339. Mental Health, Money, and the Pressure to Perform in Insurance with Tyler Rutledge

"For so long I believed I had to write million-dollar policies… but peace started when I stopped chasing plastic trophies."  Tyler Rutledge

What’s in this episode:

In this raw and powerful episode of The Insurance Buzz, Michael and Courtney sit down with agent Tyler Rutledge, who shares what it really looks like to hit rock bottom—then come back stronger with more clarity, purpose, and peace than ever before.

Tyler opens up about a brutally honest end to his year with no growth, no bonus, and no motivation. But instead of giving up, he decided to reset. What followed was a journey of empowering his team, rebuilding daily disciplines, and shifting from performance-based validation to purpose-driven leadership.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, burnt out, or lost in the noise of the industry, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with encouragement, tangible frameworks, and the inspiration to reclaim the mission behind your business and life.

[00:00:00] – Intro: Tyler’s raw honesty: “I was a disaster at the end of last year.”

[00:01:45] – How the 30 Life in 5 Challenge changed everything

[00:03:00] – Empowering team members to lead and win

[00:05:15] – Preparing vs. winging it—what made the difference

[00:07:00] – Changing behaviors that changed the business

[00:09:30] – Why peace—not growth—is the ultimate goal

[00:15:00] – Losing identity in the business and how to reset

[00:22:00] – How Tyler defines peace, fulfillment, and showing up

[00:31:00] – Parenting, pressure, and being your best at home

[00:37:00] – Gratitude, failure, and what really matters in leadership

[00:40:00] – Final message: If you feel hopeless, don’t quit—reset

Connect with Tyler

📲 Instagram: @tylerrutledge

RESOURCES + LINKS

Watch the full episode on YouTube: HERE

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