The founder of Katherine Moskal Health Plans shares the journey from personal struggle to building a thriving multi-state health insurance agency dedicated to helping individuals and small business owners secure the right coverage. After facing financial hardship, rejection, and the pressure of raising a child while launching a business, she turned resilience into purpose. In this conversation, she explains why health insurance education matters, how entrepreneurs can build a business from nothing, and the mindset required to keep going when the odds feel overwhelming. Through lessons on leadership, personal development, and client-first service, she reveals how protecting people from medical bankruptcy became the mission behind her growing agency.

Key Takeaways

• Medical bankruptcy remains one of the leading financial risks Americans face without proper health insurance

• Entrepreneurs must prioritize personal development to grow both themselves and their businesses

• Building trust with clients comes from education and transparency, not aggressive sales

• Consistency and resilience matter more than confidence when building a business from nothing

• Putting your name behind a business creates accountability and pride in the client experience

Notable Quotes

• “Medical bankruptcy is the number one cause of bankruptcy in the US.”

• “The best thing you can do as an entrepreneur is personal development.”

• “When you own something, you take more pride in the work you do.”

• “Everything we do has to give clients the best experience possible.”

• “You never know what tomorrow brings, that’s why protection matters.”