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Agency Nation Meets: Julie Furst

With over 25 years in integrated marketing and StoryBrand certification, Julie Furst cares deeply about continuous learning across every aspect of life and people, and about supporting the businesses she truly believes in.

Agency Nation Meets: Summer Cole

Summer Cole’s insurance career began in 2003 in the commercial department of a local independent insurance agency, where she quickly fell in love with the industry. Like many in agency roles, she wore multiple hats, gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of agency operations.

License to Lead: Meet Young Agent Deuel Romero 

“Spanish is my first language,” says young agent Deuel Romero. “I got into the industry when I saw a huge opportunity with the underserved demographic of the Hispanic business owner community.”

License to Lead: Meet Young Agent Yuliya Karpov 

“It takes a lot of work to do this job,” says young agent Yuliya Karpov. “This profession provides an opportunity to find harmony, to learn about yourself and what you need, then reflect and adjust accordingly.”

License to Lead: Meet Young Agent Jackson Doyle

“The core value of lending a helping hand and never being too busy to help a producer … is everything I want in a mentor, especially as a guy that didn’t go to school for insurance,” says young agent Jackson Doyle.

Agency Nation Meets: Brenden Corr

As the co-founder of Project 55, a nonprofit launched in January, Brenden Corr is committed to reshaping how mental health is addressed in workplaces.