Growing Your Social Capital

Danielle Penny,  Peoples First Insurance Company
1) Danielle is the personal lines manager for Peoples First Insurance Company.  She has worked within her firm for 20 years with 30+ years of industry experience.
2) Danielle would be considered my market expert, she deals with insurance claims on a daily basis and assists her clients navigating the process.
3) Danielle is my personal insurance agent and a longtime friend.  I was able to reach out to her in our office building and as her some questions, we work in the same office building.
4) Danielle gave me her expertise on navigating the claims process in my business.  She doesn't expect anything in return because she wants to help people.
5) Danielle is an expert in the insurance industry however she cannot navigate the claim process on her own.  My hope is to receive referrals from her.

Javier Ramirez, Guarding Public Adjusters.
1) Javier is a Florida licensed Public Adjuster, he has worked many natural disasters.
2) Javier would be considered my domain expert, he has assisted many clients with navigating the insurance claim process.
3) Javier was my public adjuster during my insurance claim as a result of Hurricane Michael.  He spoke regarding this via phone.
4) Javier gave me his expertise on navigating the claims process in my business.  He doesn't expect anything in return because he considers me a client now and in the future and wanted to lend his expertise.
5) Javier is an expert in the world of public adjusting, my hope is to include him on my team.

Brian Neubauer, Florida License Contractor, ERA Neubauer Real Estate
1) Brian is a Florida Licensed Contractor and Florida Real Estate Agent, he has a multitude of experience in may facets.
2) Brian  would be considered my supplier, he has the tools necessary to assist clients in repairing their homes.
3) Brian is a close personal friend for many years, I called him and he was more than happy to assist me with growing my social capital.
4) Brian gave me his expertise on navigating the claims process related to home repairs and resale in my business.  He doesn't expect anything in return because he wants to help people.
5) Brian has the ability to help clients repair their homes and then re-sell them if they decide they want to leave the area.  He has a direct correlation to my business as a contractor but also adds value by being a real estate agent.
Reflect:  I was able to move within my current social circle to get the information needed for this blog post.  In the future I may have to attend industry events, etc. to try and extend my personal network.


Comments

  1. Mia IrwantoMarch 29, 2020 at 6:43 PM

    Hi Shannon,
    It seems as though you are already surrounded by people who can help your business succeed and I think that is so great! Your past experience of having to claim your insurance gave you the necessary connections and the knowledge on how you can help others with the process as well. Though, if you were to reach out to new people and widen your network, I'm sure you will be able to find more people with the necessary skills to help your business succeed. Overall, great post!

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  2. Tarang DongaMarch 30, 2020 at 2:57 AM

    Hi Shannon, I really enjoyed reading your post. You already have a great company of people that have a similar mindset and share same thoughts as your business idea. You already know a really good group of people in order to fulfill most of the requirements for your business idea. The amazing group of people you know would definitely be really valuable for you as well as your business idea. Overall, it is a great post.

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