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Bradley Flowers is the founder of Portal Insurance based in Mobile, Alabama, a scratch-independent agency he founded and is building on the back of social media, personal branding, content, and technology. In 2019, Portal Insurance was named the "Agency for the Future'' by Safeco Insurance for the Southeast United States. Bradley is an acclaimed speaker in the insurance and real estate sector and is the co-host of the “Insurance Guys Podcast,” the most downloaded podcast in the insurance industry, which is featured on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, and iHeart Radio. If you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people.We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here.It is Free and Short (2min).

Exiting News the 30 in 5 Waitlist is Officially OPEN: SAVE MY SEATWhat's in this episode:- Transitioning from captive to independent- Moving from referrals to outbound calling- Importance of spousal support- Navigating obstacles and difficulties- Industry trendsAbout Bradley:Bradley Flowers is the founder of Portal Insurance, based in Mobile, Alabama, a scratch independent agency he founded and is building on the back of social media, personal branding, content, and technology. In 2019, Portal Insurance was named the "Agency for the Future'' by Safeco Insurance for the Southeast United States.Bradley is an acclaimed speaker in the insurance and real estate sector and is the co-host of the “Insurance Guys Podcast,” the most downloaded podcast in the insurance industry which is featured on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, and iHeart Radio.Contact Bradley:LinkedIn: Bradley FlowersYouTube: @Bradleyflowers Instagram: @bradleyflowers__Podcast: The Insurance GuysCatch the full video of this conversation: https://youtu.be/MmKOk6E0H0AZero to 6 Figure Producer Course: Click Here1:1 Coaching: More InfoMastermind:  More InfoJoin Weaver Sales Academy: Click Here6 Figure Life Producer Course: Click HereBook a call with Michael: Schedule NowText 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://www.youtube.com/@mandcweaverMichael LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-weaver-a2940095

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Justin interviews Bob Bowman, the CRO of Wendy's in today's episode. Bob will be the guest panelist in the December 12th RIMS webinar, Prepare Yourself for the New Generation of Risk. Bob speaks of his career trajectory and what he learned as a claims manager for Safeco Insurance, a risk manager for Macy's, and the Chief Risk Officer of Wendy's. He talks about connecting with programs across the corporate reach of Wendy's and what falls under his oversight as the CRO. Justin shares the focus of the December 12th webinar and also provides his words of advice for young risk    Listen in for an interesting overview of ERM at Wendy's.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMScast. [:14] RISKWORLD 2024 will be held in sunny San Diego, California, from May 5th through May 8th. Booth and sponsorship sales are open. Member registration opens in November 2023. Public registration opens December 6th, 2023. Visit RIMS.org/riskworld for more information. [:35] About today's episode, a discussion of franchising, merging risks, and professional development, with our guest, Bob Bowman of Wendy's. [:56] The RIMS CRMP is the only competency-based risk management credential. That matters because earning the certification shows employers and recruiters that you have the skills necessary to manage risk and create value for your organization. [1:16] Several Exam Prep virtual workshops are coming up, starting on December 13th and 14th with former RIMS president, Chris Mandel. On January 13th, 20th, and 27th, 2024, the RIMS-CRMP Exam Virtual Workshop will be presented in conjunction with Conrad Clark Nigeria. [1:39] The RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep Virtual Workshop will be held on January 30th and February 1st. That's a two-day course. Visit the certification page on RIMS.org for more information. A link is on this episode's show notes. [1:56] RIMS is gearing up for awards season. At RISKWORLD 2024, we will honor individuals, organizations, and chapters for their outstanding achievements in risk management. If you know someone who is truly making an impact on the risk profession and paving the way for future generations, consider drafting a nomination! [2:15] The deadline to submit award nominations is Friday, January 5th, 2024. A link to the awards applications and guidelines page is in this episode's show notes. Go to RIMS.org's About Us page and see the awards link there. Nominations for Risk Manager of the Year have closed but there are other awards that might appeal to you or a friend. [2:43] Bob Bowman is the