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Ask The Experts With David Williams
David Williams
16 episodes
5 days ago

Join host David Williams as he sits down with top experts across business, health, tech, mindset, and more—asking the questions you actually want answered. Each episode dives deep, but stays down-to-earth, offering practical insights through relaxed, real talk. Whether you're looking for advice, inspiration, or just a better way to think about what’s next, this show brings you trusted voices and unfiltered wisdom from the people who’ve been there.

New episodes weekly. Pull up a seat—we saved you one.


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Join host David Williams as he sits down with top experts across business, health, tech, mindset, and more—asking the questions you actually want answered. Each episode dives deep, but stays down-to-earth, offering practical insights through relaxed, real talk. Whether you're looking for advice, inspiration, or just a better way to think about what’s next, this show brings you trusted voices and unfiltered wisdom from the people who’ve been there.

New episodes weekly. Pull up a seat—we saved you one.


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Episodes (16/16)
Ask The Experts With David Williams
How to Build an A-Team That Performs, Stays, and Wins

In this solo episode, Ask the Experts host Andy Carter breaks down the five key levers that separate average teams from unstoppable ones. Drawing from years of experience coaching, leading, and scaling high-performing agencies, Andy shares exactly how to build a culture where people are motivated by purpose, not pressure.

If you want to raise standards, create accountability, and lead a team that wins together, this episode is your blueprint.


In this episode:

  • How to align personal and professional goals for motivation that lasts
  • The simple accountability system that instantly raises performance
  • How to build healthy competition with transparency and trust
  • The one daily habit every elite sales team uses
  • Why training must be non-negotiable if you want to scale
  • How to turn call reviews into culture-building moments
  • Why making your team visible online fuels pride and retention



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5 days ago
5 minutes 29 seconds

Ask The Experts With David Williams
From 0 to $20 Million - How to Build a Brand That Sells With Nicholas Sakha

Nicholas Sakha, entrepreneur and founder of a $20 million insurance agency, joins Ask the Experts to share how he used social media to build a brand that attracts clients, partnerships, and opportunities. From struggling to post his first video to creating viral content with millions of views, Nick reveals what it takes to stay consistent, authentic, and profitable in the digital age.



In this episode:

  • How failure and repetition built Nick’s personal brand
  • The truth behind viral growth and why “boring industries” can win online
  • How to overcome fear, procrastination, and perfectionism when creating content
  • Why authenticity beats people-pleasing every time
  • How to use storytelling and vulnerability to connect with your audience
  • The secret to creating engaging short-form video hooks
  • When to hire help and the best tools for content creation
  • How to balance organic growth with paid ads
  • Why every agent should start a podcast and build a personal brand

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1 week ago
59 minutes 50 seconds

Ask The Experts With David Williams
Chris Nashed: How to Build a Scalable, Compliant, and Profitable Insurance Agency

Chris Nashed, insurance technology leader and CEO of Goal, joins Andy Arter to reveal how agents can reclaim control of their marketing, master TCPA compliance, and scale profitably. From his experience at EverQuote and Leasecake to his leadership at Goal, Chris breaks down what it takes to build a sustainable agency in today’s digital world.


In this episode:

  • Why operational efficiency and data-driven decision making separate top agencies from the rest
  • The difference between branding and “just marketing” and how most agents get it wrong
  • How to generate one-to-one consent leads and stay fully TCPA compliant
  • The true cost of cheap leads versus high-quality data
  • How to balance lead volume, producer capacity, and conversion rate for maximum profitability
  • Common TCPA mistakes that can put your agency at legal risk
  • How technology, accountability, and energy define your team’s success



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2 weeks ago
1 hour

Ask The Experts With David Williams
Reclaim Your Energy: How Dr. Taj Haynes Went from Exhausted to Unstoppable

Dr. Taj Haynes shares how a near-breakdown pushed him to reinvent his health, energy, and mission—proving it’s never too late to reclaim your vitality.

