Author: Scott William Foley AI is a polarizing topic. Some believe it will destroy the world, while others trust it will solve every imaginable problem. Neither is likely. To be clear: AI is a tool. Like a hammer, it can be used to build up or to tear down. If used...

Author: Troy Korsgaden When I wrote my first business plan many years ago, it was a single page. I wrote it in the backyard with a friend. I told him I’d been inspired to do so by a book I’d read recently, so we both sat outside and crafted our plans. Mine wasn’t a...

Recent Posts As a former high school athlete who now coaches kids basketball, it’s perhaps not surprising Stephen Pirch uses a sports metaphor to describe the way he has grown his successful Country Financial agency: Offense, defense and special teams. “Offense was...

Dr. Wayne Hammond Dr. Wayne Hammond In the whirl of a fast-changing and chaotic world, the traditional approach of problem-solving has long been the go-to strategy for tackling challenges. However, our era of unprecedented uncertainty and complexity calls for a new...

Jeff Brown Jeff Brown In the highly competitive and ever-evolving insurance industry, maintaining high levels of performance and efficiency within an agency is paramount. Success hinges not only on external factors like market conditions and regulatory changes but...

Simon T. Bailey Simon T. Bailey Imagine embarking on the vacation of a lifetime. You’ve spent months meticulously planning every detail, from the itinerary to the accommodations, ensuring that every moment is filled with excitement and adventure. Now, picture yourself...

Industry friends gather to mark the launch of Korsgaden Insights Industry friends gather to mark the launch of Korsgaden Insights Troy Korsgaden believes in practicing what he preaches, which is why you are reading this magazine. Korsgaden Insights was launched to...

By Tyler Jeffs By Tyler Jeffs You’ve probably attended your share of regional or national conventions. You sit through several days of high-energy motivational speakers and grassroots, detailed training. You get home utterly exhausted, and your spouse asks, “How was...

By Andy Butcher By Andy Butcher There’s no shortage of options when it comes to industry podcasts, but for many listeners, the go-to show is The Insurance Guys , where Alabama-based co-hosts Bradley Flowers and Scott Howell offer a deep dive into the big issues of the...