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    Simply Explaining Insurance #300- Your homeowners policy is non renewing

    March 20, 2025, 4:19 pm Comments are off

    Welcome to an insightful exploration of the homeowner’s insurance industry, a domain that is rapidly transforming and affecting countless individuals. Today, I aim to simplify the complexities of insurance and provide you with the crucial knowledge you need. The State of the Industry In recent years, the insurance landscape has shifted significantly. Companies are non-renewing […]

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    Podcast appearances

    March 17, 2025, 5:34 pm Comments are off

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    None of MY Business S9:E20. Drea Hemmer

    August 14, 2024, 7:39 pm 24 Comments

    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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    All the Free Stuff

    August 1, 2024, 6:55 pm 38 Comments

    Free Modules/Assets/Articles How to write 20 policies in one week 10 Strategies to Fill Up Your Pipeline FAST. Without internet leads, because internet leads suck. Intro to Commercial Commercial is a beast to learn. This module is all about workers comp which is a great gateway to getting all of their business. 11 Proven Phrases […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #299- The Art of Losing Gracefully

    April 23, 2024, 8:59 pm 48 Comments

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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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #298- Life Insurance Uncomplicated: Cheaper Today Than Tomorrow

    April 18, 2024, 11:09 pm 3 Comments

    💬 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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #297- The True Value of an Agent’s Intervention

    April 4, 2024, 10:51 pm 26 Comments

    💬 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, […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #296- Saving Clients Money in a Premium Spike Era

    March 28, 2024, 10:52 pm 35 Comments

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    💬 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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #295- Dustin and Matt teach you all about Jewelry Insurance

    March 19, 2024, 7:43 pm 120 Comments

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #294- A Cautionary Tale of Non-Payment and Lost Coverage

    March 14, 2024, 11:22 pm 5 Comments

    💬 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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #293- Flood insurance

    March 7, 2024, 10:54 pm 23 Comments

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #292- IUL Vs. Financial products

    February 29, 2024, 11:49 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #291- When your term life policy is up

    February 22, 2024, 10:49 pm 19 Comments

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #290- A real-life conversation with an agent

    February 15, 2024, 4:55 pm 25 Comments

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #289- Non-weather water losses, aka Burst pipes

    February 8, 2024, 11:19 pm 17 Comments

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #288- Aw Hail no

    February 1, 2024, 10:47 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #287- When your client gets an unexpected $36,000 bill

    January 25, 2024, 10:40 pm 26 Comments

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #286- How unnecessary lawsuits are affecting your premiums

    January 16, 2024, 11:49 pm 8 Comments

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #285- Does workers comp cover your employee’s commute?

    January 11, 2024, 11:28 pm Comments are off

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    None of My Business S9:E19- Tyler Freeman

    December 21, 2023, 11:15 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of My Business S9:E18. Caleb Randall

    December 20, 2023, 5:39 pm Comments are off

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #284- Home and Auto Insurance 201

    December 11, 2023, 6:32 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #283- Home inspections are not suggested, they’re mandatory

    December 7, 2023, 7:18 pm Comments are off

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    How I saved a client 18% with a phone call

    November 29, 2023, 11:40 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #281- Commercial Inspections

    November 14, 2023, 6:26 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #280- Get the right homeowners policy from the start

    November 9, 2023, 11:26 pm Comments are off

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    The day a 17-year-old almost killed me on a Jet Ski

    November 7, 2023, 7:03 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    And one day, just like that….You’ll decide this isn’t who you want to be anymore.

    November 7, 2023, 6:53 pm Comments are off

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #279- Dustin Lemick, CEO/Founder of Briteco

    October 31, 2023, 7:32 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #278- My car was stolen in Vegas and used in an armed carjacking

    October 24, 2023, 10:19 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #277- Cancelling for Non-pay could be very very bad

    October 18, 2023, 7:39 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #276- Storage unit fire

    October 5, 2023, 10:34 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #275- Jeff Shi

    September 27, 2023, 8:54 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #274- What deductibles should I carry?

    September 19, 2023, 9:17 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #273- 3 times in your life you should buy or increase your life insurance

    September 14, 2023, 9:46 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #272- Giving your Agent the benefit of the doubt

    September 6, 2023, 4:43 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #271- Backup Sewer and Drain

    August 31, 2023, 7:37 pm Comments are off

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    None of My Business S9:E17- Shawnda Huffman

    August 24, 2023, 9:30 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #270- Collateral Assignment

    August 17, 2023, 9:34 pm Comments are off

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    None of My Business- S9-E16- Parker Harger

    August 16, 2023, 5:53 pm Comments are off

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #270- Driver Discovery

    August 7, 2023, 4:41 pm 16 Comments

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #269- Current state of our Industry

    August 3, 2023, 5:49 pm Comments are off

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    None of my Business -S9:E15. Sean Hancock

    August 2, 2023, 3:52 pm 1 Comment

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #268- Roof Inspections

    July 24, 2023, 7:18 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #268. Agency Mike Sharp

    July 13, 2023, 6:53 pm 1 Comment

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    None of My Business S9:E14. Tobe Brockner

    July 12, 2023, 8:19 pm Comments are off

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #267- Ryan Englund

    July 6, 2023, 6:43 pm Comments are off

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    None of my Business S9:E14- Jacob Nordby

    July 6, 2023, 5:38 pm Comments are off

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #266- Michael and Courtney Weaver

    June 7, 2023, 4:26 pm Comments are off

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    Why Dave Grohl is my Favorite Entrepreneur

    June 1, 2023, 2:15 pm Comments are off

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #263- Are slow leaks covered?

    May 24, 2023, 9:56 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #261- What if you forget to cancel your old policy?

