Podcasts about family first life

Living by the principles of heart, faith, and hustle, Dave Whichard is a devoted husband, father of four daughters, and proud Papa to six grandchildren. These core values guide both his personal journey and his remarkable business success, evident in his deep commitment to his church and passion for giving back to his community.As President of Velocity Life Insurance Agency and a dynamic leader partnered with Integrity Marketing Group and Family First Life, Dave's passion for serving others has driven extraordinary results. His achievements include the 2020 All-American Award, Hall of Fame Producer designation, and the prestigious Hall of Fame Agency recognition for four consecutive years (2021-2024). In less than two years, Dave scaled his business from two writers to a nationwide team of over 700 agents—a testament to his unwavering hustle and genuine care for those he serves.Dave's commitment to empowering others extends beyond his insurance business through WinZone, his coaching program designed to help individuals unlock their full potential. Whether he's mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs, serving in his church, or supporting community initiatives, Dave's mission remains constant: helping people overcome adversity and achieve success.His competitive spirit and drive, first evident as a 4-sport high school letterman, continue to fuel his purpose today. Through heart-centered leadership, unwavering faith, and relentless hustle, Dave makes a lasting impact on his family, his team, and the countless lives he touches through his work and service.Please see links below:www.davewhichard.com www.winzonecoaching.com www.velocityagents.app https://integrity.com/velocity/Instagram: @davewhichard https://www.facebook.com/dave.whichard/https://www.youtube.com/@davewhichardConnect and tag me at:https://www.instagram.com/realangelabradford/You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel herehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDU9L55higX03TQgq1IT_qQFeel free to leave a review on all major platforms to help get the word out and change more lives!

FFL Apex's Stan Smith has an incredibly bright future here at Family First Life! He's already protected over 90 families in the first quarter of this year! Now, he plans to build a team that is just as hungry as he is! Please take a listen to his Training Day interview!

Welcome to Direct Approach, a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Wayne Moorehead where direct selling executives can gain timely insights, fresh perspectives, and actionable takeaways crafted to fuel the growth and evolution of your business. In this episode, Wayne engages in a riveting and unfiltered discussion with Shawn Meaike, the trailblazing Founder and CEO of Family First Life. Shawn's remarkable story of catapulting his business from an $11 million debut year to a staggering 30,000 agents and $750 million in annual revenue in 2023 is rooted in defying convention and intricately navigating the delicate balance of autonomy to pursue unprecedented growth. Discover the ingenious strategies fueling this meteoric rise and glean insights into the dynamic intersection of scaling, funding and technological innovation. Shawn's practical guidance is a must-listen revelation for leaders and entrepreneurs aspiring to scale and fund their ventures authentically.  

Get ready for a no-holds-barred episode as I sit down with the remarkable Shawn Meaike, founder of Family First Life, a life insurance empire that skyrocketed from $12 million to over $1B in less than 8 years. In this candid conversation, Shawn shares the untold stories behind his journey & unveils the secrets that propelled his company's phenomenal growth. Don't miss this awesome & motivating episode!  Get the Punch Me In The Face book HERE - https://youtu.be/mfue5KhGYRU Key Discussion Points: What does Punch Me In The Face Mean? From $12M to $1B Mentorships - Good V.S. Guru Prioritizing People Authentic Business Coaches Resilience & Lessons from Setbacks Commitment To Success Do what UFC Fighters do! Seek Knowledge Just Get Started - Want to learn how to Podcast?  Check out my course How To Start, Launch, & Run Your Podcast in 30 days HERE! Get the PDF version of the course HERE! Podcasting Legacy: How to Start, Launch, & Run A Podcast To Leave A Legacy – e-book NOW AVAILABLE!! Go HERE!!  - Quick shoutout to our sponsors for this show: Tranquil Turtle Massage LLC -

