The Bunker Talk!
A podcast created to help bridge the gap between new entrepreneurs and the more advanced entrepreneur. Local South Florida business owners coming on to talk shop about their success, failures and business lessons learned.
The Bunker Talk!
Ep. 57: The Making of a Mentor with David Carothers
🎙️ What truly separates top producers from everyone else?
In this episode of The Bunker Talk, Ciara sits down with her mentor David Carothers to unpack decades of experience across multiple industries—and how those lessons shape his leadership, coaching, and success in insurance today.
David shares what he’s learned mentoring 200+ agencies and 1,700+ producers, the mindset shifts that drive top performance, and why character, discipline, and coachability matter more than talent alone.
🎧 Available on Apple Music & Spotify
🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:
🧠Why most industries—including insurance—are built on averages
🎯 The real traits that separate top producers from the rest
🤝 How mentorship accelerates growth at every stage
🏗️ Why agency owners must stop acting like producers
đź“Ł How to build a powerful personal brand through consistency
🚀 Why commitment beats talent in sales and leadership