We were thrilled to welcome Dominique Gleason, Director of Events at Make-A-Wish New Jersey, to Car Chat.

Dominique shared incredible insights into how their magical castle and community support make life-changing wishes come true for children battling critical illnesses.

Her dedication and passion for bringing hope, strength, and joy to these kids is truly inspiring.

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Episode Highlights:

✅ Dominique Gleason, Director of Events at Make-A-Wish New Jersey, transitioned from nine years with the New York Jets to Make-A-Wish, emphasizing the shift during COVID and a fresh start. [00:01:31]

✅ Dominique described the Samuel and Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place, a magical castle where children declare their wishes, designed with help from Disney Imagineers. [00:02:21]

✅ Make-A-Wish grants five types of wishes: I wish to go, I wish to be, I wish to have, I wish to meet, and I wish to give, with Disney wishes being the most common. [00:04:33]

✅ The organization, funded entirely by community donations, relies on major donors, corporate partners, and events to cover the average wish cost of $14,000. [00:06:51]

✅ Dominique highlighted the emotional impact of their work, mentioning their commitment to granting rush wishes within 24 hours when necessary and their goal of granting all 720 eligible wishes annually in New Jersey. [00:10:57]

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Meet Ross Rutman, Account Executive at BELFOR Property Restoration. We explored the ins and outs of property restoration and the importance of proactive disaster planning. Check out the full episode to hear Ross's valuable insights and learn how BELFOR sets the standard in recovery solutions.

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Episode Highlights:

✅ Ross describes his journey from tagging cars during site inspections with his property manager mother to becoming an account executive at BELFOR Property Restoration. [00:00:46]

✅ Ross shares how his experiences in property management, snow removal, and insurance led him to property restoration, emphasizing the comprehensive service BELFOR provides. [00:02:00]

✅ Ross highlights the importance of being proactive with insurance coverage and having a disaster response plan to avoid inadequate protection during emergencies. [00:04:44]

✅ Ross stresses the crucial relationship between property management, insurance brokers, and restoration companies to ensure efficient handling of claims and disasters. [00:06:17]

✅ Ross acknowledges mentors like Michael Mendillo and Ryan Fleming for their significant roles in guiding his career path in the industry. [00:10:37]

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On this episode of Car Chat we hear from Frankie Cicala about his journey from intern to full-time professional at JGS Insurance, and why he chose to stay in the industry.

Frank's passion for the community association niche and his appreciation for JGS's client-first approach truly stand out.

Don't miss his thoughts on breaking industry stereotypes and the importance of ethical practices!

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Episode Highlights:

✅ Frank attributes his choice to join the insurance industry to a great internship experience at JGS Insurance. [00:01:10]

✅ Frank appreciates JGS Insurance's ethical approach and commitment to putting clients first, which counters common industry stereotypes. [00:02:30]

✅ Frank is intrigued by the niche market of community associations due to its specific needs and JGS's expertise in the area. [00:03:05]

✅ Frank is excited about the variety in his work at JGS, which keeps his job engaging and different every day. [00:05:16]

✅ Frank gives a shout-out to Ryan Fleming for his mentorship and guidance in helping him enter the insurance industry. [00:07:50]

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