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Insurance Town
Welcome to Insurance Town! Your host is the Mayor of Insurance Town, Heath Shearon. After many years in different parts of the insurance world, Heath wants to share his experience with you. Join in on conversations with Heath and many of the friends he's made along the way. Insurance Town is a production of Insurance Town LLC! Find more info at http/://www.Insurancetownpodcast.com Music: "Mornin, Noon, and Nite" by Daddy Long Legs
Episodes
Insurance TownHow to Close More Sales Without Ever Pitching?
This week In Insurance town, the Mayor brings in a heavy hitter for this one, author, and sales trainer Steve Sapato to Insurance Town, and man. Steve has worn…
Insurance TownHow to Recognize and Recover from Burnout (Connected Conversations in Insurance Collab)
In this episode of Insurance Town, I release an episode of Connected Conversations, host Carrie of Canopy Connect. She interviews Brooke Liu, of MarshBerry…
Insurance TownHow do I sell more insurance? (Full Length Audio)
This week in insurance town te Mayor Heath Shearon sits down with Christ Warren of Determined Vision for a conversation about how AI, mentorship, and a serious…
Insurance TownAI Is Moving Fast. But Who’s Watching the AI?
On this episode of Insurance Town, I sat down with Joseph Varga, founder of Forge Orbital, for a conversation about AI governance, agentic AI, and what…
Insurance TownNetworking Not Working, Live From InsuranceFest 2026
This episode is live from the Santa Monica Peir at Insurance Fest 2026. Sponsors: Canopy Connect -Making it easier for agencies to collect insurance…
Insurance TownCan I Scale My Insurance Agency Without Losing My Culture?
This week in Insurance Town, Mayor sits down with longtime friend and fellow insurance leader Heath Barnett, co-owner of Legacy, for a conversation about…
Insurance TownHow do I grow my agency using Virtual Employees?
in this weeks episode, Heath Shearon sits down with Rob Lopez, CEO of V!VA, for a wide-ranging conversation about insurance, outsourcing, virtual assistants…
Insurance TownWhere do I even start when it comes to AI in my agency?
In this weeks episode the Mayor talks with Dave Rose, an agency operator at Bolt and former Liberty Mutual and Travelers leader, about what independent agents…
Insurance TownHow do I close more prospects ?
This week in insurance town Heath Shearon sits down with Martin Mashalov, co-founder of Gridpull, to unpack why buying more leads is not the same as getting…
Insurance TownHow Can I Maximize My Conference Experience?
This week Drake Lawhead comes to visit us in Insurance Town to talk all things conference , and maximizing the conference experience. We get into what all goes…
Insurance TownShould I give my clients my personal cell number ?
In this weeks Episode, I got the chance to talk to my brother, my homie, my main man, Casey Nelson of Agency X and Eclipse Insurance. We talked about a major…
Insurance TownCan Voice AI Transform the Insurance Customer Experience?
This week in Insurance Town, I got to sit down with Francisco Lopes of Sonant.AI for a conversation about one of the fastest-growing technologies in the…
Insurance TownThe Future of AI in Insurance with Christina Lucas {LIVE}
There are some interviews you enjoy... and then there are conversations you genuinely don't want to end. This was one of those. Recorded live from the iconic…
Insurance TownThe Relay of information !
In this weeks episode i interview my new friend Jerry Ye, we explore how AI is transforming the insurance industry through the lens of Jerry Ye, in this…
Insurance TownHow to scale a family owned insurance agency.
In this weeks episde here in Insurance Town I got to interview my friend Jackson Rollo. In this episode Jackson, president of Rollo Insurance Group, shares how…
Insurance TownA 90's Kid's Guide to Personal Branding
In this episode of Insurance Town, we've got a Mayor Solo episode. No guest this week, just me and my fellow citizens of Insurance Town. Today, we're tackling…
Insurance TownIs your AI Reactive or Proactive?
Most insurance agencies are still using AI like a search engine. They open ChatGPT. They ask a question. They get an answer. That’s useful. But it’s also…
Insurance TownFrom Family Agency to Insurance Business Rising Star | Kelly Smith
In this week’s episode of Insurance Town, I had the privilege of sitting down with my good friend Kelly Smith. Kelly is one of those people who has truly lived…
Insurance TownAre You Using the Right Technology to Scale Your Insurance Agency?
