From Aerospace to Insurance Rachel Robison's Unlikely Journey

Rachel is Co-Founder and CEO of Siege Technology Solutions. SiegeAOS is the full-powered CRM Based Insurance Agency Management System providing the full tech stack needed to run your agency on one single platform. Modern. Powerful. Customizable, after starting out in the aerospace program at Middle Tennessee State University and obtaining her private pilot license, Rachel ultimately obtained her bachelor's degree in finance and insurance. She then later continued on earning her MBA, with over a decade of experience working in the agency side of the insurance industry, Rachel has a deep understanding of the issues faced by insurance agents and agency owners in today's rapidly changing, digital environment. Episode Highlights: How did you get into insurance? (1:29) Who you work for and who you work with really makes a huge difference. (7:00) How did you navigate the transition from college to the workplace as a woman? (8:37) Most agencies have an agency management system and they manage your policies. (14:02) What is a CRM-based agency management system? (15:47) What’s the feedback from clients? (20:39) Who has been an inspiration for Matt? (22:41) The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. (27:25) What is the message of empowerment for women trying to break into this space? (30:47) Key Takeaway: Support system in workplace significantly boosts women’s confidence and so it helps to look for the group you can associate with. Search for a network that uplifts you to develop and further hone your skills. Most of all, surround yourself with women who are secure of themselves and does not fear to build herself and her sisterhood towards triumph. Resources: LinkedIn