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October 26, 2026Episode 8952 min

EPISODE 89 : MARVON WILLIAMS : THE INDEPENDENCE CODE UNLOCKED

Marvon Williams is an Atlanta-based insurance agency owner, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Insurance Gurus. His career has taken him through hospitality, mortgages, and insurance—experiences that shaped his approach to customer service, relationships, and business ownership. After spending 13 years in a captive model, Marvon made the move to independent agency ownership with his business partner, Bobby. The transition took careful planning, and the pair went two and a half years without taking a check as they worked to build their business. That experience informs Marvon’s perspective on the preparation, financial discipline, and persistence required to pursue independence. Marvon is also the author of The Independence Code , a guide for insurance agents interested in agency ownership. He shares lessons on moving beyond the captive model, building an agency with long-term value, and navigating challenges such as carrier appointments and E&O coverage… all because he got a license!!! Connect with Marvon Williams : Website: www.theinsurancegurus.com LinkedIn: ⁠ www.linkedin.com/in/marvon-williams-22a5466/ Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/marvonb/ Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/marvon.williams Email: mwilliams@theinsurancegurus.com About You Should Get A License YSGAL Podcast is the number #1 source foranyone looking to learn about or join the most underrated opportunity in business today...a career in the Insurance industry. Get educated, motivated, and inspired for your journey, as you learn How and Why..."You Should GetA License" Get the Book: 'You Should Get A License' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cgjRqNT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop with our mech: https://ysgal-shop.fourthwall.com/ Host Social Media: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ysgetalicense/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ysgetalicense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/78299851 Rod's Social Media IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therodpowell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrard-a-rod-powell-sr-86801616/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About me: Greetings! My name is Rod Powell.I'm an insurance and financial services professional and Author, and University Professor based in the DMV. I'm multi-state licensed in Life & Health and Virginia licensedin Property & Casualty Insurance, a Chartered Life Underwriter, Registered Employee Benefits Consultant, and a Commercial LinesCoverage Specialist. This channel is not for me to offer my services directly, but to educate you oncareers in the industry that has allowed me to bring a ton of value to others and has been very good to me as well. Hope you enjoy and heard something that makes you think..."You Should Get A License"

September 14, 2026Episode 8847 min

EPISODE 88: CHERI MARTINEN: OREGON TRAILBLAZER

Cheri Martinen is a fourth-generation insurance professional, agency leader, author, and advocate for insurance education. With a background in marketing, she began her career helping insurance agencies build stronger customer relationships through consistent outreach, campaigns, and modern communication strategies. Cheri later joined her family’s agency, Bancorp Insurance, where she became licensed in property and casualty as well as life and health insurance. She has helped grow the business through a marketing-led approach while developing expertise in specialized coverage for wildland firefighting contractors, water utilities, and general contractors. Now part of OneDigital, Cheri continues to support business owners with broader risk-management, employee benefits, HR, and retirement-planning resources. She is passionate about making insurance more approachable, inspiring new professionals to enter the field, and helping people understand the real-world value of thoughtful coverage. A frequent speaker and industry educator, Cheri shares practical insights on agency ownership, marketing, career development, and the evolving role of technology in insurance… all because she got a license! Connect with Cheri Martinen : Website: cherimartinen.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-martinen-a6002725 Instagram: www.instagram.com/cheri_martinen Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575834316721 Email: cheri@cherimartinen.com About You Should Get A License YSGAL Podcast is the number #1 source foranyone looking to learn about or join the most underrated opportunity in business today...a career in the Insurance industry. Get educated, motivated, and inspired for your journey, as you learn How and Why..."You Should GetA License" Get the Book: 'You Should Get A License' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cgjRqNT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop with our mech: https://ysgal-shop.fourthwall.com/ Host Social Media: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ysgetalicense/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ysgetalicense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/78299851 Rod's Social Media IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therodpowell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrard-a-rod-powell-sr-86801616/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About me: Greetings! My name is Rod Powell.I'm an insurance and financial services professional and Author, and University Professor based in the DMV. I'm multi-state licensed in Life & Health and Virginia licensedin Property & Casualty Insurance, a Chartered Life Underwriter, Registered Employee Benefits Consultant, and a Commercial LinesCoverage Specialist. This channel is not for me to offer my services directly, but to educate you oncareers in the industry that has allowed me to bring a ton of value to others and has been very good to me as well. Hope you enjoy and heard something thatmakes you think..."You Should Get A License"

