Power Producers Podcast

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck are joined by Crystal Ware. Crystal shares how she got into agency ownership and the lessons she has learned as an agency owner which others may benefit from. Episode Highlights: Crystal shares her story of how he made her way into owning an agency. (3:02) Crystal mentions that quarterly checkpoints with your em...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews Chris Steffl, and Daniel Metcalf of CyberFin. Chris and Daniel discuss everything they're doing to make waves in the commercial insurance industry for producers and agencies who want to become better at using cyber to establish relationships and educate their clients on cyber liability. Episode Highlights: Chris explains th...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and guest co-host Ciara Gravier CIC, CRM, CCIC, PWCA, CPIA interview Sarah Muniz, author of the new book, Undiscovered Voices. Sarah talks about her experiences in the insurance industry and the benefits and value of having women in any industry. Episode Highlights: Sarah shares that he fell in love with the insurance industry since 2...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck continue to discuss the total cost of risk. They talk about how companies utilize the total cost of risk and how they can relay it to their clients and prospects. Episode Highlights: David shares his experience when he went to the National Alliance and received his CRM designation. (7:13) What's the ce...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Tracy Cotton, Executive Client Manager at Starr-Mathews Agency. Tracy discusses why everybody, particularly those in the insurance industry, should be flexible and open to new experiences and how she came up with the concept of trying 50 new things on her 50th birthday.   Episode Highlights:...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Ellie Platt. Ellie explains how she manages and values her team, and how they show their dedication to their clients and the community they serve.   Episode Highlights: Ellie shares her journey and how she got into the insurance industry without having any insurance background. (4:37) Ellie d...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about understanding the total cost of risk and some of its components and why you need to stop thinking of yourself as an insurance salesperson and start thinking of yourself as a risk manager.  Episode Highlights: What is the total cost of risk? (1:38) David shares that a lot of people have been...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and guest co-host Jason Cass, interview Dr. Billy Williams, CEO of Williams Family Investment Group and President of Inspire a Nation Business Mentoring. They talk about the four types of discipline, the five levels of leadership, and how investment allows you to accomplish more of what you want.   Episode Highlights: Billy...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers with co-host Kyle Houck and guest host Ryan Deeds interview Jeff Teschke, Founder & CEO of Forge3 to talk all the value of maximizing your agency’s website.   Episode Highlights: Jeff shares about his early life, the school he attended, and what led him to create the insurance agency website platform, Forge3. (4:56) Jeff ela...

In this throwback 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. Episode Highlights: David thinks that it’s significant to understand the difference between the fee for service as an agent and charging broker fees. (2:03) David mentions that agents in the middle mar...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Cassidy Arbeli, Business Strategist and Consultant and CEO of The Arbeli Group. Cassidy shares her journey to becoming an independent agent and offers advice to other women in the insurance industry.   Episode Highlights: Cassidy gives us her background story and her path from captive to inde...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview John Yarbrough, Carrier and MGA/MGU Solutions Specialist at Appulate. John talks about the impact of being transparent with your clients and how their company helps agents with their services.    Episode Highlights: John shares his background, how he started, and what he does in his current r...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck are joined by Stephen Sedlak. David, Kyle, and Stephen explain how to use email effectively at your agency from a marketing perspective. Episode Highlights: Stephen discusses how his agency uses email. (8:40) Stephen discusses their campaign strategy for approaching people. (12:34) David shares one of the best p...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Clayton Wood, CFP®, Managing Partner at C. B. Wood Financial. Clayton shares cold calling strategies that have worked for him and discusses the current landscape of self-funding and healthcare benefits.    Episode Highlights: Clayton shares his background, how he started in benefits, and wher...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Wes Becknell, Vice President of Marketing at RockLake Insurance Group. Wes answers the most queried questions in the trucking industry.   Episode Highlights: Wes shares his background and how he found his way into the insurance and trucking business. (4:24) Wes explains why their company is d...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck are joined by Stephen Sedlak. David, Kyle, and Stephen discuss strategies for making connections, boosting your credibility, and how to have productive meetings with your clients.    Episode Highlights: David shares that Christian DeLozier is now officially in Killing Commercial. (1:16) David talks abo...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Randy Schwantz CEO of The Wedge Group and creator of Bignition, the simplified growth system built for independent commercial insurance agencies. Randy discusses the purpose behind Bignition and how it is helping middle-market producers grow agencies.   Episode Highlights: Randy shares his ba...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers went to Vegas for the Keystone Emerging Leaders Conference, where he got a chance to jump on a podcast with a few of the best people in the industry, including Keynote Speaker, Alan Stein Jr., Shawn Eagan - Senior Vice President at Imperial PFS, Katherine Smith, Chief Customer Officer at Strate Insurance Group, Andy Phillips...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck are joined by Stephen Sedlak, author of: The Work Comp Control Effect: 7 Steps to Increase Profits Through Your Work Comp Program. Stephen discusses the purpose of the book, his writing process and shares a few of the unique ways that he has promoted the book. Episode Highlights: Stephen explains how h...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Dawnyel Smink, President of Canyon Lands Insurance. Dawnyel shares strategies that have contributed to her agency’s success in commercial lines, how they are building a network of agencies, and offers her perspective on how the industry has changed for women over the years.   Episode Highligh...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and guest host Ryan Mathisen of GloveBox, interview Zach Mefferd, Co-Founder at ZipBonds. Zach explains the importance of giving your clients access to a bonding capacity and how ZipBonds is working to help agents provide that access in a simple and intuitive way.    Episode Highlights: Zack discusses different sports events...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck are joined by Stephen Sedlak, the Vice President of Schmale Insurance Agency. Stephen talks about how he gets new business and how his experience with ADP helped prepare him for what he does now. Episode Highlights: Stephen shares his background. (3:17) What is one thing Stephen still uses now that he...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Bradley Flowers, Founder of Portal Insurance & Co-Host of The Insurance Guys Podcast. Bradley tells us all about the upcoming One City World Tour, including its purpose, the roster of speakers, and the activities that conference attendees can anticipate. Episode Highlights: Bradley notes that they opte...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Elliot Bassett, Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Ellerbrock-Norris. Elliot shares how he developed "Launch", a new tool for producers that fills a significant need in the industry and is critical for any producer or agency owner to consider. Episode Highlights: Elliot explains that Ellerbrock-Nor...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck are joined by Crystal Ware. David, Kyle, and Crystal discuss their better halves’ successes and motivations, and the importance of being coachable. Episode Highlights: Crystal asks David if her wife’s success drives him to compete better. (1:49) David and Kyle share what they see in their wives that ma...