The Direct Connect Experience Zone allows guests to gain direct access to our vendors and FMH experts.
From tools and tips that can take your agency to the next level, to one-on-one conversations for valuable
insight and knowledge, we
want you to get hands-on in our Experience Zone!
ZONE KIOSKS
Marketing Services
Trevor Robins, FMH Training & Education Manager, Carrie Flynn, FMH Integrated Marketing Supervisor, and Dawn Lauer, FMH Creative Supervisor
Head to Marketing Services to get practical, personalized tips to boost your marketing efforts, strengthen your social media presence, and make the most of your advertising budget. While you’re there, explore the new FMH Training Hub and share your ideas for future training topics you’d like to see offered.
Precision Solutions
Brian Hagen, FMH Precision Technology Manager
Explore how Precision Crop Insurance Solutions™ from FMH can simplify your processes and benefit you and your customers. Get a hands-on demo of new automation in FMHA and learn how Precision can help you and your farmers be more efficient and improve accuracy.
FMHQ
Willie Jones, FMH Inside Sales Representative, Landon Shafer, Strategic Account Manager, and Addison Hopkins, District Sales Manager II
Explore FMHQ’s current features, including Quoting Preferences and Templates, Batch Farm Quote, Send to Policy, and more. Plus, hear more about upcoming FMHQ enhancements!
Agency Succession and Perpetuation
Roland Chan, Founder and CEO, FindBob
Explore how you can start planning for the future of your agency today. Roland from FMH Bridge will be on hand to share how their platform helps agency owners navigate succession with confidence. Whether you're just starting to think about transition planning or are deep into negotiations to acquire an agency, this station offers tools, insights, and resources to help secure your legacy.
Pledge
James Tesdall, FMH Agency Manager - Retail
Pledge Insurance Advisors—gives FMH crop agents a trusted, no-compete path to place customers’ property & casualty coverage. Meet the team to learn how our products and services support your business.
PIN
James Tesdall, FMH Agency Manager – Retail and Tyler Gotto, Membership Manager
Most aggregators overlook agriculture. Pledge Insurance Network (PIN) fills the gap with access to specialized ag carriers, coast-to-coast expertise, and lower barriers to entry—streamlined onboarding, practical tools, and targeted training. Unlock more revenue through pooled-premium profit sharing and competitive commissions.
The Fast & the Fertilized
Billy Meade, FMH Sales Development Manager
Think you’ve got what it takes to steer your way to the top? Race remote control tractors head-to-head for bragging rights and giveaways! This high-energy station is your pit stop for fun, prizes, and pure FMH spirit.
Note: This station will only be open during the Direct Connect Experience at the Welcome Reception—don’t miss your shot to race!
AI Tools
Billy Meade, FMH Sales Development Manager and Matthew Little, Strategic Account Manager
From content creation to data analysis and image generation, AI is changing how we work. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to level up your knowledge, explore some of today’s most popular AI tools.