08/10/2026
🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE IS LIVE!
Getting to the Goose with Brad Halvorsen 🪿
What does it really take to build a successful agency — while still making time for life outside of business?
In this episode, Carson sits down with Brad Halvorsen, CEO of Kraken Insurance Services, one of the fastest-growing independent multiline firms in the nation.
Brad opens up about his journey through nearly three decades in insurance, the struggles and setbacks along the way, and what he’s learned about building something that lasts.
They dive into:
🔹 How to recognize quality mentorship
🔹 What separates a great mentor from someone who simply says they can help
🔹 Building a culture where everyone can win
🔹 Why failure can be one of your greatest teachers
🔹 Finding the right “honey hole” when choosing a team or organization
🔹 Building a successful business without sacrificing your personal life
🔹 The importance of knowing when to shut it down and step away
🔹 How Kraken is creating a breeding ground for agents and agencies to grow
And, of course, there’s a little bit of talk about geese, fishing, concerts, and getting run over by a bus. 😂
Brad brings a candid and authentic perspective to the conversation, and there are plenty of lessons here for agents, agency owners, and anyone looking to build something meaningful.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/56v2PpECnY7Bay5bCdwVr4?si=-oc35VnxR8izCJkZ8740zw
▶️ Watch now on YouTube
https://youtu.be/5beaJojefVo
Tune in, meet Brad, and hear the story behind what he and his partners are building at Kraken.
Getting to the Goose starts now. 🪿