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Finding Peak Podcast

411 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 92 ratings

Join host Ryan Hanley as he engages with visionaries, pioneers, and thought leaders from inside and outside the insurance industry to help insurance professionals reach peak performance in business and life.
Each episode embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of peak performance, delving into the power of mindset, the nuances of growth, and the essence of leadership.
Because, in the end, what you focus on truly defines who you become.
Ready to find your peak?
This is the way.
Show home: https://ryanhanley.com

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Episodes

235. How Insurance Soup is Redefining Insurance Communities w/ Mike McCormick

March 07, 2024 13:21 - 1 hour

Strap on your community manager hat as Michael McCormick recounts the thrilling and sometimes daunting journey of nurturing over 50,000 insurance agents in a bustling Facebook group. ✅ Free step-by-step video series for generating inbound leads from YouTube: https://go.ryanhanley.com/youtube ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhanley ✅ Subscribe to the audio podcast here: https://ryanhanley.com/podcast ✅ Mike McCormick's LinkedIn: https://www....

234. Are Independent Agents Over Indexing on Middle Market Accounts

March 04, 2024 13:18 - 32 minutes

Listen in as I share my candid thoughts on the often-neglected potential of small business accounts in the insurance world. ✅ Free step-by-step video series for generating inbound leads from YouTube: https://go.ryanhanley.com/youtube ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhanley ✅ Subscribe to the audio podcast here: https://ryanhanley.com/podcast ** More about this episode ** While the allure of middle market accounts is undeniable, I discuss th...

233. Micro-Niche vs Generalist: My Epic Debate with Charles Specht

February 29, 2024 13:13 - 1 hour

Strap in as we venture into the specialized realms of insurance agent branding: micro-niche vs generalist. ✅ Free step-by-step video series for generating inbound revenue for your insurance business from YouTube: https://go.ryanhanley.com/youtube ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhanley ✅ Subscribe to the audio podcast here: https://ryanhanley.com/podcast ✅ Charles Specht's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesspecht/ 🌐 Charles Spech...

232. Are You Really Independent? Seven Pillars to Self-Determination in the Insurance Industry

February 26, 2024 12:26 - 39 minutes

As we steer through the evolving insurance landscape, I often reflect on the importance of independence for agencies. ✅ Free step-by-step video series for generating inbound revenue for your insurance business from YouTube: https://go.ryanhanley.com/youtube ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhanley ✅ Subscribe to the audio podcast here: https://ryanhanley.com/podcast ** More about this episode ** Independence is a topic that stirs both my str...

231. How to Sell the Next Thing with Brent Kelly

February 22, 2024 11:50 - 1 hour

Joined by Brent Kelly, we dissect the dynamic landscape of business and marketing, revealing how maturity and real-world experience shape our certainty in our choices. ✅ Join the Insurance Growth Masterclass: https://masterclass.insure ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhanley ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking 👉 Brent Kelly's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentkelly/ 🌐 Sitkin's Website: https://www...

230. 3 Ways to Quickly Build Confident in Young Insurance Producers

February 19, 2024 14:28 - 29 minutes

Have you ever wondered how to build confidence in young insurance producers to help them become powerhouse salespeople? ✅ Join the Insurance Growth Masterclass: https://masterclass.insure ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhanley ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking ** More about this episode ** Today on Finding Peak, we're getting up close and personal with the tools and strategies that can transform your y...

229. The Fascinating Impact of a Hard Market on Insurance Carriers w/ Curtis Goldsborough

February 15, 2024 13:41 - 57 minutes

Our latest episode takes a whimsical turn with the LinkedIn meme master, Curtis Goldsborough, who's cracking the serious facade of the insurance industry. ✅ Join the Insurance Growth Masterclass: https://masterclass.insure ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking 👉 Curtis Goldsborough's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-goldsborough/ ** More about this episod...

228. What are you willing to sacrifice to grow your insurance agency?

February 12, 2024 13:43 - 32 minutes

Time to discuss the sacrifices we must make to grow an insurance agency. ✅ Join the Insurance Growth Masterclass: https://masterclass.insure ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking ** More about this episode ** Drawing from Dr. Benjamin Hardy's compelling narratives, we delve into the concept of 'The Gap and The Gain', which teaches us to measure success from our starting...

