Jelani Fenton - Building the Next Generation of Insurance Talent & the Value of Remaining Independent

Jelani Fenton, Founder & CEO at Safari, joined the show to discuss building the next generation of talented Insurance Advisors and mentoring young folks who are eager to start their journey. His company, Safari, is on a mission to create career and economic advancement opportunities for a diverse pool of job seekers and to develop a high-performing, diverse workforce for the insurance industry. Learn some tips to attract and retain quality people from one of the best in the industry and enjoy the episode! Leave a comment and subscribe for more.More about Safari:Safari's mission is to create better career and economic journeys for job seekers. Our name was inspired by the Swahili word "Safari," which means "journey." We believe in the value of constant growth and we want to be the tour guide that leads candidates of all backgrounds, educational and skill levels to fulfilling, high-skill careers.Episode Links:Ellerbrock-Norris: https://www.ellerbrock-norris.com/Ellerbrock-Norris Wealth Strategies: https://www.ellerbrock-norris-ws.com/Safari: https://www.insuresafari.com/LAUNCH: https://getlaunch.io/ LinkedIn:Elliot BassettRyan BrottJelani FentonThis episode is sponsored by LAUNCH.In the world of insurance, independent agencies fight to survive. Brokers are forced to compete by blocking markets and bid for the lowest price. Worse yet, the industry is fragmented.Agencies find it difficult to collaborate across division on the same client. Millions of dollars in potential revenue are left on the table. And agency owners lie awake at night wondering how to scale.THAT’S WHERE LAUNCH COMES IN.Access the full-revenue potential in your existing book of business. See opportunities other agencies can’t. Offer more value. Gain a competitive advantage in a commoditized market.Visit https://getlaunch.io/ to learn more.This episode is sponsored by LAUNCH.In the world of insurance, independent agencies fight to survive. Brokers are forced to compete by blocking markets and bid for the lowest price. Worse yet, the industry is fragmented.Agencies find it difficult to collaborate across division on the same client. Millions of dollars in potential revenue are left on the table. And agency owners lie awake at night wondering how to scale.THAT’S WHERE LAUNCH COMES IN.Access the full-revenue potential in your existing book of business. See opportunities other agencies can’t. Offer more value. Gain a competitive advantage in a commoditized market.Visit https://getlaunch.io/ to learn more.