July 31, 2025

Good for Business - ep07 - Independent Insurance Agent Layforn "Fonz" Profice, Jr

44 minutes

This episode features Independent Mississippi Insurance agent Pastor Layforn Profice, Jr., who shares tales from a lifetime of learning. From selling used cars and fine jewelry to managing vending machines and slinging fries at McDonald's, "Fonz" has always kept a cool head during his entrepreneurial journey. He shares tremendous insight for getting a business started, and "going from park, into drive" with your idea.

You can reach Profice Insurance and Financial Services at the link below:

https://www.proficeifs.com/

Transcript

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Colin Krieger and Greg Lewis discuss the 30th annual National Night Out event in Columbus, scheduled for August 5th from 5 to 8 PM at the Columbus River Walk stage. The event aims to foster community unity and police-community relations through activities like face painting, balloon animations, sack races, hula hoop contests, cake walks, bingo, and live entertainment by Keith and Margie and DJ Marrero. Various community organizations and volunteers, including block captains and local police, are involved. The event is free and open to all, emphasizing community building and improving race relations.

Action Items

[ ] Volunteer for the event.

[ ] Reach out to the Columbus Recreation Office to sign up as a volunteer.

[ ] Attend the National Night Out event on August 5th from 5 PM to 8 PM.

[ ] Coordinate with the block captains and community organizations to ensure a successful event.

Decisions made

National Night Out event will be held on Tuesday, August 5th, from 5-8 PM.

The event will be centralized at the Columbus River Walk stage this year.

Various activities and entertainment will be provided, including food, games, and music.

Next steps

Volunteers can contact the Columbus recreation office to help with the event.

Sandra at the recreation office will pass volunteer information to Shonda, the coordinator.

Block captains will organize activities for their respective wards or neighborhoods.

Questions discussed

When is the event and what time does it start?

What kind of food will be available at the event?

How can people volunteer or help out with the event?

What activities will be available for children at the event?

Timeline

National Night Out is always the first Tuesday in August.

This year it will be on August 5th.

The event will be from 5 to 8 PM.

Host Colin Krieger is a top Realtor and home restoration specialist in the Golden Triangle region of Mississippi and is a community leader who focuses on fundraising endeavors that support those in need.

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