THE VALUE OF NETWORKING Why making connections is essential for young professionals By Heath Shearon As a young insurance professional or outside producer, building a successful career can be a challenging task. The insurance industry is highly competitive, and it can be difficult to stand out among the many qualified candidates vying for the same positions or competing for business. However, one of the most effective ways to build your
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HELPING WORKING PROFESSIONALS ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS Young pro helps others grow professionally through involvement and podcast By Christopher W. Cook In the insurance industry, certain dedicated young professionals stand out among their peers and are members of an elite squad of individuals. These are their stories. “Dun dun.” We’ve heard the story before. We begin our working journey down one career path, only to discover that it’s not really what
START YOUR ENGINES Canadian young pro pursues passion as a part-time racecar driver By Christopher W. Cook In the insurance industry, certain dedicated young professionals stand out among their peers and are members of an elite squad of individuals. These are their stories. “Dun dun.” When we’re younger, we’re told to dream big. Eventually reality kicks in and some of those dreams get permanently shelved. Hearing that someone else is
PRICE IS NOT YOUR VALUE I am not here to tell you that price doesn’t matter; I am here to tell you that it isn’t the only thing that matters. By David Watson I started my independent insurance career in 2016. Prior to that, I spent time at State Farm, TD Bank (selling annuities), Allstate, and Farm Bureau. The Allstate agent for whom I worked fired me in 2015.
THE RESULTS OF A “CAN DO” ATTITUDE Montana-based entrepreneur finds success with two businesses By Christopher W. Cook In the insurance industry, certain dedicated young professionals stand out among their peers and are members of an elite squad of individuals. These are their stories. “Dun dun.” The entrepreneur—a person who organizes and operates a business. This writer is not an entrepreneur. A consultant with Discovery Toys. A wedding videographer. These
