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The Insurance Buzz

The Insurance Buzz

By: Michael and Courtney Weaver
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The Insurance Buzz shares top tips for Insurance Agents on how to maximize their entrepreneurial journey. Sales training tips, mindset, and motivation and learn from some of the best in the industry and experts in the field as they share what they have done to be successful as an Insurance Agent.

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  • 391. Get Off the Spam List with Andrew Filar
    Oct 9 2025

    The Future of Insurance Sales is HERE
    https://agencycoachai.com

    We’re now LIVE with a select group of agents.
    This is the first and only 24/7 AI-powered sales coaching platform built exclusively for insurance professionals.

    With real-time call grading, on-demand role-plays, and personalized coaching after every conversation, it helps producers close more and gives agents their time back.

    👉 Text AI to (816) 727-7610 to request access to the demo.

    Watch the full episode on YouTube: HERE

    What’s in this episode:
    If your answer rates tanked and your team keeps saying “nobody’s picking up,” you might be showing up as spam—and not even know it.
    Michael and Courtney sit down with Andrew Filar, Co-Founder of Next Call Club, to unpack why your number gets flagged, how to fix it fast, and the system to keep it clean for good.
    You’ll learn how to monitor, whitelist, and brand your caller ID, boost answer rates, and use AI tools to protect your call reputation and scale your agency without burning out your team.


    [00:00] Why your calls aren’t connecting
    [04:00] What really triggers the spam label
    [07:30] How to diagnose the problem fast
    [10:30] DIY fix for getting off the spam list
    [14:00] When to bring in a pro
    [18:00] Stop cycling numbers and hurting your rep
    [20:00] Texting, compliance, and 10DLC made simple
    [24:00] Habits that get you flagged as spam
    [29:00] Using AI to buy back your time
    [41:00] The future of feedback and coaching
    [43:00] Final takeaways for agency growth

    CONNECT WITH ANDREW
    👉 Visit: https://nextcallclub.com
    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewfilar/

    BOOK A DEMO– Agency Coach AI Learn More: Let's Chat https://agencycoachai.com

    The first 24/7 AI sales coaching platform built for insurance pros. Real-time grading, role plays, and coaching that help producers close more deals.

    TEXT MICHAEL DIRECTLY
    Have a question or want to talk to Michael directly? It’s really him, not a robot. Text “BUZZ” to (816) 727-7610

    FREE 7-Day Demo – Weaver Sales Academy
    Try it: CLICK HERE

    Tools + Free Resources
    https://www.weaversa.com

    Connect with Michael Online
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelweaverwsa
    YouTube: @michaelweavertraining
    Facebook: facebook.com/themichaelweaver
    Instagram: @michaelweaver

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    48 mins
  • 390. How to Hit Your 2025 Goals Without Burning Out
    Oct 6 2025

    AGENCY COACH AI – The Future of Sales Training
    Stop guessing what’s happening on your team’s calls. Agency Coach AI listens, grades, and coaches every sales conversation—automatically. It’s like having a full-time sales trainer in your office 24/7.

    Get daily call reports, performance tracking, and customized training recommendations for every producer. No more wondering who’s practicing or how they’re performing—now you’ll know.

    👉 See it in action: https://www.agencycoachai.com
    Or text AI to (816) 727-7610 to schedule a personalized demo.

    Watch the full episode on YouTube: HERE

    What’s in this episode:
    You’ve got 90 days left in 2025 — and what you do next determines how you start 2026. Michael and Courtney break down how to hit your year-end goals without burning out. From applying the 12-Week Year to setting daily focus blocks, you’ll learn how to reverse-engineer your targets and build momentum fast.

    This episode walks you step-by-step through creating an action plan, tracking the right leading indicators, and protecting your most valuable asset—your attention. If you’ve been coasting, this conversation will light the fire to finish the year strong.

