We had the good fortune of connecting with Peter Joseph and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Peter, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I’ve got a servant’s heart, and I’ve spent 24 years working in the nonprofit sector, taking care of the people in my community. My family moved around a lot, so I decided to find a more stable and financially secure situation to take care of them. That’s when I decided to specialize in the senior market, especially with Medicare. Turns out, it’s a mess of confusing details. I saw that I could make a real difference for people struggling with the whole thing, so I put the “serve your neighbor” part of my nature into action and focused on providing full-spectrum insurance support, seniors in particular, but for everybody really. I’m not after sales or commissions, but real relationships with clients to find the perfect solution to their problems.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
As the Owner and CEO of Joseph Insurance Broker LLC, I lead a team of over 14 agents who provide quality and customized insurance solutions to over 900 clients across 38 states. I am a licensed Medicare/Healthcare Broker with certifications in Life and Health and Accident Insurance and Property and Casualty Broker License. I have been in the insurance business for 8+ years, specializing in Medicare and healthcare insurance for the past 6 years.

My mission is to help my clients navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of insurance, and to offer them the best options for their needs and budget. I also assist small businesses with group health insurance benefits, commercial property needs and individuals with long term care and life insurance. I have a passion for education and empowerment, and I regularly conduct workshops and seminars on topics such as education funding strategies and lifetime income strategies. I have been recognized and featured by BIZ TV Los Angeles, NYC Journal as one of 50 under 50, Readers’ Choice Awards for 2023 and 2024 in Chino Valley and other media outlets for my expertise and trustworthiness. I’m currently an ambassador for Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce and sit on the Board Of Directors with Paws4Success/Rebel Ranch. How do I stand out from the rest? I am always available and accessible to my clients, and I strive to exceed their expectations.

It was definitely not easy as I began my business journey right before the pandemic hit in 2020. However, in my whole career path I’m a very determined person and I never give up. I was born and raised here in California but my family immigrated from Egypt so I could have a better life and follow my dreams. So I knew from this experience, I couldn’t give up my dreams no matter how hard the world had become. I had to build my clientele, relationships, and form my business all from the confines of my home. I’m thankful for the resources that were out there for me including the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, the scholarships and grants as well as the economic disaster loans that were available to small businesses like myself. I wouldn’t have succeeded without the support of my wife, a Clinical Social worker, and my two children, Noah age 10 and Julia age 15. It was difficult to start from scratch and the only finances I had was from a gig worker from being a Lyft driver and mystery shopping as well as a temporary worker at Costco. But I scrimped and saved, and now am a successful business owner of an insurance brokerage still looking to grow. Agents flock to my agency because of my expertise and know how of starting from scratch. I have a background in teaching so working alongside my agents and educating them as well is a passion of mine. I want my team to succeed and to be trustworthy health advocates for their clients.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
If my best friend was visiting, I would take them to the BAPS Hindu shrine off the 71 freeway in Chino Hills, such a beautiful site. I would also take them to hang out at the Chino Hills Shoppes, and grab a bite to eat at The Stand, one of the best places for burgers and shakes. Another place I’d like to frequent is Luchador for their tacos and brews!! I would connect them with like minded business folks in the community like Vola Rossi, owner of Let’s Party Entertainment, Deanna Margarita, owner of Infuzion Zone entertainment, Peter Rogers, former mayor and Josh Sun, financial professional with Edward Jones. These folks would help my friend also get a better taste of the Chino Valley Community I would also have a drive down Carbon Canyon Road, which is a very pretty scenic drive where you can see downtown Chino Valley from up on a hill.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to thank the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce for supporting my entreprenueral ventures. I would especially like to thank Zeb Welborn, the Chamber’s president, for his encouragement and support. Along the way, I have had the good fortune to collaborate with three talented professionals, licensed agent Donna Poole, CEO Christian Brindle, of Everything Senior Insurance, and Jay Ramirez, a Sales Insurance Executive. I want to thank all three of them for the advice, support, and knowledge they have given me. Mr. Brindle, in particular, has been an integral part of my development as an entrepreneur.

I’ve also been reading Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich”and the two best quotes that I’ve tried to apply: “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve” and “The starting point of all achievement is desire”.

Website: https://www.josephinsurancebroker.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prj_insurancebroker

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-joseph-insurancebroker/

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/PRJ_Insurance

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JosephInsuranceBrokerLLC

Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/joseph-insurance-broker-chino?osq=joseph+insurance+broker&override_cta=Request+a+quote

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBa50TE70M37N38nPbTvm8Q

Other: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joseph.insurance

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