The Power Players Podcast

Hosted by Cody Askins

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Aug 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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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/

August 24, 202620 min

He Made $250,000 in 6 Months With Annuity Leads (Cody Askins & Dillon Taylor)

Dillon Taylor has generated over $250,000 in commissions and $3.5 million in written premium in just 6 months using Caboom Annuity Leads. In this interview, Dillon breaks down how he works annuity leads, what’s driving his success, and what other insurance agents and financial advisors can do to start closing more annuity business. 🚀 Want to start writing more annuity business? Get started with Caboom Annuity Leads today: https://caboomadvisors.com/

August 18, 202639 min

How This Life Insurance Agent Did $129,000 in ONE MONTH

In this episode, I sit down with Max Vallery-Masson, owner of MVM Agency, to talk about his journey from moving to the United States to building a successful life insurance agency from the ground up. We get into what it actually takes to produce at a high level, build the right systems, develop leaders, and create an agency culture where people can win. Max also shares the mindset and strategies that helped him produce $129,000 in issue paid premium in a single month. If you're a life insurance agent looking to grow your production, build an agency, or just get better at this business, there are a ton of takeaways in this conversation. Reach out to Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mvm__agency/

August 12, 202644 min

How Life Insurance Agents Are Making $25,000 A Month!

In this episode, I sit down with Brandon Novick of Blackrock Insurance Group to talk about how he’s helping life insurance agents build toward $25,000+ months—and what it actually takes to get there. We also break down some of the biggest problems holding agents back in today’s insurance industry and what needs to change. Learn more about Brandon's agency here: https://blackrockins.com

August 4, 202640 min

The Easiest Way to Get Insurance Clients Without Cold Calling

In this episode, Cody Askins sits down with Ali Moghaddam and Thomas Schultz, Founding Partners of Standing Room Only Marketing, to reveal one of the most effective ways insurance agents can consistently generate new clients—without relying on cold calling.👉 Learn more and register for one of Standing Room Only Marketing's upcoming free webinars: https://sromarketing.com

July 28, 202634 min

The Truth About A Career In Life Insurance | Cody Askins & Sarah Pappas

What does it really take to build a successful career in life insurance?In this episode, I sit down with top producer, agency owner, and wealth manager Sarah Pappas to discuss how she got started in the insurance business, what kept her going, and why helping families became the foundation of a career she never expected to love. Sarah also shares insights on building a successful agency, developing leaders, and creating long-term impact through the insurance industry. If you're a new insurance agent, thinking about getting licensed, or looking for inspiration to take your business to the next level, this conversation is for you.Join Sarah's next hot seat session here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NmKq1EI9SR6SUhwAGWfBow#/Learn more about Sarah here: https://sarahpappas.com/

July 23, 202618 min

How He Wrote $150,000 His First Year As An Insurance Agent

How did Jacob Otero write over $150,000 in premium during his first year as a life insurance agent? In this interview, Jacob breaks down the mindset, habits, and strategies that helped him succeed using Caboom Leads from day one. Ready to level up your production? ➡️ New real-time leads: https://caboomleads.com/ ➡️ Affordable aged leads: https://yesterdaysleads.com/

July 20, 202636 min

The Truth About Final Expense Telesales vs Face-to-Face

In this episode, I sit down with Grant Smith, Hunter Stone, and Matt Ross—three top-producing final expense agents who built successful careers in the field before transitioning to full-time telesales. We discuss the biggest differences between selling over the phone and in person, what it takes to become great at final expense telesales, and the mindset that has helped them build thriving careers while making a real impact on families. 👇 Connect with these guys and learn more: 📲 Grant Smith – Instagram: @sellingwithsmith101 📲 Hunter Stone – Instagram: @stone_hunter08 📲 Matt Ross – Instagram: @mattross3_ 🏢 Follow Whitestone Financial:Instagram: @whitestonefinancial