CRO (Chief Risk Officer) for Wendy's. We will talk about franchising risks, merging risks, enterprise risk management, and professional development and hear about his career, which started in insurance. He worked at Macy's for several years and is now at Wendy's [3:10] We're going to talk about how and when Bob and his risk group are involved at different stages of decision-making for this global brand. [3:20] Quick plug! Bob Bowman is going to be the guest panelist for our upcoming RIMS webinar, presented by Riskonnect on December 12th. It's titled Prepare Yourself for the New Generation of Risk. The link is in this episode's show notes. Anyone who hears this interview will want to hear more from him in this webinar on December 12th! [3:45] Bob Bowman, welcome to RIMScast! [4:12] Bob's title at Wendy's is Chief Risk Officer. He has been with Wendy's for a little under 10 years. Bob tells of his time before that. He started in claims management in 1990 at Safeco Insurance. He backed into insurance as his degree is in restaurant and hospitality management. [5:38] From Safeco Insurance, Bob moved into the risk management space with help from a mentor and professional networking connections. [6:10] Bob was at Macy's for over 20 years. Macy's was going through a lot of change and transition at the time. When Bob joined Macy's, retail was vital and thriving. When Bob left Macy's, retail was just becoming aware of Amazon. Digital commerce was making itself known. [6:58] Bob had done an internship with Wendy's in college. Twenty-plus years later they made him an offer. He had loved his experiences at Macy's but everything was siloed. The offer at Wendy's was to connect the siloes and steer the ship. The pieces he had learned at Macy's had to be translated into a single strategy for success at Wendy's. [8:14] Risk management both in retail and at Wendy's is about product and process. It's all about delivering something of perceived value to the consumer, along with an experience. The experience might be the more important part of the equation. It's getting the product and experience right every time, in the perception of the customer. [9:10] Wendy's corporate headquarters hired Bob to work with the risk management team they had and develop it for organizational resilience, business continuity planning, crisis management, and enterprise risk management. [10:15] Bob tells how he referred to ISO and COSO in charting the path for Wendy's. It is now part of the way Wendy's manages every program. Every program begins with a framework selection of ISO, COSO, or another standard or industry best practices. [10:59] Food preparation and location selection are under other leaders. Bob's space is risk management in any and every program at Wendy's. He uses a consistent business model across all of the programs. [11:37] Franchising is a unique business model. It has many advantages but also comes with inherent risks. There is less control with autonomous, independent businesspeople working within a single brand with a desire to deliver a consistent experience to the customer across the franchise system. [12:46] Wendy's franchisees are autonomous but must be respectful of regulation. [13:42] The Wendy's corporate risk management group has grown since Bob started. There were six to eight risk managers in 2014. Today it is a group of about 15. [14:31] Bob discusses what is behind the growth of risk management at Wendy's. There is increasing complexity in the world, so there is increasing value in and appreciation for risk management. The way Wendy's transacts business has changed and continues to change. There are new technology risks. [16:17] When Bob started in the industry, there was a push to master tangible risks. Over the last five years, that has become a push to master intangible risks: digital data technology, network systems, cloud, hardware, software, and so forth. [16:51] RIMS plug time! RIMS Virtual Workshops: Visit RIMS.org/virtualworkshops to see the full calendar. December 7th starts the three-part course, Leveraging Data and Analytics for Continuous Risk Management, which will be led by our friend Pat Saporito. [17:12] Fundamentals of Insurance returns on December 12th and 13th. It will be led by our good friend Gail Kyomura. Information about these workshops and others is on the RIMS Virtual Workshops page. Check it out and register! [17:28] At 5:00 p.m. India Standard Time, on December 1st, Prudent Insurance Brokers Private Ltd. returns to discuss Business Interruption. On December 7, 2023, our friends at TÜV SÜD GRC return to discuss Engineering Resilience: Strategies for Preventing Machinery Breakdown. [17:49] Bob Bowman, our guest today is on the next webinar. On December 12th, Prepare Yourself for the New Generation of Risk with Riskonnect. On December 14th, Aon will be Addressing Today's