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- EPISODE 79: MICHAEL SILVERMAN: SALES, SERVICE, & SILVER LININGS
Michael Silverman is the President & CEO of Silver Lining Insurance Agency, Inc. in New York, where he serves as a committed advisor helping clients make educated choices on what product or service best suits their wants and needs. Growing up in New Jersey as the grandson and son of an Independent Agency Owner, Michael learned the value of community collaboration and partnerships early as a young entrepreneur reselling donuts to long gas lines in the seventies to earn enough dollars for his own treats. Over the past 30+ years, he has earned a reputation for his industry knowledge and expertise, his commitment to his clients, and his overall passion for his life's work. As a business leader in the tri-state NY area, he has even served as Mayor for a small town, demonstrating his dedication to community service. His goal is simple: to protect what people value most. A journey of legacy, learning, and the skill of salesmanship is fully manifested...All because he found the most underrated industry in business today!Website: Silver Lining Insurance Agency
LinkedIn: Michael Silverman on LinkedIn
Facebook: Silver Lining Insurance on Facebook
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"
1 hr - EPISODE 78: DWIGHT GEDDES: ADJUSTING THE INDUSTRY
Meet Dwight Geddes, founder of Metro Claims & Risk Mgmt and The Geddes Mgmt Group in Floral Park, New York. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Dwight originally wanted to be a firefighter and studied pre-law in college before "falling into insurance" over 25 years ago.
Today, his company handles claims and catastrophic events nationwide. As Co-Dean of CLM Claims College and national board member of the National African American Insurance Association, Dwight is a certified mediator, expert witness, and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority arbitrator who's published extensively on fraud, risk management, and diversity, equity & inclusion topics.
A true thought leader, he is passionate about recruiting people of color into the insurance industry. Dwight advocates for active recruitment and mentorship, noting that many talented professionals leave due to lack of representation in senior leadership... All because he found the most underrated industry in business today!
Website: Geddes Management Group
Website: Metro Claims and Risk Management
LinkedIn: Dwight on LinkedIn
Instagram: Geddes on IG
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"
1 hr 11 min - EPISODE 77: DIANDRA NIMS: LIGHTS, CAMERA, COVERAGE!
Meet Diandra Nims, a Senior Underwriter specializing in E&O risk for video and film, and the Creative Director of Limitless Visions, LLC. This multi-talented professional has carved a unique path in both the insurance and creative industries. Starting as a self-taught videographer and cinematographer, Diandra's journey led her to become a powerful voice in professional liability underwriting while maintaining her passion for storytelling and advocacy.
An accomplished industry leader and an active member of the National African American Insurance Association's New York Tri-State Chapter, Diandra was a participant in the Professional Liability Underwriter Society's LAMP 2024 Cohort, and continues to break barriers and create opportunities for underrepresented voices.
Today, she combines her insurance expertise with her creative vision, advocating for Black & Queer creatives while excelling in risk assessment and underwriting... All because she found the most underrated industry in business today!
Website: LimitLessVisions
LinkedIn: Diandra Nims on LinkedIn
Instagram: @LimitlessVisionsLLC
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"
1 hr 21 min - EPISODE 76: LAVAISHA DAVIS: BECOMING A WEALTH ARCHITECT
Lavaisha Davis is a Managing Partner at Ell Wess Advisors. With offices in Ohio and Georgia, she's transforming how families build and preserve generational wealth. A wife and mother of four, she began her journey with a biology background, and she built and sold several successful businesses with her husband before discovering her calling in financial services during the pandemic. Through her unique combination of analytical thinking and empathy, Lavaisha has won multiple awards as a professional and has coached many others to success. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in helping clients manage their "leaky wealth buckets" by implementing family office structures that convert income into lasting wealth...all because she got a license!
