Power Producers Podcast

Ideal Traits with Kevin Mlynarek

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In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Kevin Mlynarek, Co-Owner of Ideal Traits. Kevin discusses the importance of taking a logical approach to find the right fit for your team, the value of using personality assessments to determine if a candidate is suited for the role, and how Ideal Traits can help insurance agency owners make better hiring decisions.


Episode Highlights:

  • Kevin shares his firsthand experiences and the insights he has gained about the role of personality assessments in hiring processes. (09:53)
  • Kevin shares his personal belief about the importance of actively seeking top-notch talent, discussing the time he hired a 20-year-old with no sales experience who ended up buying his agency years later. (18:23)
  • Kevin encourages the use of virtual assistants, explaining how his team personally benefits from their services. (28:26)
  • David discusses the critical role of employing the right people, sharing how this strategy can provide agencies with a competitive advantage. (39:30)
  • Kevin mentions the strategies they employed to grow their agency, which included incorporating more value into their insurance policies and focusing on liability coverage. (44:35)


    • Tweetable Quotes:

    • “Creating great lives, not just for ourselves but for others, is super rewarding.” - Kevin Mlynarek
    • “You have to be engaged with your people. You’ve got to teach them, train them to roleplay.” - Kevin Mlynarek


      • Resources Mentioned:

      • Kevin Mlynarek LinkedIn
      • Ideal Traits
      • David Carothers
      • Kyle Houck
      • Florida Risk Partners
      • The Extra 2 Minutes
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