StayFi | Use Code BILL to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFi! This episode is Sponsored by MarketMySTR.com the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. In this episode of STR Unfiltered, host Bill Faith interviews Shawn Meaike, the CEO of Family First Life, an industry disruptor and a successful business builder. Sean shares insights into scaling and success, discussing how his journey in the insurance industry took his company to 600 million in revenue. He also provides his unique perspective on creating a personal brand, believing in consistency, transparency, and authentic interaction. The duo also highlight the importance of humility in leadership and the necessity to cut people out when visions don't align during growth. Sean also talks about his journey of sobriety and how making it public improved lives and solidified his brand. 00:01 Introduction and Guest Presentation 01:17 Guest's Journey to Success 03:51 Challenges and Growth in Business 06:56 Importance of Humility and Delegation in Leadership 12:44 Cutting Ties for Business Growth 13:54 Maintaining a Competitive Edge 17:08 Building a Personal Brand 19:27 The Power of Authenticity in Social Media 19:59 The Competitive Nature of Business 20:36 The Importance of Being Real and Genuine 20:44 Empowering People Through Information 20:50 The Reality of the Real Estate Business 21:07 The Role of Competition and Interaction in Growth 21:36 The Impact of Social Media on Business 21:56 The Problem with Fake Success Stories 22:23 The Importance of Transparency in Business 22:58 The Misconceptions About Wealth 25:34 The Power of Personal Branding 26:42 The Importance of Consistency and Transparency in Personal Branding 33:09 The Power of Sharing Personal Struggles 33:53 The Fun and Challenges of Social Media Engagement 34:26 Conclusion and Appreciation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FFL Precision's Mike Dion pushed through adversity at another IMO to find success at Family First Life! Now, he is averaging 15-20 families per month! Take a listen to Mike's story on our Tri-State Trends podcast!

FFL Living Hope's Jamie Chirio is growing to become a force in the insurance industry! After being introduced to Family First Life, he started working for FFL America's Grady Polycn on the marketing side of things. Now, he runs an incredibly successful agency! Listen as Jamie shares his story in full on our Training Day podcast.

According to FFL Verum Vitae's Colby Landman, “One of the biggest blessings about Family First Life is the ability to copy and paste.” With this method, he has managed to protect on average 25 families per month! Listen as he discusses lead acquisition, how he structures his schedules, his recruiting efforts, and his ultimate goal in this business!

After transitioning to Family First Life, Dennis Garland, of FFL Chosen Ones, is focused on building an incredibly strong team and implementing his innate leadership skills in this business. Take a listen to Dennis' story on our Tri-State Trends podcast!

Mike Hamade of FFL Metamorphosis is taking a completely different approach to growing his business. His use of artificial technology has successfully assisted him in establishing a well-functioning process. On this Tri-State Trends podcast, listen as Mike discusses how he found Family First Life, his creative use of AI, and the goals he has for his team.

Damian Wilkins of FFL Mazal transitioned from a captive agency to Family First Life and has been reaping the benefits ever since! After consistently protecting 30 to 40 families a month early this year, she is now trending with us! Listen as she discusses how she found FFL, her unconventional ways of attracting clients, and her goals for 2023.

Michael & Jeanine Barlettano of FFL Squadron are surely a power couple indeed! They joined Family First Life only 4-5 months ago and have seen MASSIVE growth due to their recruiting strategies and desirable work ethic. On this Training Day podcast, listen as this dynamic duo discuss the power of independence, their recruiting and onboarding strategies, and why joining FFL was the best choice for their business.

Dave is joined by his friend president of Family First Life, Shawn Meaike, where he shares his story that brought him to where he is today leading a 700+ million dollar life insurance company. He shares his struggles and victories laid out in his new book "Punch Me In The Face."

FFL Squadron's Leanne Erney lives by the phrase “Do something every day that scares you.” After a career in accounting, she transitioned to the insurance industry and found success with Family First Life. Her passion and confidence in being a successful agent is simply infectious. Take a listen to her story on this Jumpstart podcast.

