The 8-Figure Agent

Join hosts Jared Larsen and Matt Walker on the 8 Figure Agent Podcast as
 they have an insightful conversation with Jed Morley, CEO of Backstory Branding.
 Discover how Jed's expertise has transformed financial services companies, like 
Swivel, by clarifying their purpose, and refining their messaging to resonate with 
customers. Learn about the crucial role of branding, empathy, and iterative processes 
in...

In this episode of the 8 Figure Agent Podcast, hosts Jared Larsen and Matt Walker, dive deep into the critical distinctions between marketing and sales within the financial services industry. They explore the misconceptions around these terms and outline how understanding the differences can lead to remarkable success. The discussion covers building compelling marketing messages, aligning them with sales strategies, and how AI and ...

Join hosts Jared Larsen and Matt Walker on the 8 Figure Agent Podcast as they delve into the powerful tool of gap analysis. In this episode, they explain how to identify gaps in business, reverse engineer success, and create a roadmap for achieving your goals. Using personal and professional examples, they highlight the importance of clear goals, honest assessments, actionable steps, and the role of accountability in driving busine...

In this powerful episode of the 8 Figure Agent Podcast, hosts Jared Larsen and Matt Walker welcome guest Levi Gurno. Levi shares his inspiring journey from struggling with self-doubt and adversity to becoming an accomplished motivational speaker, father, husband, and entrepreneur. Discover how Levi's commitment to completing an Ironman triathlon transformed his life, teaching him valuable lessons about perseverance, faith, and...

In this episode of the 8 Figure Agent Podcast, hosts Jared Larsen and Matt Walker, delve deep into the importance of mindset in achieving success. Through personal stories and insightful discussions, they explore various types of mindsets, such as optimism, scarcity, fixed, and growth. Highlighting the significance of resilience and the ability to overcome challenges, Jared shares a touching story about teaching his son a strong mi...

Join hosts Jared Larsen and Matt Walker on the 8 Figure Agent Podcast as they dive into a captivating conversation with the impressive Karson Woodmansee, President and CEO of GalvaCare. Listen to Karson's unique journey from being a young Eagle Scout to pioneering innovative strategies in the Medicare space. Discover his methodical approach to overcoming personal challenges, understanding customer needs, and creating successfu...

In this episode of the 8 Figure Agent Podcast, Jared Larsen is joined by Mike Darrow, a successful insurance agent specializing in the dental market. Mike shares his journey from a college intern to running a full-fledged agency, emphasizing the importance of building relationships, understanding market needs, and adapting strategies. They discuss the parallels between coaching soccer and business, and how Mike leveraged his expert...

In this episode of the 8 Figure Agent Podcast, Matt Walker takes over as host to introduce and delve into the inspiring story of Jared Larsen. Jared shares his journey from overcoming a challenging childhood to becoming an athlete and successful entrepreneur. He discusses the importance of perseverance, hard work, and faith in facing life's adversities. Jared also highlights valuable lessons learned from his son and his life-a...

Welcome to the 8 Figure Agent Podcast with hosts Jared Larsen and Matt Walker. This episode dives into key indicators for growth in the financial sector, particularly around the crucial topic of staffing. Discover how to identify when it’s time to hire, effective interviewing techniques, and how to onboard staff to build a winning culture. They discuss real-time coaching, maintaining high standards, and fostering an environment whe...

In this episode of 'The 8 Figure Agent,' hosts Jared Larsen and Matt Walker dive into strategies for developing deeper connections with clients in the financial services industry. Matt shares insights from his experience, emphasizing the importance of understanding your business model, setting and meeting expectations, and leveraging technology to enhance client relationships. Highlighting unique approaches, including spe...

In this episode of the 8 Figure Agent Podcast, host Jared Larsen introduces listeners to Matt Walker. The podcast aims to motivate professionals in the finance industry to achieve remarkable success. Today's session offers a personal look into Matt's life from his idyllic childhood, influenced by a culture of love and success on the soccer field, to becoming a pillar in the financial sector. Jared and Matt discuss the imp...

In this episode of the 8 Figure Agent podcast, hosts Jared Larsen and Matt Walker, CEO of Swivel, are joined by special guest John Parkes, the Chief Marketing Officer of ClickFunnels. They delve into John's personal journey, including his early life challenges and how they paved the path for his entrepreneurial spirit. John shares his proven strategies for driving web traffic, mastering both paid and organic advertising, and t...

In this episode of The 8 Figure Agent Podcast, hosts Jared Larsen and Matt Walker discuss the concept of 'the line of acceptability' and its importance in setting and achieving standards in the financial sector. They cover how having clear standards can prevent being led astray, the significance of knowing what to say no to, and how defining standards can drastically improve business success. The podcast includes discussi...

In this episode of 'The 8 Figure Agent', hosts Jared Larson and Matt Walker interview special guest Don Morris, an accomplished businessman and serial entrepreneur known for creating opportunities out of challenges. Don starts by sharing his journey from early  humble beginnings to achieving grand success. This episode delves into the importance of being fearless, taking risks and embracing failure as a part of the journe...

In this episode of the 8 Figure Agent Podcast, hosts Jared Larsen and Matt Walker explore different career paths in the financial sector — specifically examining roles as an employee, a practitioner, and a business owner. They delve into the strengths, challenges, and benefits associated with each role, discussing how to navigate transitions between them, and giving advice on aligning career choices with personal goals, mission, an...

Hosts Jared Larsen and Matt Walker interview an expert in the Medicare and Senior Products area, Brandon Hardy. Brandon shares his experiences venturing into the Medicare space during its infancy stage, the challenges he faced and how he steered his company to success by focusing on creating personalized customer experiences. The discussion delves into the intricacies of lead generation, training agents, handling customer objection...

Welcome to Episode 01 of The 8 Figure Agent Podcast! Join your hosts Jared Larson and Matt Walker today as they are here to share the importance of having a clear mission and vision in your business. They share personal stories and experiences showing how these elements can provide guidance, inspire growth, help you start your business and build resilience. Throughout the episode they provide useful tips for crafting a solid missio...

Hey everyone, and welcome to "The 8 Figure Agent Podcast"!

My name is Jared Larsen, and I’m joined by my co-host Matt Walker, CEO of Swivel, the world's most flexible financial services CRM. 

As the show name might suggest, we will be speaking with 8-figure agents, aspiring 8-figure agents, influential figures, thought leaders, and successful entrepreneurs in the financial industry who have already achieved financial s...