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In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Kevin Ring, Lead Analyst at the Institute of WorkComp Professionals. Kevin discusses the latest NCCI updates and why understanding these changes is good for insurance agents and their clients.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Kabir Syed, Founder & CEO of Ennabl. Kabir discusses the transformative role of data in insurance brokerage and how Enanbl is empowering small agencies with simplified, data-driven processes for a smarter approach to the industry.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers discusses the significance of unwavering principles in sales, the essential questions that shape successful client relationships, and a real-life success story that exemplifies the power of a steadfast approach in the competitive world of insurance sales.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Bob Paskins, a Corporate Consultant, Sales Coach, and Keynote Speaker. Bob discusses how personal challenges can sculpt resilience and drive in professional settings, how to identify and cultivate successful sales behaviors, and why empathy might just be the secret ingredient to outstanding salesmanship.
Bob also teases his upcoming book, “27 Insights to Catapult Sales,” which aims to transform ordinary insurance salespeople into extraordinary ones.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews Kevin Ring, Lead analyst at the Institute of WorkComp Professionals. Kevin discusses the major updates from the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) and the complexities of Workers’ Comp.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews Tolga Tezel, Founder and CEO at Canopy Connect. Tolga discusses how Canopy Connect directly integrates with 144 insurance carriers, streamlining online access for both personal and commercial lines, and how it enhances the client experience by simplifying data sharing and boosting bind rates.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and guest co-host Grayson Carothers chat with Kody Houck about the importance of cold calling and how implementing training, development, and support in this area can make it less of an obstacle for producers.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews Greg Rueter, Founder of R&R Insurance Advisors. Greg discusses their deductible buyback program and how this service is helping agencies make additional revenue in the hard market.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers explains why it is crucial for agencies to prioritize providing an outstanding client experience that exceeds expectations.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews Michael Zalle, CEO of YellowBird. Michael discusses the innovative strategies and tools that YellowBird provides to aid agents in refining their offerings and increasing profitability.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews Chase Courtney, Director of Technology Sales at Imperial PFS. Chase discusses his role at IPFS and how he is leveraging his experience to help the company appeal to a wider audience. Chase also shares about AndDone, the unified digital premium payment platform from IPFS that allows agencies to create a customized user experience.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers discusses the core of effective leadership, likening it to Michael Jordan’s legendary legacy, and how leadership skills are crucial for handling success pressures, improving relationships, and attaining unparalleled achievements in the insurance industry.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Andy Jeckells, Co-CEO at I–RE. Andy discusses how I–RE is changing the game with Repaid – a product that offers clients a risk-and-reward plan for insurance coverage.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Mike Almberg and Max Olson, partners at Legacy Advisors. Mike and Max discuss their expertise in optimizing the value of insurance agencies, their advice to owners eyeing the next chapter in their journey, and how Legacy Advisors stands as a beacon of trust, offering clarity, and tangible results for agency owners ready to transition.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers gives listeners a sneak peek into the upcoming Producers in Paradise event, emphasizing its unique offerings this year and unpacks the enduring wisdom of “The Ant and the Grasshopper,” spotlighting its relevance to the world of producers.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Bill Haber, Co-Founder of TEKRiSQ. Bill discusses how important it is to prioritize cybersecurity measures and how the TEKRiSQ solution helps insurance agents grow their cyber line of business and make their clients more cyber-resilient.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews Adam Bowe, Co-Founder of Cake. Adam discusses Cake, an innovative platform for buying, selling and getting the valuation for your book of business.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Tanya Dalton, Purposeful Productivity Expert and Author of the book: On Purpose: The Busy Woman’s Guide to an Extraordinary Life of Meaning and Success. Tanya discusses her expertise in finding purpose in work, enhancing productivity, and prioritizing effectively.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Sandra Gebhardt, an Online Marketing Strategist. Sandra discusses her expertise and strategies in building a brand and marketing effectively on digital platforms.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews Doug Avrin. Doug discusses his expertise in Workers’ Comp and his goal to help lead and develop others.
The insurance industry is undergoing a quiet transformation. While headlines often focus on the flashy front-end tools and direct-to-consumer disruption, the real revolution is happening behind the scenes — in the back office. From agency onboarding delays to outdated compliance workflows and manual licensing tasks, these friction points cost MGAs, carriers, and agencies valuable time, revenue, and relationships.
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).
In today’s competitive commercial insurance market, your book of business is under constant attack. Competitors are targeting your best accounts every day, just like cybercriminals probing a website for vulnerabilities. If you don’t have a plan to defend and grow your client relationships, you’re leaving yourself exposed.
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.
In the commercial insurance world, most producers are laser-focused on finding the best premium and coverage from traditional carriers. But there’s a powerful alternative that can help the right business owners keep more control over their risk, retain underwriting profits, and create a long-term competitive advantage.
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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