E92: J.C. Wogomon On Giving Back And Community Engagement

In this episode, James talks with J.C. Wogomon, Owner and Founder of Catalyst Insurance Group. To learn more about Catalyst Insurance Group, visit https://www.catalystinsgrp.com/. Visit our website to join our email list, get the scoop on our LIVE coaching calls and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@agencyfreedom.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe. Episode Highlights: James shares how he and J.C. Wogomon met in Phoenix in April 2021. (2:03) J.C. explains that when he originally considered creating Catalyst Insurance Group, he had approximately a six-month runway, so the first thing he did was jump on as many podcasts as he could find. (3:00) J.C. discusses his beginnings and how he got into the insurance industry. (5:00) J.C. believes that the first two years of his insurance job were a learning process, but he is now confident in his ability to deliver. (14:56) J.C. discusses the most important lessons he learned as a captive agent. (21:39) James believes that there is a significant difference between being a professional salesman and being a hustler and higher-value prospects can detect when you are operating at a different level than your colleagues. (27:19) J.C. explains that the word Catalyst is derived from the idea of a condition, event, or person that has resulted in a significant change. (29:40) J.C. mentions that when he launched his agency, he had no perspective and that he would go into things without any preconceived ideas of how things should be other than what he learned on a podcast. (36:55) J.C. explains that their website is more than simply a digital brochure that visitors may peruse, it's truly an asset and tool in their agency that they utilize every day. (47:13) Key Quotes: “When I opened my agency, I had no perspective. And that was a blessing and a curse, right?