Hustle, Grit, and Insurance: Shantelle Cabir’s Blue-Collar Success Story

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, host Bruce Bean sits down with Shantelle Cabir, a powerhouse in the insurance industry who has built her career serving blue-collar businesses. From starting as a telemarketer at 16 to becoming a top producer at Newfront, Shantelle shares her incredible journey, the lessons she learned along the way, and why she’s so passionate about helping businesses navigate risk management.

Shantelle discusses how she built her reputation by focusing on construction, janitorial, agriculture, manufacturing, and distribution businesses. She shares insights into the challenges facing the insurance industry today, including skyrocketing auto insurance rates, legislative hurdles in California, and how technology and AI are shaping the future of insurance.

If you're a business owner looking to better understand how insurance impacts your bottom line—or if you're just fascinated by stories of grit and hustle—this episode is for you!

In This Episode:
✅ How Shantelle went from cold-calling at 16 to leading insurance expert
✅ Why blue-collar businesses need specialized insurance solutions
✅ The biggest risks businesses face and how to prepare for them
✅ How AI and technology are changing the insurance landscape
✅ The importance of industry networks like WCOE for building a referral-based business

 

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