July 27, 2026Episode 8751 min

EPISODE 87 : GRAYSON OWEN : THE ROCKSTAR OF DISABILITY INSURANCE

Grayson Owen is a disability insurance wholesaler at DI Broker East and a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) who helps brokers and financial advisors navigate the complex world of income protection. With more than 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, Grayson has worked across retail brokerage, employee benefits, and wholesale distribution, giving him a well-rounded perspective on how to serve clients and grow a specialty practice. Known for his creativity, collaborative approach, and deep product knowledge, Grayson supports brokers with case design, underwriting, and ongoing policy service in the individual disability, business protection, and executive disability markets. He is also a passionate advocate for mentorship, trade association involvement, and industry education, and he co-hosts the Income Protection Podcast with Mike Cogdall. Before building a career in insurance, Grayson had rockstar aspirations and even played bass in a rock band, a creative side that still shows up in the way he thinks, solves problems, and connects with others. Grayson brings a unique blend of technical expertise, marketing insight, and real-world experience to every conversation. …. all because he got a license! Connect with Grayson Owen : LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graysonowen/ Subscribe and listen to The Income Protection Podcast- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheIncomeProtectionPodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BU837WZI0tFWhErHTy1P?si=48c1678cff854123&nd=1&dlsi=a74f9886bc9643d8 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-income-protection-podcast/id1786205343 Learn more about Grayson’s practice: https://www.dibrokereast.com/sales-representatives/grayson-owen/ About You Should Get A License YSGAL Podcast is the number #1 source foranyone looking to learn about or join the most underrated opportunity in business today...a career in the Insurance industry. Get educated, motivated, and inspired for your journey, as you learn How and Why..."You Should GetA License" Get the Book: 'You Should Get A License' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cgjRqNT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop with our mech: https://ysgal-shop.fourthwall.com/ Host Social Media: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ysgetalicense/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ysgetalicense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/78299851 Rod's Social Media IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therodpowell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrard-a-rod-powell-sr-86801616/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About me: Greetings! My name is Rod Powell.I'm an insurance and financial services professional and Author, and University Professor based in the DMV. I'm multi-state licensed in Life & Health and Virginia licensedin Property & Casualty Insurance, a Chartered Life Underwriter, Registered Employee Benefits Consultant, and a Commercial LinesCoverage Specialist. This channel is not for me to offer my services directly, but to educate you oncareers in the industry that has allowed me to bring a ton of value to others and has been very good to me as well. Hope you enjoy and heard something thatmakes you think..."You Should Get A License"

June 15, 2026Episode 861 hr 16 min

EPISODE 86 : ANDRE GREEN : TALKING GREEN WITH ANDRE GREEN

Andre Green is the CEO and founder of Seneca Village Insurance, a pioneering firm dedicated to integrating insurance solutions with real estate and financial planning. With a rich background in mortgage banking and property management, Andre has transformed his career into a mission to educate and empower individuals on building generational wealth. His innovative strategies focus on leveraging multiple income streams and understanding the intersections of various financial sectors. Andre's journey from aspiring athlete to a respected business consultant highlights his resilience and proactive approach to learning. He is passionate about financial literacy and community empowerment, often sharing his insights through speaking engagements and educational initiatives. Under his leadership, Seneca Village Insurance has become a beacon for those seeking to protect and grow their wealth through informed decision-making and strategic investments…. all because he got a license! Connect with Andre Green : Website: www.senecavillageinsurance.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/andre_talks_green Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/andre-green-4b0baa11/ Youtube : www.youtube.com/@AndreTalksGreen Book a Consultation : https://andretalksgreen.com/homepage Long Distance Millionaire: https://longdistancemillionaire.com/ About You Should Get A License YSGAL Podcast is the number #1 source foranyone looking to learn about or join the most underrated opportunity in business today...a career in the Insurance industry. Get educated, motivated, and inspired for your journey, as you learn How and Why..."You Should GetA License" Get the Book: 'You Should Get A License' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cgjRqNT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop with our mech: https://ysgal-shop.fourthwall.com/ Host Social Media: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ysgetalicense/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ysgetalicense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/78299851 Rod's Social Media IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therodpowell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrard-a-rod-powell-sr-86801616/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About me: Greetings! My name is Rod Powell.I'm an insurance and financial services professional and Author, and University Professor based in the DMV. I'm multi-state licensed in Life & Health and Virginia licensedin Property & Casualty Insurance, a Chartered Life Underwriter, Registered Employee Benefits Consultant, and a Commercial LinesCoverage Specialist. This channel is not for me to offer my services directly, but to educate you oncareers in the industry that has allowed me to bring a ton of value to others and has been very good to me as well. Hope you enjoy and heard something thatmakes you think..."You Should Get A License"

