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In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Josh Braun, a Sales Guru, and host of the Inside Selling Podcast. Josh discusses his approach to sales and how mindfulness training can help you lower the zone of resistance people often have with salespeople.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers reveals that his single biggest affliction also serves as his most powerful superpower, and discusses the importance of self care and how the pressure to emulate “perfect” role models can set newer producers up for disappointment.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Anurag Sha, CEO & Co-Founder of Aureus Analytics. Anurag discusses the use of AI and machine learning in the insurance industry. They talk about Donna for Agents and discuss the future of AI and machine learning in the insurance industry.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Bharath Bangalore, Founder of Blue Ocean Strategic Partners. Bharath discusses process efficiency, automation, and the impact of technology on the insurance industry.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Erika Andresen, Business Continuity Expert at EaaS Consulting. Erika shares her expertise in business continuity planning for disasters and business interruptions. She highlights the importance of preparing for communication loss, and developing a 12-week plan to secure your business. Listen and learn how EaaS Consulting can help you prepare for unexpected disruptions.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Rick Elmore, CEO and Founder of Simply Noted. Rick discusses the benefits of sending handwritten notes, both in terms of building relationships and increasing customer loyalty, and how Simply Noted can help businesses grow authentically.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Scott Knowles, CEO of Loss Scan. Scott discusses the features of Loss Scan, which uses AI to turn loss runs into data, and how it could benefit the insurance industry.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Ryan Dunn, Director of Insurance at Trava. Ryan discusses the importance of being proactive with cyber insurance, how to leverage cyber to earn new business, and how Trava is enabling agents to collect internal infrastructure data and provide it to carriers for cyber underwriting.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Dulce Suarez-Resnick, Vice President of Sales at Acentria Insurance. Dulce discusses how Acentria Insurance leverages technology to streamline the insurance process and improve customer experiences.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Andy Phillips, Author of Round Zero: Inside the NFL Draft. Andy discusses the Round Zero book, which focuses on the football draft process and gave him the opportunity to interview various individuals such as agents, coaches, players, and general managers to get a better understanding of what goes on in the months leading up to the NFL draft.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Mike Seling, Vice President of Growth, and Jacob Geyer, Chief Insurance Officer at CompScience. Mike and Jacob discuss how CompScience offers a unique solution to the problem of workplace safety by utilizing computer vision technology and AI to detect potential risks and hazards in real-time.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Bogus Handzel, CEO of Handzel & Associates. Bogus discusses the unique systems and processes that his agency has put in place to efficiently manage their workflow and handle a high volume of clients.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Simon Mainwaring, bestselling author of Lead With We & We First and the host of the We First podcast. Simon shares his insights on the importance of having a positive social impact as a business and how businesses can effectively brand and market their impact.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck sit down with Tim Rohling, Founder & President of Rohling Sales Growth Advisors. They discuss the many aspects of modern sales management and how to be a successful sales manager.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Stacie King, Digital Marketing Consultant, and Host of This Wobbly Life podcast. Stacie shares her wealth of knowledge on digital marketing strategies for agents and agency owners and discusses how her podcast helps to shine a light on the personal and professional successes of people with disabilities.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Bob Saville, and Carson Saville of Saville Public Entity. Bob and Carson share their public sector knowledge and discuss how Saville Public Entity helps local insurance agents write and maintain their public entity accounts.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Jason Cass, Owner of Agency Intelligence and managing partner at The Insurance Alliance. Jason explains the differences between IndieTech and InsurTech and how the technology can help independent insurance agents. Jason also discusses IndieTech 2023 and how it will be an experience for independent insurance agents and technology like none other.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers sits down with Ryan Deeds of Ennabl to discuss the limitations of ChatGPT and how they leverage TikTok for personal and business purposes to get their message out and to educate the audience.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Shawn Fitzgerald, Agency Owner at LAF Advisers. Shawn discusses his cold calling strategy and shares what he has learned since starting his agency from scratch.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews Brad Boldt, President at Ameriguard Insurance Agency & Host of the Agents To Owners Podcast. Brad shares about the importance of shifting your perspective from agency owner to business owner.
Time is one of the most valuable resources an agency has—and ironically, it’s also one of the most frequently wasted. Producers and account managers often
The insurance industry is evolving. As virtual agencies become more prevalent and the remote workforce continues to expand, one element stands out as the glue that holds everything together: communication. For agencies trying to deliver exceptional service, maintain high retention rates, and grow their book of business, communication efficiency in remote insurance operations is no longer optional—it’s essential.
In this post, we’ll walk through a proven communication framework that works for remote insurance teams. We’ll cover everything from setting expectations to choosing the right communication tools, crafting a unified language, and implementing a playbook that keeps everyone aligned and productive.
When it comes to building a successful commercial insurance agency, few topics are as polarizing—or as poorly understood—as producer compensation and equity. Whether you’re recruiting
As commercial insurance agencies scale, especially in the middle-market space, the producer mindset that got the business off the ground often becomes the very thing
The commercial insurance industry is undergoing a transformation, especially for agencies working in the middle market. As traditional models face increasing pressure from rate hikes,
The insurance industry has changed drastically in recent years, with one of the most significant shifts being the rise of the remote workforce. While remote
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