Power Producers Podcast

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck, interview Bernie Borges, Chief Marketing Officer of Vengreso and author of Marketing 2.0: Bridging the Gap Between Seller and Buyer Through Social Media Marketing. They discuss the role social media plays in the current market, and how to optimize social media platforms such as LinkedIn to attract buyers. Episo...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Adam Czerwinski, the Owner of Sidebar Insurance Solutions, Inc. Adam talks about how he shifted his career from being a lawyer to being an insurance agency owner He shares what the Chicagoland Chats Podcast is all about. Episode Highlights: David introduces Adam Czerwinski. (1:30) Adam mentions that he...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Mohamad Momin. Mohamad is the principal and commercial insurance producer at Starr Insurance Agency. Mohamad talks about building a business on the non-standard side and the systems they use for AMS and CRM. Episode Highlights: David introduces Mohamad Momin. (1:31) Mohamad shares that he took a bachel...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about the significance of learning the management systems and utilizing them as a tool. Episode Highlights: David doesn’t think that a lot of agencies are doing what they’re supposed to do with a management system. (2:15) David mentions that Think HR can create customized learning tracks for every client. (...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Renado Robinson, the Owner of Crosswinds Insurance Agency and Crosswinds Marine Insurance. Renado talks about his start in underwriting and how that experience helped him in building his own agency.  Episode Highlights: David introduces Renado Robinson. (1:30) Renado shares that he worked in Atlanta as...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about understanding the common denominators of insurance. Episode Highlights: David mentions that it is essential to understand the common denominator because that is what we don’t necessarily need. (1:59) David shares that if you want to be successful in the middle market production, you have to be uncommo...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Nicholas Ayers, Chief Marketing Officer at Better Agency. Nicholas talks about how their product became the solution to every agency owner’s problem and how Made You Look is helping agents grow their business with video marketing.   Episode Highlights:   David introduces Nicholas Ayers. (2:21) Nicholas...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Joe Clevenger, the President of Clevenger Insurance Agency. Joe talks about his career in the insurance industry and the significance of having Virtual Assistants in his agency. He also shares his podcast called For Richer or Poorer. Episode Highlights: David introduces Joe Clevenger. (1:31) Joe shares...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talk about establishing client expectations and carrier relationships with loss control. They also discuss why people hate loss of control and how they can fix it. Episode Highlights: Kyle thinks that some people probably go in with the wrong mindset on loss control from a carrier. (1:55) Kyle mentions that he w...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Cory Schnabel, Agency Owner at KC Insurance Group. Cory talks about how he got into the insurance industry and his transition from being an employee to acquiring his own agency. Episode Highlights: David introduces Cory Schnabel. (1:33 ) Cory mentions that he started in the insurance industry in 2008....

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Erik Garcia, CFP®, President of Garcia Financial Group and Owner of Garcia Insurance Services. Erik talks about managing investments, financial decisions, and budgeting. He also shares about his podcast shows, Building Us Podcast and the Plan Wisely Podcast. Episode Highlights: David introduces Erik Ga...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck talks about middle market accounts and setting them up. They also discuss why some agencies are not taking the claims adjusters to the point of sale. Episode Highlights: David thinks that the only person that’s non-likely to be invited to an appointment to onboard an account is from claims. (5:11) David mentions...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Ciara Gravier, CIC, PWCA, CPIA, Founder, and CEO of The Bunker Insurance & Risk Management. Ciara talks about her knowledge and expertise in the insurance industry and how COVID-19 has affected her business. Episode Highlights: David introduces Ciara Gravier. (1:24) Ciara shares that they started their...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Alex Toler, CIC, Workers Compensation Insurance Specialist at DeWitt Insurance, Inc. Alex shares best practices in minimizing the impact of Workers’ Compensation and saving money. Episode Highlights: David introduces Alex Toler. (1:30) Alex shares that he grew up being exposed to business because his f...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck, discuss how to build good client and carrier relationships and the significance of the audit. Episode Highlights: David mentions that they have been recording a lot of episodes since April. (1:33) David shares that he checked their podcast on iTunes and it got him thinking, maybe some people listened and they’v...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Josh Lipstone, the Vice President of Lipstone Insurance Group. Josh talks about how he transitioned from the Enterprise to the insurance industry, and he also shares why he started his podcast series called Explain This Book To Me. Episode Highlights: David introduces Josh Lipstone. (1:30) Josh mention...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Craig Pretzinger, the Owner and CEO of Pretzinger Insurance Group, and Jason Feltman, the CEO of Feltman Family Insurance. Craig and Jason discuss how they started their podcast called The Insurance Dudes, and share their knowledge and expertise in the insurance world. Episode Highlights: David introdu...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck discuss how to build effective carrier and client partnerships from the very beginning and how to establish credibility in the middle market. Episode Highlights: David thinks that today’s topic is the area where they missed the boat and if you’re new to the middle market, you certainly have no idea that it’s an...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Steve Holley, CIC, Owner of Holley Insurance. Steve talks about how he got into the insurance industry and how he built his agency at a young age. He also shares his knowledge and expertise in the insurance industry and technology. Episode Highlights: David Introduces Steve Holley. (1:31) Steve shares...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Scott Knowles, the CEO of Modgic. Scott talks about utilizing Modgic Software as a tool in understanding the Mod, Workers’ Compensation, and the sales process. Episode Highlights: David introduces Scott Knowles. (1:29) Scott thinks that their expectation was, they’re going to see a massive implodation...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck, discuss how to have the right mindset when getting into an account and closing the deal, and the benefits of being in a community that has the same goal. Episode Highlights:   David shares that there’s a huge problem with agents who think that they don’t have what it takes to compete with the big ones. (2:29) D...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Mike Crowley, Vice President at Crowley Insurance Agency. Mike talks about joining a legacy multigenerational insurance agency and how he changed the mindset of his traditional home town family agency to one of the most advanced small independent agencies. Episode Highlights: David introduces Mike Crow...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Derek Hayden, CIC, Benefits and Risk Consultant at Dansig Insurance Risk Advisors. Derek talks about working in the partially self-insured arena and their marketing strategies on social media platforms. Episode Highlights: David introduces Derek Hayden. (1:30) Derek shares that he started in the insura...

In this 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 certificatio...

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Cameron Brown, Agency Principal at Insurance Brokers of Arizona. Cameron discusses what drives the success of his agency and how he started his independent agency.  Episode Highlights: David introduces Cameron Brown. (1:31) Cameron shares his background. (2:03) Cameron shares that after three years of...