227. How to Lead with a Broker of Record without saying Broker of Record w/ Nick Aube

February 08, 2024 13:54 - 1 hour

Have you ever wondered if insurance agents should play the long game or just hit the immediate pain points? ✅ Join the Insurance Growth Masterclass: https://masterclass.insure ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking ✅ Nick Aube's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-aube/ ** More about this episode ** Our latest conversation tackles this nuanced debate, revealin...

226. Launching an Independent Agency: 5 things I Would Do Differently

February 05, 2024 13:36 - 34 minutes

My journey with Rogue Risk taught me valuable lessons, which I'm laying bare for anyone looking to chart a similar course. ✅ Join the Insurance Growth Masterclass: https://masterclass.insure ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking ** More about this episode ** Navigating the choppy waters of creating and scaling an insurance agency can feel like setting sail on a vast, u...

225. Building the Next Generation of Insurance Technology with Margeaux Giles

February 01, 2024 14:08 - 59 minutes

Unlock the secrets to balancing the human touch with high-tech efficiency in our latest podcast, featuring a renowned insurance industry expert, Margeaux Giles. ✅ Join the Insurance Growth Masterclass: https://masterclass.insure ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking Connect with Margeaux Giles ✅ Margeaux's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margogiles/ ✅ Website: ht...

224. Stop Selling Inbound Insurance Leads

January 29, 2024 13:30 - 22 minutes

Ever had a lightbulb moment that shifted how you approach your business? That's what we're unpacking today, the seismic shift inbound marketing can create for insurance agencies. ✅ Join the Insurance Growth Masterclass: https://masterclass.insure ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking ** More about this episode ** I bring my journey to the table, sharing my days at the ...

223. How to Use the Insurance Technology You Already Have with Peter MacDonald

January 25, 2024 14:02 - 1 hour

A dynamic conversation with Peter MacDonald, founder of Wunderite, as we consider the integration of semantic search, the dance of regulatory changes, and the promise held within the folds of technology that already exists in our agency. ✅ Join the Insurance Growth Masterclass: https://masterclass.insure ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking -- ✅ Peter MacDonald's Lin...

222. How to Create Video that Doesn't Suck with Steve Stockman

January 22, 2024 16:36 - 50 minutes

Have you ever wondered why some videos go viral while others languish unseen? ✅ Join the Insurance Growth Masterclass: https://masterclass.insure ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking Connect with Steve Stockman ✅ Steve's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/customproductions/ ✅ Steve's website: https://stevestockman.com/ ** More about this episode ** This episode i...

221. Independent Agents Are Getting "Riches are in Niches" Wrong

January 19, 2024 13:52 - 26 minutes

Have you ever been cornered into thinking that the narrower your focus, the greater your success? We're flipping that script in our latest episode, challenging the traditional insurance agent blueprint of niche specialization. ✅ Join the Insurance Growth Masterclass: https://masterclass.insure ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking Join us as we unravel the intricacies...

220. 7 Things I Know About Business at 42 I Wish I Knew at 32

January 16, 2024 15:18 - 40 minutes

Have you ever gazed at the mountain of experiences you've climbed and wished you could share the lessons with your younger self? ✅ Join the Insurance Growth Masterclass: https://masterclass.insure ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking Link to the books: Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday: https://amzn.to/3TZs0q5 The Prince by Nicolo Machiavelli : https://amzn.to/3U2...

219. The Secret Sales Mindset No One Talks About

January 12, 2024 13:52 - 16 minutes

✅ Join the Insurance Growth Masterclass: https://masterclass.insure ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking Have you ever found yourself trapped in a sales pitch that felt more like a scripted monologue than a genuine conversation? Today, we unravel that enigma and reveal how curiosity can be a game-changer in the insurance sales industry. With a treasure trove of person...

