Steve Canty on entrepreneurial courage and mentorship 5l6j11

In this episode of The Edge, Tim Leman sits down with Steve Canty, Agent/Owner of Steve Canty Insurance Agency, to discuss his journey from marketing professional to insurance entrepreneur. Steve shares how a chance meeting in 2016 sparked a major career change in his 50s, proving it's never too late to pursue entrepreneurial aspirations. They explore the power of mentorship, the importance of diverse perspectives in the insurance industry, and how transferable skills from corporate America prepared him for business ownership. Steve also reflects on his time at Indiana State University and the influential relationships that shaped his career path.  Connect with Steve on LinkedIn.   Key Takeaways: From cameraman to marketing executive to insurance entrepreneur (1:00) Taking the entrepreneurial leap (6:13) Creating diversity in the insurance industry (17:33) The importance of mentorship in career development (18:53) Characteristics of great teams (21:31) Steve's edge: impulsivity, inquisitiveness, and honesty (25:05)  18575y