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The D.I. Guys Podcast was created to share the best ideas, strategies and concepts so you can have these conversations to help you exponentially grow your D.I. sales. In this podcast, we will discuss subjects like products, underwriting, sales ideas, mar

Chris Carlson and Mike Cogdall


    • Apr 3, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 186 EPISODES


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    Episode 96: Income Protection and the Long Game: A Discussion on Fundamentals

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 23:38


    In this episode, Chris and Mike (as always) start the discussion about the weather, specifically discussing the impact of severe weather in the Florida Panhandle and the state of Kentucky. They also share their thoughts on the NCAA basketball tournaments and the value of fundamental training in the insurance business, emphasizing the importance of investing time and effort to help others succeed. They explore the potential for success in the insurance industry and the rewards of a long-term commitment, encouraging listeners to consider the vast opportunities available in the field. Tune in to this episode for a thought-provoking discussion on weather, sports, and the endless possibilities in the Income Protection Industry.

    Episode 95: More Opportunities In The D.I. Marketplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 22:02


    In this episode, Chris and Mike dive into a wide range of topics. The conversation takes an interesting turn as they analyze key points from the recent State Of The Union address and discuss the implications for the income protection market. They also share valuable strategies for advisors and insurance producers, emphasizing the importance of playing the long game and networking within economic development councils. This episode offers a unique blend of personal stories, professional insights, and actionable advice for listeners in the insurance and financial planning industry. So tune in and join Chris and Mike for another insightful discussion on The D.I. Guys Podcast.

    EPISODE 94: Review Of 2023 LIMRA Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 33:55


    In this episode, Chris and Mike unpack the numbers from the 2023 LIMRA report on individual D.I.

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    Episode 93: Conversation With Kurt Braundmeier

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 32:38


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk with Kurt Braundmeier, Income Protection Specialist at Baker Birdwell in Nashville, TN. Kurt's professional journey began in the fields of sports medicine and physical therapy, where he honed his skills in helping individuals recuperate and return to their peak physical condition. However, as his path unfolded, Kurt discovered a new passion which redirected his career towards safeguarding people's livelihoods rather than just restoring their physical health. Kurt's foray into the world of disability income protection signifies a deep-rooted desire to provide security and assurance to others in the face of uncertainty. This shift not only exemplifies his adaptability and dedication but also showcases his expertise in a specialized and vital industry that he has grown to love deeply. His commitment and enthusiasm for his work are palpable, as reflected in this conversation. From the blend of his medical background to his flourishing role as a disability income protection specialist, Kurt's story is a narrative of passion, transition and the unwavering pursuit of making a meaningful difference in the world of insurance and beyond.

    Episode 92: Conversation With Max Schmitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 39:59


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk with Max Schmitz of Yetworth. https://www.yetworth.com Max shares some great ideas on both products and marketing. He shares details of the phenomenal tool he created called DINGO and also how he is using LinkedIn in his marketing efforts. Max also shares the importance of Disability Insurance by telling the story of his Mother's disability and the impact disability benefits had on their family and their business. And finally, Max shares ideas about the future of the D.I. Industry.

    Episode 91: Conversation With Grayson Owen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 27:00


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk with Grayson Owen of D.I. Broker East.

    Episode 90: A Holiday Gift Idea

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 17:42


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about Bucket List accomplishments and give a great sales idea for the holidays.

    Episode 90: A Holiday Gift Idea

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 17:42


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about Bucket List accomplishments and give a great sales idea for the holidays.

    Episode 89: Thoughts Regarding IDIS Annual Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 14:40


    In this episode, Chris and Mike share their thoughts regarding the recent IDIS Annual Conference.

    Episode 89: Thoughts Regarding IDIS Annual Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 14:40


    In this episode, Chris and Mike share their thoughts regarding the recent IDIS Annual Conference.

    Episode 88: IDIS & The Broker's Broker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 20:46


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about the upcoming IDIS Annual Conference and how to take the first steps in becoming a Broker's Broker.

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    Episode 88: IDIS & The Broker's Broker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 20:46


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about the upcoming IDIS Annual Conference and how to take the first steps in becoming a Broker's Broker.

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    Episode 87: LIMRA Results and GSI

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 19:10


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about the Q2 2023 LIMRA results and the impact UNUM has on the GSI market.

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    Episode 87: LIMRA Results and GSI

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 19:10


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about the Q2 2023 LIMRA results and the impact UNUM has on the GSI market.

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    Episode 86: Results From 2022 LIMRA Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 25:23


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about the results from the 2022 LIMRA Report on Individual Disability Insurance sales.

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    Episode 86: Results From 2022 LIMRA Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 25:23


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about the results from the 2022 LIMRA Report on Individual Disability Insurance sales.

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    Episode 85: ChatGPT (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 18:51


    In this episode, Chris and Mike continue their discussion on ChatGPT.

    Episode 85: ChatGPT (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 18:51


    In this episode, Chris and Mike continue their discussion on ChatGPT.

    Episode 84: ChatGPT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 16:04


    In this episode, Chris and Mike discuss ways producers can use ChatGPT.

    Episode 84: ChatGPT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 16:04


    In this episode, Chris and Mike discuss ways producers can use ChatGPT.

