Community Involvement
Ivy Blowers
Agency Business Consultant
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
I'm passionate about helping ambitious people build meaningful careers and businesses they're proud of. As a District Agency Business Consultant with Farmers Insurance - Team North Star, I guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the journey of agency ownership - from exploring the opportunity and building a plan to launching and growing a successful business. With a background in insurance sales, recruiting, and leadership development, I love mentoring others, creating opportunities, and helping people realize what they're capable of.
Outside of my professional role, I'm deeply involved in my community through leadership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), where I'm passionate about making a meaningful impact and bringing people together for a cause bigger than themselves.
Certification
- Property & Casualty License - 2022 - Current
- Life, Accident, and Health License - 2022 - Current
Skills
- Business Development
- Entrepreneurship
- Recruiting
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Sales Leadership
- Insurance Sales
- Business Planning
- Leadership Development
- Marketing Strategy
- Team Building
- Prospecting
- Cold Calling
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Business Consultant
Farmers Insurance District Office
02.2023 - Current
- Guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the process of becoming agency owners with Farmers Insurance.
- Help future agency owners build business plans and prepare financial for launch.
- Support office setup, staffing, technology, and operational workflows.
- Create structured launch timelines and onboarding plans for success.
- Coach agency owners on prospecting, pipeline management, and sales growth.
- Train teams on CRM systems, automation, and marketing strategies.
- Build recruiting pipelines to attract high-potential entrepreneurs and producers.
- Develop tools, workbooks, and resources for agency launch and growth.
- Partner with leadership to drive expansion and long-term business development.
Board Member & Twin Cities Walk Chair
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
01.2018 - Current
AFSP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide through advocacy, education, research, and support.
- Serve on the Minnesota Board of Directors, supporting statewide initiatives and strategic planing efforts.
- Lead planning and execution of the Twin Cities Out of the Darkness Walk, Minnesota's largest suicide prevention fundraising events.
- Lead fundraising initiatives, sponsorship outreach, and community partnerships to maximize event impact and mission support.
- Manage volunteer committees, community outreach, sponsorship development, and participant engagement strategies.
- Coordinate marketing, fundraising, and event logistics to drive awareness and maximize impact.
Licensed Insurance Agent
State Farm
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Generated new business through prospecting, referrals, and relationship-building.
- Executed community and event-based marketing initiatives to generate leads, increase brand visibility, and build local partnerships.
- Consulted clients on auto, home, life, disability, and other insurance solutions tailored to their needs.
- Built and maintained strong customer relationships through ongoing service and policy reviews.
- Identified cross-sell and upsell opportunities to grow household penetration and retention.
- Quoted, bound, and serviced policies while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Developed sales skills in prospecting, objection handling, and closing business.
Affiliations
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - Minnesota Board of Directors
- AFSP Twin Cities Walk Chair
Interests
Mental Health Advocacy
Entrepreneurship
Leadership Development