The Art of Delivery in Messaging
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Delivery in messaging is so important. Moms understood this when they taught us “it’s not what you say, but how…
Personal Blog
Thoughts on business, risk, and life—where smart strategy meets personal growth.
Hiring Sales Superstars: Key Traits
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When it comes to building a successful sales team, identifying the right candidates is crucial. There are many factors to…
Winter Weather Preparedness
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If you have assets in the path of severe winter weather, it would be smart to find your claims contacts…
2026 Reinsurance Renewals Signal Good News for Property Insurance Buyers
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January means reinsurance time. For those unfamiliar, the bulk of the world’s Property, Catastrophe and global retrocessional business is typically…
Featured on CoStar: How Social Media Shapes Modern CRE
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I was featured in a CoStar News article that explores how commercial real estate professionals are using social media to…
Why Young People Feel Left Behind
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We have failed an entire generation by dismissing their legitimate concerns. Instead of addressing real economic problems, we told them…
My Night At The Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge
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Last night, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the 21st annual Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge. This event…
Stop Doom Scrolling: 4 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health Online
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Social media can feel overwhelming, especially when negativity dominates your feed. After speaking on a panel about navigating drama and…
CREI Summit: Mind Over Media
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I was recently on the “Mind Over Media: Navigating Drama and Protecting Your Mental Health” panel, which brought together industry…
One Year Into Entrepreneurship: What I Learned Leaving Corporate
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One year ago, I made the leap from a secure corporate job to start my own business, ATW. Everything took…
United We Stand, Divided We Fall
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Yesterday, I took a little break and didn’t use social media. The level of “it’s so over” sentiment in the…
Skylar Romines Named Among CREi Summit’s Top Women of Influence
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Skylar Romines, Founder and Owner of ATW Advisors, has been included in the prestigious 2025 CREi List of Influential Women…
Due Diligence Liability Insurance Coverage
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It’s amazing how many real estate developers, investors, and operators I see without due diligence liability insurance. This is your…
Key Trends Shaping Commercial Insurance
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The commercial insurance market continues to evolve in 2025, reshaping how carriers assess risk and how brokers structure coverage solutions…
The Power of Asking
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Sometimes the biggest changes start with the smallest acts of courage. Here’s how asking for what you want can transform…
The Smart Tax: Why Being Right Isn’t Always Right
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I was that kid – the one with perfect SAT scores and effortless A’s. The “smart one” who built their…
Find Your People: A Story About Digital Connections
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There’s something uniquely special about finding your tribe in unexpected places. I remember feeling a mix of excitement and slight…
The Not-So-Secret Secret to Living Your Best Life
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Want to transform yourself? Everyone’s got a theory about habit-building and lifestyle changes. Forget the complicated systems and 90-day challenges…