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/