Most P&C networks charge upfront fees for direct appointments, but they don't put their money where their mouth is. 🤔 What if appointments are delayed, or your onboarding isn't as...

Before I worked with Firefly, I tried to get carrier appointments on my own.  While I knew Firefly was a great company, I also thought that if I could get...

Do you remember playing dodge-ball as a kid? Two team captains would stand apart from the crowd and go through an intense selection process, naming players one by one to...

Starting a one-match fire: Thanks to my mom, I'm an Eagle Scout. Not everything I learned in the Scouting program has stuck with me over the years, but one skill I...

Imagine you're seated in a fine restaurant and the waiter brings to you a big bowl of delicious soup - along with a knife and a fork. "How am I...

When you're thinking about becoming an independent agent, your mind is full of "what ifs." One should be: What if you don't make a change? What if you're a producer (whether...

We feel we have a good thing going here. But more important than what we say is what our agents say. Watch this short video to see what their advice is to people who...

The most successful Firefly agents are the ones who have solved the "marketing" problem, and are looking to solve the "market" problem. For example, watch what these two agents say...

A physical office location has pros and cons. The costs of rent, utilities, and furniture add up. These days, fewer customers come in to make payments and more customers are...

Agents who have worked with other aggregators have shared experiences of their commission payments sometimes been disorganized and late. That’s frustrating to them, and in our opinion, it’s unacceptable. Firefly...

If you are a captive agent you may wonder if the grass is actually greener on the independent side. And if so, how much greener? (And what about the weeds?)...

One fun thing about being an independent insurance agent is the ability to get more chances at writing commercial risks.  Firefly agents have two great paths to write business insurance!...

When you start an agency, you’ll want to be careful about how and where you spend your money. We want you to only use it in the ways that will...

Our team members love you, but they love their families too so they aren't available 24x7. But, since we know agents often work around the clock we created a powerful...

David started off strong with as a captive Farmers Insurance agent, but after 18 months realized that he needed to make a change. Teamwork was a large part of his...

Mary loves people and knew that she wanted to work in sales. Finding insurance and Firefly didn't happen right away.  We hope Mary's journey gives you the confidence that you...

No two agents have the same journey, but we can all learn from each other's experiences. Brandon is six years in with Firefly, and in this video he reveals to...

Many organizations can get agents appointed with insurance carriers. You may be wondering what makes Firefly different from those companies. Our answer is… 1. More Direct Insurance Carrier Appointments Than...

When we need to buy something from a big box store, Costco is easily our favorite. The adults love the low prices, and the kids really love the free samples. (We’ll admit it—we enjoy...

Growing agencies eventually need to hire employees to help with servicing, sales, or both.  We get asked several questions about agent hires: Is there an up-front fee for training? Is...

There’s nothing quite as fun as making a sale or as discouraging as losing one. No matter how well you’ve been trained, the experience of writing your first few policies...

Many Firefly agents are licensed and writing business in multiple states. This video shows how that works, and why carriers want to see a good plan for growth in non-resident...

Few things focus the mind like trying to make a sale, or retain a customer. In those moments, you may need someone's help to get it done. You might need...

Firefly agents have more insurance options to help their customers with home, car, and business insurance than almost anyone. But what about life insurance? Thanks to our relationship with Back...

Texas agent Rudy Mendez started with Firefly only a few months ago. He’s already written over $250,000 in premium and he’s aiming for $1 million by the end of the...

Long ago, we poured out information too fast in the training process. Agents attended a several-day-long orientation to meet our team and learn about carrier appetites and systems. Though the...

You're probably here because you know Facebook can get you leads, and you want to create an ideal Facebook Business Page to make that happen. Below, we'll highlight what you...

Why does branding matter? Your potential and current customers can't taste, smell, or touch your product because you offer a service. The way your agency appears to people is almost...

Why does employee management matter? Every insurance agency has a plateau at which you can't grow further without hiring an employee. You need someone's help to service all of your...

What can Sprinklr do for you? Social media can help you connect with prospects and customers, and help you grow your business. But it takes time to do your posts...

Why Does Documentation Matter? There are so many reasons! The simplest is that more control you have over your agency's information, the better your odds of providing great service to...

Are you too busy servicing, to sell? This topic is all about being Easy to Work With! Once you start growing, you'll find that your sales time it taken up...

Secret Agents are awesome. But I don't think anyone in insurance sales wants to be a "Secret Agent!" If you're what we call a "Secret Agent", it is because your...

This really works! Working well with realtors and lenders has always been one of the best sources of insurance leads for agents. Doing this well is definitely part of being...

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What do you do when a great prospect isn't responding to you? Keep trying? (Might be a waste of time.) Give up? (You might miss out on a great customer.)...

Even if you're an independent insurance agent who sells lots of policies, you probably react to other salespeople with a reflexive "no." ? In this video, Hans shares a quick...

You joke about underwriting being the "policy prevention department," but the truth is that they have an important job to do. You need to work well with them if you're...

If you spend lots of time networking in Facebook groups, you can really benefit from this tip! ? You can create a custom Facebook profile for each different group that...