Why do Insurance Producers Fail

March 16, 2025

I am in the midst of a major recruiting effort seeking top-shelf experienced insurance sales professionals for a national insurance broker. In…

The NFL Draft & Executive Recruiting

March 11, 2025

Did you know that, except for the Super Bowl, the NFL Draft is the most watched sports program of the year?  Amazing. …

The Job Offer: Now What??

March 3, 2025

Through my executive coaching business, I assisted several insurance candidates this past month who found themselves in the unenviable position of having…

Three Ways to Get Fired!

March 3, 2025

Hey, don’t laugh.  This is a serious subject!  Seems like Elon Musk and “DOGE” are spreading to the private insurance sector in…

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A Day in the Life of a Headhunter

February 21, 2025

At least once per month, someone will ask me, “What’s it like to be an executive recruiter?”  So for the benefit of…

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Five Ways to Address Failure in a Job Interview

February 7, 2025

I had a candidate this past week call me after the interview to tell me they bombed the interview.  They were victim…

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Embrace the Suck!

February 1, 2025

I almost fell out of my chair Sunday morning while reading an old essay from Tennessee Williams.  The quote that jolted me:…

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Counter-Offers: Dancing with the Devil

January 25, 2025

If you haven’t noticed, there is a War on Talent right now in the WDC regional insurance sector. Insurance agency owners and…

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The Recruiting Season!

January 9, 2025

January is always our best month to recruit top talent.  Post-holiday periods are often a time for reflection, so I guess it…

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My First Mentor, Billy

December 30, 2024

One topic that has arisen in many of my recent coaching sessions has been the importance of having a mentor. Later in…