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This is The Power Producers Podcast where we are refining and redefining the sales game.  A place where sales professionals can come to learn from other sales professionals and thought leaders who have mastered their craft. As well as their peers who are still striving for perfection to achieve their “why”.  Real sales professionals. Real stories. Real results. Are you ready to feel the power?

Power Producers Podcast

Inside the Bag of Popcorn with The Insurance Dudes, Episode #50

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Craig Pretzinger, the Owner and CEO of Pretzinger Insurance Group, and Jason Feltman, the CEO of Feltman Family Insurance. Craig and Jason discuss how they started their podcast called The Insurance Dudes, and share their knowledge and expertise in the insurance world.

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If You’re Not First, You’re Last with Steve Holley, Episode # 49

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Steve Holley, CIC, Owner of Holley Insurance. Steve talks about how he got into the insurance industry and how he built his agency at a young age. He also shares his knowledge and expertise in the insurance industry and technology.

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The Magic of Modgic with Scott Knowles, Episode #48

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Scott Knowles, the CEO of Modgic. Scott talks about utilizing Modgic Software as a tool in understanding the Mod, Workers’ Compensation, and the sales process.

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Keeping it in the Family with Mike Crowley, Episode #47

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Mike Crowley, Vice President at Crowley Insurance Agency. Mike talks about joining a legacy multigenerational insurance agency and how he changed the mindset of his traditional home town family agency to one of the most advanced small independent agencies.

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Billboards, Beer and Benefits with Derek Hayden, Episode #46

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Derek Hayden, CIC, Benefits and Risk Consultant at Dansig Insurance Risk Advisors. Derek talks about working in the partially self-insured arena and their marketing strategies on social media platforms.

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Refuse to be Average with Erik Sjolie, Episode #44

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Erik Sjolie, the President of Sky Insurance Brokers. Erik talks about how he got into the insurance business and how he started his agency. He also shares the benefits of technology in their agency, and his podcast series entitled Refuse to Be Average.

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He Shoots and Scores Every Day with Mike Fusco, Episode #43

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Michael Fusco, President of Fusco & Orsini Insurance Services. Mike talks about his strategies on charging fees and turning it into a revenue center. He also shares his knowledge and expertise in the insurance business and the systems that he’s using in his agency.

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The Key is in the Glovebox, Episode #41

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview the Co-Founders of GloveBox, Ryan Mathisen, and Sean Mulhern. Ryan and Sean discuss how they got to this point in their career and how they developed the GloveBox App.

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Being Extraordinary with Brett Young, Episode #40

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Brett Young, CEO at Erb and Young Insurance. Brett talks about his journey into the insurance industry and the path that led him to build an insurance agency. He also shares his podcast entitled, Be Extraordinary Podcast.

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Ringing the Bell with Mariah Davis, Episode #38

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Mariah Davis, President and Owner of Oakview Insurance Services, Inc. Mariah talks about her journey from being a captive agent to an independent insurance agency owner and how she built her agency. She also shares the struggles she faced that made her stronger and better.

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Employee

Why Employee Ownership is the Key to Sustainable Agency Growth and Talent Retention

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).

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Sales

How to Reverse Engineer Your Sales Funnel and Crush Your Q4 Insurance Production Goals

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.

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wholesale

Mastering Wholesale Partnerships: Submission Strategies, Underwriter Relationships, and Technology Tools for Middle-Market Success

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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Client

How AI-Powered Workflows Are Transforming Sales, Marketing, and Client Communication

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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