Linqura

The best AI isn’t one that knows the whole world. It’s the one that knows knows your world.

Chief Marketing Officer

Linqura is a private AI model explicitly designed to produce revenue-driven outcomes for the insurance industry.

Board Member

Finding Peak

Want to learn everything the top agencies across America know about founding, scaling, and exiting an insurance business?

Finding Peak helps insurance businesses leverage organic growth through inbound marketing, technology and battle-tested sales practices to rapidly grow their valuation.

Ryan Hanley, the founder, is consistently ranked as a "Can't-miss" speaker in the insurance leadership, marketing, and growth space. 

He has been featured in Business Insider, The Business Journal, Content Marketing Institute, Social Media Examiner and more.

Having spoken to hundreds of audiences and thousands of people worldwide, Ryan delivers story-driven and passionate performances that motivate and inspire action.

Founder and President

Rogue Risk

Founder & President

Metabolic

Our unique program centers around Metabolic Training, which incorporates “Strength training at a pace”; the ultimate blend of strength and cardio. 

Metabolic Training is optimal for those looking to build muscle, burn fat, increase strength, and improve cardiovascular performance in the most efficient way possible. 

Our certified training staff will create a customized fitness experience for each one of our clients, regardless of age, ability level, or injury history.

One workout.

One family.

One goal.

Find your strength. 💪

Chief Executive Officer

BOLD PENGUIN

Helping insurance agents and carriers write more commercial business with fewer touches, mistakes or headaches. Bold Penguin is where technology meets the human touch in commercial insurance. With a heavy focus on agents, Bold Penguin pushes the boundaries of user experience for businesses, is an easy tool for agents, and offers a streamlined process of underwriting for carriers.

TrustedChoice.com (Consumer Agent Portal, LLC)

The leader of combined sales, marketing and communication functions for all TrustedChoice.com and Agency Nation products and brands.

Managing a team of 19 members spanning business development, sales, marketing and corporate communications, Ryan was tasked with building an audience, engaging the community and generating revenue for the entire organization.

As the head of marketing for TrustedChoice.com, I am responsible for directional leadership in the brand, message and voice of our organization in its work helping independent insurance agents capture new business through inbound lead generation.

Basically we attract new referrals and help independent insurance agents convert those referrals into sales.

We do this in three ways:

1) ONLINE REFERRAL GENERATION

TrustedChoice.com the platform, through both digital and analog marketing methods, captures the attention of insurance consumers. Then through a series of filters matches consumer need with the right insurance solution based on location and appetite.

Learn more at: http://www.trustedchoice.com/

2) EDUCATION

Agency Nation, the sister digital publication to TrustedChoice.com, provides tactics, strategy and training for independent insurance agents seeking to dominate their market through sales, marketing and automation.

Learn more at: http://www.agencynation.com/

3) RESOURCES

As an organization we leverage our marketing and insurance industry resources to provide independent insurance agents access to tools and resources to support their inbound lead generation activities.

THE RUB

In our partnership with IIABA (Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America) and nine investor insurance carriers, TrustedChoice.com acts as digital matchmaker, connecting insurance consumers with the independent insurance agents who can best serve their needs.

It is my honor to play a role in stewarding this great endeavor.

Senior Vice President Marketing

As the Digital Marketing Lead for TrustedChoice.com, I am responsible for the strategy, creation and distribution of all agent-facing resources and education.

Basically, I'm a Independent Insurance Agent Evangelist. 

The goal of my work at TrustedChoice.com is help all independent insurance agents, carriers and wholesalers harness the power of digital sales, marketing and automation to dominate their marketplace.

As of this hinges upon one simple belief: "That insurance consumers need guidance and there is no better delivery system than the independent insurance agent to provide this most valuable service."

We've only just begun...

Digital Marketing Lead

The Murray Group Insurance Services, Inc

Lead marketing function, in addition to traditional sales role as New York State licensed independent insurance agent focused on helping clients build personal and small business insurance programs.

Producer

American Heart Association

Member of the Advisory Board of Directors for the American Heart Association Northeast New York Chapter.  Co-Chair of the AHA Red Tie Society.

Board of Directors

Capital Alliance of Young Professionals

Capital Alliance of Young Professionals, Inc. (CAYP) is the pioneering independent organization designed to facilitate professional networking among young and young-at-heart professionals living and working in the Capital/Saratoga Region.  

Capital Alliance of Young Professionals, Inc. provides a way for young professionals (YPs) to share business referrals, tips, and "war-stories."  It is a forum for YPs to support one another.  

Membership in CAYP is open to any professional, including but not limited to: accountants, doctors, entrepreneurs, financial advisors, real estate agents, journalists, executive assistants, nurses, sales people, and government employees.  The target age group is 21 to 39, however, as long as you feel young, you are welcome!

