Dennia Beard

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent company of several affiliates and subsidiaries that provide property, life insurance and health insurance. I have been blessed and fortunate to work for this great company for nearly 20 years, working in various positions. Currently I am the agent and owner of two State Farm agencies, one in Benton and one in Fordyce. I, along with my incredible team of eight fully licensed agents, help our clients manage their every risk and do our best to make insurance simple and easy to understand.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

The one thing I wish people knew about my field

We are in the insurance business, but really we're in the business of relationships. The more our team knows and understands your risks, the more accurate your coverages and the premiums you pay. We genuinely love our customers.

Biggest challenges in my career

After having my children, I would say my biggest challenge would be work-life balance. Now, it is definitely work-work balance. The two agencies are 60 miles apart and I have a hard time splitting my time equally.

Best career moment so far

A member of my team started her own successful State Farm agency. That is definitely the best moment of my agency career.

A skill I never expected to need in this field

At the start of my career, I believed my psychology degree wouldn't impact my work in insurance sales. Funny, I use it every day.

Best advice I ever received

Read. (A lot.) In the words of Jim Rohn, "The difference between where you are now and where you will be in five years is in the quality of the books that you've read."

The first thing I do to course-correct when I hit a wall

After a brief pause, I put in my headphones and listen to my favorite podcasts to put me back in a good headspace. My top three are the "Ellevate Podcast," "The Papaya Podcast" and "Powerhouse Women."

What makes Little Rock feel like home

The delicious food! We have some of the most incredible places to dine. I also love my church very much. We attend Pleasant Valley Church of Christ and are very thankful for our community there. Church always feels like home.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

The one thing I wish people knew about my field

Biggest challenges in my career

Best career moment so far

A skill I never expected to need in this field

Best advice I ever received

The first thing I do to course-correct when I hit a wall

What makes Little Rock feel like home

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Hometown

Monticello

First Thing I Do at the Office

Prioritize tasks and huddle with the team

Hobbies

Exercising and reading

Binge Watch

"The Great"

Last Good Read

"Untamed" by Glennon Doyle

Favorite Meal in Town

Literally anything from Local Lime

Best Recent Local Discovery

South on Main

Latest Splurge

Adina Reyter bracelet

Most-Used App

Instagram

Dream Vacation

Bali

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