S3E1 - Steve Straub, Co-Owner of Nova Insurance Group
Send us Fan Mail Steve Straub jumps into the studio to share his experience entering entrepreneurship not through starting his own business, but how his experience uniquely positioned him to be able to acquire and merge to hit the ground running joining Nova Insurance Group alongside host Dawson Fields. In this episode, Steve shares his unconventional career path—30 jobs from parole officer to defense contractor, from a shoe shiner to a military export specialist—all of which taught him vital lessons about service, resilience, and adaptability. His experience navigating a 50-hour travel odyssey for a job interview reminds you that perseverance and creativity unlock opportunities others only dream of. In this Episode: How early jobs like shoe shining and caddying built foundational sales and service skills that still drive him today The behind-the-scenes story of jumping from corporate America into insurance and what it takes to succeed on your own terms Why embracing chaos and variety keeps his work fresh, exciting, and filled with growth. The importance of loving people through insurance—not just selling policies but delivering impact To connect with Steve you can reach him at: Steve@novainsurancegroup.com To connect with Dawson you can reach him at: Dawson@novainsurancegroup.com
