
Leaving Captivity for the Good Life with James Jenkins
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In this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, we're serenaded by the dulcet tones of the all-powerful James Jenkins.
James is an innovator and an eternally curious problem solver. He's an unapologetic risk and insurance nerd who gets excited about things that bore most people. Faith and family are the two most important things to James.
This is an episode you don't want to miss...
Episode Highlights:
- James shares a story about the creation of Who Framed Roger Rabbit, emphasizing the significance of small details even when most people don't notice them. (7:04)
- Ryan discusses his experiences dealing with ADHD, how he manages it, and his recent decision to stop using pot. (11:54)
- James talks about the process of writing his book and getting positive feedback from someone, not in the insurance field. (26:11)
- James shares some of the diverse opinions on his book from those in the industry. (33:26)
- James delves into the subjectivity of the term "best" and why it isn't a helpful metric for measuring success. (38:59)
- James discusses the editing process that made his book more engaging and concise. (48:19)
- James shares what RiskWell is all about. (55:27)
Key Quotes:
- “What RiskWell is, is nothing more than the humans that are here that create shared experience that together works to make an impact on our stakeholders, which includes you and this audience.” - James Jenkins
Resources Mentioned:
- James Jenkins LinkedIn
- RiskWell
- Reach out to Ryan Hanley
- Rogue Risk
- Finding Peak
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