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In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview EmPower HR’s Brent King and Jennifer Guzman to discuss their company’s mission and values. They talk about what PEO is and how their service adds value to their clients’ businesses.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Kevin Ring from the Institute of WorkComp Professional. Kevin discusses Workers’ Compensation and loss runs.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Mike Crowley, Vice President of Crowley Insurance Agency. Mike discusses what they observed and learned during the pandemic, and how they are utilizing technology to improve the service they provide for their clients.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck are joined by Ryan Hanley. Ryan takes us back to when he first started Rogue Risk and talks to us about how he was able to overcome early challenges. Ryan also gives us updates on what Rouge Risk 2.0 is all about.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Kevin Ring, COO & Lead Workers’ Compensation Analyst at the Institute of WorkComp Professionals. Kevin shares how the Institute of WorkComp Professionals helps to train, certify, and mentor independent agents in a Workers’ Comp process that helps them write more business and get better results for their clients.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Brandon Bateman, founder of Bateman Collective. Brandon talks about the digital marketing industry and how Bateman Collective is helping clients get results.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Darin Dawson, President & Co-Founder of BombBomb. Darrin talks about the video tools that their company offers and how they are beneficial to the new age of marketing and sales.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and James Jenkins are together with Brandon Smith, Public Speaker and EVP of Development & Strategy at Glidewell. They talk about the release of his 2022 Producer Development Planner and how his Producer Development Program is helping producers to find balance and live with intention.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Cameron Pechia, Managing Partner of Valley Trucking Insurance. Cameron talks about his podcast, Get A Load Of This, how his team sets appointments, and his 75 hard challenge journey.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about the risks and benefits of writing Cyber.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Kate Bradley-Chernis, Co-Founder and CEO of Lately. Kate explains how AI can be one of your greatest tools for content creation and marketing.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Brian Will, author of The Dropout Multi-Millionaire: 37 Business Lessons on How to Succeed in Business With No Money, No Education, and No Clue. Brian explains the concept of his book and what readers can take away from the lessons he has learned in his journey to becoming a multi-millionaire.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about their budding relationship with KPA and how it is providing them with the tools and factual data they need to make their case with underwriters.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Chris Beall, CEO of ConnectAndSell. Chris discusses the common pitfalls in cold calling and shares tools to overcome those pitfalls and go from fear to commitment in 27 seconds.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Sean Kirby from Performance Group Indiana. Sean discusses their agency’s move into the tax and accounting space, how they are training and recruiting staff, and the lessons they are learning along the way.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck are joined by Crystal Ware. David, Kyle, and Crystal discuss their better halves’ successes and motivations, and the importance of being coachable.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Brian Ahearn, an Author, and Chief influence Officer at Influence People. Brian answers 3 significant questions about the insurance industry.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Toby Hansen, Owner of Toby Hansen Insurance Agency, and co-founder of GSTsoftware. Toby talks about his move from captive to independent agent, what’s going on in the world of Insurtech, and how GSTsoftware helps insurance professionals get their business done in the most efficient way possible.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck are joined by Crystal Ware. David, Kyle, and Crystal discuss their motivations, goals, fears, and challenges in their journey.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Chris Paradiso, Owner of Paradiso Financial and Insurance Services. Chris talks about refining and redefining the sales game through the new version of his magazine, The Last Agent Standing.
The insurance industry is undergoing a quiet transformation. While headlines often focus on the flashy front-end tools and direct-to-consumer disruption, the real revolution is happening behind the scenes — in the back office. From agency onboarding delays to outdated compliance workflows and manual licensing tasks, these friction points cost MGAs, carriers, and agencies valuable time, revenue, and relationships.
In an increasingly competitive commercial insurance landscape, agency owners are struggling to find long-term solutions for succession planning, talent retention, and business perpetuation. Many have considered private equity sales, others offer limited equity to top producers—but a growing number are discovering a more powerful alternative: the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
In today’s competitive commercial insurance market, your book of business is under constant attack. Competitors are targeting your best accounts every day, just like cybercriminals probing a website for vulnerabilities. If you don’t have a plan to defend and grow your client relationships, you’re leaving yourself exposed.
As we enter the fourth quarter, many commercial insurance producers begin to panic. Whether you’re behind on your goals or just trying to hit that final sprint, the Q4 crunch is real. But the producers who consistently win don’t treat Q4 as a Hail Mary. They plan with precision, reverse engineer their goals, and execute with ruthless consistency.
In this post, we’ll break down how you can reverse engineer your sales funnel, identify your revenue gaps, and finish the year stronger than you started. Whether you’re writing workers’ comp or cyber liability, these strategies apply across all middle market verticals.
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.
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