In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews Scott Mogensen and Joel Sitak of Foley. Scott and Joel discuss the challenges in the current hard market and share how Foley’s software simplifies the recruiting, screening, and monitoring of drivers in your fleet.

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers discusses the concept of the total cost of risk in insurance and its five key components. He also discusses various factors that contribute to the total cost of risk and how to provide the best value to clients.

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Ron Wadley, an Agency Owner and Search Engine Optimization expert. Ron shares his journey to becoming an Agency Owner, and his expertise in SEO and other strategies that have contributed to the success of his agency.

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers sits down with David Watson, CEO of Risk Advisor to discuss the changes and advancements in Risk Advisor technology over the past two years, highlighting the importance of technology in improving efficiency and potentially impacting pricing in the insurance industry.

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, listen in on a Killing Commercial producers’ training call where they discuss the importance of creating and storing training materials, using tools like SharePoint and CRM systems, and the effectiveness of using AI-generated content for social media posts.

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Joe Ardeeser, Founder of Smart Pricing Table. Joe discusses how the Smart Pricing Table software excels in building catalogs, pricing tables, and analytics for a better understanding of prospect interactions.

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Vince Shorb, CEO of National Financial Educators Council. Vince discusses the key components of financial literacy and wellness, including knowledge, skills, and the confidence required to effectively apply these elements in real-life situations.

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers discusses the importance of detaching from outcomes, a powerful concept brought up by Josh Braun at Producers in Paradise. David also shares the structure of Producers in Paradise and a few of the lessons learned from the event.

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Kaleigha Cramer of 212 Insurance Group. Kaleigha shares her journey to becoming an independent agent and discusses the importance of rest, learning, and finding joy and purpose in your work.

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and guest co-host Abe Gibson interview Chris Walker, CEO of Refine Labs. Chris discusses how Refine Labs helps companies to execute marketing strategies to start generating revenue, and the importance of digital marketing in today’s business landscape.

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews James Jenkins, Founder & CEO at RiskWell & Host of the Agency Freedom Podcast. James shares his personal experience leaving a captive agency and the lack of resources available to him at the time, which inspired him to write the book “Leaving Captivity” as a guide for others.

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Kevin Mlynarek, Co-Owner of Ideal Traits. Kevin discusses the importance of taking a logical approach to find the right fit for your team, the value of using personality assessments to determine if a candidate is suited for the role, and how Ideal Traits can help insurance agency owners make better hiring decisions.

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers shares his expertise on how to structure fee agreements and recoup costs when auditing accounts and discusses the importance of being transparent about compensation with clients.

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Paul Hawkins and Sean Hawkins from HawkSoft. Paul and Sean discuss the value of understanding a customer’s needs before offering solutions and the importance of building a workplace culture of empathy and collaboration.

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview David Neagle, Founder of Life Is Now, and host of The Successful Mind Podcast. David Neagle discusses the importance of having a positive mindset, and the significance of believing in oneself, charging the correct value for services, and being disciplined in sticking to one’s business plan.

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck discuss ways to address policy errors before they become a problem and the importance of getting to know your client’s needs before trying to sell them anything.

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews Paul Epstein, bestselling author, and keynote speaker. Paul discusses the importance of adaptability, resilience, and a positive mindset and the importance of understanding yourself and your purpose.

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Liz Benz, Marketing Director at New Buffalo Insurance Agency. Listen to this inspiring conversation filled with insights on resilience, teamwork, and the pursuit of growth in both personal and professional life.

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Trace Meek, Founder of Fetch. Trace explains how Fetch helps insurance agents find policy-specific carriers and discusses the launch of a new product called Ask Fetch, which utilizes machine learning to teach AI about insurance underwriting.

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Donald Shampine, President of Michigan Insurance Group. They discuss the importance of knowledge and education in the sales process, the challenges of starting and running an agency, and the benefits of being involved in industry associations.