Risks While Preparing for the Risks of Tomorrow. [18:05] On January 4th, RIMS's Public Policy Committee will explore Nevada's “Defense Within The Limits” Ban. On January 16th, RIMS will present How Risk Managers Can Combat Human Trafficking In 2024. Justin will host that session and will be joined by three expert panelists. He is looking forward to reaching you all with this session. [18:26] Visit RIMS.org/Webinars to learn more about these webinars and to register! Links are in the show notes. Webinar registration is complimentary for RIMS members. [19:37] Bob describes risk as uncertainty. Wherever there is uncertainty, that is risk. What are the things that need to be true to reduce that uncertainty? That's risk management. You can apply that easily to intangible risk. Bob does not have the technology background that would equip him to participate in the innovation discussion. [20:28] Bob trusts the CTO and others with technology backgrounds to guide him so he knows how to advise the C-suite. The intangible risk space is growing across nearly every aspect of the business. To be effective, Bob partners with every business function. [22:31] Wendy's attempts to simplify risk management. To Bob, if you are going to be effective as a risk management practitioner, simplifying is the table stakes. The balance of the business has little interest in and appreciation for risk management until it's relevant through their lens and on their terms with the results they are trying to achieve. [23:45] What has enabled Bob and his team to find some success is the risk profile, which is getting to know the risk from the perspective of the business, and the business leaders. It's up to the risk managers to speak the language of risk from the perspective of the leaders and grasp the challenges of each functional area of the business. [24:41] Risk management is asking, what could we do to make that desirable outcome more certain or increase the probability that we will hit that target. Bob asks, If I could guarantee you a greater probability that you will achieve your goals, wouldn't you begin thinking about more goals? Wouldn't you be more ambitious about accomplishments? [25:36] New items and new recipes would only come to the risk management department in terms of food safety. [26:31] Bob says he was on the periphery of the breakfast menu unveiling and he gives credit to an amazing team. Breakfast For Us in its current form is a recent innovation. Without prompting from risk management, the team coming up with the menu asked, what are the things that need to be true for this to be a successful endeavor? [27:01] That is risk-based decision-making from the outset of the idea. There was a lot of labor, expertise, and collaborative decision-making across the entire organization for months that went into the development of the breakfast menu. Bob wonders how many of the things that needed to be true went from not yet being true, to true, in the process. [29:30] Bob talks about the collaborative partnership between the Wendy's corporation and the franchisees. All parties have to be represented in the discussion. [30:09] Bob speaks about his part in the webinar coming on December 12th, Prepare Yourself for the New Generation of Risk. It goes toward the dilemma that many risk professionals are confronted with. There are so many new, evolving, uncertain areas of risk and risk management. The world is delivering us a heavy dose of VUCA! [30:52] We've got to be equipped to understand the VUCA World and be able to translate it to our organizations. This webinar will focus on that. Justin will host. It's a great way to close out the year! [31:33] As Bob looks back on his career, his advice to young people considering risk management is to get a mentor and a professional network, do hard work, and be willing to expand one's skill set. Support great people to be supported by great people. That's a universal part of the equation. [32:31] Special thanks to Bob Bowman of Wendy's for joining us on RIMScast! You can hear more of Bob's perspective and experience in the December 12th RIMS Webinar sponsored by Riskonnect titled Prepare Yourself for the New Generation of Risk. Register at RIMS.org/webinars and the link in this episode's show notes. [32:52] Go to the App Store and download the RIMS App. This is a special members-only benefit. Everybody loves the RIMS App! [33:19] You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in our show notes. RIMScast has a global audience of risk professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [34:03] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. The RIMS app is available only for RIMS members! You can find it in the App Store. [34:28] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [34:44] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com and in print, and check out the blog at RiskManagementMonitor.com. Justin Smulison is Business Content Manager at RIMS. