Culture

Agency Nation Meets: Julie Furst

With over 25 years in integrated marketing and StoryBrand certification, Julie Furst cares deeply about continuous learning across every aspect of life and people, and about supporting the businesses she truly believes in.

Agency Nation Meets: Summer Cole

Summer Cole’s insurance career began in 2003 in the commercial department of a local independent insurance agency, where she quickly fell in love with the industry. Like many in agency roles, she wore multiple hats, gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of agency operations.

Declaration of Independents: Marrissa Winkelman

Marrissa Winkelman entered the world of insurance in 2012 when she started as the receptionist at Webb Insurance. Understanding quickly that the position wasn’t the right fit for her, she moved to the back office, where she focused on insurance and working her way up.

Declaration of Independents: Will Canterbury

Will Canterbury is an entrepreneur in the truest sense. From running a lawn care business to pursuing a music career to selling furniture, Canterbury has done it all.

Meet 7 Best Practices Agencies

Independent Agent magazine speaks with an agent from each revenue category about their experiences with the Best Practices Study and how their business operates.