Vice President of Board of Directors

Ryan Hanley is the CMO of Linqura, Linqura’s outcome-driven private AI model is specifically designed to increase commercial insurance revenue production.

Ryan is also the founder of Finding Peak, a keynote speaking and media firm helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and ambitious professionals finish big!

Learn more at https://ryanhanley.com

Ryan was previously the founder and CEO of Rogue Risk, a first-of-its-kind digital commercial insurance agency. He’s also held executive leadership positions at Bold Penguin, TrustedChoice.com, and SIAA. 

In addition, Ryan is a sought-after keynote speaker on leadership, growth, and insurtech, bestselling author of Content Warfare, and producer of the industry's top podcast, the Finding Peak Podcast.

Ryan loves to study innovation and growth and frequently makes angel investments in early-stage insurance startups.

Personal interests: reading, writing, boxing, skiing, deadlifts, and sharing stories with good friends.

Ryan Hanley

Charles Specht, CIC, CDA

Permission Network Insurance Agency, LLC

FREE PDF DOWNLOAD OF "THE MILLIONAIRE PRODUCER": https://permissiongroup.com/the-millionaire-producer/

PERMISSION SALES (a division of Permission Network Insurance Agency, LLC), is the place where insurance agency principals, sales managers, and advisors/producers can find useful information, resources, and inspiration for building a $1,000,000 or more Book of Business. We produce 1-on-1 sales coaching and digital online sales training courses for P&C, Health, and Life Insurance Producers across the USA.

Our flagship course ("Millionaire Producer School" a.k.a. How to Collect Signed Broker of Record Letters) teaches insurance producers how to stop wasting time offering quotes and gather signed Broker of Record Letters instead.

VALUE PROPOSITION: PERMISSION SALES exists to teach insurance agency principals, sales managers, and advisors/producers the fastest, smartest, most ethical approach to building a $1,000,000 or more Book of Business.

President & CEO

Charles Specht is one of the most sought-after speakers in the insurance industry today. His engaging talks and “Permission Principles” have influenced numerous leaders and sales teams on the agency side, carrier side, and everywhere in between. Charles speaks on a variety of topics (How to Win Signed Broker of Record Letters, Building a $1,000,000 Book of Business, Leadership, Prospecting, Mindset, Agency Differentiation) based on his books, coaching curriculum, digital courses, and agency consultations.

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“Just wanted to let you know that you’re an amazing speaker and full of charisma. You captivated everybody in the audience and I have had nothing but outstanding feedback. You motivated and gave hope to our staff. The future will change direction with what you shared with us regarding the industry, your experience and your knowledge. We may be looking at a retainer with you. Thanks again, you were the bomb!” -Andrea Der Manouel (M.D. Manouel Insurance Agency, Inc.)

“Charles was the Keynote Speaker at our Orange County Health Underwriters Business Development Summit. We had over 300 brokers in attendance. His presentation on How to Become a Million Dollar Producer was received with praise. It made so much sense it’s a wonder why more brokers are not doing what he’s suggesting. Many brokers came to me after the event saying they are definitely going to implement his strategy. Thank you Charles for helping make our brokers successful.” -MaryAnna Trutanich (Orange County Health Underwriters)

“I really enjoyed listening to your presentation. As a fellow speaker, I often do sweeps of the audience when listening to other speakers to gage audience engagement, and I applaud you for holding everyone’s attention so well. It’s tough to do when speaking for an hour on any topic, and is a skill very few speakers have." -Paul Roberts (Word & Brown General Agency)

Keynote Speaker

Millionaire Insurance Producer Podcast

Hosted by Charles Specht, the Millionaire Insurance Producer podcast is the top podcast for insurance producers who want to quote less and win more often. Charles was a producer with a $1,000,000+ Book of Business, before starting a consulting company working directly with insurance buyers. Charles understands what your prospects both want and need and will give you the tools of how to package your services in such a way that your prospects will fire their current agent and sign your Broker of Record Letter…during the very first appointment!

Podcast Host

Constructive Risk

We Help Construction Companies and Other Businesses Reduce Their Insurance Costs by Up to 55% Annually

FREE PDF DOWNLOAD OF "PREMIUM-SAVING TIPS" - https://www.constructiverisk.com/premium-saving-tips/

As a wholly independent insurance consultant (not the broker's competitor), I'm hired directly by insurance buyers to serve as their off-site Risk Manager. I manage, guide, and "police" my client's current insurance broker and any other brokers selected from my exclusive Broker-Network Database to provide the best renewal solutions possible for the insured. I then negotiate and renegotiate on my client's behalf to reduce their insurance costs while securing the best renewal quotes from all of the brokers.

