The Agent Leader Podcast
The podcast for independent insurance agency leaders and their teams to learn practical strategies and behaviors to become their best version possible. Hosted by Sitkins Group President, Brent Kelly, The Agent Leader Podcast provides agencies with leadership, sales, and self-development methods that actually get results.
With our focus on a total-team approach to improving independent insurance agencies, we dive into sales, service, and leadership teams.
Leadership is not a title. Leadership is influence. Become a better leader and gain influence with your clients, team, and community.
Hosted By
Brent Kelly
All Episodes

The Agent Leader: The Journey from $6 Million to $33 Million: Insights from a Top CEO
How did Ed McGrath lead BancFirst Insurance Services from $6 million to an astounding $33 million in revenue? Discover the secrets behind this monumental growth as Ed, the President and CEO, sits down with us

The Agent Leader: Transforming Challenges into Growth with Bart Straka
Unlock the secrets to agency growth and leadership success with Bart Straka, President and CRO of TRICOR Insurance. Discover how Bart navigated transforming from a producer to a leader at one of the top 100

The Agent Leader: Preparing for Perpetuation with Purpose
In this episode, Brent Kelly is joined by Mark Rollins, a former highly successful insurance agency leader and current founder of Retirement Transformed. Mark, also the author of The Evolving Man, shares insights that go

The Agent Leader: Maximizing Agency Value with Max Olson of Legacy Advisors
Brent Kelly sits down with Max Olson of Legacy Advisors, an expert in agency valuation, to discuss the strategies that can significantly increase the value of your insurance agency. Whether you’re preparing for a buyout

The Agent Leader: Under-Utilizing Talent and Technology – Trap #7
What is your agency’s talent and growth strategy? In this episode, Brent Kelly gets into how under-utilizing your agency’s technology and talent is Good Results Trap #7. Investing in your people and technology is crucial

The Agent Leader: Is Your Focus on Your Top 20%? – Trap #6
What’s the best way to skyrocket your agency’s revenue using proven principles? Discover how the power of the 80/20 rule can transform your business model, streamline your operations, and significantly boost your profitability. In this

The Agent Leader: The Journey from $6 Million to $33 Million: Insights from a Top CEO
How did Ed McGrath lead BancFirst Insurance Services from $6 million to an astounding $33 million in revenue? Discover the secrets behind this monumental growth as Ed, the President and CEO, sits down with us

The Agent Leader: Transforming Challenges into Growth with Bart Straka
Unlock the secrets to agency growth and leadership success with Bart Straka, President and CRO of TRICOR Insurance. Discover how Bart navigated transforming from a producer to a leader at one of the top 100

The Agent Leader: Preparing for Perpetuation with Purpose
In this episode, Brent Kelly is joined by Mark Rollins, a former highly successful insurance agency leader and current founder of Retirement Transformed. Mark, also the author of The Evolving Man, shares insights that go

The Agent Leader: Maximizing Agency Value with Max Olson of Legacy Advisors
Brent Kelly sits down with Max Olson of Legacy Advisors, an expert in agency valuation, to discuss the strategies that can significantly increase the value of your insurance agency. Whether you’re preparing for a buyout

The Agent Leader: Under-Utilizing Talent and Technology – Trap #7
What is your agency’s talent and growth strategy? In this episode, Brent Kelly gets into how under-utilizing your agency’s technology and talent is Good Results Trap #7. Investing in your people and technology is crucial

The Agent Leader: Is Your Focus on Your Top 20%? – Trap #6
What’s the best way to skyrocket your agency’s revenue using proven principles? Discover how the power of the 80/20 rule can transform your business model, streamline your operations, and significantly boost your profitability. In this