Agency Ascend
Agency Ascend
Podcast Description
Agency Ascend is a podcast for insurance agents and agency owners who are looking for resources to scale their business. The show is hosted by CEO, Chris Sterlacci, and other staff members of CAA to bring you tools and guidance on how they help Agency Owners turn their business into a major asset.
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The podcast covers a range of critical themes such as agency growth, mentorship, technology in insurance, and strategic partnerships. Episodes feature discussions on topics like transitioning from captive to independent agency models, improving metrics like quote-to-bind ratios, and leveraging tools from Access Plus, with specific examples including deep dives into initiatives by the Independent Insurance Agents of Dallas.

Agency Ascend is a podcast for insurance agents and agency owners who are looking for resources to scale their business. The show is hosted by CEO, Chris Sterlacci, and other staff members of CAA to bring you tools and guidance on how they help Agency Owners turn their business into a major asset.
AI is changing insurance marketing, but it is not a substitute for a real brand. In this episode, the Agency Ascend team sits down with Tiany Rodriguez and Sir Isaac to discuss what agencies need to do to stand out in an increasingly crowded, automated content landscape.
They explore why better stories beat generic insurance posts, how to build a recognizable brand voice, what makes marketing feel authentic instead of artificial, and why your value proposition has to come before your colors, logo, or slogan. The conversation also gives practical encouragement to agency owners, producers, and service staff who know they should market themselves—but are not sure where to start.
If you want to build a more human, memorable insurance brand, this episode gives you a practical place to begin.
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About the Show
Agency Ascend is a podcast for insurance agents and agency owners who are looking for resources to scale their business. The show is hosted by Managing Partner, Chris Sterlacci, and other staff members of CAA to bring you tools and guidance on how they help Agency owners turn their business into a major asset.
CoVerica Agency Alliance is a strategic master agency of SIAA, the fastest growing agency partnership in the country. Our “integrator” model combines the best aspects of each partnership model — clusters, aggregators, franchises — to create a one-of-a-kind partnership that enhances distribution and drives organic growth. As a top insurance agency strategic partner in Texas, we offer solutions to greatly strengthen your agency’s position in the market.
New episodes drop triweekly on Wednesdays. Please drop us a line if you have a question or suggestion; you can reach us at [email protected]. Finally, if you like the podcast, we encourage you to subscribe and leave us a review.
Visit us at www.covericaaa.com

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