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A REFLECTION Looking Back at 2004: The Birth of The Welch Group
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Happy New Year! The beginning of a new year is typically a time of celebrating new beginnings, but it’s also a great time to reflect on where you came from. In the spirit of a fresh year, I’d like to take the time to reflect on and share where we started out and what The Welch Group’s beginning looked like. In 2004, The Welch Group opened. We started out as a “scratch agency,” literally meaning that we started from scratch, without any policyholders. Jennifer and I rented out a 700-square-foot office space in the bottom of the school board building in Flagler County. For us, it was known as “The Dungeon” because it didn’t have any windows and wasn’t the warmest space, but it was all we could afford at the time, and it got the job done.
cold calling or going out to “beat the bushes,” Debbie was in the office processing paperwork and issuing policies, and Jennifer was at home with our two babies (a 6-month-old and a 1 1/2-year-old). A fun fact is that because the furniture was not yet delivered to our first office, the very first client at The Welch Group sat on a 5-gallon paint bucket and signed the paperwork, which was laid out on folding chairs.
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During this time, in an effort to free up as much money as possible to invest in The Welch Group, we rented out our house and moved in with my parents. We are so appreciative that my parents provided us with that opportunity. Within the first few years of The Welch Group opening up, we became a Top 25 Commercial
”The very first client at The Welch Group sat on a five- gallon paint bucket and signed the paperwork, which
The first employee I hired was Debbie Webb-Adams. Today, 18 years later, Debbie is one of our office managers and my right-hand person. In the beginning, she helped us paint the walls of The Dungeon, assemble furniture, and pick out supplies for the storage room. While I’d spend every day
Agency, we were recognized by Nationwide Insurance, and I was a Conference of Champions winner. It was these accomplishments that provided us with the opportunity to purchase and take over two agencies on the west coast of Florida. It didn’t take long for us to relocate our family to the Tampa area and continue to grow The Welch Group as we know it today. Every year since inception, our agency has grown, and we look forward to continuing to enhance our abilities to help our clients in the new year. All of this has happened because we have a great team in place and serve great clients. In reflecting on our early years, I always tell those who may be afraid to take on or start up something new that when you take out a loan, failure is not an option. I’m proud of where we started and the tenacity, hard work, support of others, and devotion that led us to the present day.
was laid out on folding chairs.”
Happy New Year!
-Matt Welch
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Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to change and adapt throughout your life, forming new connections that can have a direct impact on your energy, productivity, focus, creativity, motivation, and much more. Your brain can expand and grow even after an injury. That’s why many entrepreneurs are saying the same thing: One of the smartest ways to invest in your business is to devote resources to your most important asset — your brain. But how do you keep your brain active, healthy, and functioning at a high level? Param Dedhia, MD, says six key areas are involved: sleep, exercise, joy, nutrition, internal medicine, and inflammation. All of these factors work independently, but together, they can promote neuroplasticity, which is why they all require equal attention. Is Neuroplasticity the Secret to Success? 6 SCIENTIFICALLY PROVENWAYS TO BOOST YOUR BRAIN POWER
Our website is not just a website — it is a resource for you to use to guide you through all of your insurance needs. Within our website, you can find many insurance-related articles on varying topics that are Incredibly helpful. They cover anything from screen enclosures to teen drivers, watercraft insurance, commercial property insurance, business auto insurance, and general liability insurance. On our website, you also have the ability to submit requests for auto ID cards, policy changes, mortgage changes and more. You can also request a certificate of insurance or ask for a copy of your policy declarations. Under our auto and home insurance sections, you will find an interactive image. When you click on different parts of the image, you will be taken to special areas of the website that discuss and explain key coverages on that particular type of policy.. You can also submit requests for new insurance quotes from different providers, and you can even find links to your insurance carrier to view your policy, review any changes or updates, and make your payments. Our Website Is a Tool Did You Know?
Everyone wants to stay engaged with the world around them, but you can’t do that without sleep. In fact, research published by the journal PLOS One discovered that getting six or fewer hours of sleep was associated with memory and executive function problems, i.e. problem-solving, planning, and execution. So, make sure you get enough sleep before tackling your day.
Our website, TheWelchGroup.net , can be utilized as a resource for all of your needs.
