Meet Krystalynn!

Krystalynn Schlegel, an insurance advisor, shares insights on the role of insurance in personal financial risk management and the challenges of the insurance industry. She also discusses her family-run insurance brokerage, her involvement in a managing director role, and her experiences in the restaurant business and Provisors.

The conversation delves into the complexities of insurance products, the importance of client relationships, and the multifaceted nature of her professional and personal life. Krystalynn Schlegel, a financial professional, shares insights into her daily routine, virtual work, and personal growth. She discusses the challenges of being a nomadic worker, the importance of virtual work, and the need for balance and self-care. She also shares her passion for travel and the impact it has had on her perspective. Additionally, she provides valuable advice on leadership and personal development.

Takeaways

- The role of insurance in personal financial risk management and the challenges of the insurance industry.

- The multifaceted nature of Krystalynn Schlegel's professional and personal life, including her family-run insurance brokerage, managing director role, and involvement in the restaurant business and Provisors.

- The complexities of insurance products and the importance of client relationships in the insurance industry. The challenges and benefits of a nomadic work lifestyle

- The importance of virtual work and the need for balance and self-care

- The impact of travel on personal perspective and growth

- Valuable advice on leadership and personal development titles

Sound Bites

"We're seen as salespeople trying to sell someone whatever we possibly can in order to earn money."

"It's completely intangible. And I try to help people understand that even though we're talking about a death benefit, so to speak, that money does actually provide the shelter, provide the blue jeans, provide the school books, provide the sports stuff for the kids."

"We are talking about the what if somebody doesn't come home tonight and what if somebody gets cancer."

"My day is different all the time."

"My goal is to just really try and become as virtual as possible so I can work from anywhere."

"Everyone needs my services. Everyone's going to die."

Chapters

00:00 Unraveling the World of Insurance and Financial Risk Management

03:07 The Complexities of Insurance Products and Client Relationships

10:32 Navigating Client Relationships and Personal Growth in the Insurance Industry

13:09 The Role of Empathy and Authenticity in Insurance Advisory

31:08 The Impact of Virtual Work and Self-Care

33:51 Travel: A Perspective-Changing Experience

39:03 Leadership and Personal Development Insights

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