In today’s noisy insurance market, agents can no longer rely solely on carrier logos or agency names to build trust.
If you want to grow your business, increase referrals, and become the go-to expert in your niche, you need to lean into the one thing no one else can duplicate:
👉 Your personal brand.
This is the foundation of modern marketing in the insurance space—and in this blog, based on insights from industry leader Kody Houk, we’ll show you how to build your personal brand and use it to create consistent, revenue-generating content.
👤 What Is Personal Branding (and Why It Matters More Than Ever)
Most agents think personal branding is about logos, professional headshots, or slogans. But as Kody shared:
“Your personal brand isn’t just what you do. It’s who you are.”
Your personal brand is your values, your beliefs, your vibe—and how you show up consistently. It’s not about being liked by everyone. It’s about being trusted by your people.
Kody referenced a powerful quote that shaped his branding strategy:
“It is absolutely impossible for everyone to like you. It is entirely possible for everyone to trust you.”
📌 Key Elements of an Effective Personal Brand
To build a brand that resonates, Kody breaks it down into four major parts:
1. Consistency Across Platforms
Your content should look and feel like you—whether you’re on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube. Use brand colors, recognizable language, and post frequently.
2. Personal + Professional Balance
You’re not just an agent—you’re a human. Post gym photos. Share stories. Show your face.
“Your ideal clients are attracted to the same interests that you have,” Kody said.
3. Expertise Through Problem Solving
Your audience doesn’t want ads—they want answers. Every post should solve a problem your client is dealing with.
4. Niche Down and Stay Focused
Want to be remembered? Don’t post about everything.
“If you’re selling pet insurance one week and teen drivers the next, what do you actually do?”
Your audience should know your name and your specialty:
“Talk to Nicole—she’s the Medicare expert.”
“Go see Kevin—he’s the manufacturing insurance guy.”
📱 Where to Post (and What to Post)
Kody laid out one of the most common mistakes agents make:
“They post insurance tips on LinkedIn to an audience of other insurance agents—then go silent on Facebook and Instagram, where their prospects actually are.”
Here’s how to fix that:
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Facebook + Instagram = Post personal content + business tips
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LinkedIn = Use only if your audience is C-suite B2B clients
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YouTube = Long-form content for SEO and lead nurturing
He even encourages agents to start fresh if their current profiles are loaded with the wrong audience.
🔧 How to Build a Content Machine (Even If You’re Busy)
Kody’s process for content creation is simple, scalable, and real:
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Shoot a 3–5 minute video once a week
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Use your phone and a lapel mic like the Rode Wireless Me
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Focus on one problem you solve (gather these from client questions!)
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Post it to YouTube
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Transcribe the video using Otter.ai
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Use ChatGPT to turn it into a blog
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Important: Don’t copy/paste AI text. Edit it to sound like YOU.
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Use Opus.pro to slice the video into reels/shorts
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Use the captions app to add branded subtitles to your videos
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Post content across your platforms
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Use Agent CRM’s Social Planner to schedule posts in advance
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💡 Pro Tips for Better Engagement
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Add captions: Over 50% of people never turn the sound on
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Use your brand colors in captions and graphics
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Don’t over-edit: Raw, authentic video outperforms overproduced content
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Avoid lazy AI content: Recycled emoji-filled posts scream “I didn’t try”
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Be transparent: Share your values, interests, and even your struggles
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Educate first: “Don’t ask them to marry you before you even introduce yourself”
“Your content isn’t a diary. It’s a trust-building tool,” Kody reminds us.
📈 Long-Term Payoff of Personal Branding
The payoff of consistent personal branding? Trust, recognition, and inbound leads.
“I almost gave up after a year of posting,” Kody shared. “Then suddenly, I had a $100k revenue month—and every lead came from social media.”
“You are your brand. And if they don’t know you, they can’t flow you.”
✅ Take Action: Build Your Brand Today
Here’s what to do next:
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Pick your niche (contractors, Medicare, annuities, etc.)
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Start creating weekly content focused on real client problems
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Use tools like Otter.ai, ChatGPT, Opus, and Agent CRM’s Social Planner
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Show your face, speak your truth, and post with intention
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Stay consistent—even when it feels like no one is watching
The agents who win in the next 12 months will be the ones who go all in on personal branding.
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