Brandon Hardesty - Vice President

Brandon Hardesty

Vice President
440.769.0320
Brandon.Hardesty@MarshBerry.com
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Brandon Hardesty joined MarshBerry in May 2021. Brandon is an accomplished sales director with over 20 years’ experience in Fortune 500 company sales,  marketing and strategy. In his role, Brandon is responsible for providing management consultation, strategic planning, coaching and sales leadership to  MarshBerry’s portfolio of insurance brokerage clients and carriers.

Prior to MarshBerry, Brandon worked for Hub International Limited where he acted as the Sales Director – Commercial Programs. In this role, he was charged with hiring and expediting the qualification process of producers, managing and deepening carrier partner relationships, and growing and retaining a $120M+ book of business. Also during his time at Hub, he developed programs and tools to drive organic growth as the National Business Development Manager for Employee Benefits.

Brandon also worked at Allstate-Ivantage Select Agency, Hays Companies and Wells Fargo all in key business development roles.

Brandon has a Bachelor of Liberal Arts & Science degree from the University of Illinois. During his spare- time he enjoys listening to music, Chicago sports, golfing and biking with his sons.

Divisions

  • Growth Advisory

Related Articles

November 8, 2024

How Specialization Elevates Producers from Generalists to Trusted Advisors

by Brandon Hardesty
Experienced producers recognize their true value lies in understanding and addressing industry-specific challenges, becoming trusted advisors rather than generalists. Specializing allows producers to
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February 6, 2024

The Importance of Niche Markets and Vertical Specialization for Insurance Brokers

by Brandon Hardesty
Vertical specialization has emerged as a transformative force, changing the landscape of the insurance brokerage business. This approach enhances client retention, fosters innovation, and builds efficiency – leading to a competitive advantage and better business growth.  
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May 4, 2023

Minimum Account Thresholds: A Win for Producers & Brokerages

by Brandon Hardesty
Establishing minimum account thresholds not only increases producer accountability but also promotes growth for brokerages. But this advantage does not come easy. You must have the right environment, the right people and the right threshold to reap the benefits.  
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December 1, 2022

Does Your Firm Have A Revenue Driving Sales Culture?

by Brandon Hardesty
An effective sales culture encompasses the who, what and why of a firm’s values, but must also create a sustainable and supported environment where producers can develop and drive revenue growth.
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February 14, 2022

What Are 5 Key Revenue Drivers For Double Digit Growth? Insights To Revenue Growth Drivers

by Brandon Hardesty
Agency and brokerage owners often expect to change gears culturally and overnight have a true sales culture in place. However, driving a sales culture environment involves most aspects of your business and takes a considerable amount of planning and strong executive team commitment. See what the 5 key revenue drivers are of accelerated growth.
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