On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Adam Wirthlin, commercial lines producer at Turner Agency in Greenville, South Carolina, shares how his time in the U.S. Army has given him skills to be a better producer.

After dropping out of college, Wirthlin served in the U.S. Army for four and a half years as a fire support specialist and paratrooper. While military service brought great experiences, Wirthlin realized he needed a new occupation when, in 2022, he was deployed on Valentine's Day—leaving his fiancé behind.

“That one hit hard," he said. “Once we got married and decided to have kids, I wanted to make sure I was always there no matter what and doing something a little bit safer."

Now married, Wirthlin has found insurance is a great fit. “It seems like a complete 180 from serving, but the skills I learned in the military set me up for success in this field, like attention to detail, leadership and commitment," he says.

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Wirthlin was also featured in the June issue of Independent Agent. Check out his interview here or read the full issue online.