David Coulter of FFL Squadron started his insurance career at a captive company. After his transition to Family First Life and incorporating telesales in his business, he is now trending with us! On the Trends podcast, take a listen as David shares his journey.

Shawn Meaike is the founder and president of Family First Life. In late 2013, Shawn launched Family First Life, currently a multi-million-dollar independent marketing organization. Family First Life is now represented by over 17,000 licensed agents in almost all 50 states marketing mortgage protection, final expense, life insurance, and annuities. Prior to launching Family First life, Shawn worked as an independent insurance agent, selling final expense, mortgage protection life insurance at a high level for several years. Shawn graduated with a degree in Applied Social Relations, which led to a career in the State Department of Children and Families, where he worked for more than 13 years, alongside owning real estate property. In this episode, Shawn talks about the struggles he has overcome, finding confidence, and running toward hard things. Contact Shawn Instagram: @shawnmeaike LinkedIn: Shawn Meaike Website: familyfirstlife.com

Key TakeawaysAligning your business with your purpose and values for greater success and fulfillmentCreating a clear mission and vision for your business can help you stay focused and motivatedAuthenticity and vulnerability can be powerful for building a connection with your customers Social impact can create a positive ripple effect that benefits everyone involved.Developing a strong team and support network is essential Interested in connecting with other like-minded individuals? Then join our VonFinch Private Capital Network.  Learn more at http://www.vonfinch.com/invest. Shawn Meaike is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Family First Life, a platform that connects families with essential resources for insurance. In late 2013, Shawn launched Family First Life, currently a multi-million-dollar independent marketing organization. As Shawn describes it, he is “building a company that truly puts both the families of our clients and the families of our agents first.”Are you looking for High-Performance Business & Mindset Coaching?  Schedule a call now and see how we can be of service to you. http://www.investormindset.com/discoverEstablish your relationship with VonFinch now for exclusive invite-only opportunities. Schedule an introductory call now at http://www.vonfinch.com/call.Download your free strategy guide, The Passive Investor Playbook at http://www.vonfinch.com/playbookAre you looking for High-Performance Business & Mindset Coaching?  Schedule a call now and see how we can be of service to you. http://www.investormindset.com/discoverInvesting to Hedge Against Inflation - Free online training at https://investormindset.com/start

Mike Barlettano certainly has a heart to give. His goal is plain and simple: to help as many people as he can. He stated in our Tri-State Trends segment, “I never really thought of myself as a salesman per se, I just knew I wanted to help people.” Listen as he discusses why he chose Family First Life, his goals for 2023, and why he's passionate about giving opportunities to people in need. #FamilyFirstLife #Tristate #FFL #ServethePeople #podcast #guest #insurance #Insuranceagent #insurancebusiness #service

What's in this episode:- Starting an insurance company from scratch- Challenges of growing a business- Carving out time for your non-negotiables- Importance of competition- Telling your authentic storyAbout Shawn:Shawn Meaike is the founder and president of Family First Life. In late 2013, Shawn launched Family First Life, currently a multi-million-dollar independent marketing organization. As Shawn describes it, he is “building a company that truly puts both the families of our clients and the families of our agents first.” Family First Life is now represented by over 17,000 licensed agents in almost all 50 states marketing mortgage protection, final expense, life insurance, and annuities. Prior to launching Family First life, Shawn worked as an independent insurance agent, selling final expense, mortgage protection life insurance at a high level for several years.Contact Shawn:Instagram: @shawnmeaikeYoutube: @shawnmeaikeofficialFamily First Life: www.familyfirstlife.comCatch the full video of this conversation: https://youtu.be/pdL8p-ruXcoText BUZZ to (816) 727-7610 to connect directly with us and share your favorites from the episode or learn more about upcoming events and challenges happening in our industryJoin Weaver Sales Academy: https://www.weaversa.com/Follow Michael & Courtney on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandcweaverInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandcweaver/Youtube: https://youtu.be/pdL8p-ruXcoMichael LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-weaver-a2940095Courtney LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-weaver-4b8139a0/

“Invest in yourself and invest in something greater than yourself.”Holy Newton of FFL Believe has a heart to serve, personally and professionally. When she first got started with Family First Life, she only helped 3 families in her first month. Now, she has been averaging 25-30 families a month! Listen as she expands on her journey to FFL, her transition to being telesales focused and how it grew her business, and her passion to help people.

