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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.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about the significance of understanding the service fee and why it’s considered as a great tool.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Aurora Mullet, Owner of Intrinsic Insurance Services. Aurora talks about how she found her way in the insurance industry and how she built an independent insurance agency.
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.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about their per hour work rate and the significance of staying in your lane.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interviews Jeromy Huerta, President at Heritage Insurance Inc. Jeromy talks about his career in the insurance industry and how he got into the insurance business. He also shares his knowledge and expertise on how to acquire agencies, and make them grow.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interviews Teresa Kitchens, Owner and Agent at Sterling Insurance Group and host of the Power Women In Insurance podcast, and Denisse Bravo, Owner and Vice President at Bravo Insurance Solutions. Teresa and Denisse discuss how they got into the insurance business and how they built their insurance agency. They also share their knowledge and expertise in the insurance world and the IAOA subgroup they have created.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck discuss how you can relate issues to your clients or prospects in defined terms, and how you can calculate the total cost of risk.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Craig Martyn, Founder and President at My Metal Business Card. Craig discusses how his experience, expertise, and passion for making products has led him to create his brand and his ability to provide a modern business style.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Hal Soden, Jr., CPCU, AAI, CIC, CRM, Principal, and Risk Management Advisor at Oliver L.E. Soden Agency. Being the fourth generation in their agency, Hal shares his knowledge and expertise in the insurance business and explains how their services have changed as technology, and business practices have changed.
In this episode of The Power Producers podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck share some of their personal experiences with disclosing commissions.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Bob Paskins, Corporate Consultant, Sales Coach, and Keynote Speaker at Bob Paskins Enterprises. Bob talks about his journey in the insurance industry and his transition from being a commercial insurance agent to being a professional speaker, motivator, and consultant. He also discusses the benefits of utilizing the Growth Matrix to develop salespeople, processes, and overall performance.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Ryan Keating, Vice President at Keating Agency Insurance. Born and raised in the insurance industry, Ryan talks about his insurance career and shares his knowledge and expertise.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about understanding the significance of setting expectations from a carrier standpoint and a managing standpoint.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Eli Gillespie, Owner of Gillespie Insurance Services. Eli talks about his career in the insurance industry and his knowledge and expertise in Workers Compensation. He also discusses the significance of utilizing the dynamics of sales.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Cameron Pechia, Managing Partner at Valley Trucking Insurance, a division of All Lines Insurance. Cameron talks about his career in insurance and his niche focus and verticals in the insurance business. He also shares his knowledge and expertise in commercial insurance.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about claims that have had an impact on their careers and personal lives as well.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Micah Salas, Advisor of Risk Management & Business Insurance at Marsh & McLennan Agency. Micah talks about cold calling, getting prospects from LinkedIn and creating a content production strategy.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Brad Rosenkilde, Principal Agent at R&A Insurance Inc. Brad discusses how he got into the insurance business, his career in the insurance industry and how he built his pipeline around transportation based risk.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck discuss the winning situations in their career, the challenges they have experienced, and what they have learned from it.
The truth about professional sales isn’t flashy, and it certainly isn’t about charisma. If you think selling is about having the “gift of gab,” winging it on calls, or leaning on your likability to win deals, you’re doing it wrong—and that’s why you’re struggling. In this post, we’re breaking down lessons from a brutally honest conversation with Benjamin Dennehy, the UK’s Most Hated Sales Trainer®, about why so many producers in commercial insurance and other industries fall short—and what the top performers do differently.
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.
At Producers in Paradise 2025, five insurance leaders took the stage to share exactly how they’ve built brands that drive real conversations and real revenue: Patrick McBride, David Carothers, Ciara Gravier, Daniel Wakefield, and Aaron Levine.
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.
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