--- title: "Commercial Lines: How to Get Started and Keep Growing | Ep 48" description: Explore how to transition from personal lines to commercial lines in insurance with insights from experts on niche identification and growth strategies. image: https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/hubfs/Commercial%20Lines%20How%20to%20Get%20Started%20and%20Keep%20Growing.png --- [Skip to content](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/licensed-to-talk-insurance-podcast/commercial-lines-how-to-get-started-and-keep-growing-ep-48#main-content) [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/chicagolandsia/) [linkedin-in icon](https://www.linkedin.com/company/chicagoland-sia/) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/ChicagolandSia) [youtube icon](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjdqbj5lRfSQnvjjGVdrVPg) [![CSIAlogo-2-2](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CSIAlogo-2-2.png?width=200&height=118&name=CSIAlogo-2-2.png)](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/) - [Learn More](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/learn-more) - [Benefits](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/member-benefits) Show submenu for Benefits - [Market Access](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/access-to-markets) - [Increased Income](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/increased-income) - [Training and Learning](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/training-and-education) - [Agency Growth and Development](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/agency-development) - [Digital Strategy](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/digital-marketing-and-strategy-consultation) - [About Us](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/about-us) - [Resources](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/resources) Show submenu for Resources - [Blog](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/chicagoland-sia-blog) - [Video Series](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/beyond-the-dec-page-video-series) - [Podcast](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/licensed-to-talk-insurance-podcast) - [Free Downloadable Guides](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/free-digital-content-strategy) - [Press Releases](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/press-release) - [Our Team](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/our-team) - [Make a Payment](https://chicagolandsia.appliedpay.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Learn More](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/learn-more) - [Benefits](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/member-benefits) Show submenu for Benefits - [Market Access](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/access-to-markets) - [Increased Income](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/increased-income) - [Training and Learning](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/training-and-education) - [Agency Growth and Development](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/agency-development) - [Digital Strategy](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/digital-marketing-and-strategy-consultation) - [About Us](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/about-us) - [Resources](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/resources) Show submenu for Resources - [Blog](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/chicagoland-sia-blog) - [Video Series](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/beyond-the-dec-page-video-series) - [Podcast](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/licensed-to-talk-insurance-podcast) - [Free Downloadable Guides](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/free-digital-content-strategy) - [Press Releases](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/press-release) - [Our Team](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/our-team) - [Make a Payment](https://chicagolandsia.appliedpay.com/) Aug 20, 2026, 12:28:59 PM # Commercial Lines: How to Get Started and Keep Growing | Ep 48 ![Picture of Amanda Yaniz](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Amanda%20Yaniz-1.jpg?width=50&name=Amanda%20Yaniz-1.jpg) [Amanda Yaniz](https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/licensed-to-talk-insurance-podcast/author/amanda-yaniz) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/licensed-to-talk-insurance-podcast/commercial-lines-how-to-get-started-and-keep-growing-ep-48) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/licensed-to-talk-insurance-podcast/commercial-lines-how-to-get-started-and-keep-growing-ep-48) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/licensed-to-talk-insurance-podcast/commercial-lines-how-to-get-started-and-keep-growing-ep-48) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/licensed-to-talk-insurance-podcast/commercial-lines-how-to-get-started-and-keep-growing-ep-48) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://benefits.chicagolandsia.com/licensed-to-talk-insurance-podcast/commercial-lines-how-to-get-started-and-keep-growing-ep-48) Commercial lines can feel like a big step for agents who have spent most of their careers in personal lines, but it can also create new opportunities for growth, stronger client relationships, and a more diversified book of business. In this episode of *Licensed to Talk Insurance*, Amanda Yaniz and Kelsey Concklin-Ramsey are joined by Christine Lee, Agency Growth Coach at Chicagoland SIA and Commercial Lines Producer at Concklin Insurance Agency. Christine shares her own experience making the move from personal lines into commercial lines and offers practical advice for agents looking to do the same. The conversation covers where to start, how to build commercial lines knowledge, ways to identify a niche, available training and market-access resources, and how technology can make prospecting and learning easier. They also discuss strategies for agents who already write commercial business and want to expand into new classes, strengthen their expertise, and grow their book. 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