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Hey there, neighbors! Rodney A. Cook here. If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I’m a huge fan of the simple things in life. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate a fancy dinner out as much as anyone, but when the Ohio weather gets…
If you're a business owner, chances are someone has asked you for a "Certificate of Insurance" at some point, and if you're like most people, you probably had that deer-in-the-headlights moment wondering what the heck they were talking about. Don't worry, you're not alone. The Certificate of Insurance (or…
Welcome to the first post in The Ohio Contractor's Blueprint series. If you're a plumber, electrician, roofer, or general contractor working in Ravenna and Portage County, this one's for you. Let's talk about something that probably isn't your favorite topic: liability insurance. But stick with me. Because how you…
If you’ve spent any time driving through neighborhoods in Cincinnati, Columbus, or Cleveland lately, you’ve probably noticed something. The "For Sale" signs don’t stay up for long. And more often than not, the person moving in isn’t a young family looking for their first home or a local teacher…
Hey there, Portage County neighbors! Rodney A. Cook here. We’ve officially hit that beautiful stretch of spring here in Ohio. The snow is (mostly) gone, the flowers are thinking about popping up in Ravenna, and if you look closely around town, at the grocery store or maybe out…
Let's cut right to it. You're running a small business in Ohio. You've got enough on your plate without worrying about hackers halfway around the world. So when someone mentions cyber insurance, your first thought might be: "That's for the big guys, right? Target. Home Depot. Not my landscaping…
Hey there, fellow Buckeyes! Rodney Cook here. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably realized that owning a Single-Family Rental (SFR) in Ohio is a pretty solid way to build wealth. Whether you’ve got a charming craftsman in Columbus, a sturdy brick bungalow in Cleveland, or a multi-property portfolio stretching…
When you think of Ohio, what comes to mind? Probably the Buckeyes, some unpredictable lake-effect snow, maybe the occasional pothole that looks like it could swallow a mid-sized sedan. One thing that usually doesn’t make the list? Earthquakes. We tend to look at the West Coast and think,…
So you're thinking about joining the electric vehicle revolution? Smart move! EVs are quieter, cleaner, and frankly, pretty cool to drive. But before you start dreaming about never hitting another gas station, let's talk about something that might not be on your radar yet: insurance. Here's the thing: insuring…
