Turning Challenges into Strength: do NOt let anyone or anything else define you

In this episode of Insurance Town, Heath Shearon sits down with Kimiko Donahue, an insurance pro who has done it all—captive agent, independent agency owner, carrier rep, and now a coach helping business owners find their path. What You'll Learn in This Episode: 🚀 Kimiko’s Journey – From selling car washes to running a successful independent agency. 💡 Lessons from Captive to Independent – Why her training in the captive world helped shape her sales approach. 🤝 Building Strong Carrier Relationships – How understanding the carrier side can make you a better agent. 🔥 Coaching & Mentorship – Why finding the right mentors and mastermind groups can make all the difference. 💪 Turning Adversity into Strength – How overcoming personal struggles has fueled her success. 🎶 The Power of Music – How music can be a game-changer in business and life. Key Takeaways: ✔️ The importance of selling on value instead of price. ✔️ Hard markets affect everyone, but mindset and strategy make the difference. ✔️ Why turning away the wrong business can actually help you grow. ✔️ The power of mentorship, coaching, and masterminds to break through limitations. Kimiko’s story is inspiring, insightful, and packed with wisdom for agents at every stage. Sponsors: A big thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible! Smart Choice – Looking for a great partner to help grow your agency? Check out Smart Choice for all your agency needs. Canopy Connect – Want to simplify the way you collect client information? Visit  to see how Canopy Connect can help streamline your agency’s processes. Olde School Marketing – For all your marketing and promotional needs, Olde School Marketing has you covered. Reach out today to level up your marketing game! 🎧 Listen Now and get inspired!