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This Mass Exodus of Urban America: Is it Right for You? | Ep. 33

12/ 3/ 2020 7 min

In this podcast episode, I will discuss a mega-trend in our recruiting business:  the flight of candidates to the rural countryside to work remotely.  Having lived in big cities and small towns, I provide some funny perspective on this new…


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New Exclusive Remote Position: Employee Benefits Members Champion | Ep. 32

09/ 10/ 2020 10 min

My Top Ten Nationwide insurance client in Bethesda, Maryland is seeking a unique candidate to fill the position of Employee Benefits Members Champion.  In this podcast episode, I will provide all the details about this client and related…


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Remote Work – Five Winners and Losers | Ep. 31

08/ 11/ 2020 10 min

COVID-19 has changed the way we live and work forever. In this episode, I will provide you with the five big winners and losers amongst employers and employees in the remote work environment.  I think you will be surprised.  My job every…


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WARNING: Six Disadvantages Working at Home | Ep. 30

08/ 3/ 2020 12 min

There has been a lot of hoopla about the “New Normal” and how everyone is happily working at home in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.  I will provide you with the insight on why this is not necessarily the case.  In fact, I will actually…


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2020 Semi-Annual WDC Metro Insurance Salary Report – Compensation Decreasing! | Ep. 029

07/ 13/ 2020 10 min

For the first time since 2009, average salaries for those insurance professionals working for brokers/agencies in the WDC region in account management and production have decreased. I will provide you with the insight on why this happening.  My…


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Is There a Light at the End of the Tunnel for WDC Insurance? | Ep. 028

06/ 3/ 2020 12 min

The WDC insurance community is finally getting back to work. Most are heading back to work between Monday, June 1st and June 15th. I will discuss the powerful lessons learned both personally and as an insurance community during the COVID-19…


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COVID-19: How to Find a Job in These Tough Times | Ep. 027

05/ 14/ 2020 13 min

Based on my personal discussions with WDC region business owners, I will provide some insight on which industries are hiring now and three things you can do right now to secure positions within these industries.   Industries that are hiring right…


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Ten Ways COVID-19 is Impacting WDC Area Insurance Agencies | Ep. 026

05/ 4/ 2020 10 min

Based on my personal discussions with WDC region insurance agency owners and operators, I will discuss Ten Ways insurance broker/agencies are being impacted by COVID-19.    My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the “War on…


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Open Position: Fairfax Employee Benefits Producer | Ep. 025

04/ 21/ 2020 7 min

I will review our most urgent open position at the moment:  Employee Benefits Producer. This position is with one of my best clients located in the Fairfax region. The position comes with leads, industry-leading products and a service and support…


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Interview: Special Guest Marcelo Wright on AON/Willis and COVID-19 and the Impact on Employee Benefits | Ep. 024

04/ 20/ 2020 29 min

Join me in this exclusive interview with Employee Benefits industry expert, Marcelo Wright and get his take on the Willis/AON transaction.  Marcelo also offers his insights on the COVID-19 virus and it’s impact on the Employee Benefits…