From bartender and landscape lighting tech to Platinum Team Leader, Brendon has never shied away from hard work or big goals. As the middle child in a family of seven, he learned early how to hold his own. That same spirit shows up in how he leads today: with clear expectations, open communication, and a […]
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Before joining Platinum, Tyler Rodgers was juggling long nights behind the bar and outdoor labor during the day—anything to make ends meet for his family. He worked in construction, landscaping, and bartended, but the late hours and inconsistent income weren’t enough to support the life he envisioned for his three kids. Tyler knew something had […]
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Jalen was majoring in Human Services and playing baseball in college when he started looking for an internship. After reaching out to friends he found Platinum, and an internship changed his life forever. It was not always easy. He had to sell the job to his mom, who is always supportive but skeptical of a […]
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John has a long history with Platinum in more ways than one. He has been a policy holder for the last ten years but also has a family connection; his brother-in-law Steve also works for Platinum and has been trying to bring him on board for years. Since owning five different companies, the timing was […]
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Jacob has a history of success in very social careers. He started out in marketing for a national beverage company and then worked as an admissions counselor for a vocational training program for young adults. Despite his continued career growth, Jacob experienced a common challenge””his pay did not grow alongside his effort. When he and […]
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John knows all too well the impact cancer can have on a person’s life. In 2014, he battled laryngeal cancer. John, who had a long career as a respiratory therapist, required 32 rounds of radiation on his neck, which took him out of work for 10 months because he couldn’t talk or swallow. He eventually […]
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Jacob has always gravitated toward career paths that allow him to work and socialize with many people, previously working in marketing and then as an admissions counselor. When he and his wife relocated for her new job, Jacob saw it as an opportunity to capitalize on his social strengths and look for a better paying […]
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Although he grew up working on a farm, Kyle has been surrounded by the insurance business all his life. After graduating from high school, Kyle had to make a decision: continue working on the farm or follow in his family’s footsteps and take a shot at insurance sales. After working in Platinum’s home office for […]
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Before he started his sales career with Platinum, Scott could be described as a “jack of all trades.” As viable and interesting career opportunities presented themselves, Scott took advantage. The familiar job hunt was not something Scott ever had to do-or expected to do. Then, in 2008, while he was running his own home remodeling […]
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