is the LAW! If a business does not have it while they have employees on payroll, they are subject to a fine of $25 per day PER EMPLOYEE here in Idaho. Workers comp is insurance to pay for any medical expenses if an […]
A question I get often, “Why did my auto insurance go up?” There are many possible answers to this question, but I will speak on one of them. A portion of your auto insurance is coverage for liability. It pays for medical expenses if you are involved in an AT FAULT accident, or if you […]
You may have heard of an umbrella policy, but you must likely don’t know how it works. Not having the proper amount of insurance at the time of an accident, can change the course of your financial future. Picture this: You are in a hurry, you are running late to pick the kids up from […]
Accidents happen. They happen every day. It is the main reason you have insurance. When you are involved in an accident, there are a few things you can do to make next few weeks go by smoothly. 1. Is everyone OK? If there are injuries, dial 911. I see many auto claims come through my office and the […]
My agency has made a big push to get in front of all of our clients to review their coverage’s. I do believe some people are reluctant to come in because they think we are going to try and sell them something else. The truth is, more often than not, we save people money. We […]
Did you know most homeowners policies include coverage for guns and jewelry? The thing is, the coverage built into your existing policy only has a limited amount of coverage for these items. Farmers homeowners policies come with $5000 worth of jewelry and $3000 worth of gun coverage. You can add more with what is a […]