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What happens when a millennial couple dives headfirst into the insurance world, scales a million-dollar remote business, and decides to share their journey with the world? You get The Modern Insurance Agent! Join David and Elle Denning as they peel back the curtain on the messy, magical, and often hilarious realities of entrepreneurship. From the joys (and challenges) of working together as a couple to running remote teams and traveling the globe, this podcast is your behind-the-scenes look at building a business and a life you love.

Recent Episodes

NOV 5, 2026
The Hidden Health Cost of Running an Insurance Agency
Send us Fan Mail You're building a successful business, working long hours, and chasing financial freedom… but is your health paying the price? For many insurance agents and entrepreneurs, skipped meals, missed workouts, poor sleep, and long hours behind a desk slowly become the norm. In this episode of The Modern Insurance Agent Podcast, David Denning sits down with Brian Parana, men's health coach with over 23 years of experience and host of the Driven for Health Podcast, to discuss the h...
52 MIN
NOV 3, 2026
How One Medicare Agent Gets 4 MILLION Views a Month on TikTok
Send us Fan Mail What if you could generate Medicare leads without spending thousands of dollars every month on paid leads? Tim Smith went from posting his first TikTok video to reaching over 4 MILLION people a month through social media! In this episode of The Modern Insurance Agent Podcast, David Denning sits down with Tim Smith, founder of Smith Insurance Solutions, to break down how he built a nationwide Medicare insurance business using TikTok, organic content, AI, and automation. Tim...
46 MIN
OCT 31, 2026
10 Ways to Get More Insurance Referrals (Without Awkwardly Asking!)
Send us Fan Mail Want more insurance referrals without awkwardly asking, "Do you know anyone who needs insurance?" Referrals are some of the most valuable leads an insurance agent can get because they come with something traditional marketing can't easily create: trust. In this episode of The Modern Insurance Agent Podcast, David and Elle Denning share 10 practical ways to generate more insurance referrals in the next 30 days, build stronger referral partnerships, and attract warm leads wit...
24 MIN
OCT 29, 2026
Insurance Agency Owners: Are These Financial Mistakes Costing You Money?
Send us Fan Mail Your insurance agency might be making sales… but is it actually making money? Many insurance agents focus on generating leads, closing policies, and increasing revenue without fully understanding their profit margins, cash flow, or where their money is going. In this episode of The Modern Insurance Agent Podcast, David Denning sits down with Tyler Davis, CPA, fractional CFO, and owner of DAT Finance, to uncover the financial blind spots that could be costing insurance agency ...
50 MIN
OCT 27, 2026
Free AI Tools for Insurance Agents: Work Smarter Without Expensive Subscriptions
Send us Fan Mail Want to start using AI in your insurance business but overwhelmed by all the tools, subscriptions, and options? What if you could explore powerful AI tools without paying for multiple expensive subscriptions? In this episode of The Modern Insurance Agent Podcast, David Denning sits down with Jeff Bermant, entrepreneur and founder of Tusk Central AI, to discuss how AI is becoming more accessible, affordable, and practical for insurance agents and small business owners. Afte...
51 MIN