Insurance Leaders Lab Podcast

This podcast is for insurance professionals and leaders seeking inspiration, bold ideas, and actionable strategies. We discuss insurance, leadership, and personal fulfillment with some of the industry's most innovative minds and pioneers. Our guests are remarkable individuals from various insurance industry sectors and related fields. The host, Nina Shepard, has been an insurance leader for over three decades. Together, we explore what it truly means to be a bold and impactful leader in the ever-evolving insurance world. Welcome to the Insurance Leaders Lab podcast!

Insurance Leaders Lab Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Nina Shepard, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Nina Shepard hosts Insurance Leaders Lab Podcast, a business show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #21

  Finding Growth Inside Your Agency

  May 21, 202624 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Insurance Leaders Lab, I sit down with Kelly Donahue-Piro, founder and president of Agency Performance Partners, for an honest conversation about what many agency owners and teams are facing right now: service pressure, staffing challenges, burnout, soft market, and the constant need to do more with less. </p><p>Her message is simple: before chasing more growth, agency leaders need to focus on opportunities inside their agency.</p><p>A major theme in this conversation is efficiency. Kelly outlines practical ways agencies can reduce chaos, including improving first-call resolution, documenting while the client is still...

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  Episode #20

  Run Your Agency Like You're Selling It Tomorrow

  May 7, 202642 minS2

  <p>What is your insurance agency really worth — and are you building it in a way that gives you more choices for the future?</p><p>In this episode of Insurance Leaders Lab, I sit down with Carey Wallace, founder of Agency Focus, to talk about one of the most important — and often avoided — topics for independent insurance agency owners: financial clarity.</p><p>Carey works with hundreds of independent agencies across the country, helping owners understand their agency value, improve profitability, plan for perpetuation, prepare for acquisition, and make stronger financial decisions. Her message is clear: don’t wait until yo...

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  Episode #19

  Build Your Future - Ready Agency Today

  Apr 23, 202650 minS2

  <p>In this episode of the Insurance Leaders Lab, I speak with Jason Cass about what it really takes to build an insurance agency that is ready for the future. Jason is an agency owner, entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster, and author, and he brings both bold ideas and real-world experience to this conversation.</p><p>This is not just a conversation about growth or technology. It is a conversation about leadership. Jason shares how he built from the ground up, how he learned to trust capable people, and why the way work is assigned within an agency significantly impacts performance, culture...

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  Episode #18

  Resilience: Your Core Advantage

  Apr 9, 202652 minS2

  <p>In the fast-evolving world of insurance, staying ahead means embracing change and innovation.</p><p>In this episode, I speak with Margo Giles, a recognized thought leader in InsurTech, who shares her insights on what will matter most for insurance agencies to be successful in a new AI-enhanced environment.</p><p>We discuss the importance of having a resilient mindset. To thrive in this fast-paced environment, embracing technology and developing a clear strategy are not optional—they are fundamental for future success.</p><p>http://iryscloud.com/</p>

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  Episode #17

  2026: Focus And Tech Transformation

  Jan 8, 202616 minS2

  <p>As we enter 2026, the importance of focus and technology awareness surface as the main themes. </p><p>We need to rethink multitasking and learn to dedicate full attention to critical tasks to achieve better outcomes. </p><p>Nina also discusses the significance of reflection on past achievements and setting clear, SMART goals for the new year. </p>

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