    [00:00] Get off your butt and take action
    [01:00] Why the final 90 days matter more than you think
    [02:00] The 12-Week Year: Why 3 months can outperform 12
    [03:00] Define one big goal for the next 90 days
    [04:30] The “change everything” question
    [05:00] Reframing goals to create momentum
    [06:00] [AD] Introducing Agency Coach AI — your 24/7 coach
    [08:00] Breaking your 90-day goal into weekly and daily actions
    [10:00] Leading vs. lagging indicators explained
    [11:00] How to translate your goal into daily activity metrics
    [12:00] Why progress beats perfection every time
    [13:00] Get your team involved — don’t go it alone
    [14:00] The “Shredded Jesus” example (and why it matters)
    [15:00] The 3-step weekly rhythm: Plan, Focus, Review
    [16:00] Bonus tips to increase production immediately
    [17:00] Protecting your attention: your most valuable asset
    [18:00] Build systems, not stress
    [19:00] The final challenge: do something different now

    BOOK A DEMO– Agency Coach AI Learn More: Let's Chat https://agencycoachai.com

    The first 24/7 AI sales coaching platform built for insurance pros. Real-time grading, role plays, and coaching that help producers close more deals.

    TEXT MICHAEL DIRECTLY
    Have a question or want to talk to Michael directly? It’s really him, not a robot. Text “BUZZ” to (816) 727-7610

    FREE 7-Day Demo – Weaver Sales Academy
    Try it: CLICK HERE

    Tools + Free Resources
    https://www.weaversa.com

    Connect with Michael Online
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelweaverwsa
    YouTube: @michaelweavertraining
    Facebook: facebook.com/themichaelweaver
    Instagram: @michaelweaver

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    19 mins
  • 389. Stop Using AI Wrong: What Agents Need to Know Now with Callan Faulkner
    Oct 2 2025

    👉 Join the Waitlist for Automate to Accelerate

    Automate your business. Eliminate bottlenecks. Create exponential growth.
    Callan Faulkner’s #1 AI Training in the World — a 10-week transformation where you’ll build custom AI solutions WITH Callan to streamline operations and scale without burnout.

    Watch the full episode on YouTube: HERE

    What’s in this episode:
    If you think AI is just for writing social posts—you’re already behind. In this episode, AI strategist Callan Faulkner joins Michael and Courtney to break down how insurance agents can stop using AI the wrong way and start building real leverage in business and life. From training your own AI assistant to handling compliance, coaching sales calls, and even strengthening your intuition as a closer—this is the roadmap for agents who want to win the next decade, not get left behind.

    [00:00] The real state of AI for agents—why most are still using it wrong
    [04:00] Solopreneur trap: content that reads like “robot speak”
    [07:00] Training your AI to know your stories, values, and voice
    [10:00] Why Claude beats ChatGPT for content writing
    [13:00] AI agents vs AI assistants: where we are today and where it’s going
    [17:00] Will clients actually prefer talking to AI over humans?
    [20:00] The one skill set sales pros must refine to stay valuable
    [24:00] Clearing cognitive clutter—how AI gives you more peace as an owner
    [28:00] Compliance, call reviews, and eliminating drama with AI
    [35:00] Buying back your time: coaching, training, and freedom with AI
    [40:00] Callan’s 3 must-have prompts (job descriptions, books, goals)
    [47:00] Automate to Accelerate—her 10-week AI course for business owners

    Connect with Callan Faulkner
    Instagram: @callanfaulkner
    AI Resources: https://www.theuncommonbusiness.co

    BOOK A DEMO– Agency Coach AI Learn More: Let's Talk https://agencycoachai.com

    The first 24/7 AI sales coaching platform built for insurance pros. Real-time grading, role plays, and coaching that help producers close more deals.

    TEXT MICHAEL DIRECTLY
    Have a question or want to talk to Michael directly? It’s really him, not a robot. Text “BUZZ” to (816) 727-7610

    FREE 7-Day Demo – Weaver Sales Academy
    Try it: CLICK HERE

    Tools + Free Resources
    https://www.weaversa.com

    Connect with Michael Online
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelweaverwsa
    YouTube: @michaelweavertraining
    Facebook: facebook.com/themichaelweaver
    Instagram: @michaelweaver

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    53 mins
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