April 13, 2026Episode 8558 min

EPISODE 85: QUENTIN VAN MARCKE DE LUMMEN: RISK AND REINVENTION ONE WAFFLE AT A TIME

Quentin van Marcke de Lummen is a seasonedinsurance professional with over 30 years of experience spanning some of the industry's most prestigious firms—including Marsh, Willis, and Markel—and the founder of Waffles on Wheels RVA. A University of Richmond graduate fluent inFrench and Spanish, Quentin built a distinguished career navigating complex commercial insurance landscapes, developing expertise in risk management, and serving clients across multiple sectors. After three decades of corporatesuccess, he made a bold pivot to entrepreneurship, founding Waffles on Wheels RVA. The company isn't just about serving delicious waffles—it's committed to environmental innovation. Quentin's newest venture is the exploration of AI in insurance, exemplifying the adaptability, continuous learning, and creativeproblem-solving that define successful insurance careers. His journey proves that the skills, discipline, and strategic thinking developed in insurance can fuel success in any venture—whether managing multi-million dollar risk portfolios or building innovative businesses... all because he got a license! Connect with Quentin van Marcke deLummen: 🌐Website: www.wafflesonwheelsrva.com 📱 Instagram: @wafflesonwheelsrva 💼LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/quentin-van-marcke-de-lummen-545b567 About You Should Get A License YSGAL Podcast is the number #1 source foranyone looking to learn about or join the most underrated opportunity in business today...a career in the Insurance industry. Get educated, motivated, and inspired for your journey, as you learn How and Why..."You Should GetA License" Get the Book: 'You Should Get A License' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cgjRqNT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host Social Media: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ysgetalicense/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ysgetalicense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/78299851 Rod's Social Media IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therodpowell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrard-a-rod-powell-sr-86801616/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About me: Greetings! My name is Rod Powell.I'm an insurance and financial services professional and Author, and University Professor based in the DMV. I'm multi-state licensed in Life & Health and Virginia licensedin Property & Casualty Insurance, a Chartered Life Underwriter, Registered Employee Benefits Consultant, and a Commercial LinesCoverage Specialist. This channel is not for me to offer my services directly, but to educate you oncareers in the industry that has allowed me to bring a ton of value to others and has been very good to me as well. Hope you enjoy and heard something thatmakes you think..."You Should Get A License"

March 17, 2026Episode 8446 min

EPISODE 84: RENADO ROBINSON: CROSSING THE WIND - FROM UNDERWRITER TO AGENCY OWNER

Renado Robinson is the Owner and Founder of Crosswinds Insurance Agency, a thriving independent agency with multiple locations across North Carolina and South Carolina, and a testament to the power of perseverance, vision, and starting from the bottom. Renado began his insurance career nearly 30 years ago in the mailroom at a major insurance carrier, working his way up to Underwriter Assistant and eventually earning his promotion to Underwriter. After relocating from Atlanta to Charlotte and successfully running an underwriting unit, Renado made the bold decision to turn in his resignation and start Crosswinds Insurance Agency from scratch. Specializing in commercial insurance, Renado built his agency on the foundation of education, relationships, and community impact. An award-winning agent and former industry association director, Renado's nearly three decades of insurance experience have taught him that self-motivation, networking, and giving back are the keys to lasting success. His journey from mailroom to agency owner proves that the insurance industry rewards hard work, adaptability, and a commitment to serving others... all because he got a license! Connect with Renado Robinson: 🌐 Website: www.crosswindsinsurance.com 📱 Instagram: @renado_robinson | @crosswinds_insurance 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/renado-robinson 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/crosswindsinsurance About You Should Get A License YSGAL Podcast is the number #1 source foranyone looking to learn about or join the most underrated opportunity in business today...a career in the Insurance industry. Get educated, motivated, and inspired for your journey, as you learn How and Why..."You Should GetA License" Get the Book: 'You Should Get A License' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cgjRqNT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host Social Media: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ysgetalicense/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ysgetalicense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/78299851 Rod's Social Media IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therodpowell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrard-a-rod-powell-sr-86801616/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About me: Greetings! My name is Rod Powell.I'm an insurance and financial services professional and Author, and University Professor based in the DMV. I'm multi-state licensed in Life & Health and Virginia licensedin Property & Casualty Insurance, a Chartered Life Underwriter, Registered Employee Benefits Consultant, and a Commercial LinesCoverage Specialist. This channel is not for me to offer my services directly, but to educate you oncareers in the industry that has allowed me to bring a ton of value to others and has been very good to me as well. Hope you enjoy and heard something that makes you think..."You Should Get A License"