James Witts, of FFL Universe, is pretty impressive to say the least. After serving 24 years in the Navy, he decided to embark on another journey of service by protecting families. In 2022, he provided life insurance to a total of 361 families! Listen as he discusses how he found Family First Life, how he conducts his appointments, and why he's driven to have success in this industry.

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“It starts with being in communication with someone that's at that level that you're trying to get to.”Nick Garay of FFL Verum Vitae has been with Family First Life for a little over year. And he recently became a Hall of Fame producer! On this episode of “Tristate Trends,” he explains how he strategically planned to reach his desired goal while discussing the importance of staying hungry and driven after accomplishing your goal.#FamilyFirstLife #FFL #podcast #FFLtristate #guest #insurance #insuranceagent #insurancebusiness #helpingfamilies #agent #trends #halloffame #tristatetrends

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'The only thing that matters is how many families can you go out there and impact?'FFL Prosper With Purpose's Marco Conde never imagined he'd call himself Board Member of a BOOMING life insurance agency, yet here he is in 2022 doing just that AND more!!! On this Training Day, Marco talks about the work he put in to build systems and hone the hybrid model, which has now all helped him take his business to the next level at Family First Life!Check us out on the Serve the People Podcast channel via Apple Podcast, Spotify, and watch now on YouTube!

‘I'm smiling and I'm dialing.'He was at a practice company when he learned about FFL on Instagram. Now one year later, he's on the verge of Hall of Fame, his team protects 500+ families a month, and he still treats EVERY day like he's starting at zero! On this Training Day episode, Jason Khodadadian of FFL Mazal explains his ENTIRE map to success at Family First Life, and why he thinks any listener can duplicate his system!Check us out on the Serve the People Podcast channel via Apple Podcast, Spotify, and watch now on YouTube!#familyfirstlife #tristate #ffl #podcast #mazal #beast#lifeinsurance #insuranceagent #sales #salestraining#trainingday #learnhowtosell

Andrew Taylor sits down with Marty Schafer from Ethos Life to discuss the benefits of their new partnership with Family First Life, including the ability for clients to obtain up to $2 Million in coverage with a simple click and no medical exam!Currently with FFL? Sign up for your Ethos portal now - https://agents.ethoslife.comNot with FFL? Contact us today to get started - https://familyfirstlifeusa.com/

‘It just feels really good to help a family.'Lakeysha Martinez was tired of making low commissions at her full-time telesales job. Ever since reaching out to Claude Perry Jr. and joining FFL Winner's Circle in March of this year, she's been blown away by what is possible at Family First Life! Joining Marc in-studio to tell the story of her evolution, Lakeysha makes it clear that she is only getting started on her path to greatness as an agent!Check us out on the Serve the People Podcast channel via Apple Podcast, Spotify, and watch now on YouTube!#familyfirstlife #tristate #winnerscircle #trends #ffl #instudio #podcast #buyingleads #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurs #letsgrow

‘On the phone or even recruiting, I feel like we have to take ourselves out of it. It's not about my ego.'Bryttany Leshoure from FFL Winner's Circle has been on a MISSION since starting in the early Spring with Family First Life. With consistently growing results that have recently helped her reach 50+ families protected in August, she offers a full rundown of her keys to success on this in-person episode of Trends!!!Check us out on the Serve the People Podcast channel via Apple Podcast, Spotify, and watch now on YouTube!#familyfirstlife #tristate #winnerscircle #trends #ffl #instudio #podcast #singlemom #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurs #inspiring