Website: https://lavaishadavis.com/
Linked: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavaisha-davis-27094b208/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lavaishadavis/
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"
56 min - EPISODE 75: SANDRA MOODY-GRESHAM: FUNDING FUTURE LEGACIES
Sandra Moody-Gresham is the owner of Dehan Insurance in Columbus, OH., with over 40 years of experience in the insurance industry. Recently celebrating 25 years in business, Dehan has become one of the most successful and respected multi-line insurance brokerage firms in the country. Sandra herself is an inspiring leader, innovator, and industry expert who has chaired professional and charitable boards, is a university professor, and co-founder of The B Fund—a partnership with Columbus Foundation that supports career awareness in the insurance industry by amplifying its opportunities within predominantly African-American communities.
Before all this success, she was a young girl from Chicago who wanted to be a servant of the people and maybe even have an ice cream shop. However, after graduate school, she began to learn about money while working in a bank and started serving in a capacity that became just as sweet in what she considers the most underrated industry in business today—all because she got a license.
Website: Dehan Enterprises
THE B-FUND: Learn About The B-FUND
LinkedIn: Sandra Moody-Gresham on LinkedIn
Facebook: Dehan on Facebook:
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"
59 min - EPISODE 74: ROMAN MCDONALD: BUSINESS WITH BENEFITS
As CEO of Benefyx and BRM Specialty Systems, Roman McDonald leads the nation's only minority-owned medical stop-loss firm, underwriting self-insured healthcare plans nationwide. Based in Philadelphia, he's transformed from being a distribution outlet to becoming the distributor himself.
Though he now commands a multimillion-dollar underwriting empire, McDonald's journey began differently. While he dreamed in his youth of a career in football, his early passion for debate and communication initially pointed him toward law, but after majoring in International Finance, he entered the world of stockbroking. Seeking more impact beyond processing trades, he pivoted to wealth strategy planning, using life insurance as a wealth-building vehicle. His evolution into employee benefits opened doors to both work efficiency and scalability.
Discover how McDonald turned benefits education into big business—all because he got a license.
BRM Speciality Markets Website: https://www.brmuw.com/
Roman McDonald LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roman-mcdonald-970b155/
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 youthink..."You Should Get A License"
59 min - EPISODE 73: GERTHA "GIGI" JEAN: PURPOSE IN PRACTICE
Gertha "Gigi" Jean is the CEO of One Way InsuranceGroup and Founder of BLB Global Consulting, in Seaford, DE and specializes in Commercial Insurance solutions for Non-Profit organizations. A product of a Haitian household living in the Bahamas, she was raised in a home with no indoor plumbing or electricity. With childhood dreams of becoming a Broadway performer, she decided to honor her parents' dream of pursuing education after the passing of her father. While in college, she began working for a localinsurance agency, helping to translate for French and Creole speakers for the agency owners. Gigi found herself enjoying the conversations and decided to pursue a career in the industry, eventually opening an agency with her husbandwhile pregnant with her first child. Nearly a decade later, she runs a thriving family-owned firm, has become a thought leader, influencer, and a mentor to others who want to maximize brand authenticity, using her creativity andexpertise to shine a new light on the most underrated industry in business today... All because she got a license.
One Way Insurance Group Website: https://www.onewayinsurancegroup.com
One Way Insurance Group Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/o.w.i.g/
BLB Global LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blb-global
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gertha-jean
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 youthink..."You Should Get A License"
1 hr 5 min - EPISODE 72: NICK ALLEN: ACTUARIAL ALTITUDES
Nick Allen is the CEO of Blue Raven Actuarial. Over the last
two decades, he has exemplified excellence in the healthcare actuarial consulting industry. Moving to Virginiaas a teenager, he attended Virginia Tech University graduating with a Degree in Mathematics. Initially, he wasn’t quite sure where his interest would lead until a family member mentioned actuarial science. This led him on a journey that would see him become a Fellowship in the Society of Actuaries and eventually serve as Chief Actuary for USI's retail brokerage business before founding BlueRaven Actuarial. He now combines his passion for actuarial science with technology to make healthcare expertise accessible to all. A dedicated husband and father, he continues to influence the industry through innovative solutions and thought leadership, all because... he found the most underrated industry in business today!Blue Raven Actuarial Website: https://www.blueravenactuarial.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickallenfsa
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"Buy the 'You Should Get A License' Book: https://a.co/d/cgjRqNT
Looking to get into the industry?: https://Bit.ly//Ysgetalicense
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ysgetalicense/support
Host Social Media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ysgetalicense/ Tik
Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ysgetalicense LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12524487/About me: Greetings! My name is Rod Powell. I'm an insurance
and financial services professional and Author based in the DC, Maryland, andVirginia areas. I'm multi-state licensed in Life & Health and Virginialicensed in Property & Casualty Insurance, a Chartered Life Underwriter, RegisteredEmployee Benefits Consultant, and a Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist. Thischannel 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 othersand has been very good to me as well. Hope you enjoy and heard something thatmakes you think..."You Should Get A License"Rod's Social Media IG: https://www.instagram.com/therodpowell/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrard-a-rod-powell-sr-86801616/
1 hr - EPISODE 71: SYLVIA K. ALSTON: EMPIRE STATE OF MIND
Sylvia K. Alston, CEO of Momentum Risk Management LLC, has exemplified excellence in the insurance and financial services industry. Originally from Newark, New Jersey, she has established herself as a distinguished leader and trailblazer in the field.