    May 18, 2023, 10:00 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #260- Flood Insurance

    May 9, 2023, 6:17 pm Comments are off

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    None of my Business S9:E13- Tanner Martty

    April 27, 2023, 9:38 pm 18 Comments

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #259- How we helped get a client $14k more in a claim settlement

    April 26, 2023, 3:54 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #258 -Insuring Camera Equipment

    April 18, 2023, 6:41 pm 20 Comments

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    None of my Business S9:E12- President Gordon Jones

    April 18, 2023, 6:35 pm 3 Comments

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #257- Lowering commercial premiums

    April 11, 2023, 7:31 pm 5 Comments

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #256- When to not file a claim

    March 28, 2023, 3:57 pm 1 Comment

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #254- Read your Mail

    March 23, 2023, 9:25 pm 1 Comment

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    None of my Business S9:E11- Alison Patt

    March 23, 2023, 5:41 pm 1 Comment

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #253- A Creative “Reinstatement”

    March 9, 2023, 8:29 pm 20 Comments

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    None of My Business S9:E10- Coach Naylor

    March 9, 2023, 7:22 pm Comments are off

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #253- Ebike coverage

    March 1, 2023, 11:29 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #252- Cigar Smoking and Life Insurance

    February 23, 2023, 11:17 pm 37 Comments

    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 […]

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    Things I’ve learned in 50 years on Planet Earth

    February 15, 2023, 11:40 pm 14 Comments

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #215- Add medicare plans to your agency

    February 15, 2023, 11:27 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #250- When an adjuster is denying coverage for damage that should be covered.

    February 6, 2023, 10:20 pm 21 Comments

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #249- Insuring a new car

    February 2, 2023, 9:09 pm 10 Comments

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    None of my Business S9:E9. Connie Miller

    February 2, 2023, 8:28 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    My friends saved my life.

    February 1, 2023, 5:20 pm Comments are off

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #248- 5 ways to lower your auto insurance

    January 25, 2023, 10:30 pm 31 Comments

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    None of my Business S9:E8 Brian Wight

    January 24, 2023, 10:09 pm Comments are off

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #247- Diagnosing a leak from your roof

    January 18, 2023, 5:52 pm 13 Comments

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    None of my Business S9:E7- Art Robinson

    January 17, 2023, 6:10 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S9:E6. Devin Williams

    January 11, 2023, 5:23 pm Comments are off

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #246- New year, new habits.

    January 10, 2023, 7:47 pm 19 Comments

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    None of My Business S9:E5- Jacob Nordby

    January 4, 2023, 6:47 pm 7 Comments

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #245- Premium Payroll Audits

    December 21, 2022, 1:28 pm 32 Comments

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S9:E4- Erth Beverage Company

    December 20, 2022, 5:02 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #244- Loss Control Inspections

    December 14, 2022, 8:19 pm 7 Comments

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S9:E3- Joe Mikitish

    December 13, 2022, 8:53 pm Comments are off

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance= #242- Life insurance underwriting

    December 8, 2022, 7:47 pm 30 Comments

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    None of my Business S9:E2. Meagan Jones Schlekeway

    December 7, 2022, 10:41 pm Comments are off

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #241- Hole in my roof

    November 30, 2022, 11:52 pm 26 Comments

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    None of my Business S9:E1- Jasson Parra(2)

    November 29, 2022, 11:05 pm Comments are off

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #240- When should a youthful driver get their own policy?

    November 17, 2022, 11:41 pm 15 Comments

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #239- Solar Panels

    November 8, 2022, 8:49 pm 36 Comments

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #238- Does my homeowners insurance cover damage from rain?

    October 27, 2022, 10:17 pm 3 Comments

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #237 – Equipment Breakdown Coverage

    October 20, 2022, 8:09 pm 1 Comment

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #236- Hit by uninsured motorist

    October 13, 2022, 7:06 pm 36 Comments

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #235- Why you have an agent

    September 13, 2022, 9:38 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #234- Homeowner Deductibles

    September 8, 2022, 10:43 pm Comments are off

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #233- 2 Companies sharing 1 LLC

    September 1, 2022, 10:17 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #232- Renters Insurance and Additional Living Expense

    August 24, 2022, 7:18 pm 5 Comments

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #231- How much coverage do you need on your umbrella policy?

    August 17, 2022, 6:43 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #230- Changes in credit based rating for premiums

    August 11, 2022, 6:40 pm 4 Comments

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #229- Loss of rents vs. Business income

    August 4, 2022, 10:52 pm 10 Comments

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #228- Can permissive use be transferred?

    July 28, 2022, 4:26 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #228- Life insurance options after underwriting

    July 19, 2022, 6:08 pm 2 Comments

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #227- Wear and Tear

    July 14, 2022, 6:07 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #226- Weed eater vs. Glass window retraction!

    July 7, 2022, 5:00 pm 5 Comments

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S8:E12- Pete Cardin

    July 7, 2022, 4:38 pm 5 Comments

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #225- Dustin Lemick

    July 6, 2022, 7:25 pm 2 Comments

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #225- “Broke two windows with my weed eater”

    June 27, 2022, 10:05 pm 4 Comments

    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

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #224- Body Shops

    June 21, 2022, 6:08 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #223- Rick Fox

    June 20, 2022, 9:55 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #222- Universal life insurance

    June 7, 2022, 10:50 pm Comments are off

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #222- Loss Control Recommendations

    May 24, 2022, 9:30 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #221- Driving a Customer’s Car

    May 17, 2022, 9:30 pm 3 Comments

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S8:E11- Zach Peterson

    May 17, 2022, 4:32 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S8:E10 – Nick Schlekeway

    May 12, 2022, 4:48 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #220- Easysend.io

    May 10, 2022, 4:34 pm 2 Comments

    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. […]

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    None of my Business S8:E9- Mark Vincent

    May 9, 2022, 6:46 pm 1 Comment

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #219- Blanket Coverage

    May 3, 2022, 10:34 pm 1 Comment

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #218- Mountain Bike Crash

    April 27, 2022, 9:05 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    The quintessential, ever growing, recommended reading for Insurance Agents

    April 21, 2022, 9:15 pm 1 Comment

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #217- 10, 20 or 30 year term?

    April 20, 2022, 9:17 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S8:E8- Brian Sieminski

    April 19, 2022, 8:26 pm 4 Comments

    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 […]

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    None of My Business S8:E7- Stephen Cilley

    April 12, 2022, 9:52 pm 1 Comment

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #216- Social Jazz

    April 12, 2022, 6:48 pm 1 Comment

    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 […]

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    None of My Business S8:E6- Lana Roth

    April 6, 2022, 8:16 pm 5 Comments

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #215- What company do I file an auto claim with?

    April 5, 2022, 10:29 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S8:E5 Bryce Gonser

    March 31, 2022, 10:32 pm Comments are off

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #214- Why auto rates are increasing.