218. Digital Strategies for Transforming the Insurance Industry

January 10, 2024 17:07 - 57 minutes

✅ Join the Insurance Growth Masterclass: https://masterclass.insure ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking This podcast episode is a live recording of my keynote presentation at the One City World Tour event by Bradley Flowers and Scott Howell of Insurance Guys Podcast, and the team over at Glovebox. In this keynote, we detail, with stories, the concept behind “How to C...

217. 7 Challenges Independent Insurance Agents MUST Conquer in 2024

January 02, 2024 12:16 - 43 minutes

7 Challenges Independent Insurance Agents MUST Conquer in 2024 ✅ Join the Insurance Growth Masterclass: https://masterclass.insure ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking Join me as I unpack the seven pressing challenges facing independent insurance agents in our latest podcast discussion. As we navigate the hard market, securing carrier appointments, and the effects of ...

216. Embracing Mindfulness, Purpose, and the Art of Bouncing Back with John R. Miles

December 27, 2023 17:04 - 1 hour

Prepare to be captivated by John's heartfelt narrative as he recounts the paradox of achieving corporate stardom only to confront the void that often accompanies it. ✅ Join the Insurance Growth Masterclass: https://masterclass.insure ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking Connect with John R Miles ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ ✅ John R. Miles book: ...

215. Addressing the Rogue Risk Rumors (and a confession)

December 18, 2023 13:42 - 27 minutes

✅ Join the Insurance Growth Masterclass: https://masterclass.insure ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking (00:00) - Closure of Rogue Risk and Plans (13:19) - Confession and New Insurance Venture (24:11) - Opportunities for Growth and Support ** More about this episode ** Join me as I navigate the unexpected closure of Rogue Risk, and clear the air on rumors swirling a...

214. Power Games, Authenticity, and Entrepreneurship with Donald Shampine

December 15, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour

Ever wonder how your professional journey shapes your future aspirations and personal growth? ✅ Join the Insurance Growth Masterclass: https://masterclass.insure ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking ** Connect with Guest ** ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldshampine/ ** More about this episode ** This episode delves into our personal experiences, includ...

213. Exploring Growth, Resilience, and Personal Strength with Kimi Donahue

December 12, 2023 15:47 - 1 hour

Join Ryan Hanley and Kimi Donahue for an insightful discussion as we explore personal development and its crucial role in preparing for life's potential challenges. ✅ Insurance Growth Masterclass waiting list: https://materclass.insure ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking ** Connect with Guest ** ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimikodonahue/ ✅ YouTube: https:...

212. The Psychology of Insurance Leadership with Larry Linne and Mick Hunt

December 06, 2023 15:07 - 55 minutes

✅ Want to learn everything I know about founding, scaling and exiting an insurance business? --> https://masterclass.insure/ ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking ** Connect with Guest ** ✅ Premier Strategy Box: https://www.mystrategybox.com/https://greatparkinsurance.com/meet-the-team/ ✅ Mick Hunt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mystrategybox/ ✅ Larry Linne’s L...

211. Unlocking the Secrets of Captivating Keynote Speaking

December 01, 2023 14:34 - 49 minutes

This is a repost of an interview with Daniel Seong for his podcast, The Buttoned Up Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buttoned-up/id1701359125 ✅ Get frameworks & mental models for high achievement: https://go.ryanhanley.com ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking ** Connect with Guest ** ✅ Daniel Seong's Great Park Insurance: https://greatparkinsurance.com/m...

210. Journey through Positivity, Gratitude, and Transformation with Anthony Iannarino

November 27, 2023 13:21 - 59 minutes

In this lively exchange with Anthony Iannarino, we navigate the complexities of life, personal experiences, and societal issues. ✅ Get frameworks & mental models for high achievement: https://go.ryanhanley.com ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking ** Connect with Guest ** ✅ Anthony Iannarino’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Negativity-Fast-Techniques-Increase-Positivity-...

209. Intersection of Passion, Skill, and Need with Terry Kim

November 24, 2023 14:58 - 55 minutes

Have you ever thought about the intersection of passion, skills, and what the world needs? Meet our extraordinary guest who switched gears from the entertainment industry to the tech world, inspired by the movie "The Matrix."  ✅ Get frameworks & mental models for high achievement: https://go.ryanhanley.com ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking ** Connect with Guest **...