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* CIC – (Certified Insurance Counselor, The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research)

* CDA – (Certified Debt Arbitrator, International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators)

 * Currently serve as Lead Advisor to the Steel Framing Industry Association.

* Served as the sole endorsed insurance broker for the American Subcontractor’s Association of California.

* Served as the insurance liaison to the Steel Framing Alliance.

* Served as the endorsed insurance broker for the Career Management Alliance

Founder

Speaking at C-Suite events as well as both national and statewide trade associations from all around the country, Charles Specht keynotes to business owners on the topics of: 
- Entrepreneurship
- Personal Development
- Productivity
- Sales Leadership
- Cost-Reduction Strategies

The Mahoney Group

The Mahoney Group is the 53rd largest independent insurance broker in the USA with multiple locations and over $55,000,000 in annual revenues. I served as the contract Chief Sales Officer for their company, and VP of Sales. In this role I trained, coached, and mentored over 50 producers on how to plan, market, prospect, and win new clients.

Chief Sales Officer / VP of Sales

Presented a live/in-person Keynote at their annual Producer Summit on How to Build a Book of Business Through Signed Broker of Record Letters.

The Jonus Group

I led a virtual keynote speaking event for 40+ recruiters, centered around the topic of what to look for in an insurance agent and how to know if he/she can sell and succeed.

TESTIMONIAL: "Charles is a consummate professional with a true passion for insurance. He combines an encyclopedic knowledge of sales and insurance with the humor you would expect from a friend. I learned a great deal about the logistics of the agency sales process while also understanding which questions to ask insurance agents. It was a true pleasure having him."  -Tristian Newman, Research Specialist and Recruiter at The Jonus Group

Virtual Speaking Event

Wood Gutmann & Bogart Insurance Brokers

Presented a VIRTUAL Keynote Speaking event via Zoom to their EB Producers on How to Win Signed Broker of Record Letters.

Virtual Keynote Speaker

Premier Strategy Box

Presented a monthly VIRTUAL Keynote to a select number of their agents regarding How to Sell Insurance and Win Signed Broker of Record Letters.

HUB International

Presented a live/in-person Keynote at their annual Producer Retreat on How to Build a $1,000,000 or More Book of Business.

Relation Insurance Services

Presented a live/in-person Keynote at their annual Producer Sales Retreat on How to Become a Million-Dollar Producer.

John Galt Insurance Agency

Presented a VIRTUAL Keynote to their producers regarding How to Win Signed Broker of Record Letters.

VALUE TO YOU:

www.PermissionSales.com ---> As a Sales Coach, Keynote Speaker, and LinkedIn Advisor, I teach insurance agents how to quote less, win more often, and build a $1,000,000 or more Book of Business through signed Broker of Record Letters.

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WHAT YOU RECEIVE:

I provide PERMISSION-based sales training to Insurance Agents on a global basis, teaching them how to:

1. Prospect with integrity
2. Persuade with transparency
3. Profit with victory

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"THE MILLIONAIRE PRODUCER" (free Ebook)  --->  www.millionaireinsuranceproducer.com

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TESTIMONIALS:

“He knows his stuff. It’s somewhat frustrating how right he is about the insurance marketplace and the need for the producer to assert control over the renewal process.” -Justin Goodman, President of Total CSR, Inc.

"I had just moved to a national agency from a small firm when I started working with Charles and he helped me grow my book in a profitable way. I have increased my average account size and reduced my total number of clients. Thank you Charles!" -Jeff Heet, Insurance Office of America

“Our producer team did a recent 1.5 hour LinkedIn Prospecting video training with Charles. I received multiple notes from our producers regarding how helpful they thought the training was and how they intended to apply what they learned to enhance their prospecting efforts. We had over 70 producers on the call and I’m certain the results will materialize!” -Greg Merrill, Relation Insurance, Inc.

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www.ConstructiveRisk.com ---> Moreover, as a fee-based risk management consultant to business owners around the country, I do NOT sell insurance. Rather, I'm hired directly by insurance buyers to serve as their off-site Risk Manager. In addition to other services, I guide my client's current insurance broker -- and any other brokers selected from my exclusive Broker-Network Database -- to provide the best renewal solutions possible for the insured. Then, I renegotiate with the selected broker on my client's behalf to better the T&C's and further reduce their insurance costs by as much as 55% annually.

TESTIMONIAL:

“Not only did you keep communications open with us but we were also continually being informed of your progress with our insurance agent. Our savings for the annual renewals was in the thousands and we are so grateful. We are so impressed with your services that we would like to retain your services again to represent our interests with another year of renewals.” -Scott Gochnauer, Gochnauer Air Conditioning & Heating

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