In this week's episode of Insurance Town Podcast, I sat down with my good friend Mariah Gates. Mariah has become one of the insurance industry's leading voices…
Insurance TownYour Team Is Wasting Hours Every Week Doing This
In this week's episode of the Insurance Town Podcast, I got to sit down with my good friend Carl Ziade, co-founder of Gaia, for a conversation about…
Insurance TownWhat Separates This Growing Agency from Everyone Else?
In today’s episode of Insurance Town, Heath sits down with Paul Riemer, CEO of Riemer Insurance Group and Panther Insurance. Paul shares how his agency has…
Insurance TownHow Is AI Transforming Insurance with Data Accuracy and Efficiency
In this episode of Insurance Town, I get to interview my good friend Casey Armstrong of Canopy Connect. We dive into the innovative ways Canopy Connect is…
Insurance TownHow can I use Content to Build Relationships and Grow my book?
In this week’s episode of Insurance Town, I had the privilege of interviewing my friend Ema Roloff of Roloff Consulting. Ema and I dive deep into what it…
Insurance TownHow Does Hyper-Responsiveness Set Top Insurance Agencies Apart?
In this episode, Jay Wolfberg shares his remarkable journey from a small Connecticut town to leading a $32 million agency in Florida, and discusses his…
Insurance TownAm I Listening Enough to Close More Deals?
In this episode, Tyler Brown shares a grounded and practical look at what actually drives success in insurance sales. Drawing from his upbringing and career…
Insurance TownHow can you capitalize on this shift to personalized Health Insurance?
In this episode of Insurance Town, Kevin Deutsch joins the show to unpack what’s really happening in the health insurance space right now. From the growing…
Insurance TownLazy River Files Part 3
In this weeks episode we release more from the Lazy River, Casey Nelson's idea that has been such an amazing addition to the show. I appreciate all of the…
Insurance TownHow do I know if I am burned out or just stressed out?
This Week In Insurance Town, we uncover practical insights and inspiring stories with Chelsea Bell Carpenter as she shares her journey through the insurance…
Insurance TownWhat Are the Secrets to Long-Term Success in Insurance?
In this episode, Jason Peacock shares invaluable insights from his nearly three-decade career in insurance, emphasizing the importance of relationships…
Insurance TownChoose Africa - Re-Visit
In this weeks episode of Insurance Town, The Mayor Heath Shearon, sits down with Valerie Bowden, founder of Crdle, to discuss the evolving landscape of…
Insurance TownAre You Truly Connecting with Your Clients or Just Talking at Them?
You know that room in grandmas house that was that room that you didn’t sit in the furniture, you didnt touch anything? It was just pretty and you gotten…
Insurance TownAre You Ready to Enhance Your Agency's Cybersecurity and Tech Efficiency?
In this episode, Lamar Garrett from Redbird Security delves into the critical importance of agency-specific cybersecurity tailored for insurance businesses. He…
Insurance TownMore from the Lazy River Files
It's another episiode of Insurance town from the Lazy river!! With Ben Morrow, Brenden Corr, Marques Ogden, Jessica, Casey Nelson, Caleb Cramer, etc. Its Fun…
Insurance TownHow to stop being overlooked! (warning this one is High Octane)
In this episode of Insurance Town, the Mayor sits down with his good friend, Emily Merola. Emily Merola is an executive presence expert, speaker, and founder…
Insurance TownFrom SEO to GEO: Navigating the Marketing and Search optimization game!
The Future of AI in Marketing & Insurance: Insights with Cameron Laboudi In this week's episode, the Mayor Heath Shearon sits down with Cameron LiButti of…
Insurance TownThe “hold my beer” of insurance !
This week in Insurance town the Mayor sits down with Sarah Koolhof, a dynamic insurance professional whose journey spans theater, rugby, and underwriting…
Insurance TownThe Lazy River Files!
In this episode, we are doing something a little different. Casey Nelson and I hosted an open call live one day and we called it the lazy river. WE wanted to…
Insurance TownAI in your business!!
In this weeks episode, release my virtual course in Bob Dietrich and Pamela Dunn's virtual program called "Unlease AI in your Business" that released this…
Insurance TownWhat should you be paying attention to in 2026?
