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