In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Brett Young, CEO at Erb and Young Insurance. Brett talks about his journey into the insurance industry and the path that led him to build an insurance agency. He also shares his podcast entitled, Be Extraordinary Podcast.
Episode Highlights:
David introduces Brett Young. (1:30)
How did Brett get into the insurance industry and what’s the path that led him there? (2:06)
Brett shares his background. (2:11)
Brett mentions that he’s always dabbled with entrepreneurial ideas and always run different types of businesses. (2:25)
David thinks that sometimes, we lose focus of the fact that we're building something that's way more valuable, than any check that we're going to get over the year. (8:20)
Brett shares that he’s a guy that grew up, had different kinds of jobs and was always the lazy guy who was viewed as the person that just didn't like to work. (9:35)
What does Brett’s routine look like, today? (11:18)
David thinks that being an entrepreneur is not a skill, and being an entrepreneur is not a skill that can be practiced. (13:25)
David explains the difference between entrepreneurial and leadership. (14:05)
Kyle thinks that the way to reach success is an ever-changing process. (15:56)
Brett thinks that entrepreneurial tick is somebody who enjoys risk and uncertainty is something that they crave. (16:36)
Brett mentions the epitome of entrepreneurship. (19:34)
David mentions that his number one rule is not to hire a producer from the insurance industry. (20:42)
Brett mentions a book entitled Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, by Jocko Willink. (33:06)
Brett believes that there are two skill sets of entrepreneurship and those two skill sets, are the pillars to building any business. (33:54)
What’s the focus of Brett’s agency? (35:48)
Brett shares that his business partner Rod Erb, manages the commercial side of their business, and he has a lot of experience in the medical space. (38:04)
What were Brett’s goals, on the culture side? (40:28)
Brett mentions that he’s a huge advocate for personal development. (41:24)
Brett believes that progress is equivalent to happiness. (42:33)
Brett shares his podcast entitled, Be Extraordinary Podcast. (47:58)
What’s the best story that’s coming out from Brett’s podcast? (51:08)
Brett mentions that patience is significant in the insurance industry. (1:01:16)
Tweetable Quotes:
“I think so many times we look at what the career is, but we forget to look at what your day looks like. My dad was always good about saying, what's your perfect day look like? And then once you find out what that is, you can figure out what type of career you want to be in.” - Brett Young
“Our whole livelihood in our agency is to give people the opportunity that was once given to us and given to me, and there's nothing that fills me up more to watch the light bulb come on for people in that same situation.” - Brett Young
“The absolute epitome of what entrepreneurship is, is the courage to start something that you don't necessarily know how it will end, the courage to start something knowing that it probably isn't exactly where it will end up or where it should be, but the ability to be able to run and then figure it out” - Brett Young
Resources Mentioned:
David Carothers LinkedIn
Kyle Houck LinkedIn
Florida Risk Partners
The Extra 2 Minutes
Brett Young LinkedIn
Erb and Young Insurance
Be Extraordinary Podcast
