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In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Stephen Sedlak, CIC, CWCA, the President of Workcompology. Stephen talks about how ADP has helped him and gives a little insight into his book entitled, The Work Comp Control Effect: 7 Steps to Increase Profits Through Your Work Comp Program.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about the significance of being prepared on appointments and asking open-ended questions.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Aaron Gordon, the Vice President of Gordon Companies Insurance Services. Aaron talks about how he became the bridge between old school service and new age technology and his niche focus on the commercial business.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Charles Specht, the President & CEO of ConstructiveRisk.com. Charles talks about understanding the Broker Of Record letter and booking appointments.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck discuss the three old types of sales tactics that are still utilized.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Richard Stein Jr, the Founder and COO of Wellhouse Company. Richard talks about the history of their agency and understanding investment banking.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Brandon Smith, the Managing Partner at Glidewell Investments & Insurance Group. Brandon talks about his knowledge in the insurance industry and the significance of building a good relationship with a client.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about the number one mistake that producers make.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Jeff Roy, the CEO of Excalibur Insurance Group. Jeff discusses everything we need to know about his company and his interest in having a virtual assistant.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interviews Jack Wingate, the Founder and President of ALLCHOICE Insurance. Jack talks about his expertise in automation and the systems they use in the agency.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about telemarketing and the machine that they’re building inside Florida Risk Partners.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Preston Schmidli, Chief Product Officer at Better Agency and the Co-Founder of Good Vibe Squad Marketing. Preston talks about his approach in the insurance industry and what he likes about Better Agency.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Danielle Willetts, the Owner of Little Dog Social Media. Danielle talks about the approach of their company in the insurance world and the significance for companies to have an online presence.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about their experience when dealing with difficult clients.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Patty Lares, the Owner of AA Lares Insurance Services. Patty talks about her career in the insurance industry and what she does to help their community.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Mike Stromsoe, the President at Stromsoe Insurance Agency and the Founder of The Unstoppable Profit Program. Mike talks about his approach in the insurance industry and the programs that they have in the agency.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about projecting the mod and David shares a story about an agency he took.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview James Castell, the Director of Sales and Marketing at Castell Insurance. James talks about his approach in utilizing technology and how the pandemic has made an impact on their agency.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Christopher Paradiso, the Owner of Paradiso Insurance. Chris talks about his community involvement strategy and how the magazine has helped his sister and the community.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about how they manage success and their process in reaching their goals.
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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