Sam Ridgewell
Founder of Empower Development and Insurance TikTok Legend

London Insurance Lawyer Podcast
London Insurance Lawyer Podcast
Sam Ridgewell
Founder of Empower Development and Insurance TikTok Legend
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Episode Summary

Sam Ridgewell discusses her background in the insurance industry and her transition to starting her own business, Empower Development. She shares insights into the challenges and successes she experienced along the way, including the importance of transparency and building a strong network. Sam also highlights the power of LinkedIn in growing her business and connecting with professionals in her industry.

Sam and Phill discuss the importance of performance, image, and exposure in career advancement. She emphasises the power of exposure, building familiarity on platforms like LinkedIn and shares her experience using TikTok to promote insurance and attract young talent.

The conversation highlights the talent shortage in the insurance industry and the need for structured training and peer review systems.

Finally, Sam explains the various career paths in insurance and shares her proudest moment in the industry.

Key Takeaways

Transparency and open communication about career goals can lead to support and opportunities for growth
Starting a business while balancing motherhood can be challenging but also provides flexibility and a unique perspective
Building a strong network and leveraging platforms like LinkedIn can help establish credibility and attract clients
Performance, image, and exposure are key factors in career advancement.
Building familiarity and exposure on platforms like LinkedIn can lead to valuable connections.
TikTok can be a powerful tool for promoting insurance and attracting young talent
The insurance industry needs to address the talent shortage and develop structured training and peer review systems.
There are diverse career paths in insurance, and individuals should focus on their interests and develop a broad skill set.

About the London Insurance Lawyer Podcast


The London Insurance Lawyer Podcast explores the many facets of the insurance and legal industries that are not widely discussed.

Hosted by Phill Bratt, a catastrophic injury lawyer, the show features in-depth interviews with leading experts in various fields of insurance, law and beyond.
 
Through engaging and thought-provoking conversations with guests, the London Insurance Lawyer Podcast aims to demystify the insurance and legal industries and explore the ways in which they intersect with all parts of our lives.
 
Whether you’re just starting out in insurance or law, a seasoned professional, or just someone with an interest in the characters that inhabit these worlds, the London Insurance Lawyer Podcast offers a fresh and innovative perspective on these fascinating and ever-evolving fields.
 
Join us as we take you behind the scenes of the insurance and legal industries and provide you with insights from some of the most successful and visionary minds in their fields.


London Insurance Lawyer Podcast
London Insurance Lawyer Podcast
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