    March 29, 2022, 8:49 pm Comments are off

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    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://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/Simply_Explaining_Insurance_214-_Why_Auto_Rates_are_Increasing.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #213- 3 ways to save 20% off your auto insurance

    March 16, 2022, 8:02 pm 5 Comments

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    None of my Business S8:E4- Colin Haueter

    March 14, 2022, 10:10 pm Comments are off

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #212- Permissive use on Commercial Auto

    March 8, 2022, 11:09 pm Comments are off

    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://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/permissive_use_commercial_auto_-_3822_3.49_PM.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

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    None of my Business S8-E3. Janice Stevenor Dale

    March 8, 2022, 7:52 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #212- Separate Structures

    March 2, 2022, 12:19 am Comments are off

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    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #212- Off Premises Property

    February 23, 2022, 10:17 pm Comments are off

    So 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://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/Simply_Explaining_Insurance_211_-Off_Premisis_Property_2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

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    None Of My Business S8:E2- Brian Fretwell

    February 22, 2022, 5:30 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of My Business S8:E1 – Joe Ackerland

    February 17, 2022, 7:52 pm Comments are off

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance #211- Splitting Class codes on workers comp

    February 15, 2022, 10:04 pm 3 Comments

    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://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/Simply_Explaining_Insurance_211-_Splitting_Class_Codes_on_Workers_Comp.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #210- Workers Comp bonuses and overtime

    February 8, 2022, 11:50 pm Comments are off

    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://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dietzagency/Simply_Explaining_Insurance_210_-_Workers_Comp_overtime_and_bonuses.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #209- “I wrote 2400 policies in my first year”

    February 1, 2022, 7:27 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #208- How to get lowest premiums on commercial insurance

    January 25, 2022, 10:58 pm 5 Comments

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    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #207- Uninsured Auto Fatality

    January 19, 2022, 11:59 pm 2 Comments

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    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #206- Why use a preferred body shop

    January 10, 2022, 11:29 pm 2 Comments

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #205- The first life insurance conversation

    January 6, 2022, 8:06 pm 8 Comments

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #204- Risks of hiring the wrong restoration company

    December 21, 2021, 5:37 pm Comments are off

    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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    Simply Explaining Insurance- Jab Jab Jab, Right Hook

    December 14, 2021, 7:46 pm Comments are off

    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_203_Jab_Jab_Jab_Right_Hook.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #202- Bike vs. Car

    December 6, 2021, 7:35 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #201- I put gas in my diesel truck

    November 29, 2021, 9:47 pm Comments are off

    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 | […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #200- How I place a tough risk

    November 16, 2021, 10:28 pm Comments are off

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    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #199- Why I am sending more video emails.

    November 8, 2021, 10:11 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #198- Car registered in one state and driven in another

    November 1, 2021, 7:15 pm 1 Comment

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    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #197- Leak Detection devices

    October 25, 2021, 9:03 pm Comments are off

    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. […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #196- Tree roots+ water pipe= ??

    October 19, 2021, 5:43 pm 2 Comments

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #195- A gun, a dog and a crime.

    October 14, 2021, 6:43 pm 3 Comments

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    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #194- Youthful Driver out of household

    September 30, 2021, 3:51 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #193- Using Bombbomb for your agency part 5

    September 21, 2021, 6:01 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #192- Auto claim dispute

    September 16, 2021, 9:55 pm Comments are off

    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. […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #191- Family members and workers comp

    September 7, 2021, 4:56 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #190- How to get a free umbrella policy

    August 30, 2021, 7:46 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #189- Slow Leak Coverage

    August 23, 2021, 9:52 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #188- How to send video emails like a pro

    August 18, 2021, 8:39 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #187- Roof claim denial

    August 11, 2021, 4:13 pm Comments are off

    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. […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #186- Getting Started using video email

    August 4, 2021, 4:22 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #185- Medpay

    July 29, 2021, 4:28 pm Comments are off

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    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #184- Should my college student get a renters policy?

    July 21, 2021, 10:33 pm Comments are off

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    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #183- Fixing a coverage error

    July 15, 2021, 5:09 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #182- How to turn $15k into $1m.

    July 13, 2021, 6:44 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #181- Credit card forgery

    June 30, 2021, 4:54 pm Comments are off

    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. […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #180- Contractors tools and equipment non-owned

    June 21, 2021, 7:24 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #179- How to start sending video emails

    June 15, 2021, 6:40 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #178- Workers Comp audit results

    June 8, 2021, 5:00 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #177- Proof of Loss

    June 2, 2021, 10:58 pm Comments are off

    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. […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #176- Interview with Iffi part 2

    May 19, 2021, 4:24 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #175- Declined Water Loss

    May 12, 2021, 5:57 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #174- Why video email works so damn well.

    May 4, 2021, 6:03 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #173- Non-Owned Auto

    April 28, 2021, 5:40 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #172- Home Inventory

    April 21, 2021, 4:45 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #171- Wine Coverage

    April 14, 2021, 5:19 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #170- Spoilage

    April 7, 2021, 4:29 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance 169- Building Ordinance or Law Coverage

    March 31, 2021, 7:35 pm Comments are off

    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. […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #168- Jay Bregman

    March 24, 2021, 3:33 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #167- A Life Sale

    March 17, 2021, 6:42 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #166- Collin

    March 4, 2021, 5:26 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #165- Tax-Free Income

    February 25, 2021, 5:11 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #164- Withdrawing Claims

    February 16, 2021, 11:35 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #163- Deductible Savings Accounts

    February 11, 2021, 5:49 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #162- Silver and Gold

    February 2, 2021, 8:44 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #161- When a youthful driver gets their own policy

    January 27, 2021, 6:50 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #160 Employee Tools

    January 25, 2021, 9:28 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #159- When a term life policy runs its term

    January 14, 2021, 6:30 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #158- Bedbug Coverage

    January 7, 2021, 8:11 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #157- Stolen Items from car

    December 16, 2020, 6:35 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #156- Crack in Foundation

    December 8, 2020, 7:26 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #155- Make sure you are covered properly

    December 2, 2020, 4:27 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #154- Individual Vs. Family Deductibles.