Shawn Meaike is the founder and president of Family First Life. In late 2013, Shawn launched Family First Life, currently a multi-million-dollar independent marketing organization. As Shawn describes it, he is “building a company that truly puts both the families of our clients and the families of our agents first.” Family First Life has grown over the years and has helped over 80,000 American families with their insurance needs. Shawn Meaike as the company's CEO has made sure that they keep their values rooted in putting the families of clients and agents first. This vision became very instrumental in the company's continuing growth and success. Family First Life is projected to become a billion-dollar company by 2022.   In this episode, Brad and Shawn discuss all the benefits of getting into the insurance business. Be the boss of your life, and learn here how! Go to https://www.bradlea.com/letsgo to work with Brad today. 00:00 Intro 02:22 Why it's the best time to get into life insurance 03:24 How it started for Shawn 04:06 Bomb: Where your loyalty lies 06:14 Bomb: Brad's want for others to do better 08:58 Bomb: You have to have the courage to decide. 15:20 Working harder together 17:05 Andrew Tate 19:00 Bomb: “If it's the right thing, the consequences don't matter.” - Shawn Meaike 24:00 God testing Shawn 30:30 When people say “You changed my life.” 35:36 Hit up Brad in the DM if you need life insurance 38:28 Go to https://www.bradlea.com/letsgo and change your life 41:10 AGENTS: Listen up. 44:16 Bomb: Fraction of the action 56:40 Working with stuck up people versus not 01:03:00 Share it out! https://www.bradlea.com/letsgo 

Joining us on this week's episode of Coffee with Closers is former three-time NFL All-Pro Linebacker Shawne Merriman. He discusses his new business venture, working with a team of more than 200 agents selling life insurance at Family First Life. He also offers a few NFL preseason predictions and recalls a memorable conversation he had with Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder. 

‘We're providing for ourselves, we're helping others provide for themselves, and ultimately we're changing clients' lives.'Like so many others, the story of FFL Citadel's Brad Plummer has both highs and lows. While many important values were instilled in him through his childhood, there's no way he could have prepared for the difficult losses he's faced in recent years. In the end, though, Brad's story is filled with triumph, and it's exciting to see Family First Life as a key part of that. Learn more by listening in to this Your Story podcast!Check us out on the Serve the People Podcast channel via Apple Podcast, Spotify and watch now on YouTube!#familyfirstlife #tristate #ffl #podcast #citadel #320 #yourstory #inspiringstories #overcomingadversity #entrepreneurship #careeropportunities #business #honest #greatguest

“Support means something different to everybody.”Wayne Carr of FFL Hidden Gems has seen a LOT over his many years in Family First Life, and all that perspective really shines through on this Training Day podcast!! Hear about turning cold market into warm recruits, building and selling simultaneously, and the switch to virtual sales during this info-packed episode with Wayne!Check us out on the Serve the People Podcast channel via Apple Podcast, Spotify and watch now on YouTube! #familyfirstlife #tristate #ffl #podcast #hiddengems #training #trainingday #integrity #boardmember #entrepreneurship #careeropportunities #growth #business

Oliver Montenegro immigrated to the United States from Guatemala 10 years ago. He knew no English at the time, but still found work in various industrustries including construction, retail, rideshare and even an MLM. He discovered Family First Life in May of 2021 and jumped right in, however, he did not start building a team for over a year. Today Oliver protects around 29 families each month on his own pen!

‘When either of us is down in a valley, one is making sure to pick the other up.' It's been well documented how powerful an effective duo can be in this business, and for FFL Citadel's Brad Plummer and Dominic Palmonari, an insurance partnership was a no-brainer! The long-time friends and former corporate colleagues made the switch to Family First Life and haven't looked back, truly TRENDING on today's podcast as they discuss what this industry has meant to them through tough times and how they support one another AND their agency!Check us out on the Serve the People Podcast channel via Apple Podcast, Spotify, and watch now on YouTube!#familyfirstlife #tristate #ffl #podcast #citadel #training #trends #careeropportunities #greatplacestowork #dyanmicduo #bestfriends #partnership

Mentoring undoubtedly has a very high impact on business growth. A mentor can help streamline your business development very quickly, and there's no denying that you need one who understands your business mission and vision for its successful operation. Many businesses fail because their owners thought it wise to fly solo while building their business. No matter the size of your business, you're bound for failure without a guide to help you navigate the challenges inherent in running a business, especially at the early stage. In today's podcast, Easton Padden from Family First Life and Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions discuss how getting a business mentor can accelerate your business growth.  

