Show notes
Season 3 Kickoff: New Cohost, Podcast Mission, and Change in InsuranceSeason three kicks off with Ray sharing the updated vision for the show, exploring the people, stories, and technology shaping insurance and related industries.Ray also introduces new cohost Carrie Thornbrugh, Canopy Connect’s customer and partner marketing manager, who brings a background in marketing, community building, teaching, and even local radio.00:00 New Co-Host Tease00:44 Season Three Mission02:00 Meet Carrie Thornbrugh04:34 Show Format Explained05:42 Carrie's Origin Story07:36 From Teacher to Storyteller09:05 Collector Superpower12:04 Books and Slow Productivity16:51 Ray Superpower and Startup Roots22:43 Find a Way Culture23:29 Hot Topics Setup24:00 Agents Biggest Challenge24:39 Selling Change in Agencies27:14 Keep What Works Add Tech28:00 Hypergrowth and Change Fatigue29:27 Avoid the Tech Frankenstein30:55 Hot Seat Game Break32:25 Zombie Five Year Olds Debate36:21 Alternate Career Paths43:54 Season Three Wrap Up