    Episode 83: Staying Out Of The Weeds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 16:31


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about staying out of the weeds when it comes to policy language.

    Episode 83: Staying Out Of The Weeds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 16:31


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about staying out of the weeds when it comes to policy language.

    Episode 82: Conversation With Reed Schnittker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 20:16


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk to Reed Schnittker of The Plus Group Texas. Reed was the recent recipient of the W. Harold Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award presented by The International D.I. Society. We know you will enjoy learning about Reed's journey in this industry and why he thinks what he does is important to so many people.

    Episode 82: Conversation With Reed Schnittker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 20:16


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk to Reed Schnittker of The Plus Group Texas. Reed was the recent recipient of the W. Harold Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award presented by The International D.I. Society. We know you will enjoy learning about Reed's journey in this industry and why he thinks what he does is important to so many people.

    Episode 81: Conversation With Brian Lauber

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 30:06


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk with Brian Lauber, Senior Vice President Disability Income at Ash Brokerage. Brian is a long time veteran in the D.I. Industry and he shares some great insights on where the D.I. Industry is and where it is going.

    Episode 81: Conversation With Brian Lauber

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 30:06


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk with Brian Lauber, Senior Vice President Disability Income at Ash Brokerage. Brian is a long time veteran in the D.I. Industry and he shares some great insights on where the D.I. Industry is and where it is going.

    Episode 80: Take-a-Ways From IDIS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 20:33


    In this episode, Chris and Mike discuss Mike's take-a-ways from the annual session of IDIS.

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    Episode 80: Take-a-Ways From IDIS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 20:33


    In this episode, Chris and Mike discuss Mike's take-a-ways from the annual session of IDIS.

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    Episode 79: Flood Insurance & Income Protection

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 14:28


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about the thought process people have when it comes to flood insurance and income protection.

    Episode 79: Flood Insurance & Income Protection

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 14:28


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about the thought process people have when it comes to flood insurance and income protection.

    Episode 78: Starting The Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 21:55


    In this episode, Chris and Mike discuss an easy way to start the Income Protection Conversation.

    Episode 78: Starting The Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 21:55


    In this episode, Chris and Mike discuss an easy way to start the Income Protection Conversation.

    Episode 77: Serious vs. Curious

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 20:27


    In this episode, Chris and Mike discuss the tremendous opportunities available if you are serious about selling D.I. Click here for more information if you are interested in the coaching program Mike and Chris have created to help you write a ton of disability insurance.

    Episode 77: Serious vs. Curious

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 20:27


    In this episode, Chris and Mike discuss the tremendous opportunities available if you are serious about selling D.I. Click here for more information if you are interested in the coaching program Mike and Chris have created to help you write a ton of disability insurance.

    Episode 76: Job A vs. Job B

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 23:20


    As part of Disability Insurance Awareness Month, Chris and Mike share an All-Time best sales idea, Job A vs. Job B. While Mike is animated in his approach, here is a link to how we present the concept from the book, The Napkin Advisor. Job A vs. Job B

    Episode 76: Job A vs. Job B

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 23:20


    As part of Disability Insurance Awareness Month, Chris and Mike share an All-Time best sales idea, Job A vs. Job B. While Mike is animated in his approach, here is a link to how we present the concept from the book, The Napkin Advisor.   Job A vs. Job B

    Episode 75: Disability Insurance Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 14:14


    In this episode, Chris and Mike share some ideas that you can implement during Disability Insurance Awareness Month. Click here to get your copy of The Napkin Advisor.

    Episode 75: Disability Insurance Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 14:14


    In this episode, Chris and Mike share some ideas that you can implement during Disability Insurance Awareness Month. Click here to get your copy of The Napkin Advisor.      

    Episode 74: 2021 LIMRA Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 22:42


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about the results from LIMRA's 2021 study. They also give a great sales idea that anyone can use!

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    Episode 74: 2021 LIMRA Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 22:42


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about the results from LIMRA's 2021 study. They also give a great sales idea that anyone can use!

    limra
    Episode 73: Taking Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 18:52


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about the importance of taking action in 2022.

    Episode 73: Taking Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 18:52


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about the importance of taking action in 2022.

    Episode 72: Predictions For 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 25:03


    In this episode, Chris and Mike look into their crystal balls and share what they see for the D.I. Industry in 2022.

    Episode 72: Predictions For 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 25:03


    In this episode, Chris and Mike look into their crystal balls and share what they see for the D.I. Industry in 2022.

    Episode 71: Great Start in 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 18:34


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about the year end and an idea to jump start your D.I. sales in 2022.

    Episode 71: Great Start in 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 18:34


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about the year end and an idea to jump start your D.I. sales in 2022.

    Episode 70: The Gift of Disability Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 18:02


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about the gift that keeps on giving.

    Episode 70: The Gift of Disability Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 18:02


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about the gift that keeps on giving.

    Episode 69: Key Person D.I.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 21:17


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about Key Person D.I.

    Episode 69: Key Person D.I.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 21:17


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about Key Person D.I.

    Episode 68: Should You Start A Podcast?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 17:27


    In this episode, Chris and Mike talk about the reasons you should consider creating your own podcast.

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