In this week episode, Heath Shearon and Casey Nelson discuss the importance of standardizing processes in agencies, the impact of AI on business, and the…
Insurance TownInsurance Agency ownership looks a little different these days
This week in Insurance Town I get to catch up with my old friend, and former colleague, Therese Potter of Envela. We have a fun conversation we get to catch up…
Insurance TownFair creates new opportunities and revenue streams for your agency!
In this episode of the Insurance Town Podcast, I sit down with Clint Houke for a wide ranging, high trust conversation to kick off the new year the right way…
Insurance TownOut Of Service Keynote from IIANC
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Thank you so much for yet another amazing year in Insurance Town!! This weeks episode is a little different, No Guest. This week i am…
Insurance TownLet's talk about influence!!
In this episode of Insurance Town, the Mayor sits down with Brian Ahearn to unpack the difference between social media influence and true leadership influence…
Insurance TownIs Self-Insuring the Future for Business Owners?
In this episode of Insurance Town, host Heath Shearon welcomes Van Carlson to discuss the evolution of risk management and the importance of self-insuring for…
Insurance TownCan you lock in rates for your customers with the carriers you have in your agency?
In this weeks episode I sit down with Dylan Dimarchi of Eventual to talk about A product that is super cool
Insurance TownWhy blindly trusting technology can lead to significant risks...
In this engaging conversation, Heath Shearon and Alex Rodov explore the vibrant culture of Toronto, the evolution of technology and quality assurance, and the…
Insurance TownHow did this agency use social media to fuel their growth in middle of nowhere Oklahoma?
in this weeks episode I sat down with my good friend Poppy Danker and have a blast talking about this small down agency and how she has just exploded in growth…
Insurance TownNo such thing as a bad lead... here's why...
This week in Insurance Town I sat down with my friend Evan Smith of Mav. We had an incredible conversation about growing your sales with leads and building an…
Insurance TownAI in Insurance: Beyond the Buzzword
In this episode of the Insurance Town Podcast, Heath Shearon hosts Christopher Frankland to discuss the intersection of technology and insurance, focusing on…
Insurance TownWho would you invite to your block party?
This is an episode recorded at the PIA VADC conference in Virginia Beach with my man Byron Roberts. It is a fast, on-the-ground conversation about how Openly…
Insurance TownGrit, Growth and Gumption , Revisted
In this weeks episode, the mayor sits down with his good friend Tinsley English to discuss her latest book titled Grit, Growth & Gumption. But this episode is…
Insurance TownHard to Place, Easy to Profit: The Art of Captives
In this episode, the Mayor sits down with industry veteran Jeff Kleid a 30-year insurance innovator, MGA, and carrier leader to talk about the business of…
Insurance TownThe best tech make great service feel effortless (re-visit)
In this weeks episode of Insurance Town, The Mayor welcomes good buddy Patrick McBride to the show. Patrick, a seasoned insurance professional, shares his…
Insurance TownWhat are the biggest data challenges in Insurance right now?
In this episode of Insurance Town, the Mayor, Heath Shearon welcomes Jamie Peers really just to catch up and have a chat, but this lead to hitting the record…
Insurance TownHow AI is continuing to evolve and change the game for agencies that embrace it!!
In this weeks episode, the Mayor and Toby discuss the intersection of technology and insurance, focusing on the challenges and opportunities within the…
Insurance TownMayor Solo
This one is a Mayor Solo! Mail bag episode! STICK AROUND and hang out with me. If you dont want to hear a solo episode , I get it , Go check out another one of…
Insurance TownIntake Without the Headache - Town Hall Meeting
In this week's episode the Mayor Heath Shearon hosts another town hall meeting. This week we talk about the headaches of intake forms and gathering of prospect…
Insurance TownChoose Africa !
In this weeks episode of Insurance Town, The Mayor Heath Shearon, sits down with Valerie Bowden, founder of Crdle, to discuss the evolving landscape of…
Insurance TownNothing fully launches unless it's in a process.
In this episode, Mayor Heath Shearon, sits down with Thomas Mann to explore the intersection of technology and operations in the insurance industry. Discover…
Insurance TownWhich ships are you riding in?
In this weeks episode, you are simply eavesdropping in on a fun conversation with me and two of my faves, Lindsay Wallace & Caleb Cramer . It is part goofy…