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This is The Power Producers Podcast where we are refining and redefining the sales game.  A place where sales professionals can come to learn from other sales professionals and thought leaders who have mastered their craft. As well as their peers who are still striving for perfection to achieve their “why”.  Real sales professionals. Real stories. Real results. Are you ready to feel the power?

Power Producers Podcast

From Agent to Owner with Brad Boldt, Episode #236

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.

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The True Idea Pro with Fred Cary, Episode #233

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.

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It’s All About Gravity with Elizabeth Culley, Episode #232

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.

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The Ware Sessions 6 | Shoptalk Series, Episode #111

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.

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STOP SELLING INSURANCE with Micah Salas and Josh Gurley, Episode #231

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.

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I Get Knocked Down but I Get Up Again with Ebens Jean, Episode #230

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.

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The Ware Sessions 5 | Shoptalk Series, Episode #110

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.

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The Real Pro of Loss Runs with Brenden Corr, Episode #229

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.

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The Art of Telling Stories with John Livesay, Episode #228

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and guest host Aaron Gordon interview John Livesay, a keynote speaker, and the author of books “Better Selling Through Storytelling” and “The Sale is in the Tale”. John discusses the significance of having empathy in business, the value of storytelling, and utilizing creativity to come up with ideas that fit.

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One City World Tour 2023 with Bradley Flowers, Episode #226

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Bradley Flowers, Founder of Portal Insurance & Co-Host of The Insurance Guys Podcast. Bradley tells us all about the upcoming One City World Tour, including its purpose, the roster of speakers, and the activities that conference attendees can anticipate.

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It’s Launch Time with Elliot Bassett, Episode #225

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Elliot Bassett, Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Ellerbrock-Norris. Elliot shares how he developed “Launch”, a new tool for producers that fills a significant need in the industry and is critical for any producer or agency owner to consider.

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The Power Producers Podcast where we are refining and redefining the sales game.

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Insurance

From Med Device to Middle Market: Lessons on Sales, Risk Management, and Reinventing Yourself in the Insurance Industry

Reinvention is one of the most powerful themes in the insurance industry. Some of the best commercial producers in the country did not grow up wanting to sell insurance. They did not study risk management in college. They did not come from an agency family. They found this industry after they tried something else. They found it after life pushed them toward a career where performance, autonomy, and mindset determine the outcome.

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From Executive Leadership to Field Underwriting: Lessons Producers Can Learn from Aaron Puchbauer’s Transition into Middle-Market Insurance

The most successful producers in the middle market did not get there because they quoted faster, smiled bigger, or knew how to talk longer. They got there because they learned how to differentiate themselves so clearly that prospects had no choice but to see them as trusted advisors. They learned to operate like businesspeople first and insurance technicians second. They learned how to tie operational mechanics to insurance outcomes. They learned how to control their time, their pipeline, and their future.

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From Newcomer to Contender: What Commercial Insurance Producers Can Learn from Pam Seidler’s Middle-Market Journey

The commercial insurance industry is one of the few professions where someone can enter with no experience, no connections, and no background in risk management and still build a long, lucrative career. But success is never automatic. It requires hunger, humility, curiosity, and the willingness to keep showing up even when the process feels overwhelming. That is why the story of Pam Seidler has already started making waves among new and aspiring commercial producers.

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Insurance

How AI and Automation Are Reshaping Independent Insurance Agencies

In an industry where tradition often outweighs innovation, artificial intelligence and automation are slowly but steadily reshaping how independent insurance agencies operate. The push toward smarter, more efficient workflows is no longer a matter of if—but when. While many agencies are still evaluating how AI fits into their operations, early adopters are already reaping the benefits of streamlined submissions, faster processing, and actionable data insights.

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