Nicole Ghirardi
FREE MASTERCLASS · 60 MINUTES · ON-DEMAND

What if your business ran while you weren't there?

For women business owners and agency owners: the shifts that take you from operator to CEO of a business that runs without you.

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Common Questions

FAQ

Everything you wanted to know about working together. If your question isn't here, schedule a discovery call and we'll talk it through.

About the work

Who is this coaching actually for?

Women business owners at every season of the journey, with live programs built specifically for insurance agency owners. Rookies still building the book, established owners doing $250K to $5M+, and veterans ready to step back from the operator's seat. Independent agencies and captive agents both. Whether you're hiring your first producer or planning your exit, there's a room here for you.

Do you work with captive agents, or only independent owners?

Both. Whether you're running an independent P&C or Life agency or you're a captive agent with a single carrier, the leadership, team, retention, and growth work applies. Carrier-strategy content adjusts for captives. Maximizing one carrier relationship looks different than optimizing a multi-carrier mix.

Do you work with men or non-insurance owners?

My live programs are built for women insurance agency owners, and The CEO Day Course, the books, and the Bookshelf serve women business owners in every industry. The podcast, blog, and CEO Brief are open to anyone who finds them useful.

What if I'm new to running an agency?

You're in the right place. The CEO Journey framework starts with the early-stage phases, including hiring readiness, first systems, and book stability. You don't need to be at $5M to do the work. You need to be ready to lead like a CEO from wherever you are now.

About the programs

What's the difference between the programs?

The Whole-Agency Package is the lead offer: your seat at the Intensive plus the Team Member Course for your whole staff. The 2-Day Intensive is two days, online, with a small capped group, building your agency's systems with me. The Team Member Course is self-paced training for your staff, priced per agency. The CEO Day Course is for any woman business owner, in any industry. The Hiring Assessment is the tool for your next hire. The CEO Bookshelf is the book club and community membership, and The CEO Circle is free. Private 1:1 consulting is by application only.

How does the 2-Day Intensive work?

Two days, online, with a small capped group. I teach each system, then you build your agency's version of it on the spot using the matching toolkit. You leave with your foundations written, your org map drawn, your hiring process built, and a 90-day rollout plan. A live touch-base call 2 weeks later makes sure it got implemented.

Can my team be part of this work too?

Yes. The Team Member Course trains your whole staff: owning their seat, service workflows, renewals and retention, and communicating like pros. One price covers your whole team, and the Whole-Agency Package bundles it with your seat at the Intensive. Most owners find the agency transforms faster when the team is in the work alongside them.

What if my team isn't on board with this yet?

The work starts with you. Most owners find that once they step out of the producer's seat and start leading, the team rises to meet them. The Team Member Course is separate and can be added later when you're ready.

Logistics

How do I get started?

Two paths. If you own an insurance agency, start on the agency page and pick your program. If you'd like to talk through which program is right for your stage first, schedule a discovery call. A 30-minute conversation, free, no pressure.

How are sessions delivered?

Everything happens virtually. The Intensive runs on video over two days, the courses are self-paced, and recordings land in your content library so you can revisit them.

What's the investment?

Pricing is public: the Whole-Agency Package is $1,997, the 2-Day Intensive is $1,497, the Team Member Course is $997 per agency, and the CEO Day Course is $297. Private 1:1 consulting is the only exception; we discuss that investment on a call.

Is there a refund policy?

All sales are final and nonrefundable. Subscription products like The CEO Bookshelf can be cancelled at any time, which stops future billing.

Resources

Where do I subscribe to The CEO Brief?

You can subscribe on the homepage or via the Free Resources page. One useful idea every Tuesday. Unsubscribe anytime.

Where can I listen to the podcast?

The CEO Without the Chaos Podcast is on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. New episodes drop weekly.

Still have a question?

Schedule a 30-minute discovery call and we'll talk it through. Free, no pressure.

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