208. The Pursuit of Personal Growth: Navigating Success and Perfectionism with Chris Marr

November 21, 2023 13:57 - 1 hour

What if the only thing standing between you and your highest potential is the right kind of guidance? Dive in as we chat about the role of coaching, its challenges, and how it intricately intertwines with teaching. ✅ Get frameworks & mental models for high achievement: https://go.ryanhanley.com ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking ** Connect with Guest ** ✅Chris Marr...

207. Rethinking Education, Leadership, and Life Itself with Chris Cline

November 16, 2023 14:46 - 1 hour

✅ Get frameworks & mental models for high achievement: https://go.ryanhanley.com ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://instagram.com/ryan_hanley ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking ** Connect with Guest ** → Chris Cline Book: https://amzn.to/47zL1TH → Chris’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-cline-0195121b/ ** More about this episode ** Ever considered whether a college degree is vital for success in the modern workplace? ...

206. Success, Security, and Skilled Trades: A Conversation with Ken Rusk

November 02, 2023 14:32 - 1 hour

Are you ready to shake up your perspective on job security, success, and the college debt crisis? ** Connect ** ▸ Website: https://ryanhanley.com ▸ Instagram: https://instagram.com/ryan_hanley ▸ Subscribe to the Podcast: https://ryanhanley.com/podcast Get Ken's book -> Blue Collar Cash *** More About the Episode *** That’s what we’re here to do in this engaging and enlightening conversation with Ken Rusk, author of 'Blue Collar Cash'. Ken shines a light on the resurgence of blue collar indus...

205. How Leaders Thrive in an AI Enhanced World

October 31, 2023 12:07 - 19 minutes

Are you ready to navigate the transformative world of AI in business? Join us as we explore the groundbreaking insights of Geoffrey A Moore's book, "Crossing the Chasm," and uncover how AI can make or break your business. ** Connect ** ▸ Website: https://ryanhanley.com ▸ Instagram: https://instagram.com/ryan_hanley ▸ Subscribe to the Podcast: https://ryanhanley.com/podcast ▸ Get Crossing the Chasm here: https://amzn.to/3sd1nT6 *** More About the Episode *** Ready to strategically implement...

204. Unlocking the Secret to High Achievement: Moving Beyond Mediocrity

October 22, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes

Ready to break free from the shackles of mediocrity and reach for the heights of success? Get set to unlock the secret to high achievement as we guide you, step by step, through the critical stages of personal and professional development. ** Connect ** ▸ Website: https://www.findingpeak.com ▸ Instagram: https://instagram.com/ryan_hanley ▸ Subscribe to the Podcast: https://www.findingpeak.com/podcast *** More About the Episode *** We explore why so many people get trapped in the second stage ...

Leading with Excellence: A Conversation with Kyle McDowell

October 19, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes

Ever wondered why some organizations ooze excellence while others struggle? Join me in a fascinating chat with Kyle McDowell, the writer behind Begin With We: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence.  Visit Kyle's website: https://kylemcdowellinc.com/begin-with-we/ ** Connect ** ▸ Website: https://www.findingpeak.com ▸ Instagram: https://instagram.com/ryan_hanley ▸ Subscribe to the Podcast: https://www.findingpeak.com/podcast ** More About the Episode ** This episode...

Breaking Free of the Spotlight Effect: Harnessing Confidence and Personal Growth

October 18, 2023 12:29 - 17 minutes

Are you ready to unlock a transformational understanding of your mind's self-conscious quirks? This episode offers you the key to a systematic deconstruction of the 'Spotlight Effect', a common cognitive distortion that tends to inhibit us from realizing our full potential. ** Connect ** ▸ Website: https://www.findingpeak.com ▸ Instagram: https://instagram.com/ryan_hanley ▸ Subscribe to the Podcast: https://www.findingpeak.com/podcast *** More About the Episode *** We'll be taking you on a d...

