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In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Mike Stromsoe, the President at Stromsoe Insurance Agency and the Founder of The Unstoppable Profit Program. Mike talks about his approach in the insurance industry and the programs that they have in the agency.

Episode Highlights:

  • Mike shares his background. (2:16)
  • Mike mentions one of the smartest ideas he did when he was in the restaurant business. (6:42)
  • When did Mike start his first insurance agency? (10:42)
  • Mike mentions the biggest turning point of his career. (11:00)
  • Mike shares why he started collecting people’s testimonials. (12:47)
  • Mike gives a little background about their training program. (17:14)
  • Mike shares some of the things he has done in their community. (32:47)
  • Mike mentions how their referral program started. (33:10)
  • Mike mentions the biggest win they have done. (35:13)

Tweetable Quotes:

  • “There is nothing better than somebody else’s success. If you have a hand in it, impacting people’s lives personally and professionally is what it’s all about.” – Mike Stromsoe
  • “There is only one thing standing between you and everything you want in this world and it’s right there. It is right there in what we affectionately call the mirror of truth.” – Mike Stromsoe
  • “You cannot just sit there, you have to continue to work on yourself every day. You have to be open to being coachable and listen to people who know more than you do. Be willing to accept their advice and run with it.” – Mike Stromsoe

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