TAKE A BREAK
Exercise is crucial because, according to brain plasticity researchers at IOS Press, exercise “alters the synaptic structure and function in various brain regions,” promoting brain growth and even delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Promoting growth can also be as simple (or as difficult) as focusing our attention on thoughts that bring us joy. Gratitude promotes very different brain activity than negativity, anger, or bitterness, and studies on gratitude show that the positive effects can be lifelong. Nutrition can’t be understated either, since it can assist your body in maintaining health and fighting inflammation. The brain uses about 20% of the body’s calories, and eating plenty of omega-3 fatty acids can strengthen brain cells, while antioxidants reduce cellular stress and inflammation, which are linked to brain aging and neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. With the right habits, you can keep your brain healthy for many decades to come. You might even grow in entirely new and unexpected ways.
SOLUTION
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New Year’s Eve has come and gone, and now that the champagne is finished and the decorations are put away, it’s time to buckle down and work on those New Year’s resolutions. The only problem is ... your resolutions for this year and last year are the same. Change is tough, so you’re not alone in being unable to stick to your resolutions. This year can be different, if you want it to be. Here are some tips to keep you on track. Have a specific goal. Many resolutions are vague — along the lines of “exercise more” or “eat healthier.” That’s too ambiguous to inspire motivation, and vagueness leaves room for excuses. Make your goal more concrete, so you can measure your success. Specific goals could include going to the gym three times a week, being able to bench a certain number of pounds, or only indulging in fast food once a month. Make your goal realistic — if it’s too drastic or difficult, it’s easier to give up. Have a plan. Bad habits are hard to break, so change won’t come about naturally. It’s important to consider how you’ll structure your day around your resolution and what obstacles you might face. When will you go to the gym, and what will you do if that time gets interrupted? How will you plan meals to avoid spontaneous drive-thru visits? Write down what you want to accomplish and all the things that might stand in your way. Then, figure out how you’ll deal with them before they happen. Start small. On Jan. 1, you’re probably enthusiastic about your resolution and ready to hit the ground running. Not so fast — doing too much too soon is a classic mistake. It’s okay to be excited, but working out until you’re sore all over or constantly eating salads you hate will turn your resolution into a chore that you’ll want to avoid. Start with light workouts or replacing some of your carbs with veggies. Once you get the hang of that, you’ll be ready to scale up slowly. Using these guidelines, you’ll make lasting changes that extend beyond February. Get 2022 started off on the right foot, and next year you’ll be ready to make a whole new resolution — and keep it. FOR REAL, THIS TIME HOWTO KEEP NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
Chicken With Lemon Herb Sauce
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be bland with this citrusy chicken!
INGREDIENTS
• 1/3 cup and 2 tbsp olive oil, divided • 4 boneless chicken breasts • 1 clove of garlic, minced • 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped • 1/3 cup mint, chopped • 1 1/2 tsp pepper • 1 lemon, for juice and zest
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 450 F. 2. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil.
3. Season chicken with salt and pepper if desired and sear it in the skillet for 3 minutes on each side. Bake chicken until its internal temperature is 165 F. 4. In a blender, add 1/3 cup olive oil, garlic, salt, parsley, mint, pepper, and lemon zest and juice and blend ingredients until coarsely mixed. 5. Top chicken with sauce and serve!
Inspired by FoodNetwork.com
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INSIDE 1 The Beginning of The Welch Group 2 Make Neuroplasticity Your Secret to Success 2 Did You Know? 3 Chicken With Lemon Herb Sauce 3 Stick to Your Resolutions — For Real, This Time
4 Checklist of Coverage
Many times, especially at the start of a new year, we all get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our day-to-day lives. While we think of insurance as something important to have, we don’t take the time to understand just how important the coverages are that we have attached to our policies and how they protect us and our properties.
Especially when it comes to home insurance, it’s important to take enough time to understand all of the main coverages on the policy. To find a list and explanation of all of the coverages within your policy, we encourage our clients to locate the Checklist of Coverage, which is located within your policy packet from the insurance company. If you are purchasing a home in Florida for the first time, you may not be familiar with all of the unique aspects of our state’s insurance. This is where the Checklist of Coverage comes in handy — it serves as a great resource to outline exactly what is and is not covered. Because it is so important for each of you to look it over, we are sending you all on a scavenger hunt. For the first person to email us at Info@thewelchgroup. net with a photo of your Checklist of Coverage, we will send you a $25 gift card. Policies are a legally binding document. To make sure you are adequately protected in the time of a loss, it is important that you know your policy and its many aspects.
Time to ReviewYour Checklist of Coverage?
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