Welcome to The Independent Roadmap (Meet Your Hosts)

Are you tired of building someone else's book of business? Welcome to The Independent Roadmap, the podcast dedicated to helping you navigate the modern landscape of the independent insurance agency channel.

In our debut episode, co-hosts James Roberts and John Scheer (Regional Vice Presidents at MIAA and SIAA) introduce themselves and the core mission of the show. With decades of combined experience in agency recruiting, commercial producing, and claims, James and John break down why there has never been a better time to transition to the independent side.

In this episode, we cover:

• Who we are and the territories we serve within MIAA/SIAA.
• Why building your own independent agency is the ultimate path to creating a lasting legacy and generational wealth.
• What to expect in future episodes: from surviving your first year to buying an agency, growing revenue, and perpetuation planning.

We want to hear from you! Connect with us on LinkedIn and let us know what challenges you are facing in the insurance space right now.

Resources Mentioned:

• Connect with James Roberts on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-roberts-kc/
• Connect with John Scheer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-scheer-lincoln/
• Attend the next SIAA Informational Session: https://www.siaa.com/introduction-to-siaa-webinar/

Don't just produce—own your legacy.