February 9, 2026Episode 8343 min

EPISODE 83: ANDY NEARY: THE BIG LEAGUES OF INSURANCE BUSINESS

Andy Neary is a former professional baseball player, two-time Ironman finisher, and Founder & CEO of Complete Game Consulting, a business coaching firm dedicated to helping insurance professionals build the mindset, habits, and rituals "off the field" that lead to all-star performance on it. As an undersized athlete, Andy's ability to master daily habits and rituals helped him far exceed expectationson the pitcher's mound, earning him a successful college career and theopportunity to pitch at baseball's highest level. After transitioning from professional sports, Andy brought that same discipline and accountability to the insurance industry, where he discovered that the work you put in when no one is watching is the key to professional success. Today, through his CompleteGame coaching program, Andy helps insurance producers and agencies turn brand awareness into business growth by building marketing machines, developing consistent prospecting strategies, and creating content that actually moves the needle. A Story Brand Certified Guide, best-selling author of "Breaking Through the Status Quo," and sought-after keynote speaker, Andy teaches insurance professionals that you don't need more prospects—you need better questions, clearer messaging, and a major league mindset. Outside the office,Andy continues to push his limits as an endurance athlete and remains committed to helping business professionals excel in both business and life... all because he got a license! Connect with Andy Neary: 🌐Website: www.andyneary.com | www.completegameconsulting.com 💼LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andyneary About You Should Get A License YSGAL Podcast is the number #1 source foranyone looking to learn about or join the most underrated opportunity in business today...a career in the Insurance industry. Get educated, motivated, and inspired for your journey, as you learn How and Why..."You Should GetA License" Get the Book: 'You Should Get A License' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cgjRqNT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host Social Media: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ysgetalicense/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ysgetalicense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/78299851 Rod's Social Media IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therodpowell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrard-a-rod-powell-sr-86801616/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About me: Greetings! My name is Rod Powell.I'm an insurance and financial services professional and Author, and UniversityProfessor based in the DMV. I'm multi-state licensed in Life & Health and Virginia licensedin Property & Casualty Insurance, a Chartered Life Underwriter, Registered Employee Benefits Consultant, and a Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist. This channel is not for me to offer my services directly, but to educate you oncareers in the industry that has allowed me to bring a ton of value to others and has been very good to me as well. Hope you enjoy and heard something that makes you think..."You Should Get A License"

January 12, 202658 min

EPISODE 82: KOFI THOMPSON: THE POWER OF CAPITAL AND THE PROMISE OF ZION

Kofi Thompson is the Founder and CEO ofZion Capital, a comprehensive financial advisory firm based in Richmond, Virginia, specializing in helping first-generation wealth creators build, manage, protect, and transition wealth with clarity and intentionality. Growing up in Section 8 housing and witnessing his family's financial struggles, Kofioriginally aspired to become a doctor—until his father's passing from cancer changed everything. Faced with both emotional and financial devastation, Kofi realized no one should pass off debt instead of wealth. That conviction launched him into the insurance and investment industry, where he began asuccessful career discovering insurance could serve as both protection and wealth-building tool. After earning his Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) designation, Kofi founded Zion Capital to heal financial lives through objectivity, experience, and accountability. Outside the office,he's a competitive powerlifter holding a Virginia state deadlifting record, a yogi, cyclist, podcast host, and lifelong learner passionate about continuous growth. Kofi's ultimate goal? To help a thousand people achieve financial freedom and build one of the top investment advisory firms in thecountry—proving that purpose-driven work can transform not just individual lives, but entire legacies... all because he got a license! Connect with Kofi Thompson: 🌐 Website: www.zioncapital.us 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kofi-thompson 📧 Email: kofi@zioncapital.us About You Should Get A License YSGAL Podcast is the number #1 source foranyone looking to learn about or join the most underrated opportunity inbusiness today...a career in the Insurance industry. Get educated, motivated,and inspired for your journey, as you learn How and Why..."You Should GetA License" Get the Book: 'You Should Get A License' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cgjRqNT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host Social Media: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ysgetalicense/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ysgetalicense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/78299851 Rod's Social Media IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therodpowell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrard-a-rod-powell-sr-86801616/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About me: Greetings! My name is Rod Powell.I'm an insurance and financial services professional and Author, and UniversityProfessor based in the DMV. I'm multi-state licensed in Life & Health andVirginia licensedin Property & Casualty Insurance, a Chartered Life Underwriter, Registered Employee Benefits Consultant, and a Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist. This channel is not for me to offer my services directly,but to educate you oncareers in the industry that has allowed me to bring a ton of value to others and has been very good to me as well. Hope you enjoy and heard something thatmakes you think..."You Should Get A License"

