Interview with Joey Bouchard: The Insurance Industry Needed a ‘Human+’ Model

In this episode of Mighty Finsights, host Rory Holland sits down with Joey Bouchard, Founder and CEO of QuoteWell, to discuss the modernization of the wholesale insurance industry. Joey shares his journey from the high-stakes environment of Palantir to solving the Gordian Knot of insurance quoting. They explore the "Human Plus" model—a philosophy that uses technology to empower brokers rather than replace them. You'll learn: Why growth sometimes requires setbacks How dating in New York City is the best sales training And why Quotewell had to pivot and focus harder on people to find success Whether you're interested in insurtech innovation or tactical leadership advice like taking a beat, Joey’s perspective offers a masterclass in building trust through technology. Be our next guest on the Mighty Finsights podcast! https://cstmr.com/mighty-finsights-po... Chapters 00:00: Young, and Determined 02:14: Introduction with Rory Holland 03:30: Austin Eateries and Sales Wisdom 08:05: The Hunter Mountain ACL Incident 11:15: The Palantir "Bootcamp" Experience 14:15: Learning Perseverance and Grit 17:45: The Decision to Tackle Insurance 20:45: Five Countries in Five Days 23:30: Niche Expertise as a Career Catalyst 25:30: Growing Up in a Pawn Shop 28:30: The Pawn Shop Bait Counter and Samurai Swords 31:15: A Legacy of Hard Work 34:00: Defining QuoteWell and Wholesale Brokerage 39:15: Building the "First 30" 43:00: Recruiting the Modern Broker 44:45: Corporate Consolidation vs. The Collaboration Economy 49:15: Why Mission Matters 53:30: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry 57:30: Connecting with QuoteWell ► Looking to Connect with CSTMR? LinkedIn:   / cstmr   Website: https://cstmr.com/ Podcast Transcript: https://cstmr.com/podcast/gaining-vis... Agency Buyer’s Guide: https://cstmr.com/agency-buyers-guide/