Keep moving forward!!!KMF: It's Gabriel Brown's motto, and with it he has discovered Family First Life, built a team, unveiled FFL KMF Network's agency logo, and opened the door to even BIGGER accomplishments in his team's future. With all of that momentum on his side, it only made sense to have “the DJ” himself on our Trends podcast to share everything he's learned with our listeners!!Check us out on the Serve the People Podcast channel via Apple Podcast, Spotify, and watch now on YouTube!#trends #trending #podcast #familyfirstlife #lifeinsuranceagent #kmf #keepmovingforward #tristate #integritymarketinggroup #Integritypartnership

‘I love this business because it feels like we're always just at the start of something bigger.'With four years under his belt at Family First Life, Stephen Rosario is still ALWAYS learning and growing. As his team builds momentum with new agents constantly coming in, Stephen discusses how he aims to set people up for success as the leader of FFL Amplify!! Check us out on the Serve the People Podcast channel via Apple Podcast, Spotify, and watch now on YouTube!#familyfirstlife #tristate #ffl #integrity #amplify #podcast #training #trends #newepisode #greatguest #letsGROW

‘Being there, seeing the fire in new agents' eyes as they learn about this opportunity…I needed that.' The month of July is going to be a BIG one for Family First Life as 100 Business Overview Meetings are scheduled in offices across 100 different US cities. With all of this summer momentum, it only made sense to have FFL Central's Bryan Mendenhall join Marc to discuss the FFL opportunity, offer up some insight into agency building, and bring his ENERGY to the studio!! Check us out on the Serve the People Podcast channel via Apple Podcast, Spotify, and watch now on YouTube! #familyfirstlife #tristate #central #ffl #opportunity #sales #businessdevelopment #businessmeetings #podcast #training #trainingday #servethepeople #highenergyinterview

‘I'd rather run fast with a few than drag along a thousand.'On this Training Day, a pair of Hidden Gems join Marc to drop their new agent knowledge LIVE in studio!! Habi Abu-Bakr and Christ Warren, of the newly minted, FFL Determined Vision, have both been blown away by the opportunity at FFL, especially compared to their experiences elsewhere in the insurance industry. With so many resources at their fingertips, listen and learn how their HOT START has unfolded at Family First Life!Check us out on the Serve the People Podcast channel via Apple Podcast, Spotify, and watch now on YouTube!#familyfirstlife #tristate #ffl #callwayne #hiddengems #trainingday #lifeinsurance #insuranceagent #agentinterviews #podcast #training #salesjobs #letsGROW

“Don't overcomplicate this…”If you need help unpacking the Family First Life opportunity and breaking it down into easy-to-understand pieces, then you NEED to listen to Garet Duet and Jesse Parley on this Training Day episode! From selling to building to evolving as an individual, these two experienced agents shed a lot of light on what this organization is all about!Check us out on the Serve the People Podcast channel via Apple Podcast, Spotify, and watch now on YouTube!#familyfirstlife #tristate #avenues #precision #ffl #salesconference #podcast #training #explainingffl #whatisffl #businessdueos #greatpair #letsGROW

‘This has changed our lives in such an incredible way.'Christy Wolf had been watching her sister Mindy crush it at FFL, so there was little hesitation when she was asked to get on board herself. Coming in with no back up plan, Christy had no choice but to make this work…now, even her 10-year-old daughter is noticing her success!! On this Trends episode, hear Christy join Marc to talk about all the ways Family First Life has helped transform her life! Check us out on the Serve the People Podcast channel via Apple Podcast, Spotify, and watch now on YouTube!#familyfirstlife #tristate #believe #ffl #marcmeade #singlemom #inspirationalstories #podcast #greatguests #motivation #empowerment #lifechanging #lifeinsurance #trends