    November 24, 2020, 11:44 pm Comments are off

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    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #153- Plumbing Coverage

    November 18, 2020, 6:06 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #152- Working with Mortgage Lenders

    November 4, 2020, 7:25 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #151- Turo

    October 28, 2020, 7:07 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #150- Save $$ by buying more

    October 21, 2020, 5:52 pm Comments are off

    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. […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #149- No more paramed exams

    October 14, 2020, 5:26 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #148- The Review Process

    September 30, 2020, 5:44 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurnce #147- Life Insurance Awareness Month

    September 23, 2020, 12:30 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #146- Water Leak Detection

    September 16, 2020, 4:33 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #145- Info needed for an auto insurance quote

    September 10, 2020, 7:14 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #144- The Goat

    September 1, 2020, 10:35 pm Comments are off

    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

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #143- Life insurance strategy

    August 25, 2020, 4:44 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #142- Forced Placed Insurance

    August 18, 2020, 6:04 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #141- Personal Property Coverage

    August 5, 2020, 8:44 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #140- How to get the best auto insurance rate

    July 29, 2020, 6:15 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #139- Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists on an Umbrella Policy

    July 23, 2020, 6:57 pm Comments are off

    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

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #138- Interview about being an agency owner

    July 15, 2020, 7:02 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #137- Increasing Life Insurance Coverage

    July 6, 2020, 6:02 pm Comments are off

    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: […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #136- Condo Unit Coverage

    July 2, 2020, 5:59 pm Comments are off

    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

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #135 – Increase Your Liability

    June 23, 2020, 5:53 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #134 – Employee Dishonesty

    June 16, 2020, 7:05 pm Comments are off

    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

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    None of my Business S7:E11- Karissa Patterson

    June 10, 2020, 6:00 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #133- Dog Bites

    June 9, 2020, 8:41 pm Comments are off

    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. […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #132- Limited Mold coverage

    June 3, 2020, 6:19 pm Comments are off

    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

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    None of my Business – Brooke Lacey S7:E10

    May 29, 2020, 4:19 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of My Business S7:E9- Travis Franklin

    May 20, 2020, 6:59 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #131- Commercial Deductibles

    May 18, 2020, 5:49 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #130- Seth Preus

    May 6, 2020, 7:37 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of My Business S7:E8- Seth Preus

    May 6, 2020, 7:21 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S7:E7 Brian Fretwell

    May 5, 2020, 1:33 pm Comments are off

    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. […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance- #129 Troy Korsgaden

    April 29, 2020, 4:57 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S7:E6- Troy Korsgaden

    April 29, 2020, 4:57 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S7:E5- Juss Jackson

    April 20, 2020, 4:18 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #128- Underwriting Life Insurance

    April 17, 2020, 5:51 pm Comments are off

    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, […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #127- Insurance Industry response to the Quarantine

    April 10, 2020, 5:20 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S7:E4- Jeremy Ames

    April 7, 2020, 1:23 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #126- Earthquake!

    April 2, 2020, 5:08 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #125- Covid-19 and Workers Comp

    March 31, 2020, 1:05 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #124- Coronavirus

    March 18, 2020, 11:08 pm Comments are off

    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

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    None of My Business S7:E3- Gurus Go Sailing

    March 18, 2020, 10:04 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #123- Property Stolen from car

    March 13, 2020, 9:10 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S7:E2- Greg Schweitzer

    March 12, 2020, 10:15 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #122- Business Income

    March 6, 2020, 9:46 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S7:E1- Natalie Lemas Hernandez

    March 5, 2020, 11:44 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #121- Billing

    February 28, 2020, 8:39 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply explaining Insurance #120. What millennials do NOT know about life insurance

    February 21, 2020, 8:51 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #119- Landlord Risks

    February 13, 2020, 11:42 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #118 – Scheduled Equipment

    February 5, 2020, 6:15 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #117- Windshield

    January 27, 2020, 10:29 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #116- How to find a great agent

    January 16, 2020, 9:56 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #115- Collateral Assignment

    January 9, 2020, 7:51 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #114- “Full Coverage”

    December 18, 2019, 9:47 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #113- Coinsurance

    December 12, 2019, 10:21 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #112- Workers Compensation Class codes

    December 3, 2019, 10:53 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #111- Read your mail

    November 26, 2019, 10:07 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #110- Renting a car for work

    November 22, 2019, 9:01 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business- S6:E17 Rhea Allen

    November 19, 2019, 7:14 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #109- How mileage affects rates

    November 15, 2019, 9:58 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business- S6:E17- IBL Events Business Builder day #5

    November 6, 2019, 8:19 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #108- Permissive Use

    November 6, 2019, 7:46 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #107- Betterment

    October 30, 2019, 6:38 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #106- Diminished Value

    October 24, 2019, 2:03 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #105- Umbrella policies explained

    October 16, 2019, 10:12 pm Comments are off

    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. […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance#104- Your best chance at determining if there is coverage.

    October 10, 2019, 8:11 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business- S6:E16- IBL Events Business Builder day #4

    October 3, 2019, 12:29 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #103- Removing Claims

    October 2, 2019, 8:26 pm Comments are off

    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. […]

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    None of my Business- S6:E15- IBL Events Business Builder day #3

    September 19, 2019, 6:07 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #102- Occurrence made Vs. Claims made

    September 19, 2019, 5:37 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #101- Why does my insurance go up as my car gets older?

    September 11, 2019, 12:41 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S6:E14 – IBL Events Business Builder Day#2

    September 11, 2019, 12:00 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #100- Take Pictures of damage!

    September 5, 2019, 9:46 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S6:E14 – IBL Events Business Builder Day#1

    September 4, 2019, 4:39 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #99- Workers Comp waiting period

    August 29, 2019, 8:56 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S6:E13- Megan Bryant

    August 22, 2019, 9:56 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #98- Coverage for a Uhaul

    August 22, 2019, 4:11 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #97- Neighbors tree Vs. Roof

    August 15, 2019, 12:37 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S6:E12- Stoney Foster

    August 13, 2019, 1:05 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #96- Have you upgraded your house?