The Max Revenue Approach: Brand Building, Sales, and Outbound Reach

October 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour

Ready for a thrilling journey into the world of insurance, brand building, and sales? * Max Revenue Newsletter * ▸ https://maxrevenueletter.beehiiv.com/ ** Connect ** ▸ Website: https://www.findingpeak.com ▸ Instagram: https://instagram.com/ryan_hanley ▸ Subscribe to the Podcast: https://www.findingpeak.com/podcast *** More About the Episode *** This episode guarantees insightful strategies and tales from the trenches as we unpack the game-changing methods of Max Revenue in revolutionizi...

Redefining AI: Boosting Your Business and Navigating Potential Blind Spots

October 09, 2023 14:34 - 1 hour

Prepare to redefine your perception of AI as we delve into its influence in the industry and expose the potential blind spots you never saw coming. ** Connect ** ▸ Website: https://findingpeak.com ▸ Instagram: https://instagram.com/ryan_hanley ▸ Subscribe to the Podcast: https://findingpeak.com/podcast *** More About the Episode *** Get ready to utilize AI to elevate your human touch in your agency rather than allowing it to replace you. On this journey of discovery, we share our personal e...

The Myth of the Multiple with Legacy Advisors

October 05, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes

Prepare to have the veil lifted on the world of selling insurance agencies as we chat with industry experts Mike Almberg and Max Olson from Legacy Advisors. Together, we unravel the complexities of the selling process, dismantle common misconceptions, and stress the importance of partnerships that align with your agency's culture. We promise you a candid discussion that delves into the nitty-gritty of maximizing your agency's value when it’s time for sale. Embrace an enlightening debate on t...

Turning Pages with Purpose: Nick Hutchison's Reading Strategy

September 28, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes

We're thrilled to introduce you to Nick Hutchinson, the brain behind the booming Instagram channel Book Thinkers. This episode is a treasure trove for book enthusiasts as Nick peels back the curtain on his reading process, letting us in on how he extracts maximum value from each book he explores. Get Nick's new book, Rise of the Reader here: https://amzn.to/3LAMYqk ** Connect ** ▸ Website: https://ryanhanley.com ▸ Instagram: https://instagram.com/ryan_hanley ▸ Subscribe to the Podcast: http...

Christos Provistali: Exploring the Power of Emotional Connection in Business

September 21, 2023 12:37 - 53 minutes

Imagine being able to tap into the power of human connection to transform your business. That's the revelation our guest, Christos Provostalis, former guest services manager at Walt Disney and an acclaimed customer experience speaker, had during his tenure at Disney. He discovered that the core of what he was selling wasn't just a product, but an emotion. It's a perspective he now brings to the insurance industry, helping agents to understand the emotional components of their business and to ...

RHS 196 MM: Daring Greatly

September 19, 2023 01:02 - 10 minutes

How often do you dare greatly? Are you willing to step into the arena, face the critics and chase your dreams? Listen in as I share an impromptu presentation from a mastermind dinner with top players in the insurance industry. This was the starting point of an impactful and vulnerable conversation. In the spirit of being bold, I draw upon a speech by Teddy Roosevelt, the 21st president, titled Citizenship in the Republic. This talk, particularly the segment known as the man in the arena, grea...

RHS 195 - MM: The Man in the Arena

September 11, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes

In this engaging discussion, we unpack the significance of individual citizenship and the fundamental values that make one a quality human and a contributing member of society. Inspired by Teddy Roosevelt's iconic speech, 'The Citizen in a Republic,' we emphasize the need for these ideals in our current society, where they seem to have been replaced by more materialistic values. Further into the discussion, we highlight skill, leisure, and wealth privileges and the responsibility to use the...

RHS 194 - MM: Navigating Personal Growth and Emotional Leadership Challenges

September 05, 2023 13:04 - 25 minutes

Ever wondered how community and emotions can shape your business leadership journey? Buckle up as Ryan Hanley opens up about his roller-coaster ride in the business world - from getting fired multiple times to eventually running his own company. Through his intimate storytelling, we uncover the emotional turmoil leaders often face and appreciate the power of choosing the right words for every situation. We then transition into exploring the stark loneliness that surfaces when charged with the...

