David Carothers on Building a Successful Insurance Agency | Connected Conversations
In this episode of Connected Conversations in Insurance, host Nick Berry welcomes David Carothers of Florida Risk Partners. David, known for his diverse experiences and deep commitment to his family, shares his journey from retail to insurance, highlighting his transition and success in middle market commercial insurance. The discussion delves into David's entrepreneurial approach, his creation of the 'Killing Commercial' community, and the unique 'Producers in Paradise' event, emphasizing the importance of relationships and innovation in the insurance industry. Tune in to learn more about David's perspective on building a successful insurance agency and the impact of technological advances like AI on the industry.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:45 Personal Background and Values
02:17 Challenges and Family Life03:58 Career Journey into Insurance
10:15 Starting and Growing Florida Risk
15:43 Technology and Innovation in Insurance
21:47 The Importance of Vendor Relationships
22:28 Producers in Paradise: A Unique Event
23:36 The Value of Informal Networking
26:04 Experiential Marketing and Relationship Building
27:50 The Evolution of Producers in Paradise
33:11 The ROI of Relationships
38:43 The Origins and Growth of Producers in Paradise
40:48 Connecting with David
Connected with David:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrcarothers/
Killing Commercial: https://killingcommercial.com/davidcarothers/
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