𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗖 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 – Progressive North Carolina Auto Rating available on J-Rate!

Starting April 1, Progressive North Carolina Auto Rating is available on J-Rate, JenesisNow’s proprietary rater! 🎉
Progressive joins the following companies on J-Rate: National General, Dairyland Auto, Discovery, and Insurance House.
If you’re looking for a faster, more efficient way to quote, now is the perfect time to upgrade to our web product, JenesisNow.
Read the Official Press Release: We’re excited to share more details about this exciting new feature in our latest press release! Learn how Progressive’s addition to J-Rate is changing the quoting game for NC agents.

Watch the Demo Video: See J-Rate in Action!

Want to learn more? Let’s chat about how JenesisNow and J-Rate can make your agency even more efficient!

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Todd Johnson Acquired 16 Agencies—Here’s What He Learned

What’s the cost of success?

 

For Todd Johnson, owner of Johnson Insurance in North Carolina, it wasn’t measured in dollars or policies — it was about protecting his family, his faith, and the reputation behind his name.

 

🎙️ In Episode 3 of the Insurance Agency Success Podcast, Todd shares the story of how he built his agency from scratch, grew it through 16 acquisitions, and still made time for what matters most.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How Todd grew his agency through 16 strategic acquisitions

  • Why he blocks time every week for family, faith, and rest

  • How to build a team that shares your agency’s values and vision

  • His approach to hiring and retaining the right people

  • The role that networking, associations, and even local politics have played in his success

  • How embracing technology early helped fuel long-term growth

 

“Without the work-life balance, all the rest of it means nothing.” – Todd Johnson

 

🎧 Watch full episode here

 

Podcast Episode 3

 

If you’re trying to grow your agency without burning out — or want a real-world look at what sustainable success looks like — this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

 

 

🎬 Watch a quick highlight: Reel 1 and Reel 2

 

 

Watch Podcast Trailer Here

Miles Butler shares what really fuels long-term agency growth

What does it take to scale an independent insurance agency the right way — without compromising your values or burning out your team?

 

On Episode 2 of the Insurance Agency Success Podcast, I sat down with Miles Butler, General Manager of Able Insurance, whose family agency has grown to multiple locations and a $35M+ book — all while staying grounded in trust, patience, and long-term customer care.

 

We covered:

  • Why adding physical locations can boost your visibility and customer experience
  • The challenge of staffing remote offices with reliable, empowered team members
  • What it really takes to attract good carriers (especially in tough markets)
  • How to invest in marketing the right way — and why patience matters
  • Why moral integrity still wins in today’s insurance world

 

🎬 Watch a quick highlight: Reel 1 and Reel 2

Podcast Episode 2

🎧 Watch full episode here

 

“You have to meet them where they are. You have to understand their needs… They’re out there doing their best.” — Miles Butler

 

This episode is packed with practical advice for agency owners and managers looking to grow without losing what matters most.

Hope you enjoy it — and if it resonates, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

 

Watch Podcast Trailer Here