Episode 34: The Insurance Business as a Gateway to Earning and Learning Fast with Stanislav Kojokin

Synopsis

Episode 34. What do you know about the insurance industry? Diving in quickly you learn that it can be a tremendous place to learn about the world of business and make money as someone new, young or old. The role of brokers is perhaps the most fun.

With guest Stanislav Kojokin, co-founder and CEO of KASE Insurance, he tells us all about his journey through the industry and co-founding the company and the great culture they have today. At over 2,000 clients on their roster, his team works alongside companies as they navigate what can be the complicated world of insurance, while offering his employees an invaluable opportunity to learn about insurance and the business world.

Key Takeaways and Discussion

  • Background in the industry and building KASE Insurance.

  • Why he was drawn to working within the insurance industry.

  • Examples of entry level jobs in insurance.

  • What makes KASE Insurance different from their competitors.

  • The biggest challenges he faced in becoming successful in the insurance industry.

  • How confidence builds once you start gaining more wins.

  • Advice for those considering a career in insurance.

  • Stanislav’s personal goals and what he’s striving for now.

  • How the insurance industry has changed, especially with increasing use of the internet.

Stanislav’s Background

  • As a child of immigrant parents, he was under pressure to become an engineer.

  • n University, he decided to major in accounting, graduating from Ryerson

  • Stanislav landed a job in insurance while in university, working for a call center.

  • He founded KASE Insurance in 2016. You can follow their website, Linked-In and Instagram.

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