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Networking All Stars 2018
November 15, 2018
The chamber of commerce sat down with Scott Andrew Mills, who started Maverick Insurance in 2012. Scott is one of our dedicated board members who ensures that we have a thriving business community here in Lake County. Scott Andrew Mills was recently awarded with the NOACC Bright Star distinction.
Q: What gets you out of bed in the morning?
A: Another opportunity to meet new people and to spend time with my lovely wife. The opportunity to grow professionally. Every day is a new learning experience. Every day above ground is a great day.
Q: What three words would you use to describe your role?
A: Principle. Agent. Adviser.
Q: What is your guilty pleasure?
A: Craft beer and good red wine and dark chocolate.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Variety – no two minutes are the same. Every single day is different.
Q: What are your biggest professional challenges?
A: Employees – there is trouble finding them. Right now, I’m looking for producers. I want people that want to make money and want to work and put the time in to be successful.
Q: What was your first job?
A: Paper route – first time being an entrepreneur
My first job with a W2 was as a dishwasher and busser at local pizza joint – DaVinci’s on Mayfield Road in Lyndhurst.
Q: How do you define success?
A: Our children. They’ve all grown up ad are good citizens. Two are Army officers and one is a 2nd grade teacher.
Q: Do you have a favorite movie or book?
A: Favorite book is the Bible. (Basic Instruction Before Leaving the Earth)
Favorite movie is TOP GUN. (Maverick Insurance – get it?)
Q: If you could change one thing about your job, what would that be?
A: No more email! It’s just gotten to be a crutch. No one talks to each other anymore.
Q: If you were on death row, what would you last meal be?
A: Big filet mignon and lobster tail.
Q: What are your hopes for your industry?
A: That is remains an in-person business. That it doesn’t go to completely online.
Q: What do you like to do in your spare time and time away from work?
A: I love yard work. But before that, riding my Harley. I take it out east with my wife.
Q: What is on your bucket list?
A: A LOT. I keep my bucket list on my phone and update it now and then. The most unattainable thing on my list is to ride on Air Force.
Q: What is the first concert you attended?
A: Michael Stanley at Blossom.
Q: What is a piece of advice for all of our chamber members and potential chamber members about getting the most out of your membership?
A: Don’t just join…you gotta belong!! You only get out of it what you put into it. Get involved.