The Power Players Podcast

Hosted by Cody Askins

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Oct 2026

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Welcome to the Power Players Podcast, where we bring you inspiring and informative podcasts every week! Join me as I interview some of the most influential insurance professionals, business leaders, motivational speakers, and influencers from around the world. My mission is to provide valuable insights and strategies to help you grow both personally and professionally. Whether you're looking to build your business, develop your leadership skills, or simply stay motivated, this podcast has something for you!

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November 4, 202635 min

How To Get FREE Insurance Leads on TikTok (Cody Askins & James Denezier)

Insurance agents, this dude is crushing it! James Denezier is generating 300–600 FREE insurance leads a month through TikTok Live.I sat down with James to break down how he does it—from going live six nights a week to turning viewers into booked appointments. He shares what’s working, how his team handles the leads, and why consistency is everything.Would you go live two hours a night to grow your business? Let me know in the comments!Subscribe for more ways to grow your insurance business.☎️ Get in contact with James here: (321) 888-7345#InsuranceLeads #InsuranceAgents #TikTokMarketing

October 29, 202632 min

How They Built a 4,000-Client Insurance Agency (What Most Agents Miss)

Kelly and Hailey Allen join Cody Askins to share how they built a 4,000-client insurance agency. This mother-daughter team breaks down how community involvement, client education, and strong relationships helped them grow—and what other insurance agents can learn from their approach. Connect with Kelly and Hailey: 🌐 Visit: https://allensure.com/#row-WplqoNPt-UW 📧 Email hailey@kellyallenagency.com

October 26, 202637 min

How To Sell More Life Insurance Over the Phone (What Actually Works)

Roger Short from Life Insurance Academy joins me to talk about selling more life insurance over the phone, building confidence, and how live coaching helps agents improve.Get in the room with us at The Ultimate Agent! Join our five-day telesales bootcamp November 16–20 in Springfield, Missouri, for hands-on training, mentorship, and competition.👉 Sign up for The Ultimate Agent: https://ultimateagentcontest.com/

October 15, 202633 min

How They Wrote $220K In Life Insurance Premium In 7 Months

Catalina and Sebastian join Cody to share how they wrote $220,000 in life insurance premium in just seven months. They open up about early struggles, finding the right training and mentorship, and building the confidence to keep going. If you’re struggling in insurance sales, this honest conversation offers lessons on finding your footing and building momentum. 👉 Follow Catalina on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/catalinalifeplans/ 👉 Follow Sebastian on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/planwithsebastian/

September 29, 202634 min

This AI Platform Is Changing Medicare Sales (Cody Askins & David Kohel)

AI is changing Medicare sales—and it’s giving agents more time to focus on clients instead of paperwork.I sat down with David Kohel, CEO of Livmor, to break down their newly rebuilt AI platform and how it can help Medicare agents save time, uncover opportunities, and grow their business. We talk about analyzing your entire book of business in seconds, identifying clients who need attention, accessing medication and provider information, and their new disenrollment alerts.David also walks through Livmor’s AI copilot and how agency owners can free up their teams to focus on conversations that drive revenue. If you sell Medicare or run an agency, this interview will give you a look at how AI can change the way you work.👉 Learn more about Livmor here: https://livmor.ai/

September 23, 202639 min

How To Sell Bigger Life Insurance Policies! (Cody Askins & Louis-Xavier Savard)

Want to sell bigger life insurance policies? Cody Askins sits down with Louis-Xavier Savard, President of Groupe Financier Signature, to discuss building trust with wealthy clients, competing for larger cases, and why agents need to stop selling with their own wallets. Louis-Xavier also shares lessons from closing a life insurance policy with a $1 million annual premium! 👉 Book a Strategy Call with Louis-Xavier Savard today: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/n92XDFXyICg0Vzt0OSAe Follow Louis-Xavier Savard on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/louisxaviersavard/

September 16, 202626 min

How To Make 7 Figures in 5 Years Selling Health Insurance!

Jessi Park joins Cody Askins to break down her strategy for reaching 7 figures in 5 years selling health insurance. Learn how three clients a week, residual income, and bundling coverage fit into her plan—and why so many agents stop growing once they hit six figures.Learn more about Jessi here: https://www.joininspiredinsurance.comGet Jessi's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09PZ4YQCS#insurance #insuranceagent #sales #healthinsurance

September 8, 202633 min

How To Go From $0 to $100K As An Insurance Agent

Brian Celestine walked away from his job at a car dealership, got his insurance license, and built a career that would eventually make him one of the top insurance agents in the country. What makes his story even more impressive? Brian built his business primarily through referrals rather than relying on leads. In this interview, Brian shares his journey into the insurance industry, why he chose insurance, and what it really takes to build a successful career from the ground up. We also dive into the importance of company culture, leading and developing a team, and creating an environment where agents can thrive. Whether you're brand new to insurance or you're looking to take your production and leadership to the next level, Brian shares lessons from his experience that can help you build a long-term career in the industry. 👉 Contact Brian at (337) 412-2082

September 3, 202641 min

How They Grew Their Insurance Agency 300% in 12 Months

The Rose Boys are back — and their insurance agency has grown 300% in just 12 months. In this episode, I sit down with Anthony, Michael, and Dan Rose of Diversified to break down what’s driving that growth, how they’re building an agency agents actually want to be part of, and the systems, opportunities, and mindset behind their success. Whether you’re an insurance agent looking to grow your business or an agency owner trying to scale your team, there’s a ton to take away from this conversation. Learn more about the Rose Boys and Diversified at thediv.com, email theroseboys@thediv.com , or call/text (973) 495-4704.

August 27, 202632 min

How Life Insurance Agents Can Start Selling BIG Annuity Cases

In this episode, I sit down with John Wetmore to break down how life insurance and final expense agents can start adding annuities to their business, confidently approach larger cases, and create another major revenue opportunity without abandoning what they’re already doing.Want help learning how to sell and close annuity business? Check out The Annuity Desk: https://www.myannuitydesk.com/And if you’re ready to get in front of more qualified annuity prospects, reach out to us at Caboom Advisors: https://caboomadvisors.com/