On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Mike McBride, your new Big “I" chairman and president of Mason-McBride in Troy, Michigan; Will Lemanski, owner of Meiers Lombardini Lemanski Insurance (ML&L) in East Lansing, Michigan; and Lisa Lemanski, agency operation manager of ML&L; explore the importance of actively engaging in a supportive business community.

Grab your favorite beverage and settle in as these insurance professionals, all Michiganders, share their origin stories, unwavering commitment to improving the industry, and deep appreciation for the sense of community within the Big "I," as well as discuss what truly sets the insurance industry apart: the connections, mentorship, and friendships that thrive within it.

Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success, and failure—stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From Main Street USA to the pages of Independent Agent magazine—we've got the stories you want to hear. For more, catch Agency Nation Radio on your favorite streaming platform or visit iamagazine.com/podcasts.