She is an alumni of Morgan State University and a Cornell University Women's Entrepreneurship Certificate holder and innovative leader. Sylvia has dedicated her career to breaking barriers and creating opportunities in the insurance sector. Her career journey began in Baltimore, MD with Zurich, where she developed a passion for risk management and financial services. Over the last two decades, she has become one of the fastest-growing Black female entrepreneurs in the U.S. insurance sector. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Sylvia is also an executive member of The BOW Collective, and a founding member of The Black Friday Network. She continues to influence the industry through her roles as an entrepreneur, consultant, and mentor, all because... she got a license!
Momentum Risk Management
Website: https://www.momentum-risk.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylviakalston
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutsyl/
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"
Buy the 'You Should Get A License' Book: https://a.co/d/cgjRqNT Looking to get into the industry?: https://Bit.ly//Ysgetalicense Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ysgetalicense/support Host Social Media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ysgetalicense/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ysgetalicense Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12524487/
About me: Greetings! My name is Rod Powell. I'm an insurance and financial services professional and Author based in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas. I'm multi-state licensed in Life & Health and Virginia licensed in Property & Casualty Insurance, a 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 on careers 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"
Rod's Social Media IG: https://www.instagram.com/therodpowell/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrard-a-rod-powell-sr-86801616/
1 hr 12 min - EPISODE 70: LEE BETHEL: WHEN THE STUDENT BECOMES THE TEACHER: INNOVATORS EDITION
Lee Bethel, President of Comprehensive Benefits Services, Inc. , a HUB International company, has exemplified excellence in the insurance and financial services industry for over 45 years. A Morehouse College graduate and innovative leader in life insurance and employee benefits, Lee has dedicated his career to solving clients' problems, preparing them for
retirement, and creating generational wealth. Born in Oklahoma City, Lee initially planned to become a dentist but was inspired to enter the insurance industry by his uncle, Ted Tillman, the third Black agent at New York Life. His achievements include numerous professional designations, leadership roles, awards, and significant contributions to diversity and inclusion in theindustry. Married with three daughters, Lee continues to influence the industry and support various community and professional organizations, all because... he got a license!Lee Bethel Online: https://www.comprehensivebenefit.com/Lee Bethel on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-v-bethel-clu-chfc-rebc-rhu-casl-aif-cpfa-c-k-p-b382366/
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"
Buy the 'You Should Get A License' Book: https://a.co/d/cgjRqNT
Looking to get into the industry?: https://Bit.ly//Ysgetalicense
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ysgetalicense/support
Host Social Media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ysgetalicense/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ysgetalicense
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12524487/
About me: Greetings! My name is Rod Powell. I'm an insurance and financial services professional and Author based in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas. I'm multi-state licensed in Life & Health and Virginia licensed in Property & Casualty Insurance, a 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 on careers 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"
Rod's Social Media IG: https://www.instagram.com/therodpowell/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrard-a-rod-powell-sr-86801616/
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YSGAL 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"