In this episode:

  • The wake-up call that forced Dr. Taj to rethink his health and career
  • How the Energy Freedom Formula helps parents and leaders create all-day vitality
  • The 5 Cs framework for transformation: Calibrate, Commit, Courage, Confidence, Celebrate
  • Why oral health and gut health are deeply connected
  • The role of mindfulness and faith in rebuilding your energy and presence
  • How to “earn your energy” instead of relying on caffeine and quick fixes
  • The lesson behind his book The Man’s Manifesto and the power of leading by example



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3 weeks ago
55 minutes 12 seconds

Ask The Experts With David Williams
From $0 to $47 Million: John Pavle’s Insurance Empire Playbook

In this powerful episode of Ask The Experts, John Pavle shares the real story behind building a $47 million insurance business from the ground up. From overcoming stress-induced health scares to pioneering internet leads before it was mainstream, John reveals how grit, strategy, and smart reinvestment created long-term success.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why starting small and reinvesting profits fueled exponential growth
  • The critical mindset shift from short-term comfort to long-term annuity building
  • How internet leads transformed the way agencies scale and sell
  • The role of text messaging, short communications, and process-driven sales in lead conversion
  • Why expanding into multiple agencies became his marketing machine
  • How to protect culture by eliminating negativity, even from top performers



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1 month ago
1 hour 1 minute 21 seconds

Ask The Experts With David Williams
From SWAT Commander to Award-Winning Agency Owner with Mike Hild

In this episode, host Andy sits down with Mike Hild, a former SWAT commander turned award-winning Allstate agency owner. Mike shares how he transitioned from nearly two decades in law enforcement to building a thriving insurance agency while staying grounded in faith, discipline, and community service.


Main Takeaways:

  • Lessons from law enforcement and SWAT applied to business leadership
  • The importance of vision, culture, and accountability when leading a team
  • Training principles: “You don’t train until you get it right, you train until you can’t get it wrong
  • How faith and consistency fuel resilience in business and life
  • Why community impact is integral to long-term success



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1 month ago
58 minutes 58 seconds

Ask The Experts With David Williams
Cody Loomis: The Discipline Behind Top Sales Producers

In this episode of Ask the Experts, Cody Loomis shares the journey that took him from fixing computers at Best Buy to becoming one of the top sales producers in the country. More importantly, he introduces his Time Code Theory, a framework for reclaiming your hours and reshaping performance in business and life.


Main Takeaways:

  • Cody’s unlikely start in insurance and how persistence outshined raw talent.
  • Why discipline outside the office shapes success inside it.
  • The importance of building culture, not just hitting numbers.
  • A proven system for onboarding new producers in the first 90 days.
  • The principles of Time Code Theory: clarity beats busyness, structure beats chaos, awareness beats autopilot.
  • How leaders can code collective time to set rhythm and culture.
  • Cody’s perspective on balance, legacy, and why presence matters more than trophies.



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1 month ago
1 hour 1 minute 57 seconds

Ask The Experts With David Williams
Jeremy King: From Near-Death to Building a Top 1% Mortgage Empire

Jeremy King went from coding on a hospital gurney after collapsing at work… to becoming one of the top 1% mortgage brokers in America. His story is part near-death miracle, part relentless work ethic, and part faith-driven leadership.


What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • How a Defense Department career turned into a second life in mortgages
  • The day Jeremy “died” and what he saw in the afterlife
  • Why he walked away from multimillion-dollar offers to stay true to his purpose
  • The “mamba mentality” he built into his team culture
  • How he scaled from solo operator to the Loan Rangers, a top 1% mortgage team
  • Why impact and servitude—not money—are his ultimate trophies



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1 month ago
49 minutes 43 seconds

Ask The Experts With David Williams
How to Follow Up Without Pushing People Away (Game-Changing Sales Strategy)

In this episode of Ask the Experts, Andy Arter pulls back the curtain on the real reason most sales reps lose deals: poor follow-up. Drawing on personal stories, from near-eviction to record-breaking months, Andy shares the two principles that transformed his career and can transform yours: lead with value and never rely on one medium.

Listen in as Andy gives practical examples, scripts, and creative strategies you can use immediately to win more business, without burning bridges or turning off prospects.


Key takeaways include:

  • How to follow up without being pushy
  • Why leading with value expands your pipeline (instead of shrinking it)
  • The “2-Yard Line Exercise” for closing deals as a team


This episode will shift your mindset and give you the tools to follow up like a pro.


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2 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes 53 seconds

Ask The Experts With David Williams
From Meal Prep Hustle to $26M Insurance Empire: The Wyatt Mace Playbook

In this episode of Ask the Experts, host Andy Artery sits down with Wyatt Mace, an entrepreneur, real estate developer, and leader of a $26M Allstate agency spanning five states.


Wyatt opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, from running a meal-prep business with his wife to building one of the fastest-growing agencies in the country.