    August 7, 2019, 4:48 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #95- Toys in Storage

    August 1, 2019, 7:20 pm Comments are off

    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. […]

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    None of my Business S6:E11- Mark Anderson

    August 1, 2019, 6:39 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #94- Minor Beneficiaries

    July 25, 2019, 9:52 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S6:E10- Tanner Lowry

    July 25, 2019, 2:56 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S6:E11 Sean Hancock

    July 24, 2019, 8:00 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #94- Bees and dogs and mice and horses

    July 17, 2019, 10:01 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S6-E9 Liza Roeser Atwood

    July 17, 2019, 5:46 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #93- What kind of Agent is best for Millennials

    July 3, 2019, 7:37 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S6:E8 -Andrew Randall

    July 3, 2019, 6:56 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #92- Slow Leaks

    June 25, 2019, 10:36 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S6: E7- Nick Aldinger

    June 25, 2019, 9:26 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S6:E6- Brent Oetken

    June 18, 2019, 11:03 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #91- “You hit me”. “No, I didn’t”

    June 18, 2019, 9:15 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S6:E5- Tazz Weatherly

    June 6, 2019, 8:24 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #90- Hitting your own car or house.

    June 6, 2019, 5:37 pm Comments are off

    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, […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #89- Paying yourself back

    May 29, 2019, 8:58 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S6:E4- Justin Foster

    May 29, 2019, 1:29 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #88- Vacant Properties

    May 22, 2019, 10:35 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S6:E3- Dr. Clay and Megan Ramos

    May 22, 2019, 6:01 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #87- Nonowner auto insurance

    May 14, 2019, 9:27 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S6:E2- George Seybold

    May 13, 2019, 7:54 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #86- Agreed Upon Value

    May 1, 2019, 7:02 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #85- Sewer and Drain

    April 25, 2019, 9:39 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S6:E1- Bruce and Laura Delaney

    April 25, 2019, 8:27 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #84- W2 vs. 1099

    April 11, 2019, 9:42 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #83- Buy Sell Agreements

    April 3, 2019, 7:39 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #82- Service lines and Equip. Breakdown

    March 18, 2019, 5:26 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #81- Flips

    March 7, 2019, 5:52 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining insurance #80- Shared Economy

    February 28, 2019, 10:47 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S5:E12- Connie Miller

    February 21, 2019, 10:41 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #79- Driver Tracking tech

    February 21, 2019, 9:27 pm Comments are off

    “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 […]

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    None of my Business S5:E11 Jasson Parra

    February 14, 2019, 3:34 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #78- Total Loss

    February 13, 2019, 7:09 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S5:E10- Nate Morris

    February 6, 2019, 11:31 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #77-Source of Damage

    February 6, 2019, 7:01 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S5:E9 Suzie Hall

    January 30, 2019, 6:39 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insuance #76- Moving and Storage

    January 30, 2019, 2:57 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #75- Nonrenewals

    January 24, 2019, 3:36 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S5:E8 Allen Traylor

    January 23, 2019, 10:39 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    The first Farmers Insurance Open.

    January 22, 2019, 12:07 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #74- Deductibles

    January 17, 2019, 6:31 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Matt’s 2019 Facebook Manifesto

    January 10, 2019, 11:13 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #73- Insurance Commercials

    January 10, 2019, 9:55 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S5:E7- Joe Pattee

    December 13, 2018, 4:45 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #72- Short term health insurance

    December 12, 2018, 10:56 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #71- Out of Pocket Max

    December 6, 2018, 4:07 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S5:E6- Mike and Rosie Weems

    December 5, 2018, 7:04 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #70- Trees falling on houses

    November 28, 2018, 11:29 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #69- Comprehensive vs. collision

    November 20, 2018, 10:16 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S5:E4- Jim Escobar

    November 20, 2018, 6:12 pm Comments are off

    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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    Top 3 Idaho Business Podcasts

    November 20, 2018, 12:20 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #68- Withdrawing Claims

    November 14, 2018, 1:09 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S5:E3 Tom Lajoie

    November 8, 2018, 11:00 pm Comments are off

    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. […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #67- Cyberliability

    November 7, 2018, 5:21 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Thinking of buying an insurance agency? 7 questions you should know answers to.

    November 5, 2018, 7:27 pm 3 Comments

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #66- Clue Reports

    October 24, 2018, 6:14 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S5:E2 Nick Schlekeway

    October 24, 2018, 12:04 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S5:E1 Matt Pipkin

    October 17, 2018, 9:50 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #65 Bike v. Car

    October 15, 2018, 9:49 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #64- Dryrot

    October 4, 2018, 4:50 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #63 Auto Insurance Pricing

    September 26, 2018, 9:48 pm Comments are off

    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.  […]

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    Go from acceptable to perfect with one ounce of effort.

    September 12, 2018, 10:02 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #62- What if your dog brings a skunk into your house at 2am?

    September 12, 2018, 5:25 pm Comments are off

    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?” […]

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    Use the “One More” method to increase sales and retain clients.

    September 10, 2018, 11:06 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #61 Medical vs Liability

    September 5, 2018, 7:50 pm Comments are off

    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. […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #60- Who’s at Fault?

    August 29, 2018, 9:10 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance # 59- Tenants Improvements and Betterments

    August 21, 2018, 7:44 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #58 – Water Main Break

    August 14, 2018, 4:38 pm 2 Comments

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #57- The #1 Life insurance mistake

    August 9, 2018, 5:15 pm Comments are off

    .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 […]

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    What 5 years, 3 shows and recording 326 podcast episodes have taught me.

    August 1, 2018, 8:52 pm Comments are off

    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, […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #56- Campers and Trailers

    July 30, 2018, 9:30 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S4:E15- JennyQ

    July 11, 2018, 6:17 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #55- Home Inspections

    July 10, 2018, 10:13 pm Comments are off

    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, […]

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    Your business is doing Facebook wrong.

    July 5, 2018, 6:40 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #54- Commercial auto insurance?

    July 3, 2018, 9:39 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S4:E14 Derrick Boles

    July 3, 2018, 7:54 pm Comments are off

    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, […]

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    None of my Business S4:E13 Chad Babcock

    June 25, 2018, 10:29 pm 1 Comment

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S4:E12- Heath Harmison

    June 19, 2018, 6:18 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S4:E11- Meg Carlson

    June 11, 2018, 10:24 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S4:E10- Rev. Misty Tyme

    June 4, 2018, 8:10 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S4:E9 -Jenifer Barry, MD

    May 29, 2018, 10:39 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of Business S4:E8 -Joel Flake

    May 21, 2018, 9:35 pm Comments are off

    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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    Prviacy Policy.

