I’m from the rough and tumble streets of Decatur, GA. Ok, kidding. Decatur is Mayberry if Mayberry existed within the city limits of Atlanta. I’m the proud father of a 14 and 16 year old. I’m the drummer in a sub-par 80’s/90’s rock cover band. Why do I feel like I’m filling out a dating profile? LOL. Thank God those days are over. I’m head over heels in love with my girlfriend. I just turned 50 and know that my best days are ahead of me.
About Nathan Griffin
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I’m a single dad to Max, 14, and Maggie 16.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I was an ICU nurse before jumping in to medical equipment sales, and then management. I’ve been in insurance for 15 years, and have never looked back after making the jump.
How long have you worked in the insurance industry
15 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met working in insurance?
Mark Wahlberg
Q: How has your engagement with the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia (IIAG) impacted your career?
The intellectual capital gained from friends within the industry.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Italy. No question.
Q: What advice would you give to people to succeed in our industry?
Stay the course. There will be ups and downs, but the industry itself has so many opportunities.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
To have a conversation over a few cocktails with Bono.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Young the Giant
Q: Name one or two people that made the most impact on your success in insurance? What qualities made them stand out to you?
Robert Sutter, VP of Organic Growth for Keystone Insurers Group. He’s the guy who you wish the same words he says came out of your own face hole, and wished that if they did, they would sound half as good as when he says them.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? Where in Georgia would you ask them to meet?
Dave Grohl at Fox Brothers BBQ. The man is a pit master. I’d love to see what he thinks about Fox Bros. Plus he’s seen and done it all.
For Fun
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about the insurance industry?
Every day..if not every minute…is different.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Living my best life either in Atlanta or Colorado.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
That I was an ICU Open Heart Nurse
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
This might be the toughest question to answer. I’m going with Aspen, CO in the summer.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
September in Chicago. The weather is usually amazing. Christmas is the best day on the calendar.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My girlfriend and kids
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My children
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the IIAG community?
Take Advantage