RHS 193 - Monday Mindset: This is the Way

August 28, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes

Ready to commit to a transformative journey and reach your highest potential? The episode takes a fascinating turn as we delve into the Mandalorian Code from the Star Wars series, illuminating how keeping personal promises shapes our identities. This is the way. We raise the question - what would it mean to live by this code in today's society? This intriguing discussion segues into the power of making and committing to singular promises to ourselves, exploring how this creates a virtuous cyc...

RHS 192 - Hanley on AI

August 25, 2023 13:34 - 54 minutes

Can AI really be our steadfast ally, or is it an intimidating opponent lurking in the shadows? In a world where technological advancements are taking giant leaps, we stand at the intersection of fear and excitement. We delve deep into the transformative potential of AI, discussing its applications in modern business and everyday life and its pivotal role in reshaping industries like insurance. Notwithstanding the dread that the rapid pace of AI development may instill, we explore its remarka...

RHS 191 - AMA: Leading a Remote Team, Training Programs & Advice to My Younger Self

August 17, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes

Ready to master the art of remote leadership and build effective training programs? We discuss these and so much more in my first AMA (Ask Me Anything) episode of the podcast... Strap in as we embark on a journey through the complexities of maintaining unity and connection within a remote team environment. We'll get hands-on with the power of regular meetings, random check-ins, and the unifying force of company swag. I’ll share with you my own experiences and insights on how to celebrate t...

RHS 190 - Joey Coleman's Guide to Navigating Leadership, Empathy, and Employee Experience

August 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour

Some of the toughest decisions in my life involved hiring and firing employees. I was confronted with the emotional toll it took on both ends of the spectrum. That's why our guest, Joey Coleman, renowned author of 'Never Lose a Customer Again' and 'Never Lose an Employee Again', is here to shed some light on this intricate process. With his own experiences as a leader and the challenging decisions he made as a CEO, Joey offers a unique perspective on the employer-employee dynamic. The epis...

RHS 189 - Revolutionizing Your Insurance Business: Strategies, Technology, and the Power of Podcasting with Shawn Fitzgerald

July 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour

Discover how to revolutionize your insurance business as we chat with the incredible Shawn Fitzgerald of the Scratch Agency podcast. Shawn's unique blend of progressive technology and prospecting techniques, combined with a respect for traditional methods, will give you the edge you need in today's competitive market. Together, we'll explore the importance of finding freedom within ourselves, overcoming limitations, and navigating the challenges of the current economic crisis. Dive into th...

RHS 188 - Embracing Neurodiversity: Kimi Donahue's Journey to Success and Effective Communication

July 06, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes

Join me as I dive into an enlightening conversation with Kimi Donahue, senior agency success manager at Openly. Discover her inspiring journey in the insurance industry and how her passion for connecting with others through music has played a role in her success. Kimi opens up about living with Tourette's and its impact on her communication skills. We delve into the importance of understanding neurodiversity, providing feedback, and exploring the potential dangers of falling into a victim m...

RHS 187 - Unlocking the Future of Insurance: Insurtech Collaboration, Adaptability, and the Power of AI with Brian Falchuk

June 29, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Brian Falchuk, author of The Future of Insurance, as we explore the exciting potential of traditional insurance carriers collaborating with insurtech solution providers. Brian shares valuable lessons from his experience in the industry, emphasizing the need to push boundaries, try new things, and adopt a fresh perspective on success. Together, we tackle the challenges insurance professionals face in delivering successful collaborations and highlig...

RHS 186 - James Webb on Relationships and Resilience

June 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour

What does it take to rise from humble beginnings and achieve massive success in business while creating millionaires out of your key employees? Join us as we sit down with James Webb, author of Redneck Resilience, and explore his incredible journey from a small town in Mississippi to becoming a successful entrepreneur owning one of the country's largest Orange Theory Fitness franchises. In this fascinating and inspiring conversation, we dive into James's entrepreneurial journey and the pivot...

Guests

Jeff Goins
2 Episodes
Derek Coburn
1 Episode
Jay Baer
1 Episode
Joe Pulizzi
1 Episode
Mark Schaefer
1 Episode
Navid Moazzez
1 Episode
Pat Flynn
1 Episode
Paul Jarvis
1 Episode
Rick Mulready
1 Episode

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