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Hosted by Coverica · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 27 episodes
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Agency Ascend is a podcast for insurance agents and agency owners who are looking for resources to scale their business. The show is hosted by CEO, Chris Sterlacci, and other staff members of CAA to bring you tools and guidance on how they help Agency Owners turn their business into a major asset.
Coverica hosts Agency Ascend, a business show with 27 episodes published.
Getting carrier appointments can create a frustrating chicken-and-egg problem for independent agencies: carriers may want proof of production before offering a direct appointment, but agencies need access before they can
Commercial insurance isn’t just a bigger version of personal lines—it’s an entirely different process. In this episode, Amanda Hightower of Hightower Insurance Group joins Agency Ascend to discuss the operational changes
Richard Johnson joins Agency Ascend to share one of the most transparent conversations we’ve had yet about leaving the captive insurance model and rebuilding independently. Richard walks through the realities of operatin
The captive agency model has helped many agents enter the insurance industry, build discipline, and learn how to sell. But in 2026, the model is facing new pressure. In this episode of Agency Ascend, Chad Brumit, Chris S
Starting an agency is exciting, but the first 12 to 24 months can also expose every weak spot in a business plan. In this episode of Agency Ascend, Chad Brumet, Chris Sterlacci, Jessica McBurney, and special guest Mindy
In this episode of Agency Ascend, Chad, Chris, and Jessica break down what’s really happening with carrier relationships, market access, and agency positioning heading into 2026. While many agents are asking if markets a
Choosing a network, aggregator, or franchise isn’t about finding the “best” option—it’s about finding the right fit for your vision. In this episode, Chad and Jessica break down the primary models available to independen
In this episode, the team breaks down the real paths agency owners take—and why choosing the wrong one can quietly limit growth. From lifestyle agencies and producer-owners to builders, acquirers, and exit-focused firms,
In this episode of Agency Ascend, the core team dives deep into one of the most misunderstood topics in the insurance industry: contracts. Building on feedback from a previous acquisition-focused episode, the conversatio
This special reaction episode of Agency Ascend brings the full core cast back together to revisit and react to standout moments from earlier episodes. Producer Sir Isaac steps in as moderator, curating clips and guiding
This episode of Agency Ascend digs into one of the hottest topics in the independent insurance world: acquisitions—why they’re accelerating, what drives agency value, and how owners on both sides can make the smartest de
In this episode of Agency Ascend, hosts Chad Brummett, Chris Sterlacci, and Jessica McBurney sit down with David Allen, Commercial Lines and Sales Instructor for Insurance Centers of America (ICA). David shares how ICA’s
In this episode of Agency Ascend , Chad and Jessica sit down with CAA’s Growth Coaches, Mindi Monaco and Robyn Dallas, to discuss how growth coaching transforms independent agencies. Mind shares her journey from AAA capt
In this episode of Agency Ascend, we sit down with Austin Jordan, a Regional Sales Manager with AmTrust Financial Services in the DFW area who shares his career journey, lessons from the field, and practical advice for a
In this episode of Agency Ascend, hosts Chris and Chad sit down with Amanda Hightower, founder of Hightower Insurance Group. Amanda shares how a moment of divine inspiration led her to start her own agency, Which as been
In this episode of Agency Ascend, hosts Chad Brumit and Chris Sterlacci sit down with Diana and Ron Crenshaw of Elite Security Insurance. From military service to agency ownership, the Crenshaws share how their unique pa
In this episode of Agency Ascend, hosts Chris and Jessica sit down with Wes Spencer, co-owner of Spencer Insurance DFW, for a masterclass in agency growth and strategic decision-making. Wes shares how he and his brother
In this Agency Ascend episode, James Spencer of Insurance DFW shares his journey from the captive world to building one of the most respected independent agencies in the Career Agency Alliance. He explains how early frus
In this episode of Agency Ascend, Cameron Moore , founder of ProCo Insurance , shares how he built a thriving independent agency during one of the hardest insurance markets in decades. From abandoning law school to launc
In Episode 7 of Agency Ascend, we sit down with Sean Munger , a producer with an owner’s mindset, to unpack what it really means to play the long game. This episode is all about consistency, execution, and long-term thin
Richard Johnson
renowned nephrologist, author of Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology, and pioneer in kidney disease research · Queen Mary University of London
1 appearance on this show
David Allen
Best-Selling Author and Creator of the Getting Things Done (GTD) Methodology · Drug & Alcohol Solutions Australia
1 appearance on this show
Chris Sterlacci
Coverica Agency Alliance
1 appearance on this show
Mindy Monaco
CAA
1 appearance on this show
Mindi Monaco
CAA
1 appearance on this show
Austin Jordan
AmTrust Financial Services
1 appearance on this show
Amanda Hightower
Hightower Insurance Group
1 appearance on this show
Diana Crenshaw
Elite Security Insurance
1 appearance on this show
Wes Spencer
Spencer Insurance DFW
1 appearance on this show
James Spencer
Insurance DFW
1 appearance on this show
Cameron Moore
ProCo Insurance
1 appearance on this show
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Agency Ascend is hosted by Coverica. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 27 episodes.
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