373. Rebuilding After a $6.5M Loss: Cole’s Blueprint for Massive Comebacks
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What’s in this episode:
After losing $6.5 million in premium in just 24 months, most agency owners would’ve tapped out. But Cole Caughern rebuilt—smarter. Michael and Courtney unpack the comeback: how he shifted his mindset, reorganized his team, and built a lean, high-performing sales engine.
You’ll learn why Cole ditched one-size-fits-all sales roles, how he uses data to cut waste, and what he looks for in top producers. Whether you're rebuilding or scaling, this episode is a blueprint for building a resilient, specialized team
[00:00 ] The $6.5M premium loss that sparked the rebuild
[02:30 ] Why hiring generalists was hurting production
[05:00 ] Building a specialized sales team (and why it works)
[07:30 ] Why the best reps only do one thing—and crush it
[12:00 ] Starting over: physically easier, emotionally harder
[14:00 ] What Cole would do differently in a cold market
[18:00 ] How to spot warning signs before the market shifts
[20:00 ] The moment things turned around—and what changed
[23:00 ] His next strategy: in-person events + QR-to-quote pipeline
[25:00 ] Hiring based on strengths, not just roles
[27:30 ] Retaining top producers by aligning with passion
[30:00 ] The 3 metrics Cole uses to measure daily performance
[32:00 ] Why quoting more doesn’t fix your close rate
[34:00 ] Stop plugging holes with Flex Seal—track the right data
[37:00 ] How to get your team real-time coaching (without being in the room)
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