Power Producers Podcast

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Christopher Culin Tate, Real Estate Investor and Author. Culin shares a few of the proven strategies from his book, Host Coach, aimed to help individuals be successful in short-term rental investment. Episode Highlights: Culin describes himself as a serial entrepreneur who has owned businesses such as...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Jason Rodriguez, CEO and the Owner of Prominent Insurance Service. Jason discusses why he chose a franchise model to expand his agency and how they are providing opportunities for minorities to join the industry in the process. Episode Highlights: Jason explains that his transportation company is what...

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 motivations, goals, fears, and challenges in their journey. Episode Highlights: Crystal believes that making money as a motive is not a bad thing. (3:15) David talks about his goal setting and motivation. (3:36) Crystal explains why she...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews Sean Castrina, the host of The Ten Minute Entrepreneur podcast and best-selling author and entrepreneur. Sean talks about his writing process and shares valuable insight into becoming a successful entrepreneur.  Episode Highlights: Sean introduces himself and shares a bit about his background. (1:13) Sean explains that writ...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Nathan Christensen, CEO of Mineral, and Diane Haines, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Mineral. Nathan and Diane talk about how Mineral is using technology, content, and expertise to provide innovative HR and compliance solutions to their partners and clients. Episode Highlights: Nathan shares hi...

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 share insight into the power and importance of having more women in the insurance industry.  Episode Highlights: David shares insights about earning a great weekend. (1:26) David discusses how things are when he is not at work. (4:17) Crystal explain...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Steve Munn of MAI Risk Advisors. Steve discusses how they have developed their company culture at MAI Risk Advisors and offers advice for new producers entering the industry. Episode Highlights: Steve shares about his background growing up in Western Canada. (2:21) Steve explains he didn’t start in the...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Walt Goshert, Insurance LinkedIn Expert and Independent Marketing Consultant. Walt discusses using the power of LinkedIn to build relationships and close sales and why it’s important to shift your mindset from chasing clients to attracting clients. Episode Highlights: Walt discusses his transition from...

It’s Cyber Awareness Month and in this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck share their Number 1 hack for writing Cyber in bulk. Episode Highlights: David explains that Managed Services Providers "MSP’s" are one of the areas where we have the ability to generate opportunities right now. (2:11) Kyle believes that there are a number of MSP’s that assume they...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Tyler Reitz, Vice President of Commercial Lines at Bowman's Insurance Agency. Tyler shares the perspective he gained from working in underwriting and how that has helped him find common ground with underwriters now that he is on the agency side. Episode Highlights: Tyler shares his background and how h...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Rob Schmidt, Senior Vice President and Director of Business Development at Seltzer Group Partners. Rob discusses what Seltzer Group Partners is and how being a member of Keystone Insurance Group allows them to provide their clients with high-quality solutions and services through its network of reliabl...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck discuss how important it is to solve problems instead of selling a product because as prospects share information, the higher the chances are of being able to close a sale.  Episode Highlights: David mentions that he’s beginning to believe that many agents do not understand how to identify and solve problems the...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Taylor Young, Vice President of Personal Lines at Erb and Young Insurance. Taylor talks about the mindset people need to have to succeed and shares what it was like starting his own business at a young age.   Episode Highlights: Taylor shares his background and what led him to the insurance industry. (...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Rodney Erb of Erb and Young Insurance. Rodney shares about his passion for connecting people, and discusses team development and different strategies for maintaining a great work environment, and company culture. Episode Highlights: Rodney shares his background in the insurance industry. (2:54) Rodney...

In this throwback 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. Episode Highlights:...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Meg McKeen, Founder & Consultant at Adjunct Advisors. Meg talks about her life as a digital nomad, how she created a virtual business, and shares the lessons she learned as a woman in the industry. Episode Highlights: Meg explains what a digital nomad is and her current setup for working from anywhere,...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Marcus Harris, Insurance Executive at Arnold Insurance. Marcus discusses how they value their producers, clients, and company at Arnold Insurance and shares the importance of different generations in the insurance industry.  Episode Highlights: Marcus shares his background and how he got into the insur...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers goes live at the Young Agents Conference in Oklahoma with guests Julie Hamill, Ryan Smith, Bradley Owens, Jase Riggs, Trent Willis, Wes Becknell, Shania Slavick, and Krista Kautz to discuss their experiences at the conference.  Episode Highlights: Julie Hamill shares that her favorite part of the conference is networking. (2:42) Brad...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews Sean Kirby, from Performance Group Indiana, and contestant from The Protege season 2. Sean shares his experience on the show and the things he has been able to apply in the real world, and how he got an immunity because of his work product.    Episode Highlights: Sean shares how he became interested in joining the Protege f...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews John Borja. John discusses building books of business and shares insight on how to tackle the challenge of attracting to new producers. Episode Highlights: John explains that he has been in the business for 15 years as an independent broker and has worked with three different brokers and brokerages, and this is his third ti...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck sit down with Clayton Wood, Managing Partner at C.B. Wood Financial. They discuss Clayton's book, The Chronic Cost, and how it can help companies with 50 to 500 employees better understand and save money in the employee benefit buying process. Episode Highlights: Clayton explains that the book, The Chronic Cost,...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews Ryan Smith, a contestant on The Protege. Ryan talks about his experience on the insurance reality show, and shares some of the lessons that he has learned thus far. Episode Highlights: Ryan shares his background growing up in Lawton, Oklahoma and what led him to join the insurance industry. (2:48) Ryan explains that part of...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews Kenny Urbania, Chief Executive Officer at The Agency Collective. Kenny discusses The Agency Collective's desire to help not only in the growth of agencies but also in the development of a leader. Kenny also shares the structure they have at The Agency Collective for agents in terms of commissions and bonuses. Episode Highli...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck sit down with Clayton Wood, Managing Partner at C.B. Wood Financial. They discuss pharmacy benefits and how they work in the P&C world and why P&C agencies should have a conversation with their clients about benefits. Episode Highlights: Clayton explains that the purpose of this series of episodes is to help P&C...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews John Lyons from Insurance One. John talks about his experience being on The Protege, and the takeaways that he was able to apply in his agency.  Episode Highlights: John shares his background in the industry and his niches before joining The Protege. (2:46) John discusses the benefits of working with mentors who have experi...