President of Stinson Assurance Associates, Michael Stinson recently spoke at Universal Institute Charter School located in Philadelphia on May 23, 2008
Stinson bestowed important lessons upon the students of Universal Institute Charter School and spoke on the topic of his insurance company
To listen to a free podcast of his appearance click here
For more information visit: www.stinsonassurance.com
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
President of Stinson Assurance Associates Michael Stinson--Inspirational Speaker
Recently president of Stinson Assurance Associates, Inc., Michael Stinson, spoke at Greenport High School in Long Island, NY for Black History Month. His inspirational story was featured in the local newspaper,The Suffolk Times. Read the article below for more details.
Lessons from Philly streets
By Julie Lane Suffolk Times March 6, 2008
Michael Stinson watched friends die on the streets of Philadelphia. He admits he might well have followed in their footsteps, but for an 11th-grade teacher who impressed on him that he could be a successful leader instead of a drugged-out street punk.
"I was a troublemaker in school," Mr. Stinson told students at Greenport High School last week. Then the teacher told him she thought he was a leader and uttered the phrase that has stuck in his mind all these years: "People listen to you and when you mess up, they mess up."
Mr. Stinson and his cousin, Darrel Stinson, were in Greenport at the invitation of a former student, Melody Nieves, who suggested they speak to the high school students during Black History Month.
"I was just hoping it was going to be a reality check for them," Ms. Nieves said, explaining why she thought the students would benefit from hearing from the two men for whom she now works. She is a marketing associate at their Life's Good, Inc., an organization dedicated to working with individuals toward personal fulfillment, financial independence and a better quality of life.
"I know their personalities and thought they were absolutely magnificent," she said of the two speakers' abilities to carry the message to students that they can achieve and turn their lives around, if necessary.
"It wasn't right, it wasn't legal, but we did what we did," Michael Stinson said about his days on the street of Philadelphia. He floated from one low-level job to another, but that message he got as a high school junior stayed with him and he was finally able to grab hold of "what I knew was in me," he said. He wasn't doomed to living life the way he had grown up, in an overcrowded, rat-in-fested apartment, he said.
What started as a job selling insurance door-to-door grew to creating his own financial services company that has operations in five states and is "very successful," he said.
"What was different was I took advantage of opportunities presented to me," he said. His own life experiences weren't unique and he's not the only person to have raised his fortunes, he said.
"People protested, they marched and they died so I can be in this place," he said of civil rights workers who inspired him.
"Somewhere deep inside, you know what you want to do; don't let anyone tell you you can't,"he said.
"This is the time of your life," Darrell Stinson told the students. He went from being an 11th-grade dropout to going back to school turning his life around after serving in the Gulf War. But it's not necessary to follow him path, "taking the long way around," he said. "You are all history in the making. The destination you choose to take is in your hands."
The program was part of Greenport School's celebration of Black History Month. Earlier that same day, elementary school students attended a program of dances, songs, and costumes honoring African-American culture.
Lessons from Philly streets
By Julie Lane Suffolk Times March 6, 2008
Michael Stinson watched friends die on the streets of Philadelphia. He admits he might well have followed in their footsteps, but for an 11th-grade teacher who impressed on him that he could be a successful leader instead of a drugged-out street punk.
"I was a troublemaker in school," Mr. Stinson told students at Greenport High School last week. Then the teacher told him she thought he was a leader and uttered the phrase that has stuck in his mind all these years: "People listen to you and when you mess up, they mess up."
Mr. Stinson and his cousin, Darrel Stinson, were in Greenport at the invitation of a former student, Melody Nieves, who suggested they speak to the high school students during Black History Month.
"I was just hoping it was going to be a reality check for them," Ms. Nieves said, explaining why she thought the students would benefit from hearing from the two men for whom she now works. She is a marketing associate at their Life's Good, Inc., an organization dedicated to working with individuals toward personal fulfillment, financial independence and a better quality of life.
"I know their personalities and thought they were absolutely magnificent," she said of the two speakers' abilities to carry the message to students that they can achieve and turn their lives around, if necessary.
"It wasn't right, it wasn't legal, but we did what we did," Michael Stinson said about his days on the street of Philadelphia. He floated from one low-level job to another, but that message he got as a high school junior stayed with him and he was finally able to grab hold of "what I knew was in me," he said. He wasn't doomed to living life the way he had grown up, in an overcrowded, rat-in-fested apartment, he said.
What started as a job selling insurance door-to-door grew to creating his own financial services company that has operations in five states and is "very successful," he said.
"What was different was I took advantage of opportunities presented to me," he said. His own life experiences weren't unique and he's not the only person to have raised his fortunes, he said.
"People protested, they marched and they died so I can be in this place," he said of civil rights workers who inspired him.
"Somewhere deep inside, you know what you want to do; don't let anyone tell you you can't,"he said.
"This is the time of your life," Darrell Stinson told the students. He went from being an 11th-grade dropout to going back to school turning his life around after serving in the Gulf War. But it's not necessary to follow him path, "taking the long way around," he said. "You are all history in the making. The destination you choose to take is in your hands."
The program was part of Greenport School's celebration of Black History Month. Earlier that same day, elementary school students attended a program of dances, songs, and costumes honoring African-American culture.
Friday, January 25, 2008
President Michael Stinson Speaks for Black History Month
Stinson Assurance Associates, Inc. President, Michael Stinson, will be featured as a speaker for Black History Month in Long Island on February 27th. He will share with the students of Greenport High School his journey to success and advise them with inspiring entrepreneurial lessons.
Also joining this event will be affiliating members from Life's Good, Inc., VP Derek Bratton and Jr. Exec, Darryl Stinson.
Also joining this event will be affiliating members from Life's Good, Inc., VP Derek Bratton and Jr. Exec, Darryl Stinson.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Upcoming events
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Tuesday, December 25, 2007- Merry Christmas!
Stinson Assurance Associates, Inc. News
Friday, December 14, 2007- New site design for Stinson Assurance Associates, Inc. is launched. check it out at www.stinsonassurance.com
Thursday, December 20,2007- Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzberg, Ellers Christmas Party
Tuesday, December 25, 2007- Merry Christmas!
Friday, October 5, 2007
Introduction
Welcome To Stinson Assurance Associates, Inc."Preparing for a better tomorrow"
Located in Center City Philadelphia we are an independent insurance brokerage committed to meeting the insurance needs of individuals, families, property investors, contractors and small business owners. At Stinson Assurance, we provide a superior customer relationship while maintaining the highest standards of integrity. We tailor our services to fit your individual situation. "Preparing for a better tomorrow" begins with you, protecting your personal property and providing continued security for your loved ones. Feel free to look through our site to learn more about our products and services.
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