Key takeaways you’ll hear:

  • The pivotal “God-moment” that pushed Wyatt from fitness into insurance
  • Why asking for help (instead of letting ego take over) is his #1 growth strategy
  • How to scale a team without losing the personal touch customers love
  • What it really takes to expand into multiple states—and still stay profitable
  • The role of culture, competition, and humility in building a thriving agency
  • Balancing family, business risk, and leadership while raising three daughters



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2 months ago
58 minutes 27 seconds

Ask The Experts With David Williams
AI for Agencies: From Everyday Tasks to Autonomous Agents

Artificial Intelligence is evolving at a pace no other technology has matched. In this episode of Ask the Experts, Andy walks through practical ways that agency owners and entrepreneurs can start using AI now.


You will learn how to save hours every week, improve client interactions, build better marketing strategies, and even create autonomous agents that research, prospect, and deliver results while you sleep.


This episode includes real prompts, live demos inside ChatGPT and Grok, and specific examples you can copy to make AI your most valuable employee.


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2 months ago
51 minutes 30 seconds

Ask The Experts With David Williams
Turn Internet Leads Into Revenue with Andrew Sasson

In this episode, SmartFinancial’s Andrew Rasson reveals how top agencies turn internet leads into revenue. From SEM+SEO synergy and smart campaign pricing to the 3-3-3 follow-up cadence and a killer “I didn’t fill that out” script, you’ll learn the exact systems, coaching rhythms, and TCPA-safe practices fueling high-performing teams.


In this episode we cover:

  • How internet leads are actually generated in 2025
  • When to pay more (or less) per lead—and why diversification wins
  • The exact follow‑up cadence + script top producers use
  • The management habits that scale producer performance
  • TCPA‑safe lead gen and proof of consent that protects you

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2 months ago
55 minutes

Ask The Experts With David Williams
Modernizing an “Old-School” Powerhouse: How Direct Mail Still Scales Agencies in 2025 with Dave Banko

Direct mail might sound like a relic from another era, but for hundreds of top-performing insurance agencies, it’s still one of the most consistent, scalable lead sources in the game. In this episode of Ask the Experts, Dart Direct Mail President Dave Banko shares how his team has transformed a traditional marketing channel into a data-driven, AI-enhanced growth engine.


We cover Dart’s evolution from a post-9/11 startup to an Inc. 5000 company, the strategic advantages of hitting the mailbox at the right moment, and why fewer competitors in the mailbox can actually boost your ROI. Dave breaks down how to target smarter, track results with precision, and avoid the biggest mistakes agents make when trying direct mail. You’ll also hear how AI call-scoring, dynamic QR codes, and multi-channel follow-up can turn a single mailer into a long-tail conversion machine.


Whether you think direct mail is “dead” or you’re looking to squeeze more ROI out of your campaigns, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and give you a modern blueprint for mailbox-to-sales success.


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2 months ago
47 minutes 22 seconds

Ask The Experts With David Williams
He Won $25K on a Scratch Ticket… Then Built a 7-Figure Insurance Empire

Most people would celebrate a $25,000 scratch-off win. Todd McLain used it as fuel to quit his job that same day and launch a brand new career in insurance.


In this episode, Todd reveals how he scaled one of the top Farmers Insurance agencies in the country from scratch, built an internal marketing machine with just $500/month, and eventually turned that success into a suite of companies helping agents scale smarter.


In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How to turn low-budget lead gen into high-volume quoting
  • Why 99% of agents mismanage their hiring process
  • The one metric every team member should be held to
  • The right way to evaluate internet leads
  • How data and tools are reshaping the future of insurance



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3 months ago
59 minutes 9 seconds

Ask The Experts With David Williams
The Easy Button for Insurance: How to Sell Smarter, Not Harder with Casey Armstrong

In this episode of Ask the Experts, we sit down with Casey Armstrong from Canopy Connect. One of the most impactful technologies transforming how insurance agencies sell today.


Casey shares his journey from lighting designer for concerts and Apple keynotes to tech sales in the insurance world. You’ll hear how his dad’s old-school agent mindset and a near-death experience in a custom show truck shaped the way he approaches business, service, and relationships.


We breakdown:

  • The #1 time waster in most agency sales processes
  • How verified insurance data boosts conversion rates and quote accuracy
  • Why building trust starts before the first question
  • What separates high-performing agencies from those stuck in survival mode
  • How to combine speed, efficiency, and personalization in your quoting process



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3 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 38 seconds

Ask The Experts With David Williams
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Ask The Experts With David Williams

Join host David Williams as he sits down with top experts across business, health, tech, mindset, and more—asking the questions you actually want answered. Each episode dives deep, but stays down-to-earth, offering practical insights through relaxed, real talk. Whether you're looking for advice, inspiration, or just a better way to think about what’s next, this show brings you trusted voices and unfiltered wisdom from the people who’ve been there.

New episodes weekly. Pull up a seat—we saved you one.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.