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If your 2026 marketing plan still includes “smiling and dialing,” it’s time for a major shift.

On this episode of The Modern Insurance Agent Podcast, David & Elle Denning reveal the modern marketing playbook for agents who want better leads, higher-quality conversations, and less burnout without chasing people who were never a fit.

We break down the 4-step framework that’s producing results in 2026, plus a 5-day reset you can implement immediately. From social media and short-form video to community-driven referrals and conversation-first sales, this episode shows how agents are getting inbound DMs, stronger leads, and more production all without cold calls.

🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✅ Why cold calling worked until it didn’t and what replaces it in 2026
✅ The 4-step modern marketing framework: Visibility → Relevance → Personalization → Community
✅ How to pick the right platform and why Facebook still dominates for most agents
✅ Content that converts stop posting generic insurance content and start attracting right-fit leads
✅ Creating inbound referral spaces groups, comments, and DMs that naturally spark conversations
✅ A 5-day “Goodbye to Smiling & Dialing” plan you can run this week
✅ The biggest mistakes agents make that silently kill momentum and what to do instead

🚀 Why This Matters for Insurance Agents

Agents who adapt to 2026 marketing don’t just get leads they build authority, trust, and long-term relationships that scale their business without burnout. This episode is a practical blueprint for agents ready to leave cold calling behind for good.

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