Finding Peak Podcast

Will Shaw on How to Build Technology for Independent Agents

October 21, 2021· 72 min

Spartan philosophy, built in the black-ops lab of business: https://www.findingpeak.comFinding Peak podcast: https://linktr.ee/ryan_hanleyIn this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Ryan Hanley is joined by Will Shaw, CEO, and co-founder of Better Agency. They discuss entrepreneurship, InsurTech, and what Will has learned from assisting agency owners in growing their businesses. Will is an all-time guy in our industry...this is a conversation you don't want to miss.Episode Highlights:Will talks about a five-year play with InsurTech. (7:54)Ryan states that building your network is always important. (10:57)Will explains why they chose to bootstrap Better Agency. (17:29)Will shares his insights about independent insurance agencies. (24:19)Will claims that every client should be covered by every policy. (34:06)Will discusses what his duties were when Better Agency first began. (41:44)Will elaborates on the advantages of having an independent agency. (46:42)Ryan and Will discuss their love for the Buffalo Bills. (53:27)Will explains what it means to have a "ride or die" mentality. (57:23)Key Quotes:“The things I'm working on today are the things people are going to see in three or four months.” - Will Shaw“I hire people that are better than me in every way.” - Will Shaw“If you try to have your hand in everything you're just never going to get out of your business.” - Ryan HanleyResources Mentioned:Will Shaw LinkedinBetter AgencyReach out to Ryan Hanley--Recommended Tools for GrowthOpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opusRiverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com/riversideWhisperFlow: Never waste time typing on your keyboard again: https://link.ryanhanley.com/whisperflowCaptionsApp: One app for all your social media video creation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/captionsappGoHighLevel: It's time to take your business workflow to the Next Level: https://link.ryanhanley.com/gohighlevelPerspective.co: The #1 funnel builder for lead generation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/perspective--Episodes You Might Enjoy:From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delkFrom One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymelloIs Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9This show is part of the Unplugged Studios Network — the infrastructure layer for serious creators. 👉 Learn more at https://unpluggedstudios.fm.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy