This episode: The Sentence That Saved David Price’s Life—and Built His Career.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Introduction and Initial Setup (0:12)

• Host Drew Deraney thanks Guest David Price for joining the podcast and mentions Eric Hizole, who introduced them.
• Drew describes the linear path of life and how external circumstances can derail it, leading to adversity.
• He outlines three types of men: those who don't see adversity, those who see it but blame others, and those who see it as an opportunity for growth.
• Drew introduces David Price as an example of the third type, who saw adversity as an opportunity for massive action and personal growth.

David Price's Journey to Recovery (2:11)

• David Price thanks Drew for the opportunity and begins to share his journey.
• David recounts his 20-year drug addiction and how it led to a rock bottom moment at a 12-step meeting.
• At the meeting, David heard the phrase "your best thinking got you here," which made him realize he needed to ask for help and learn from others.
• David found inspiration in a Tony Robbins audio book, which taught him to model success and take action on the help he received.

Transition to the Insurance Industry (7:39)

• David explains how he transitioned from a high-functioning drug user to a successful insurance agent.
• He describes his various jobs, including working in the army, as a contractor in Africa, and in the oil business.
• David shares how he joined the insurance industry in 2018 and quickly saw success, earning $20,000 in his first six months and $980,000 in the next 36 months.
• He emphasizes the importance of consistency and activity in sales, and how he helps other insurance agents with their mindset and expectations.

Coaching and Client Success Stories (13:01)

• David discusses his coaching philosophy, focusing on helping agents with activity and mindset.
• He shares a client success story of a single mom who persisted despite challenges and eventually became a multi-earner.
• David highlights the importance of not giving up and the role of mentorship and coaching in achieving success.
• He explains the different types of insurance he specializes in, including final expense insurance, IULs, term policies, and Medicare.

Advice for Young Entrepreneurs (16:48)

• David advises young David to take school and time seriously, emphasizing the importance of learning and utilizing time effectively.
• He shares his own experience of not taking school seriously and how it impacted his future success.
• David stresses the importance of consistent effort and building a lead system to ensure a steady flow of new opportunities.
• He concludes by encouraging young entrepreneurs to focus on small, consistent actions and to seek out mentorship and coaching to achieve their goals.

To learn more about David’s mission, go to his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpriceofficial/ or his website(s) at www.tpglife.com

David Price Bio

David Price is the CEO and Founder of The Price Group IMO, one of the fastest-growing organizations...

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