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S3E1 - Steve Straub, Co-Owner of Nova Insurance Group

Aug 11, 2026 · 40m

Summary

Host Dawson Fields welcomes Nova Insurance partner Steve Straub to discuss his diverse career path, from working as a shoeshiner and defense contractor in Afghanistan to joining Erie Insurance. Straub shares the story of his seven-day commute to a job interview and explains his transition to agency ownership at Nova. He highlights his focus on SEO growth, technology integration, and the agency’s mission of “loving people through insurance.”

Topics discussed

Introduction and Steve's background in Kentucky Early career jobs and diverse experiences Work as a defense contractor in Afghanistan The epic commute to a job interview in PA Career growth at Erie Insurance and transition to agency Challenges and variety of running an insurance agency Implementing SEO strategy and business growth Why Steve chose Nova Insurance and the partnership Future vision, technology, and client focus Favorite bourbons and Kentucky lifestyle
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