November 14, 2024 - As the COVID-19 pandemic redefined the professional landscape in 2020, Michigan insurance agent David Arce realized a significant void in networking and educational opportunities for agents.
His recognition of the need for in-person connection and shared growth among insurance agents inspired Arce to found the Soaring Eagle Agent Study Group to continue fostering agency growth.
“The core of it was just about agents sharing with each other,” says Arce. “Being able to make sure that agents got to hear from other successful agents — big and small agents, you know?”
What originally started as a small workshop with around 40 agents has steadily grown each year and is expected to draw 400 attendees — including both agents and their team members — set for January 15-17, 2025, at the Soaring Eagle Resort & Casino in Mt. Pleasant, MI.
The stacked 2025 lineup of influential speakers slated to share their winning insights and success stories includes a diverse group of industry-leading agents from across the U.S., including Scott Grates, Al Shattuck and Tim Lindon, to name a few. The full agenda for the event can be found on the Soaring Eagle website.
“Our speakers next year include top achievers — Trophy Club members, President’s Club honorees and Exotic Travelers winners,” Arce shares. “These are agents who have excelled across a range of important lines that resonate with our agents and their customers. We’re excited to see these speakers share their insights with everyone from brand-new agents to old dogs like me.”
In addition to the speakers, the event will feature 12 industry-proven vendors on-site, with Melon Local as the title sponsor.
In particular, Arce credits Melon Local for helping make this year’s event especially worthwhile for agents.
“Without the help of Melon Local, I couldn’t gather the caliber of speakers that I’m bringing in this setting,” says Arce. “We have a special spot in our heart for Melon Local’s [CEO] Whitney Green-Olson.”
As regular presences at past Soaring Eagle events, Green-Olson — alongside Director of Business Development and Michigander Alisha Lucik — are looking forward to meeting with agents and learning from the industry’s best once again.
“We’ve always had such a wonderful time supporting Soaring Eagle and getting quality time with not only some of our current agents but other like-minded business owners and their team members to chat about the current landscape of the industry,” Green-Olson explains. “This is definitely a One in a Melon opportunity you and your team won’t want to miss.”
Tickets are expected to sell out fast! For insurance agents and their team members signed with Melon Local, use promo code “MEL” to save $25 on your reservation.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn and grow from the best in the industry — RSVP today!