Kofi Thompson is the Founder and CEO ofZion Capital, a comprehensive financial advisory firm based in Richmond, Virginia, specializing in helping first-generation wealth creators build, manage, protect, and transition wealth with clarity and intentionality. Growing up in Section 8 housing and witnessing his family's financial struggles, Kofioriginally aspired to become a doctor—until his father's passing from cancer changed everything. Faced with both emotional and financial devastation, Kofi realized no one should pass off debt instead of wealth. That conviction launched him into the insurance and investment industry, where he began asuccessful career discovering insurance could serve as both protection and wealth-building tool. After earning his Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) designation, Kofi founded Zion Capital to heal financial lives through objectivity, experience, and accountability. Outside the office,he's a competitive powerlifter holding a Virginia state deadlifting record, a yogi, cyclist, podcast host, and lifelong learner passionate about continuous growth. Kofi's ultimate goal? To help a thousand people achieve financial freedom and build one of the top investment advisory firms in thecountry—proving that purpose-driven work can transform not just individual lives, but entire legacies... all because he got a license!

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🌐 Website: www.zioncapital.us
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kofi-thompson
📧 Email: kofi@zioncapital.us

About You Should Get A License

YSGAL Podcast is the number #1 source foranyone looking to learn about or join the most underrated opportunity inbusiness today...a career in the Insurance industry. Get educated, motivated,and inspired for your journey, as you learn How and Why..."You Should GetA License"

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About me: Greetings! My name is Rod Powell.I'm an insurance and financial services professional and Author, and UniversityProfessor based in the DMV. I'm multi-state licensed in Life & Health andVirginia licensedin Property & Casualty Insurance, a Chartered Life Underwriter, Registered Employee Benefits Consultant, and a Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist. This channel is not for me to offer my services directly,but to educate you oncareers in the industry that has allowed me to bring a ton of value to others and has been very good to me as well.

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Alexander Dopazo is the Vice President of Dopazo & Associates, a family-owned independent insurance agency serving Florida, Georgia, and Texas since 1997. Based in Miami, Alex's journey into insurance began while working as a barista at a coffee shop. When his father, Maximo Dopazo, transitioned into insurance and asked for help at the office, Alex said yes. What started as juggling shifts between the coffee shop and his dad's agency evolved into a full-time career and a deep love for the industry. Today, Alexander Dopazo continues to lead with his father and a dedicated team, providing full-service insurance counseling rooted in genuine care for small business owners across the Southeast... all because he got a license!

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About You Should Get A License

YSGAL Podcast is the number #1 source for anyone looking to learn about or join the most underrated opportunity in business today...a career in the Insurance industry. Get educated, motivated, and inspired for your journey, as you learn How and Why..."You Should Get A License"

Get the Book: 'You Should Get A License' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cgjRqNT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ysgetalicense/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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About me: Greetings! My name is Rod Powell. I'm an insurance and financial services professional and Author, and University Professor based in the DMV. I'm multi-state licensed in Life & Health and Virginia licensedin Property & Casualty Insurance, a Chartered Life Underwriter, Registered Employee Benefits Consultant, and a Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist. This channel is not for me to offer my services directly, but to educate you oncareers in the industry that has allowed me to bring a ton of value to others and has been very good to me as well.

Hope you enjoy and heard something that makes you think..."You Should Get A License"

Dr. Clarissa Preston is a distinguished insurance and regulatory affairs leader, educator, and founder of Montage Enterprises, a professional services firm dedicated to coaching business owners and advancing financial literacy. Dr. Preston's journey into insurance began with a diverse background as a paralegal and briefly as a police officer, before a mentor encouraged her to explore the industry. She obtained her insurance licenses and quickly moved up the ranks, leveraging her skills in government relations and workers' compensation to become a senior state regulations executive. With an Ed.D. and professional designations including Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Workers Compensation Professional (WCP), Dr. Preston has built a multifaceted career spanning legislative affairs, regulatory compliance, and consumer advocacy. A sought-after speaker and educator, she leads courses on insurance techniques and trends while championing financial literacy education in high schools. Her commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and fair industry practices inspires others to embrace adaptability and seize opportunities. Dr. Preston's journey from paralegal to police officer to insurance executive and entrepreneur proves that the insurance industry offers diverse, impactful career paths for those willing to learn, lead, and give back... all because she got a license!

Connect with Dr. Clarissa Preston:Website: www.montage-enterprises.comInstagram: @montage_enterprisesLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clarissa-a-preston-ed-d-cic-wcp-68712a66

About You Should Get A License

YSGAL Podcast is the number #1 source for anyone looking to learn about or join the most underrated opportunity in business today...a career in the Insurance industry. Get educated, motivated, and inspired for your journey, as you learn How and Why..."You Should Get A License"

Get the Book: 'You Should Get A License' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cgjRqNT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Host Social Media:

IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ysgetalicense/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ysgetalicense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/78299851

Rod's Social Media IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therodpowell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrard-a-rod-powell-sr-86801616/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

About me: Greetings! My name is Rod Powell. I'm an insurance and financial services professional and Author, and University Professor based in the DMV. I'm multi-state licensed in Life & Health and Virginia licensedin Property & Casualty Insurance, a Chartered Life Underwriter, Registered Employee Benefits Consultant, and a Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist. This channel is not for me to offer my services directly, but to educate you oncareers in the industry that has allowed me to bring a ton of value to others and has been very good to me as well.

Hope you enjoy and heard something that makes you think..."You Should Get A License"