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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 this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck discuss what are some of the worst questions that producers ask at the point of sale.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview David Watson, Partner & Director of Sales at Mappus Insurance Agency, Inc. David talks about his idea of the risk advisor process and how it became a game-changer for their agency.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck are joined by David Lefevre, Owner of SalesPWR. They discuss how to utilize your CRM for service functions in the agency.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Doug Benz, President of New Buffalo Insurance Agency, Inc. Doug talks about his journey in the business after joining Killing Commercial and the processes he has developed for the agency.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Colin Kassekert and Josh Spivak, of Solvo Health. Josh and Colin talk about their expertise in the health insurance industry and what Highlight Health is all about.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck are joined by David Lefevre, Owner of SalesPWR. They discuss how any CRM begins to take action through marketing automation, workflows, and sequences.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Angel Rojas, CEO of DataCorps Technology Solutions, Inc. Angel discusses what cybersecurity is all about and the five best practices that every business should implement.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Rob Stansbury, Director of Sales at KPA. Rob talks about everything we need to know about KPA and the tools they’ve designed.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck are joined by David Lefevre, Owner of SalesPWR. They continue to discuss all about CRM and why the workers’ comp expiration date is significant.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Jess Dantice, CEO and Founder of Zenjuries. Jess talks about the benefits of utilizing the software he created and why workers’ comp is an incredible insurance product.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Kevin Ring, CWCA, MWCA, lead analyst with the Institute of WorkComp Professionals. Kevin talks about all things workers’ compensation and the significance of having a process.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck are joined by David Lefevre, Owner of SalesPWR. They continue to discuss what CRM is all about and what kind of customizations an agency principal is looking for.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Jim Effner, President and CEO of P2P Group, Inc. Jim discusses what drove him to start P2P and what PNC is all about.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Kelly Donahue-Piro, President at Agency Performance Partners. Kelly talks about the things that Agency Performance Partners is doing in agencies across the country.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck are joined by David Lefevre, Owner of SalesPWR. They continue to discuss the basics of CRM and how to bring a CRM to your insurance agency.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Brian Thorton, President of ProWriters. Brian talks about the huge issues in their industry and some misinformation about cyber insurance.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Ryan Deeds, Product Owner of Ennabl. Ryan talks about the significance of data in agencies and what Ennabl is all about.
The cyber insurance market has softened in recent years. Requirements that were once rigid — like mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools — have been relaxed by many carriers. But here’s the danger: just because carriers aren’t demanding these safeguards today doesn’t mean businesses can afford to ignore them.
The insurance industry is entering one of the most transformative seasons in its history. For decades, our world has been shaped by carriers, underwriting cycles, prospecting methods, and the grit of producers willing to outwork their competition. But today, a new force is reshaping the landscape—and most producers, agency leaders, and industry professionals aren’t ready for it.
The commercial insurance world isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s unpredictable, chaotic, and constantly demanding producers to manage competing pressures—client needs, renewal deadlines, life events, prospecting goals, and agency responsibilities. And if you’re a middle-market producer, multiply that by ten.
In the middle market commercial insurance space, the role of the producer has never been more critical—or more misunderstood. Too many producers still view their job as selling policies instead of what it truly is: protecting the assets and livelihoods of the businesses they serve.
The middle market rewards depth, not breadth. Yet many producers still approach it like a volume game, quoting everything that moves, chasing price, and hoping activity turns into production. From the outside, it looks like hustle. From the inside of the underwriting and wholesale world, it looks like noise.
Personal lines has quietly become one of the most competitive segments in the insurance industry. Agencies that once dominated their local markets are now fighting to differentiate themselves against direct writers, digital-first carriers, and large brokers with massive content machines.
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