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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.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers sits down with Ryan Deeds of Ennabl to talk more about ChatGPT, how the technology might impact the insurance industry, and where it is headed in the future.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews Liri Halperin Segal, Founder & CEO at LeO. Liri discusses LeO, the first-ever personal AI sales assistant for insurance agents.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Tamron Manning, Agency Owner of Integrity Insurance. Tamron discusses his journey from being an athlete to starting his own insurance agency, as well as the opportunities that arise in the future for Integrity Insurance.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers sits down with Ryan Deeds of Ennabl to discuss the benefits of ChatGPT, as well as how important it is to understand the limits of this kind of technology.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews Fred Cary, CEO of IdeaPros. Fred discusses how IdeaPros helps entrepreneurs and shares many principles and practices that every business owner can benefit from.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Elizabeth Cully, Owner of GravityCerts. Elizabeth discusses how the GravityCerts website development, quote forms, quote proposal software, and client center help agencies interface with APIs, get more leads, and retain clients.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck are joined by Crystal Ware. They share their opinions on the significance of being mindful of your value and negotiating an appropriate cost for your services based on the level of excellence provided.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and guest co-host Josh Gurley interview Micah Salas, Senior Vice President of Christensen Group Insurance, and author of The Business Insurance Playbook. Micah discusses his marketing and educational book for business owners and explains what motivated him to join Christensen Group Insurance, a 100% employee owned agency.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews Ebens Jean, Co-Founder/CIO at One Way Insurance Group. Ebens discusses how he focuses on opportunities for success, as well as how he and his wife wanted One Way Insurance Group to be a force for change and show others that there is opportunity in the insurance industry.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck are joined by Crystal Ware. They discuss why having a clear vision and the right mindset is important, particularly for those in sales roles in the insurance industry.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews Brenden Corr, Senior Director of Business Development at Loss Run Pro. Brenden shares how Loss Run Pro is helping new businesses manage loss run requests and enabling claims teams to build their workflow.
In the commercial insurance world, most producers are laser-focused on finding the best premium and coverage from traditional carriers. But there’s a powerful alternative that can help the right business owners keep more control over their risk, retain underwriting profits, and create a long-term competitive advantage.
In today’s competitive insurance marketplace, middle-market agencies must leverage every available advantage to win and retain business. One of the most underutilized yet powerful resources at an agent’s disposal is the wholesale market. By establishing strong partnerships with wholesalers, agents can access capacity, expertise, and proprietary programs that are often unavailable through direct channels. However, success in the wholesale arena requires more than simply submitting risks and hoping for the best.
In the fast-paced world of commercial insurance, where every hour counts and every interaction matters, producers and agency owners are turning to artificial intelligence not as a replacement for human connection—but as a force multiplier. AI tools like ChatGPT are no longer just novelties or futuristic concepts. They are strategic business assets, helping commercial producers streamline workflows, scale personalization, and reclaim valuable time.
Most commercial insurance producers fail not because they lack talent, but because they lack a plan. They enter the year with vague production targets—usually handed down from management—and hope that pure effort or luck will lead to success. But in the middle market, hope is not a strategy.
If you want to build a book of business that produces consistent results and long-term revenue, you need to think like a business owner. That means developing a business plan that is personal, measurable, and rooted in data. In this post, we’re going to show you how to reverse engineer your sales goals, simplify your sales pipeline, and build a weekly rhythm that supports growth without burnout.
When it comes to retaining large, high-value clients in the middle market, captive insurance should be one of the first solutions every producer considers. Yet many agents avoid the topic entirely—often for reasons that have less to do with the client’s needs and more to do with the producer’s own hesitations.
The truth? Failing to offer captives could cost you a $300,000 revenue client overnight. And in today’s competitive market, someone else will step in and take that account if you don’t.
In this post, we’ll break down the three biggest mental roadblocks holding agents back from selling captives, show you how to address them, and explain how to position yourself as the quarterback of the client relationship—while increasing your value and your compensation.
Middle market insurance producers face a “sleeping giant” opportunity in professional lines—namely cyber insurance, management liability (Directors & Officers and Employment Practices Liability), and broader professional liability coverages. Too often, these critical products are treated as afterthoughts, tacked onto a renewal packet rather than leveraged as strategic revenue drivers and client-retention tools. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore why professional lines deserve your full attention, how to overcome common obstacles, and which actionable strategies will unlock growth across your book of business.
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