John Visgauss
Babylon,NY
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in client relationship management and lead generation at Argyle Lake Insurance Agency. Developed multiple lead pipelines, including founding a professional-only networking chapter, which resulted in over 100 qualified leads bound in 2024. Proven ability to drive growth and enhance profitability through effective collaboration and tailored solutions. Strong skills in communication, negotiation, and problem-solving, with a commitment to achieving sales targets.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Insurance Broker
ARGYLE LAKE INSURANCE AGENCY/VISGAUSS ASSOCIATES
BABYLON, NY
03.2020 - Current
- Manage a broad portfolio of commercial and personal accounts, predominantly contractors, restaurants, transportation, real estate, and HNW Clients, with varying risk profiles, including coastal and PC 10
- Collaborate strategically with insurance carriers to meet key performance indicators, including targeted loss ratios, premium growth, account rounding, and overall book profitability
- Created and managed multiple lead generation pipelines, including building and optimizing the agency’s website for client quoting and founding a chapter of a professional networking group, resulting in over 100 qualified leads generated and bound in 2024
- Maintain high-level engagement with underwriters and strategic partners to align business goals, improve client retention, and capitalize on portfolio expansion opportunities.
PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER
LETIP, LETIP OF BABYLON CHAPTER
WEST ISLIP, NY
10.2022 - Current
- Manage and delegate responsibilities to 30+ members, clearly conveying instructions and handling member feedback; facilitate orderly meetings, enforce bylaws and core values, and drive chapter growth and development
- Delivering impactful presentations to groups of 30+ people, focused on increasing the frequency and quality of in-chapter referrals to boost profitability and recruit qualified members to increase chapter size
- Partner with members to create structured plans that maximize each member's profitability, motivating members to continue to refer business within the chapter and overall organization.
Restaurant Manager
Tricia's Cafe
Babylon, NY
03.2013 - 03.2020
- Maintained detailed records of sales transactions and daily shift reports.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner to maintain positive relationships with guests.
- Supervised and trained staff in customer service, food handling, and safety protocols.
Education
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
SUNY Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY01.2020
Skills
- Client Relationship Management
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Trend & Competitive Analysis
- Lead & Revenue Generation
- Market research
- Project management
- Customer relationship management
- Lead generation
- Performance metrics
- Agency Management Systems Applied EZLynx
Additional Information
- LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS, Licensed Insurance Broker for NYS – BR-1661799, Renewed 2/11/2025
- Non-resident Office Insurance P&C License CT, NJ, PA, FL
- ARM Designation, anticipated November 2025
Affiliations
- LeTip (Founding Chapter President)
- Big I
- Saint Baldrick’s Foundation
- Ancient Order of Hibernian Div 2
- Chamber of Commerce
- The Institutes
- Superior Agent Award –Personal Lines, 2023
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Timeline
PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER
LETIP, LETIP OF BABYLON CHAPTER
10.2022 - Current
Insurance Broker
ARGYLE LAKE INSURANCE AGENCY/VISGAUSS ASSOCIATES
03.2020 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Tricia's Cafe
03.2013 - 03.2020
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
SUNY Farmingdale
Similar Profiles
Bonnie J. ClarkBonnie J. Clark
Office Manager, Insurance Agent/Producer, Commercial Lines Manager at Canyon Lake Insurance Agency, LLCOffice Manager, Insurance Agent/Producer, Commercial Lines Manager at Canyon Lake Insurance Agency, LLC
Jackson CramerJackson Cramer
Assistant General Manager at Discovery Parks Lake ArgyleAssistant General Manager at Discovery Parks Lake Argyle
Christine VanDamChristine VanDam
Life & Health Account Manager at Lake Michigan Insurance AgencyLife & Health Account Manager at Lake Michigan Insurance Agency
Kailand PierreKailand Pierre
NA at John V. Lindsay Wildcat Academy High SchoolNA at John V. Lindsay Wildcat Academy High School
Peter TausPeter Taus
Construction Laborer/Operator/Driver at Constar IncConstruction Laborer/Operator/Driver at Constar Inc