‘We treat it like we are starting back at 0, every day.'FFL 320 Life Solution's Joe Basso has become a Training Day staple, always delivering insight after insight on how he's achieved continuous growth since his start at FFL. Joining the show for the first time since 2022 Annual Convention, Joe and Marc dive into the reasons Family First Life “works” and the approach it takes to transform the opportunity into results!Check us out on the Serve the People Podcast channel via Apple Podcast, Spotify, and watch now on YouTube! #familyfirstlife #tristate #training #trainingday #podcast #320 #lifesolutions #joebasso #insuranceagent #lifeinsurance #entrepreneurship

‘Ask yourself: what's your expectation for the business, and what work are you putting towards it?' It's not uncommon to see licensed agents switch to Family First Life and instantly appreciate all of the benefits they now have access to. From the comp to the leads to the training, Christ Warren of FFL Hidden Gems has been taking advantage of everything—so listen in on this Trends episode to hear him discuss his early success in the business!!Check us out on the Serve the People Podcast channel via Apple Podcast, Spotify, and watch now on YouTube! #familyfirstlife #tristate #trends #trending #podcast #hiddengems #gems #wisdom #selling #buildingabusiness #callwayne

Shawn Meaike is the founder and president of Family First Life. In late 2013, Shawn launched Family First Life, currently a multi-million-dollar independent marketing organization. As Shawn describes it, he is “building a company that truly puts both the families of our clients and the families of our agents first.” Shawn is also heavily involved with the Dream center charity and working for a better tomorrow with his company by helping as many people as possible. Life insurance is the most scalable industry and you get to help people while you do it. Listen in to how you can today.   00:00 Intro 03:45 Bomb: “Dropping Bombs is a real podcast.” - Shawn Meaike 05:51 Who Brad and Shawn are selling life insurance to 09:30 Training 14:00 The IDGAF attitude 20:00 Starting but not finishing school for your license 21:00 Bomb: “At some point being broke ain't cute anymore” - Shawn Meaike 21:15 Bomb: “Have respect for yourself.” - Shawn Meaike 27:00 A good indicator if you are in the business 29:51 Making it over four years… 31:19 Bomb: “You have one hand of friends.” - Shawn Meaike 36:50 If you are not licensed or if YOU have a license, what we have is for you at Real Financial. 41:30 The biggest lie in the business… 50:27 Reach out to BRAD for Real Financial https://www.bradlea.com/letsgo or if you are an agent go to https://www.bradlea.com/agent  54:25 Bomb: Climb the ladder 58:41 Follow @shawn.meaike on instagram

‘I did the math…'FFL Believe's David Starr is upfront about the highs AND lows he's endured, and all together they make it clear why he's off to such a HOT start at Family First Life! On this special in-studio Your Story episode, David shares the adversity he's overcome, his unique entry into the business, and what this opportunity means for him and his future!! 

Priscilla Molina has been with Family First Life for only 3 months but already considers this her dream job. She appreciates the ability to control her own schedule while also achieving the perfect balance between work and life. Her goal is to continue helping families and build a successful agency.

“There's nothing else like this.”Erika Walker was ready to leave the insurance industry entirely when Josh Williams finally introduced her to Family First Life. She decided to try it for a month, ended up protecting 56 families, and is now SVP with FFl Blessing!! On this Training Day, you'll hear her story as well as how she has transitioned to telesales and continues to lead a rapidly growing team!!

‘Hardwork is freeing.'FFL Dream Team's Andre Brooks stopped by our studio to talk motivation, service, and leadership with Marc! For agents who are looking to build upon the Family First Life opportunity, hearing Andre discuss both his mistakes and success as an agency owner can definitely help you build out your own roadmap towards growth!!