780K
Subscribers
4.8M
Monthly Views
$14K-$29K
Est. Monthly Revenue
$3.00-$6.00
Est. RPM
410 videos uploaded | 156M total views
The Story
Kevin Matthews was an independent insurance agent in Indiana frustrated by how little people understood about the products they were buying. In 2019, he started creating educational content explaining insurance concepts without the sales pitch - deductibles, coverage types, claim processes, and how to actually use your policy. His approach was revolutionary in the insurance space: pure education with no product pushing. He explained when people were over-insured, when they were under-insured, and how insurance companies actually make decisions. This honesty built massive trust in an industry known for distrust. The channel became a client acquisition machine. Viewers who understood insurance were better clients - they knew what they needed and trusted Kevin's recommendations. His agency grew from solo operation to 12 agents, with 60% of leads coming from YouTube.
“I stopped selling insurance and started teaching it. The sales followed naturally when people trusted me as their educator.”
— Insurance Explained
The Transformation
Before
Solo insurance agent competing on price with limited differentiation
After
Insurance education brand with 780K subscribers and 12-agent agency
Timeline: 5 years
Content Strategy
Insurance education content explaining coverage types, claim processes, policy comparisons, and money-saving strategies. Focus on consumer advocacy and helping people make informed decisions without sales pressure.
Key Insights
Consumer advocacy positioning builds trust in a low-trust industry
Claim process and dispute resolution content generates high engagement and shares
Educated clients close faster and have higher retention rates
Business Impact
Agency grown from solo to 12 agents with $4M+ in annual premiums
60% of new clients come from YouTube - $0 cost per acquisition
YouTube ad revenue adds $200K annually as passive income
Last updated: November 27, 2025