Articles by Tony Caldwell

Caldwell is an author, speaker and CEO of One Agents Alliance, an alliance of 185 independent insurance agents in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and California.

Thinking Ahead When Building an Insurance Agency Foundation

A nearly universal problem during the coronavirus pandemic has been running out of programs to binge watch on television. I hate to admit it, but that’s true for me, and it has resulted in my watching obscure architectural programs. In …

Inflection Points in the Growth of an Agency

Over the years, I’ve talked to many agency owners who are frustrated because the growth of their agency is stuck, and they seem to be running in place. No matter what they try or how hard they work, agency growth …

Questions to Ask Before Starting an Independent Agency

In the most recent Closing Quote in Insurance Journal, I wrote about why I believe this is the best time in history for entrepreneurial agents to create a new independent insurance agency. My reasons include lower costs, the increased need …

Recession Provides Fuel for Agency Start-ups

Starting an independent insurance agency, or any business, is a risky proposition. You’re moving from a secure position with a regular income and foreseeable future to a place where uncertainty is the new normal. Some may think that’s truer than …