The 80/20 rule isn’t new in business, but most agency owners are still drowning in the wrong 80%. We discuss how the Pareto Principle shows up in agency life: service overload, monoline accounts, paper chaos, and clients that consume time without moving revenue. If your team feels stretched, your service load feels heavy, or your agency isn’t scaling the way it should, this episode will help you cut through the noise and refocus on the 20% that truly matters.

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New Year’s resolutions sound great until reality hits. This episode discusses why most resolutions fail, what actually leads to results, discipline over motivation, planning for obstacles, and why progress beats perfection every time.

This episode is a reality check for independent agency owners who are tired of vague goals and ready to make decisions that create momentum. No hype. No guilt. Just practical insight on building habits, adjusting the plan when life gets messy, and staying in motion when motivation fades. Because results don’t come from wishing. They come from deciding, then doing.

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We are taking a step back from the holiday to-do lists, to discuss why clarity and intention matter more than urgency as we prepare for 2026. This episode isn’t about strategies or checklists, but about perspective, gratitude, and giving yourself permission to breathe before the next year begins.

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Everyone’s talking about AI, but customers aren’t convinced it's in their best interest. This episode explores where AI improves the insurance experience, where it raises red flags, and what agency owners need to know before leading with tech.

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One of the most misunderstood decisions independent agency owners face is building a carrier portfolio that actually supports profitability and scale. We discuss how top-performing agencies use a focused carrier mix to drive better results, create efficiency, capitalize on contingency income, and create long-term growth.

This episode also marks the debut of the IA Forward Quad Squad, as we welcome new voices and perspectives to the conversation.

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Shane and Tonya explore what it truly means to “clone yourself” through systems, people, and AI. From documenting what’s in your head to empowering team members to make confident decisions, they discuss how to build an agency that runs smoothly even when you’re not in the room. Plus, a look at how AI technology and automation tools can become your virtual clone, allowing you to focus on growth, leadership, and the parts of the business you love most.

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As the holidays ramp up, most agency owners quietly hit pause and tell themselves, “We’ll circle back after the first of the year.” Shane and Tonya challenge that mindset and discuss how to use the six weeks from Thanksgiving to New Year to your advantage. They talk micro adjustments vs. massive overhauls, why rhythm beats resolutions, how to rethink “thinking time” as real work, and ways to set 2026 up for progress over perfection, without sacrificing family, football, or much-needed psychological white space.

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In a world obsessed with 10X growth, Shane and Tonya ask, what does scaling really mean for independent agency owners? They discuss achievement culture, the chaos that comes with growth, and how real progress is forged in discomfort. This episode is key to growing smarter, not just faster.

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