December 7, 202554 min

EPISODE 81: ALEXANDER DOPAZO: FROM COFFEE TO COVERAGES

Alexander Dopazo is the Vice President of Dopazo & Associates, a family-owned independent insurance agency serving Florida, Georgia, and Texas since 1997. Based in Miami, Alex's journey into insurance began while working as a barista at a coffee shop. When his father, Maximo Dopazo, transitioned into insurance and asked for help at the office, Alex said yes. What started as juggling shifts between the coffee shop and his dad's agency evolved into a full-time career and a deep love for the industry. Today, Alexander Dopazo continues to lead with his father and a dedicated team, providing full-service insurance counseling rooted in genuine care for small business owners across the Southeast... all because he got a license! Connect with Alexander Dopazo: 🌐 Website: www.dopazoinsurance.com 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alexdopazo 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/dopazoinsurance 📸 Instagram: @dopazoinsurance About You Should Get A License YSGAL Podcast is the number #1 source for anyone looking to learn about or join the most underrated opportunity in business today...a career in the Insurance industry. Get educated, motivated, and inspired for your journey, as you learn How and Why..."You Should Get A License" Get the Book: 'You Should Get A License' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cgjRqNT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host Social Media: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ysgetalicense/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ysgetalicense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/78299851 Rod's Social Media IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therodpowell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrard-a-rod-powell-sr-86801616/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About me: Greetings! My name is Rod Powell. I'm an insurance and financial services professional and Author, and University Professor based in the DMV. I'm multi-state licensed in Life & Health and Virginia licensedin Property & Casualty Insurance, a Chartered Life Underwriter, Registered Employee Benefits Consultant, and a Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist. This channel is not for me to offer my services directly, but to educate you oncareers in the industry that has allowed me to bring a ton of value to others and has been very good to me as well. Hope you enjoy and heard something that makes you think..."You Should Get A License"

November 16, 2025Episode 8056 min

EPISODE 80 : DR. CLARISSA PRESTON: A MONTAGE OF IMPACT AND OPPORTUNITY

Dr. Clarissa Preston is a distinguished insurance and regulatory affairs leader, educator, and founder of Montage Enterprises, a professional services firm dedicated to coaching business owners and advancing financial literacy. Dr. Preston's journey into insurance began with a diverse background as a paralegal and briefly as a police officer, before a mentor encouraged her to explore the industry. She obtained her insurance licenses and quickly moved up the ranks, leveraging her skills in government relations and workers' compensation to become a senior state regulations executive. With an Ed.D. and professional designations including Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Workers Compensation Professional (WCP), Dr. Preston has built a multifaceted career spanning legislative affairs, regulatory compliance, and consumer advocacy. A sought-after speaker and educator, she leads courses on insurance techniques and trends while championing financial literacy education in high schools. Her commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and fair industry practices inspires others to embrace adaptability and seize opportunities. Dr. Preston's journey from paralegal to police officer to insurance executive and entrepreneur proves that the insurance industry offers diverse, impactful career paths for those willing to learn, lead, and give back... all because she got a license! Connect with Dr. Clarissa Preston:Website: www.montage-enterprises.com Instagram: @montage_enterprises LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clarissa-a-preston-ed-d-cic-wcp-68712a66 About You Should Get A License YSGAL Podcast is the number #1 source for anyone looking to learn about or join the most underrated opportunity in business today...a career in the Insurance industry. Get educated, motivated, and inspired for your journey, as you learn How and Why..."You Should Get A License" Get the Book: 'You Should Get A License' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cgjRqNT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host Social Media: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ysgetalicense/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ysgetalicense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/78299851 Rod's Social Media IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therodpowell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrard-a-rod-powell-sr-86801616/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About me: Greetings! My name is Rod Powell. I'm an insurance and financial services professional and Author, and University Professor based in the DMV. I'm multi-state licensed in Life & Health and Virginia licensedin Property & Casualty Insurance, a Chartered Life Underwriter, Registered Employee Benefits Consultant, and a Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist. This channel is not for me to offer my services directly, but to educate you oncareers in the industry that has allowed me to bring a ton of value to others and has been very good to me as well. Hope you enjoy and heard something that makes you think..."You Should Get A License"