    May 17, 2018, 7:44 pm Comments are off

    Idaho Home and Insurance Bureau Privacy Policy Your privacy is important to us. It is Idaho home and Insurance Bureau’s policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect while operating our website. Accordingly, we have developed this privacy policy in order for you to understand how we collect, use, communicate, disclose and […]

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    None of my Business S4:E7- Jason Fry

    May 14, 2018, 10:13 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #53- Workers comp and subcontractors

    May 9, 2018, 7:09 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S4:E6 Brandon Wright

    May 7, 2018, 11:24 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S4:E5 Shannon Robnett

    May 1, 2018, 8:48 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S4:E4 Eric Mott

    April 24, 2018, 6:39 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #52- Slow Leaks

    April 18, 2018, 2:53 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S4:E3- Stephen Robertson

    April 17, 2018, 12:23 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S4:E2- Allison Dunn

    April 9, 2018, 11:31 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #51- Off Premises Property

    April 5, 2018, 3:31 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S4:E1 Guru Donuts

    April 3, 2018, 12:10 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #50. Prior Insurance

    March 23, 2018, 9:44 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #49. Hired and Non owned Auto

    March 12, 2018, 6:58 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    You’ve earned the right to ask for the business.

    March 7, 2018, 9:55 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance #48 Saving on Workers Compensation

    February 28, 2018, 3:15 pm Comments are off

    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, […]

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    How to protect you and your business if you are accused of sexual harassment.

    February 20, 2018, 5:46 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    How much content should I be putting out?

    February 19, 2018, 9:17 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    It is Time to Graduate from Cold Calling to Referrals.

    February 15, 2018, 11:49 pm Comments are off

    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, […]

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    Set your goals like Bob from “What about Bob”. Use baby steps.

    February 2, 2018, 12:17 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Time to rethink your traditional marketing plan. Time to give to gain.

    January 31, 2018, 3:43 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    You were just hit by an uninsured motorist. Who pays for the repairs on your car?

    January 31, 2018, 12:29 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Local vs. Online. The struggle is real.

    January 30, 2018, 11:42 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Is your entire truck covered on your auto policy?

    January 19, 2018, 12:53 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    How do you arrive home successfully after a tough day?

    January 18, 2018, 1:01 am Comments are off

    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,  […]

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    Add gap insurance to your auto policy to save.

    January 10, 2018, 3:46 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Can you see your business as a work of art? Does it have a soul?

    January 8, 2018, 8:11 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Simply Explaining Insurance- OEM Parts

    January 5, 2018, 9:58 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Rock is alive and well. A review of Pearl Jam live in Wrigley Field.

    January 4, 2018, 6:53 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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     As a society we’re at our highest point. So why do things feel so hard?

    January 3, 2018, 12:21 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S3:E13- Jeff and Brandi Buller

    December 2, 2017, 3:42 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    The 4 words that will guarantee you receive better customer service

    November 22, 2017, 8:33 pm Comments are off

    “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 […]

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    None of my Business S3:E12- Seth Brink

    November 21, 2017, 5:00 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Buisiness S3:E11- Rich Smith

    October 17, 2017, 3:34 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Three things you are not doing that are limiting your sales numbers.

    September 28, 2017, 10:08 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Do you enter your office every day like this?

    September 6, 2017, 3:22 pm Comments are off

    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? […]

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    None of my Business S3:E10 Tobe Brockner

    August 24, 2017, 10:06 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    “It gave me the time to grieve”

    August 15, 2017, 1:48 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S3:E9 Matt Naismith

    August 8, 2017, 12:19 pm Comments are off

    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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    I miss my MTV

    August 3, 2017, 9:56 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Lisa’s story

    August 1, 2017, 9:17 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Embrace the chase

    July 26, 2017, 7:53 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S3:E8 Eric Brocksome

    July 25, 2017, 1:53 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    What Dave Grohl has taught me about entrepreneurship.

    July 21, 2017, 12:26 am Comments are off

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    None of my Business S3:E7- Jennifer Quinn

    July 12, 2017, 12:10 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Should you buy insurance for your Pet?

    June 29, 2017, 9:43 pm Comments are off

        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 […]

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    None of my Business S3:E6 – Brent Haynes

    June 28, 2017, 3:28 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    What if you could have 2 more hours in a day?

    June 27, 2017, 12:51 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of My Business S3:E5 – Dorothy Miller

    June 15, 2017, 7:20 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    The inescapable burden of entrepreneurship.

    June 14, 2017, 7:12 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S3:E4 Heath Van Patten

    May 25, 2017, 1:10 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S3:E3 Brandon Frank

    May 10, 2017, 12:51 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Can a boss be too nice?

    April 27, 2017, 1:03 pm Comments are off

    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. […]

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    None of my Business S3:E2 Ross Cook

    April 26, 2017, 12:50 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Why do we only write letters when we are pissed?

    April 12, 2017, 1:09 pm Comments are off

    “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 […]

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    None of my Business S3:E1. Jacob Nordby

    April 11, 2017, 12:52 pm Comments are off

    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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    How bad do you want it?

    March 28, 2017, 10:44 pm Comments are off

    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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    What season are you in?

    March 14, 2017, 10:40 pm Comments are off

    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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    Does Size Matter?

    March 8, 2017, 10:38 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    How to support local without spending a dime.

    January 4, 2017, 10:26 pm Comments are off

    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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    Gone in 60 seconds #26. Juvenile life insurance.

    December 11, 2016, 9:36 pm Comments are off

    The two key reasons you should consider a life insurance policy for your child or grandchild.

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    Gone in 60 seconds. Extending liability from your homeowners policy

    December 11, 2016, 9:35 pm Comments are off

    How to extend your homeowners liability in 60 seconds.

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    Gone in 60 Seconds #22. Local Agent

    December 11, 2016, 9:32 pm Comments are off

    60 seconds on why a local insurance agent is better than a cartoon character.

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    Gone in 60 seconds #21. Renters Insurance

    December 11, 2016, 9:30 pm Comments are off

    Everything you need to know about renters insurance in 60 seconds.

