A Chance Worth Taking

Category: "Inspire" Stories

Date: October 15, 2020

On the “Inspire” podcast we heard from our new Integrity Partners and good friends, Ed and Beverly Shackelford, co-owners of The Assurance Group.

Like all successful people, Ed and Beverley have worked very hard to achieve their goals. Ed shared the story of how he started working as a mechanic at textile plants near his North Carolina home. Realizing that he and Beverly wanted more from life, Ed took and passed the insurance exam — and then the two of them took a chance by starting a new company out of their garage.

That chance has paid off in a big way. Over thirty years later, Ed and Beverly have built an incredible business and legacy that they’re proud to share with their twin daughters, Brooke and Brittany. Above is a great shot of Ed from his mechanic days, before he made the move to insurance.

And here’s a recent photo of the Shackelford family:

Blue Devil - Shackelfords

It’s always inspiring to hear about stories of courage and success from great people like Ed and Beverly. We couldn’t be more honored to welcome them into the Integrity family!

Related Posts

Time with the Home Team

Long before Garrett Sherrill founded ST6 Insurance Group or spent years on the mound as a professional baseball player, he was a 6-year-old boy facing the loss of his mother. Garrett’s mother passed away after a battle with cancer, and the loss devastated the Sherrill family. Yet amid the heartbreak, life insurance provided stability and..

CONTINUE READING

Under the Spotlight

Ginny Abuyuan is no stranger to the spotlight. As Co-Founder of ABN Financial Group, she has built a reputation for supporting her team, helping them uncover their strengths, build confidence and work toward financial freedom. Ginny understands the power of fully committing to a role, a lesson she first learned while expressing her artistic side..

CONTINUE READING

ABC = Always Be Caring

Many of our industry’s most respected leaders know that lasting success comes from serving others first. Few exemplify that better than Eddie and Sherry Kremeier, the husband-and-wife team behind ABC Medicare. Their commitment to helping others is rooted in personal experience. Eddie grew up in difficult circumstances, leaving home as a teenager to build a..

CONTINUE READING