Power Producers Podcast

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck are joined by David Lefevre, Owner of SalesPWR. They continue to discuss what CRM is all about and what kind of customizations an agency principal is looking for. Episode Highlights: David Carothers shares what an agency principal must look at when it comes to CRM systems. (4:25) David Lefevre mentions...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Jennifer Klages, owner of My Choice Insurance Group PLLC. Jennifer shares how she became an agency owner, the challenges she faced, and how her passion and resilience have helped her become the great agency owner she is today.    Episode Highlights: How Jennifer joined the insurance world (03...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Chris Greene, President of The Flood Insurance Guru. Chris talks about the importance of flood insurance, the difference between Private Flood Insurance and the NFIP, and the three things that helped him build a national brand for his company. Episode Highlights: Chris Shares his background s...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck are joined by David Lefevre, Owner of SalesPWR. They continue to discuss the basics of CRM and how to bring a CRM to your insurance agency. Episode Highlights: David Lefevre shares the first thing to do when bringing a CRM to your insurance agency. (1:42) David Lefevre explains why it’s significant to...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Ricky Hayter, owner of ANR Insurance Group. Ricky shares the challenges he faced when starting his own company, and why researching is so important in insurance. Ricky also explains how ANR Insurance Group focuses on superior client experience. Episode Highlights Ricky shares his background s...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, host David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck, interviews Bob Klinger, President and CEO of Klinger Insurance Group located in Germantown, Maryland. Bob discusses his military background, what brought him into the insurance industry, marketing strategy, his staff, and giving back.  Episode Highlights:  How did Bob Klinger get into the insuran...

In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck are joined by David Lefevre, Owner of SalesPWR. They discuss what CRM is all about and why people should utilize it. Episode Highlights: David Lefevre explains what a CRM is. (3:59) David Carothers shares how CRM has changed. (5:31) David Lefevre shares why marketing is one aspect of communication. (6:...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and James Jenkins are together with Brandon Smith, Public Speaker and EVP of Development & Strategy at Glidewell. They talk about the release of his 2022 Producer Development Planner and how his Producer Development Program is helping producers to find balance and live with intention.  Episode Highlights: Brandon shares his motivation...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Cameron Pechia, Managing Partner of Valley Trucking Insurance. Cameron talks about his podcast, Get A Load Of This, how his team sets appointments, and his 75 hard challenge journey.  Episode Highlights: David shares his experience on his hospital appointment. (3:55) Cameron shows his appreciation for...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about the risks and benefits of writing Cyber.  Episode Highlights: David and Kyle talk about the dos and don'ts for writing Cyber. (2:12) David and Kyle share insight into the increase in premiums. (4:25) Davis shares what he likes about what ProWriters has done. (10:25) Kyle tells David his experience in...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Kate Bradley-Chernis, Co-Founder and CEO of Lately. Kate explains how AI can be one of your greatest tools for content creation and marketing.  Episode Highlights: Kate talks about her music background and her experience being in a radio station. (3:18) Kate shares that she used to own a marketing agen...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Brian Will, author of The Dropout Multi-Millionaire: 37 Business Lessons on How to Succeed in Business With No Money, No Education, and No Clue. Brian explains the concept of his book and what readers can take away from the lessons he has learned in his journey to becoming a multi-millionaire. Episode...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about their budding relationship with KPA and how it is providing them with the tools and factual data they need to make their case with underwriters.  Episode Highlights: David and Kyle explain how KPA is helping them. (3:09) David talks about his difficult plumbing account situation. (4:00) Kyle explains...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Chris Beall, CEO of ConnectAndSell. Chris discusses the common pitfalls in cold calling and shares tools to overcome those pitfalls and go from fear to commitment in 27 seconds. Episode Highlights: Chris talks about what they do at ConnectAndSell. (7:21) Christ shares tips about public speaking. (11:01...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Sean Kirby from Performance Group Indiana. Sean discusses their agency’s move into the tax and accounting space, how they are training and recruiting staff, and the lessons they are learning along the way.  Episode Highlights: Sean shares his background story. (3:12) Sean explains that financial planni...

In this 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 makes them t...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Brian Ahearn, an Author, and Chief influence Officer at Influence People. Brian answers 3 significant questions about the insurance industry. Episode Highlights: Brian talks about how he started in the insurance industry. (3:09) Brian shares how he was able to keep pushing for his success. (6:36) David...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Toby Hansen, Owner of Toby Hansen Insurance Agency, and co-founder of GSTsoftware. Toby talks about his move from captive to independent agent, what's going on in the world of Insurtech, and how GSTsoftware helps insurance professionals get their business done in the most efficient way possible. Episod...

In this 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 decided t...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Chris Paradiso, Owner of Paradiso Financial and Insurance Services. Chris talks about refining and redefining the sales game through the new version of his magazine, The Last Agent Standing. Episode Highlights: Chirs shares about his magazine, The Last Agent Standing. (2:23) Chirs talks about raising m...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Will Shaw, CEO, and co-founder of Better Agency. Will discusses InsurTech, commercial aspects, and how agency owners grow their businesses more effectively with Better Agency. Episode Highlights: Will talks about his time as an NFL player. (5:42) Will responds to the question of how he was able to lear...

In this 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 explains why ther...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews John Bachmann. John talks about his journey as a claim adjuster, and his new book, The Successful Adjuster’s Playbook. Episode Highlights: John shares that he's been working on his book for around 5-7 years now. (2:33) John discusses his past and how he came to be in the position he is in now. (3:36) John expresses his surp...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and guest co-host Derek Hayden interview Christian DeLozier, Proactive Business Risk & Insurance Consultant at Mike Keith Insurance. Christian discusses how he got started and how he was able to make his niches successful. Episode Highlights: Christian shares his background story. (5:12) David and Christian mention that they train the...

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...