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IA Forward

IA Forward

By: Shane Tatum and Tonya Lied
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The Independent Insurance Agency Playbook: The insurance business is all about playing an infinite game. Shane, Tonya, Mike, and Robby discuss how to play the long-term game of being a successful agent and creating a culture of freedom for yourself.

Learn more at www.integrapartnernetwork.com

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Episodes
  • Say No Without Going Broke
    Jan 13 2026

    You've heard people say "you can’t write everything for everyone," but you also still have to pay the light bill. We break down how to focus on profitability, how agents “drift” into lines they never planned to write, and why saying yes to the wrong business can cost you way more than it earns.

    We share practical ways to build guardrails (through carrier strategy, marketing focus, and referral boundaries) so you can grow profitably without getting trapped in a book you hate servicing.

    Learn more at IntegraPartnerNetwork.com.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Say No to the Noise (And Yes to the 20%)
    Jan 6 2026

    The 80/20 rule isn’t new in business, but most agency owners are still drowning in the wrong 80%. We discuss how the Pareto Principle shows up in agency life: service overload, monoline accounts, paper chaos, and clients that consume time without moving revenue. If your team feels stretched, your service load feels heavy, or your agency isn’t scaling the way it should, this episode will help you cut through the noise and refocus on the 20% that truly matters.

    Learn more at IntegraPartnerNetwork.com.

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    40 mins
  • Resolutions or Results: The New Year Reality Check
    Dec 30 2025

    New Year’s resolutions sound great until reality hits. This episode discusses why most resolutions fail, what actually leads to results, discipline over motivation, planning for obstacles, and why progress beats perfection every time.

    This episode is a reality check for independent agency owners who are tired of vague goals and ready to make decisions that create momentum. No hype. No guilt. Just practical insight on building habits, adjusting the plan when life gets messy, and staying in motion when motivation fades. Because results don’t come from wishing. They come from deciding, then doing.

    Learn more at IntegraPartnerNetwork.com.

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    47 mins
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