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In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck discuss how to make passive income in their agencies through utilizing a quote, bind, and issuing products.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Trace Meek, TRS, Chief Executive Officer, and Founder at Fetch! Underwriting Made Easy. Trace talks about his ideas in building the business and the system they have at Fetch!.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Simon Severino, CEO of Strategy Sprints GmbH. Simon talks about why they work best with high ticket B2B office and what Strategy Sprints is all about.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck discuss budget and people’s budget specifically as it stands for the sales process.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Steve Anderson and Carey Wallace, of Catalyit. Steve and Carey discuss all the tech guidance that agencies need, and what Catalyit is all about.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Joy Justus, SVP, Customer Experience at ThinkHR. Joy talks about her journey in the learning management system and her favorite wins at ThinkHR.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about the different stages of the sales process.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Emilio Figueroa, Chief Insurance Officer at Foresight Commercial Insurance. Emilio talks about how they engage people in utilizing their technology and their focus in the middle market.
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 talks about associations and the conversations he had with Billy Williams.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about the different stages a company goes through in the buyer’s journey and the new business appointment they had.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Khuram Hussain, CEO and Founder of 20 Miles Inc. Khuram talks about his approach in the insurance industry and the significance of following systems.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interviews Erik Garcia, CFP®, President at Garcia Financial Group, and Dr. Matt Morris, LPC, LMFT, Counselor and Therapist at Matt Morris & Associates. They discuss their knowledge on relationships, money, and their podcast called Building Us Podcast.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about everything we need to know about loss runs.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Aaron Steffey, Co-Founder and Director of Sales and Marketing at Propeller Bonds. Aaron talks about the types of bonds and how Propeller Bonds has been doing since it opened.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Laura Treonze, Chief Life Strategist, Motivational Speaker, and Behavioral Analyst at LMT Consulting. Laura talks about how she motivates her clients and why confidence is key.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about teaching what every client and prospect needs to know about the insurance industry.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Mark Suski, SET, CFPS, and Associate Director at Jensen Hughes. Mark talks about his knowledge and experience in risk engineering, and the hazards of dust.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Miles Merwin, the Founder and President of Advisors Insurance Agency, LLC. Miles talks about his transition from working in an agency to running an agency and the structure of their program.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about why people should sell value not expenses, and how to effectively represent somebody’s business.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Matt Masiello, the CEO of SIAA. Matt talks about his career in the insurance industry, the services they provide at SIAA and gives a little background about his book entitled, Insurance Agency 4.0.
Middle market producers often believe that bigger accounts come from quoting better, faster, or cheaper. But in reality, the leap from writing $5,000 policies to closing $1.2 million in premium starts with a different mindset. It starts with consulting over quoting. That’s exactly the story that unfolded at Producers in Paradise when Doug Benz shared how he landed the largest account of his career—not by selling insurance, but by solving problems no one else could.
This post breaks down the step-by-step strategy Doug and his mentor David Carothers used to win a high-stakes, complex account through total cost of risk analysis, claims data visibility, and certificate compliance solutions. If you’re a commercial producer trying to break into the middle market, this blueprint is for you.
In a constantly evolving insurance landscape, commercial producers are being forced to adapt—quickly. Between InsurTech advancements, shifting market conditions, and increasing client expectations, producers must learn how to balance innovation with deep relationship-building and technical risk expertise. On a recent episode of the Power Producers Podcast, industry veteran David Carothers sat down with Brett Fulmer, principal at Newport Beach Insurance Center, to talk about navigating these dynamics with authenticity and strategy. What followed was a roadmap for producers who want to succeed in today’s middle market.
In the commercial insurance industry, success can come fast—especially for driven producers who are focused on the middle market. The money starts coming in, the book grows, and you find yourself standing in rooms where you once only dreamed of being. But with that success comes a subtle trap—one that’s caught more than a few top producers off guard: arrogance.
It’s not always loud or obvious. Sometimes, it’s the silent erosion of empathy. Other times, it’s the misplaced belief that your way is the only way. In this post, I want to explore how insurance producers can stay grounded even as their careers take off, how they can build respect by honoring where they came from, and how to avoid becoming the very kind of producer people whisper about after conferences for all the wrong reasons.
In the world of commercial insurance, no phrase inspires more dread—or confusion—than “workers’ comp audit.” Often, the root cause of these audits isn’t fraud or underreporting, but something far more preventable: incorrect workers’ compensation class codes.
If you’re in commercial insurance sales or B2B marketing, chances are you’ve dabbled in email outreach. And if you’re like most, you’ve probably concluded that email doesn’t work anymore. But what if the problem isn’t the channel—it’s the way you’re using it?
In a hard market defined by razor-thin margins, rising premiums, and fierce competition, commercial insurance producers are constantly looking for ways to stand out. One of the most overlooked—and yet most powerful—strategies is to lead with workers’ compensation insurance.
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