Gamechangers with John Keavey

Diversity Driven: A Journey with Marlōn Hall and AWD

Episode Summary

This episode marks the continuation of my discussion with Marlōn Hall, a seasoned wholesaler with extensive experience in the annuity sector, and the visionary behind the Association for Wholesaling Diversity (AWD). In this installment, Marlōn and I delve into the inception of AWD, its fundamental mission, and its critical role in advancing diversity within the industry, ultimately striving to create a more inclusive and improved landscape for all."

Episode Notes

Episode 9:

The Genesis of AWD: Discover how the idea for forming the Association for Wholesaling Diversity (AWD) came into being.

Community for Black Wholesalers: Explore the significance of a supportive community for Black wholesalers and why it's essential.

AWD Membership Landscape: Gain insights into the membership structure and composition of AWD.

Addressing Racism in Wholesaling: Marlōn discusses some of the the experiences of racism he’s encountered in the field of wholesaling.

Excellence as a Necessity: Understand why Black wholesalers often need to excel exceptionally to succeed in the industry.

Career Advancement and Skill Enhancement: Learn about the key objectives of AWD in terms of advancing careers and improving skills.

Wholesaler Development Program: Explore AWD's initiative to bring young college graduates into the wholesaling profession.

Support from Investment Firms: Delve into ways in which investment firms can actively support AWD's endeavors.

Episode Contributor Bios:

Marlōn Hall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlonehall/ ; https://www.diversityinwholesaling.com/

John Keavey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnkeavey/