You Should Get A License

By Jarrard "Rod" Powell, Sr.

In "You Should Get a License: What You Should Know About the Most Underrated Industry in Business Today," Author and Industry professional, Jarrard A. "Rod" Powell Sr. lifts the veil on the insurance industry, revealing it as a dynamic and exciting field with limitless potential for growth and success. He sheds light on the pervasive impact of insurance on the history of global economy and highlights the many lucrative and fulfilling career paths available to those who pursue licensure in this often-overlooked industry. With passion and insight, Powell encourages readers to consider the insurance industry as a viable and rewarding career option, inspiring recent graduates, seasoned professionals, and those seeking a change to explore the limitless opportunities that await in this constantly evolving field. "You Should Get a License" is an essential read that will inspire and inform anyone interested in pursuing a fulfilling career in the insurance industry.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jarrard Powell
• Release date: May 17, 2023
• ISBN: 9798224478682

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Table of Contents

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Chapters

Introduction:

Chapter I: | The Most Underrated Opportunity in Business Today

A History of insurance

Why YOU Should Get A License

Property & Casualty

Chapter VI. | Service Careers

Chapter VII | Conclusion

Chapter VIII | Industry Resources

You Should Get A License | w/ Rod Powell

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE MOST UNDERRATED INDUSTRY IN BUSINESS TODAY

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Jarrard Rod Powell, Sr.

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2023 © Jarrard A. Powell,Sr.

Printed in the United States of America

Dedication:

I dedicate this book to my wife, children, family, friends, colleagues, and all those who are dedicated to continuously growing themselves personally and professionally. I also thank all the professionals who have shared their stories on the You Should Get A License Podcast up to this writing.

Please visit www.youshouldgetalicense.com

for our interviews and more!

Chapters

Chapter I: The Most Underrated Opportunity in Business Today

Chapter II: A History of insurance

Chapter III: Why YOU Should Get A License

Chapter IV: Property & Casualty

Chapter V: Life & Health

Chapter VI:  Service Careers

Chapter VII: Conclusion

Chapter VIII: Industry Resources

Introduction:

Why am I writing a book about insurance? Firstly, because too many people enter the insurance industry without understanding the industry they are actually entering. Second, because insurance has gotten a harsh reputation over the years. People often say, 'No one plans to get into insurance; insurance finds them.' This negative perception exists because, in this country, we don't learn to value financial principles from a young age. However, insurance is a vital part of financial services, which includes banking, investments, and, of course, insurance. Essentially, we're talking about the business of money itself. It's interesting because everybody wants money, yet being in the business of money is one of the least thought-about career paths in the entire country. Those who do grow up wanting to be in the insurance industry are usually people who saw their parents working in the field and benefited from a career in the industry.

When most people decide to join the insurance industry, they rarely ever want to leave. My story is similar in this regard. I grew up wanting to be in the music business, thinking I would be an R&B singer from the age of 13 to 33. I pursued it with full intensity, making sacrifices along the way, as well as many financially illiterate decisions. Although I had some great experiences in the entertainment industry, it ultimately gave me the

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skills that prepared me for the insurance industry. I learned about having a strong work ethic, the ability

to deal with and overcome rejection, and the importance of interacting with people effectively for mutual benefit. The insurance industry, just like any other industry, is all about people. If you understand people, the only thing missing is understanding how money moves, how risk