Today we’d like to introduce you to Carter English.
Carter, before we jump into specific questions, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I took the natural transition from a college football coach to an insurance broker. Seriously… I had just completed one of the more intimidating things in my life after informing Dennis Franchione that I was going to walk away from coaching. I moved back to North Texas, which seemed logical being a Highland Park native and TCU graduate, and was contemplating what I wanted to do next.
I met with a number of friends and mentors and eventually took a job at a small financial management firm in Fort Worth. It was awful. I had no fervor for the work and struggled to keep my mind occupied (while still turning down potential coaching opportunities). However, I was fortunate enough to run into our CEO, Rusty Reid, one evening in Fort Worth. I had offered Rusty’s son a scholarship to play football at Texas State in the past, and the next thing I knew, we were discussing the possibility of me working for him!
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Culturally, it has been a perfect fit. This career requires an entrepreneurial spirit. I have dabbled in the entrepreneurial space as a partner at Rise Clothing and Co-founder of Davi (a footwear brand) but did not see the success I have enjoyed at Higginbotham. The insurance space is antiquated and in need of change. I believe that we are on the leading edge of that change, and I find joy and purpose in being an advocate for my clients and their employees. The life best lived is the one that is poured out for others… I believe I get a chance to do that every day I go to work.
Higginbotham – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Higginbotham is a market leader in insurance and financial services. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of our employees, clients, carriers and communities in a partnership to deliver a Single Source for insurance and financial services. The thing I am personally most proud of is our commitment to the communities we work in and our care for each other. I truly believe you will be hard-pressed to find a firm that lives out those values with our time, money, and relationships.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
Personally, I define success by the work I do for clients. I want to wake up each day and make order of chaos while improving the insurance experience of my clients and prospects. My greatest fear in life is to wake up one day, as I am approaching the end of my time here on earth, and wish I would have done more. The same follows my business definition. I do not believe in a prosperity gospel but do believe that if I do enough quality work each day, by advising my clients well, then financial success will follow.
Contact Info:
- Address: Higginbotham
500 W. 13th Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102 - Website: www.higginbotham.net
- Phone: 817.347.6990
- Email: cenglish@higginbotham.net
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carterenglish_/?hl=en
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