Faces of Finance

Join host Shawnna Weber, CEO of Edgewood Business Solutions, as she brings you business finance focused interviews with people from all walks of life. Shawnna started Edgewood in order to collaborate with entrepreneurs and small business owners in the pursuit of financial security and profitability. Over the years, she has worked with businesses large and small and picked up lessons from them all - which she is now happily sharing on Faces of Finance. The show’s guests will alternate between execs from Edgewood and leaders from various industries. Shawnna, her team, and guests will share their stories and tips, giving you a backstage pass into the world of business finance.

Mitigating the Negative Impact of Risk in Your Business with Meredith Messenger 09/29/2022

Mitigating the Negative Impact of Risk in Your Business with Meredith Messenger Insurance is much more than a “necessary evil'' for your business. On this episode of Faces of Finance, host Shawnna Weber is joined by Meredith Messenger, an Operations and Risk Management Consultant and Founder & CEO of InsureGood. She joins our host to chat all about her experience in the insurance and risk management industry. Tune in to hear more about selecting your insurance provider, scaling risk management to businesses, and ways of systematically identifying, evaluating, and mitigating the negative impact of risk on you and your business. Highlights: [02:15] Meredith describes scaling risk management for businesses. [08:30] Cyber liability and risk for businesses. [19:53] Tips on selecting your insurance provider. [29:00] How business can be more cost-effective. [36:38] Red flags to pay attention to in business. About Meredith Messenger: Meredith Messenger is the go-to Operations and Risk Management Consultant for rapidly growing businesses. She is the perfect partner for visionary C.E.O.s; acting as their second brain and extension of their team, her firm works with leaders to quickly optimize operations, increase profitability, and reduce risks. Meredith has spent almost two decades in various roles in the risk management and insurance industries and holds several advanced designations. She has held consulting and executive leadership roles with teams ranging from 3 to 25+ in several Fortune 100 firms. In addition, she has worked with hundreds of small businesses, helping them scale profitability. In 2020, Meredith founded InsureGood – a risk management firm that combines traditional, time-tested operational strategies and risk management with insurance expertise to position businesses for success while providing opportunities for underrepresented populations in the insurance industry. She serves on several boards, including the Connecticut Independent Agents & Brokers Association. Meredith speaks regularly on stages of all sizes on topics related to business success including Leadership, Equity Diversity and Inclusion, Operations, and Risk Management. Social Links: Quotes: “As business leaders, we're constantly navigating the business landscape to minimize the negative impacts of risk while bringing out the potential for the rewards involved in the risks that we take as business owners.” - Meredith Messenger “Insurance really is a tool for you to manage your finances and your cash flow more effectively.” - Meredith Messenger Disclaimer: This podcast discussion is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing medical, legal or financial advice. You should contact your doctor, attorney or financial advisor to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Visit: /episode/index/show/facesoffinance/id/24518061