Ep. 286: Michael Zalle: Using the Gig Economy to Reduce Risk & Save Money

Apple Podcasts Rate and Review for Spot On Insurance Michael Zalle is the CEO & Founder of YellowBird, a tech platform that helps businesses fill their environmental, safety, and health roles. They pride themselves on making it easy to sign up as a professional or business owner. Michael has extensive tech experience in the safety, health, and environmental markets. He’s a serial entrepreneur who built and successfully exited multiple companies over the last 25 years. Being a disabled person himself, Michael is also a Certified (8a) Disability Owned Business Enterprise Founder. Michael joins us to discuss what YellowBird is and the recruitment services they offer. He shares how he made his way into the insurance industry and how he didn’t let his disability get in the way of his dreams. He explains how YellowBird thrived during COVID-19, how they make sure their clients comply with OSHA, and the one hiring mistake that forced them to change their system. Michael also shares his thoughts on diversity and being a platform that acts on the problems detected by hundreds of insurance software. "We’re not a staffing company. We have talent-on-demand."- Michael Zalle Today on Spot On Insurance: The physical challenges that allowed Michael to develop in particular ways Not treating his disability as a burden Michael's thoughts on diversity in the workplace What drew Michael to the insurance industry The challenges YellowBird solves How YellowBird ensures clients comply with OSHA Where the name YellowBird came from What it's like to be a disability-owned organization How they got some tailwind during COVID-19 The most challenging event their organization experienced Key Takeaways: Safety doesn't sleep, so don’t hire people who might disappear when you need them the most. Resources Mentioned: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman Connect with Michael Zalle: YellowBird YellowBird on Twitter Michael Zalle on LinkedIn This episode was brought to you by….. Insurance Licensing Services of America (ILSA), America’s Premier Insurance Compliance and Licensing experts. To learn more about ILSA and their services, visit ILSAinc.com. Connect, Learn, Share Thank you for joining us on this week’s episode of Spot On Insurance. For more resources and episodes, visit SpotOnInsurance.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Love what you’re learning, Spot Light your review on Apple Podcasts Rate and Review For SpotOn and share your favorite episodes with friends and colleagues!