Jeremy was an elementary school teacher for 13 years before he started Shine Insurance. It was during that time that he met his wife McKenzie, a third generation insurance agent. They started Shine Insurance in 2013 as a new venture for both of them to combine their passions and expertise. 

He continued on the education piece, and teaches people how to buy homes and how the commercial real estate market works. With risk and insurance we are playing defense. Jeremy notes that the goal is to not lose this money–so risk management is the defensive game. The best thing to do is ask questions, and then connect that commercial real estate investor with those who will walk them through the entire process. It is really about making sure their entire service team is in place, including:

• Accountant

Jeremy says also helps to inquire about the client’s due diligence–how much have they looked into the property, and where are some of the property’s risks.

How did Jeremy get started? By learning about the commercial real estate business, and then getting started in a small way to build up his knowledge and his experience. This is how Jeremy built his network of clients who also helped with referrals. Keys points in Jeremy’s process are the 3 E’s: Education, Experience, and Entourage.

When it comes to risk management, Jeremy breaks things down into four quadrants so he can explain what is important for clients to understand:

1. Property–buildings, pools, sheds, and specific points about them

Contact Jeremy by email at [email protected]. Visit Jeremy at Shine Insurance. Stop by his LinkedIn profile to learn more. Check out Jeremy’s REI Clarity Podcast.

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