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In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast: The Protege, David Carothers interviews Jason Webb, Owner of Minnesota Risk Partners & Host of Minnesota Made Podcast. Jason talks about his experience from the competition and the feedback from his mentors.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Rachel Robison, MBA, Chief Executive Officer at Siege Technology Solutions, Inc. Rachel talks about how their product can make a difference in an agency and why they chose Zoho.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck are joined by Josh Gurley. They discuss what a wedge is all about and how you frame it.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast: The Protege, David Carothers interviews Ryan Keating, CIC, Vice President of Keating Agency Insurance. They’re joined by Protege coaches Ryan Hanley and Ricky Hayter to discuss Ryan Keating’s journey in joining the reality show, and why coaches Ryan Hanley and Ricky Hater chose him.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Lorin Montgomery, Vice President at Corporate Insurance Advisors, LLC. Lorin talks about her journey to moving from the company side to the brokerage side.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, host David Carothers is joined by Josh Gurley. They discuss what are one-liners that producers utilize and the main action that PEOS does.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast The Protege, David Carothers interviews Justin Sloan, Owner of BSP Insurance. Justin talks about his approach in the insurance industry and why he wants to be part of the Killing Commercial.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Monica Adwani, CPIA, and Sarah Thompson of Savvital. Monica and Sarah talk about the types of virtual professionals they bring to the table and what Savvital is all about.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, host David Carothers is joined by Josh Gurley. They discuss commercial insurance sales and the biggest mistakes that people make in their business.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast: The Protege, David Carothers interviews Derek Hayden, CIC, Benefits and Risk Consultant at Dansig Insurance Risk Advisors. Derek talks about how he used the advantage of being in a small town as his leverage in the competition and how he was able to get through the challenges.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Chad Eddy, CEO of Indium. Chad talks about his career at Indium and what they’re looking for in a partnership.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck discuss the three things that you need to have when doing marketing drops and why there has been more cyber exposure nowadays.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast: The Protege, David Carothers interviews Brady Neal, President of CORROSOURCE. Brady talks about how he built his career in the insurance industry and the reason why he wanted to join Killing Commercial.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Scott Howell, CLCS, Agency Owner of iProtect Insurance & Financial Services, and Co-Host of The Insurance Guys Podcast. Scott announces the big news he has for the listeners and talks about his approach in the insurance industry.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck discuss why a gatekeeper is one of the most significant people and why being indifferent is key.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Josh Gurley, CIC, CWCA, Vice President of Commercial Insurance at Hunt-Miller Insurance Agency Inc. Josh discusses what the BOR is all about and why the insurance industry is a great business.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Todd Thams, Founder of Mod Advisor, Direct Work Comp, and President of Thams Agency. Todd talks about how the Mod Advisor was born and gives a couple of advice to those who are new to Mod Advisor.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck discuss something that everybody should do when things get a little stereotyped and that is telemarketing tweaks.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Rob Bowen Jr., Founder, and CEO of Patriotic Insurance Group. Rob talks about his transition from being in the military to the insurance industry and how the Suits for Soldiers program began.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Jason Verlinde, President of Verlinde Insurance Agency. Jason talks about his approach in the insurance industry and his take on social media marketing.
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.
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.
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