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    Gone in 60 seconds #20. Uninsured and Underinsured motorists

    December 11, 2016, 9:27 pm Comments are off

    All you need to know about uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage on your auto policy in 60 seconds.

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    None of my Business S2:E11 Carrie Uberuaga

    December 6, 2016, 7:06 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    The case for staring at you screen all day

    December 1, 2016, 4:54 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S2:E10 Mark Hansen

    November 8, 2016, 5:01 pm Comments are off

      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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    Just won before I die.

    November 4, 2016, 11:30 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Understanding Health Insurance

    November 1, 2016, 10:16 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Making sense of your Medicare options

    October 13, 2016, 4:13 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    When did we get so mean?

    October 12, 2016, 9:39 pm Comments are off

    “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 […]

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    None of my Business S2:E8 Kelly Madison

    October 4, 2016, 9:36 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Group health insurance. What you should really know.

    September 29, 2016, 6:58 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Change isn’t permanent

    September 21, 2016, 1:22 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S2:E7- Kacie Long

    September 19, 2016, 4:35 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S2:E6- My story

    September 1, 2016, 7:11 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    The definitive guide to life insurance

    August 31, 2016, 6:40 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    The auto insurance coverage you are paying for, but may not need.

    August 31, 2016, 12:58 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    What to do when your home is full of water.

    August 23, 2016, 3:27 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S2: E5. Rocky Detwiler

    August 15, 2016, 12:39 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Learn how to choose the right amount insurance for your house in 5 minutes.

    August 11, 2016, 7:42 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S2:E4 Derrick and Danielle Fleck

    August 1, 2016, 5:39 pm Comments are off

    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. […]

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    The secret to growing a referral based business.

    July 21, 2016, 7:27 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S2:E3 Rick Wight

    July 18, 2016, 1:11 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Extend your homeowners liability!

    July 12, 2016, 4:25 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S2:E2 Jennifer Quinn

    July 1, 2016, 1:55 pm Comments are off

    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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    Choose your news.

    June 29, 2016, 3:07 pm Comments are off

    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. […]

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    What if you are hit by an uninsured driver?

    June 28, 2016, 4:04 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    None of my Business S2:E1 Krisjan Hiner. Stack Rock Group.

    June 15, 2016, 11:00 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Never start a sentence with a customer with “No”

    June 1, 2016, 8:02 am 1 Comment

    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 […]

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    “Why does my insurance go up?”

    May 25, 2016, 6:45 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Your group life insurance plan, should be secondary to your own plan.

    May 11, 2016, 5:45 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    90% of rideshare drivers have a gap in their auto insurance

    May 5, 2016, 6:50 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    When you store your car, store your insurance too

    April 27, 2016, 6:46 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    The gaping chasm between expected customer service and memorable customer service.

    April 21, 2016, 7:00 am Comments are off

    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.  […]

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    A user manual for homeowners.

    April 13, 2016, 4:42 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    My love letter to Dutch Bros.

    April 7, 2016, 4:21 pm 1 Comment

    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 […]

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    The Bodacious Pig

    April 5, 2016, 2:51 pm Comments are off

      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 […]

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    How you pay, determines how MUCH you pay.

    March 31, 2016, 11:42 am Comments are off

    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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    Must go up

    March 30, 2016, 7:50 pm 2 Comments

    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 […]

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    How good landlords use renters insurance to protect their investment.

    March 17, 2016, 10:11 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Are you carrying the proper deductible on your insurance?

    March 15, 2016, 2:37 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    How a local company landed on INC Magazine’s list of top 500 fastest growing companies.

    March 11, 2016, 6:35 pm Comments are off

      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 […]

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    Why I “Lego” my corporate job and started a business from scratch.

    March 3, 2016, 3:08 pm Comments are off

    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, […]

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    5 pieces of advice for you and your youthful driver.

    February 29, 2016, 4:15 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Protecting yourself against identity fraud

    February 18, 2016, 6:56 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Stop saying, “When we were kids (followed by something ignorant)”

    February 17, 2016, 7:07 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    You can’t do anything you don’t start. An interview with writer/director Will Von Tagen

    January 21, 2016, 4:43 pm 1 Comment

    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 […]

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    So you think you’re in sales? You’re wrong.

    January 20, 2016, 7:33 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    The definitive equation to hit your sales number EVERY MONTH.

    January 6, 2016, 7:12 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Ignite your strengths. Delegate your weaknesses.

    January 5, 2016, 5:23 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    6 things I learned from watching 6 Rocky movies in one weekend

    December 16, 2015, 9:57 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    No one will remember you in 100 years. Create, don’t regurgitate

    December 15, 2015, 6:40 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    A Dutch Love Story. How one couple is dominating the coffee business.

    December 9, 2015, 7:11 am 2 Comments

    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 […]

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    Why my kids have life insurance (and maybe yours should too)

    December 3, 2015, 6:44 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    You can still get life insurance if you have been declined.

    November 24, 2015, 7:29 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Is your content being found? How to ignite your writing so it gets read.

    November 23, 2015, 9:16 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Three simple steps on how to handle a salesman.

    November 19, 2015, 2:57 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Vital information on general liability insurance

    November 19, 2015, 6:37 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    A comedian, an entrepreneur, a public speaker, a mother. Meet Megan Bryant.

    November 3, 2015, 5:33 pm Comments are off

    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. […]

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    From the apprentice to the master. Turning belief into action.

    October 27, 2015, 9:26 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    I got fired for eating a chicken mcnugget, and other tales.

    October 21, 2015, 5:04 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Christen your leadership.

    October 15, 2015, 8:08 am Comments are off

      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 […]

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    Forging community through the power of giving and leadership.

    October 6, 2015, 7:09 am Comments are off

    [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 […]

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    The most cost effective way to pay for your insurance

    September 24, 2015, 6:55 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    From one coffee stand, to business of the year. The rise of Dutch Bros. Boise.

    September 22, 2015, 1:34 pm Comments are off

      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 […]

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    Using permanent life insurance to save on taxes

    September 16, 2015, 9:27 pm Comments are off

    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. […]

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    How do insurance companies come up with auto premiums?

    September 10, 2015, 5:19 pm Comments are off

    [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 […]

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    How being an RA (Resident Advisor) set me up to run a business.

