The Journey From Agent to Business Owner

In this episode of JSA One-on-One's, Joshua Woods, President of Lokal Insurance Group, opens up about his journey from a burned-out product pusher to a successful independent agency owner. In this candid interview, he talks about why so many agents quit early, how cross-selling and client education changed his career, and why the mindset shift from agent to owner made all the difference. If you’re new to insurance or looking to grow your agency the right way, this conversation will hit home. ============================================== 🎙️ ABOUT JOSHUA WOOD: Joshua Wood is the Founder and President of Kansas-based Lokal Insurance Group. 🔔 Subscribe to Jeremy Smith Academy for more expert insights on health and life insurance sales, and industry updates: https://www.youtube.com/@jeremysmithacademy/?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Visit us at: https://jeremysmithacademy.com/ ABOUT JEREMY SMITH ACADEMY: Jeremy Smith is a leading insurance sales and marketing coach with 18+ years of industry expertise as an agent, trainer, agency owner, and development expert. Jeremy’s mission is to empower Life and Health Insurance Agents and Agency Owners with proven strategies to excel in their careers. #insuranceagent #insurancesales #insurancetraining #medicaresales #sales #entrepreneurship All Rights Reserved. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers As per and unless otherwise permitted under the United States Copyright, no part of the content of this video or any video published under Jeremy Smith Academy shall be stored, copied, recreated, republished, or transported. The advice, guidance, and principles outlined in all content produced by Jeremy Smith Academy are not responsible for any damages that result from an effort to implement the information provided. Your use and viewing of any materials and videos published by Jeremy Smith Academy confirms your acknowledgement and agreement that Iowa law will apply to any and all disputes related to the aforementioned entities and that Iowa will serve as the venue for any disputes, claims, and litigious activities. Jeremy Smith Academy and all other associated persons including but not limited to independent contractors, employees, and affiliates, research and review all content for this site to the best of their abilities but make no guarantees as to the complete accuracy and inclusion of all relevant information for each video.