Podcasts about Lunsford

Filling in for The Tara Show on Labor Day, guest host Ryan Wrecker speaks with business strategist Perry Lunsford about worker readiness for retirement. Lunsford addresses the financial pressures leading many Americans to delay retirement beyond age 65, comparing generational shifts in lifestyle expectations, cost of living, and spending habits. They explore practical ways to prepare for long-term financial security, including managing debt, leveraging 401(k) matches and 529 plans, maintaining a disciplined savings routine, and consulting with trusted mentors.

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about Labor Day weekend, Rod pitches an idea for merging months together, and then in the final hour of the show it's Open Phones Friday.

The Read My Lips Game

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about Labor Day weekend, people not knowing what Labor Day is for, and they play The Read My Lips Game.

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about bands that got too drunk to perform onstage, tell you some of the most overrated tourist spots in the U.S, and Rod tells you all about his crazy dreams he had last night. 

Michael from Tomball takes on David from Porter in the Championship game of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about the AC/DC show at Reliant Stadium last night, tell you which state each state hates most, and play the Championship Game of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Matt in Cleveland takes on David in Porter in the semifinals of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about driving stick shift, AC/DC being in town tonight, and they play Day 31 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler. They also announce a Rush concert! 

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about people being too easily offended, play Day 30 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler, and then in the final hour of the show it's Open Phones Friday.

The Read My Lips Game

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk parent group texts, play The Read My Lips Game, and do Day 29 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk celebrate Rod's Birthday and talk about Soundgarden playing at the NFL kickoff game, kids getting allowances, and they remember the life of Dolly Parton.

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about trash trucks, disney characters representing NFL teams, and social media bans for kids. They also play Day 27 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about Dolly Parton's health, tell you which generation loves A.I the most, and play Day 26 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about Hawaiin shirts, play Day 25 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler, and then in the final hour of the show it's Open Phones Friday.

Donna from Santa Fe takes on Sheila from Texas City on Day 25 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

David from Porter takes on Roy from Klein on Day 24 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about teachers adding "fart corners" to classrooms, tell you some ideas people have to get Gen X to go back to concerts again, and they play Day 24 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

The Read My Lips Game

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about Z.Z Top drummer, Frank Beard passing away, the NFL wanting to add an international team to the league, and they play Day 23 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Mike in League City takes on Matt in Cleveland on Day 23 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Gary in West Columbia takes on Bode in Copperfield on Day 22 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about fajitas, people drinking non-alcoholic beer at work, and play day 22 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about Home Owner's Associations, swingers, and play Day 21 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Michael in Missouri City takes on Alyssa in Sugarland on Day 21 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler

Sabrina in Willowbrook takes on Heather in Conroe on Day 20 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about drinking bathwater, play Day 20 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler, and then in the final hour of the show it's Open Phones Friday.

Perry Lunsford is the founder and CEO of Healthy Insurance Dude, one of the nation's fastest-growing independent health insurance brokerages. A U.S. Air Force veteran and lifelong entrepreneur, Perry has built multiple businesses—from irrigation companies and fitness centers to marketing agencies and insurance—while learning firsthand that failure often lays the foundation for extraordinary success. In this episode, Perry shares how years of setbacks, smart marketing, and relentless resilience helped him build a thriving business by simply taking exceptional care of people. On this episode we talk about: How years of entrepreneurial failures prepared Perry for massive success in the insurance industry Why marketing—not sales—became his biggest competitive advantage Building the Healthy Insurance Dude brand through social media before personal branding became mainstream The difference between entrepreneurs and employees, and why entrepreneurship isn't for everyone Lessons learned from rebuilding his business after leaving the traditional MLM insurance model Perry's approach to investing in businesses, classic cars, and assets he understands best Top 3 Takeaways Your biggest failures often become your greatest competitive advantage. Every business Perry struggled through gave him skills that eventually made succeeding in insurance feel almost effortless. Great marketing makes selling easy. By building trust and visibility before speaking with prospects, Perry created a business where customers were already ready to buy before the sales conversation even began. Invest in what you know. Whether it's your own business or a niche market like classic cars, understanding your investments gives you a significant edge over chasing trends you don't fully understand. Notable Quotes “God put me on the planet to fail at a lot of stuff to end up here.” “I'm not a very good salesperson. I'm a fantastic marketer.” “The thing about making money is you just gotta help enough people.” Connect with Perry Lunsford: Website: https://www.thehealthyinsurancedude.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyinsurancedude Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthyinsurancedude A Word from Our Sponsors: - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through August 23, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel from Atascocita takes on Gabby from Aldine on Day 19 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

The Read My Lips Game

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about people using A.I to play the lottery, tell you all about a new female professional baseball league, and play The Read My Lips Game. They also do Day 19 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Fresh Outta Bed Head to Head Challenge

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about summer regrets that people have, being a middle child, and they play Day 18 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Michael from Tomball takes on Justin from Richmond on Day 18 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Alex from North Shore takes on Bode from Copperfield on Day 17 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about shoplifting, bad roommates, and play Day 17 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about dress code double standards, tell you some corporate phrases Gen Z doesn't understand, and play Day 16 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about International Beer Day, metal detectors, and play Day 15 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler. Then in the final hour of the show it's Open Phones Friday.

James from Deer Park takes on Roy from Klein on Day 14 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about new music from The New Radicals, play another round of The Read My Lips Game, and do Day 14 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

The Read My Lips Game

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about National Underwear Day, argue over what the best temperature is to go to sleep, and play Day 13 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about wine, tell you some new slang that the kids are using, and play Day 12 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Mary in Rosenberg takes on Mike in League City on Day 11 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about the weekend, double albums, and MTV's 45th anniversary. They also do Day 11 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.

Tim from Montgomery takes on Gary from West Columbia on Day 10 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler

Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chile talk about solar activity causing people to live longer or shorter lives depending on which year they were born, play Day 10 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler, and then in the final hour of the show it's Open Phones Friday.

The Read My Lips Game

Chris in Spring Branch takes on Nick in Pearland on Day 9 of The Suburb Summer Sizzler.