    September 2, 2015, 7:21 am 2 Comments

    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 […]

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    Health insurance costs continue to rise…..

    August 28, 2015, 11:27 am Comments are off

    [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 […]

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    You should ABSOLUTELY NOT have state minimums on your Auto Insurance.

    August 26, 2015, 7:13 am Comments are off

    [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 […]

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    The answer to all of your tax questions inside.

    August 23, 2015, 1:18 pm Comments are off

    [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 […]

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    How a workers compensation policy works.

    August 19, 2015, 6:15 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Why yes, you can insure your pet!

    August 11, 2015, 7:49 am Comments are off

      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. […]

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    Don’t be socially awkward.

    August 4, 2015, 7:38 am 1 Comment

      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 […]

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    My client was hit on his bicycle, by a car going 55 MPH. Here is his story….

    July 31, 2015, 1:26 pm 2 Comments

    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 […]

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    Put me in coach, I’m ready to play.

    July 20, 2015, 4:23 pm Comments are off

      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). […]

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    How we saved 3 clients a combined $5550.

    July 16, 2015, 2:05 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    If you are in a Sailboat with no wind, row the boat.

    July 13, 2015, 12:54 pm Comments are off

      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 […]

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    Farmers Auto Rewards

    July 9, 2015, 2:38 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    How much life insurance do I need?

    July 7, 2015, 9:49 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    What if you lose your diamond ring in a bag of green beans?

    June 30, 2015, 7:27 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    All of your Insurance Policies in your Pocket

    June 29, 2015, 5:03 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    A Business Born out of Necessity in a Parking Lot, has its Sights set on 10 Locations.

    June 16, 2015, 4:45 pm Comments are off

      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 […]

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    The only sport ever invented in Idaho- Riverboarding

    June 9, 2015, 7:41 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Will you be ruled by distraction, or take action?

    June 2, 2015, 6:31 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    4 ways a human insurance agent is better than a CGI Lizard

    May 19, 2015, 7:36 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    How to bring an unknown franchise to a market, and flourish.

    May 13, 2015, 7:08 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Is the customer to blame for the fall of customer service?

    May 12, 2015, 12:38 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    The best time to buy life insurance, is Today.

    May 1, 2015, 1:04 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    $10 says you don’t know what you need to about your insurance.

    April 28, 2015, 6:51 am Comments are off

      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 […]

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    I should get a new roof because my neighbor got one……..

    April 23, 2015, 3:36 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Should I stay or should I grow now? How big should your business get?

    April 10, 2015, 5:25 pm Comments are off

      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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    An ode to Golf

    April 8, 2015, 10:54 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Why insurance companies will drop you like a bad habit.

    March 27, 2015, 7:56 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    The best way out of hell, is through the other side.

    March 18, 2015, 2:47 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    What is a Home Warranty?

    March 13, 2015, 9:39 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    How to build a magnetic business culture that attracts customers, AND employees. A Dutch Bros. interview.

    March 5, 2015, 12:44 pm Comments are off

      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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    Towing Vs. AAA

    March 5, 2015, 6:42 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    I’ll have fries with that. How a small restaurant is growing up right in front of us.

    February 25, 2015, 2:13 pm Comments are off

      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 […]

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    Ode to the Record Store

    February 25, 2015, 12:31 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    When should you file an insurance claim?

    February 17, 2015, 9:55 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Six crafty ways to save on your insurance.

    February 10, 2015, 6:44 am Comments are off

    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

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    The Anatomy of your Homeowners Policy

    February 6, 2015, 6:33 pm Comments are off

    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: […]

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    What the attitude “I cannot fail” can do for your business.

    January 31, 2015, 11:54 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    What happens when an unstoppable force hits a car that is standing still.

    January 30, 2015, 3:30 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    From professional purgatory to CEO-

    January 28, 2015, 10:23 am Comments are off

      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 […]

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    None of My Business

    January 26, 2015, 11:44 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    How to Handle the guy at the rental car counter.

    January 14, 2015, 6:37 am Comments are off

    “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 […]

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    What you don’t know about your Homeowners policy.

    January 6, 2015, 1:09 pm Comments are off

    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

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    Essential things to know before your teen driver backs out of the driveway.

    January 6, 2015, 11:08 am 2 Comments

    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 […]

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    The five awesome ways a renters insurance policy protects you.

    December 23, 2014, 7:18 am 1 Comment

    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 […]

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    You don’t have to be a millionaire to be sued like one.

    December 5, 2014, 4:42 pm Comments are off

    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

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    Term Vs. Perm- What you need to know in 8 minutes

    November 26, 2014, 10:55 am Comments are off

    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

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    What you need to know about your Auto policy in 8 minutes

    November 23, 2014, 3:33 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    The mistake you don’t want to make as a homeowner

    November 13, 2014, 7:17 pm Comments are off

    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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    Podcast Intro

    November 12, 2014, 12:15 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Am I covered when I rent a car?

    November 6, 2014, 2:17 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Have you ever read your homeowners policy? I didn’t think so. 6 Things that are (generally) not covered.

    October 28, 2014, 3:51 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Starting two businesses, having a baby and buying a house in 12 months, is almost stupid.

    October 20, 2014, 2:32 pm 5 Comments

    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.  […]

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    My 18 holes with Phil Mickelson

    October 13, 2014, 11:05 pm 1 Comment

      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 […]

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    Decrypting Health Insurance

    September 18, 2014, 12:49 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    How much life insurance do I need?

    July 29, 2014, 3:53 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Give me “credit” for helping you with this tip on how to lower your insurance

    May 27, 2014, 4:06 pm 1 Comment

    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 […]

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    So you want to start your own company. How much does Workers Comp cost?

    May 6, 2014, 12:53 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    How medical expenses affect auto insurance rates

    April 4, 2014, 11:55 am Comments are off

    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 […]

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    You don’t have to be a millionaire to be sued like one

    March 19, 2014, 2:37 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    Crap, I was just in an accident. What do I do now?

    February 20, 2014, 1:27 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    7 creative ways to lower your insurance premiums.

    February 13, 2014, 2:01 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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    What if you lose your $25,000 engagement ring in the Pacific Ocean?

    February 10, 2014, 2:59 pm Comments are off

    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 […]

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