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.comInstagram: @montage_enterprisesLinkedIn: 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"

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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.

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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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/78299851

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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"

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"