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [35:07] Thank you for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe!   Mentioned in this Episode: Riskworld 2024 — San Diego, CA | May 5–8, 2024 RIMS Riskworld Award Nominations — Jan. 5, 2024, is the deadline to submit nominations! 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RIMS Mobile App Spencer Educational Foundation — Grants Page Embrace The Unknown: Unleashing the Power of Risk | Hosted Live & In-Person by RIMS NZ & PI | Feb. 12, 2024 Dan Kugler Risk Manager on Campus Grant RIMS Risk Management Magazine: ERM Special Edition 2023 RIMS Webinars: Engineering Resilience: Strategies for Preventing Machinery Breakdown | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD | Dec. 7, 2023 Prepare Yourself for the New Generation of Risk | Sponsored by Riskonnect | Dec. 12, 2023 Addressing Today's Risks While Preparing for Tomorrow | Sponsored by Aon | Dec. 14, 2023 Nevada's “Defense Within The Limits” Ban Explored | Presented by RIMS Public Policy Committee | Jan. 4, 2024 How Risk Managers Can Combat Human Trafficking In 2024 | Presented by RIMS | Jan. 16, 2024 RIMS.org/Webinars Upcoming Virtual Workshops: Leveraging Data and Analytics for Continuous Risk Management | Dec 7 Fundamentals of Insurance | Dec 12 See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops All RIMS-CRMP Prep Workshops — Including Chris Mandel's Dec 13–14 Course Related RIMScast Episodes: On The Menu: Restaurant Injury Risk Trends in 2023 Franchise Risks in 2022 with Karen Agostinho of Five Guys Enterprises Risk Insight with AAIN Leadership and Panda Express Fleet Safety with Nets Executive Director Susan Gillies-Hipp Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Why Subrogation is the New Arbitration” | Sponsored by Fleet Response (New!) “Cyclone Season: Proactive Preparation for Loss Minimization” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Subrogation and the Competitive Advantage” | Sponsored by Fleet Response “Cyberrisk Outlook 2023” | Sponsored by Alliant “Chemical Industry: How To Succeed Amid Emerging Risks and a Challenging Market” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Insuring the Future of the Environment” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Insights into the Gig Economy and its Contractors” | Sponsored by Zurich “The Importance of Disaster Planning Relationships” | Sponsored by ServiceMaster “Technology, Media and Telecom Solutions in 2023” | Sponsored by Allianz “Analytics in Action” | Sponsored by Alliant “Captive Market Outlook and Industry Insights” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Using M&A Insurance: The How and Why” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Zurich's Construction Sustainability Outlook for 2023” “ESG Through the Risk Lens” | Sponsored by Riskonnect “A Look at the Cyber Insurance Market” | Sponsored by AXA XL   RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring Chris Mandel! Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS DEI Council   RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play RIMS Buyers Guide Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on Apple Podcasts.   Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   About our guest   Bob Bowman on LinkedIn   Tweetables (Edited For Social Media Use): When I joined Macy's, retail was strong, vital, and thriving. By the time I left Macy's, retail was just becoming aware of Amazon. Digital commerce was making itself known. — Bob Bowman   There is less control with independent businesspeople who desire to maintain that independence. At the same time, you're working within a single brand, with a desire for consistency, and a desire to deliver a consistent experience to the customer across the system. — Bob Bowman   I would tell young risk managers to get a mentor and a professional network, do the hard work, and be willing to expand one's skill set. Support great people to be supported by great people. — Bob Bowman

In this episode, we talk about how Chris managed to transition from engineering to healthcare. He shares his views on why he believes value-based care is the future and how this approach is a win/win for both patients and healthcare workers.We also get to discuss his views on AI and why he believes AI can never replace the human touch. AboutChris is a visionary leader with experience in P&L Management, Operational Excellence, Business Process Transformation, Change Management, Program Delivery, and Constraint Management.   He has consistently delivered rapid bottom-line impacts and has held executive roles with Centene, UnitedHealth Group, AIG, Safeco Insurance, and Precision Castparts Corporation.   Chris is the founder of advisory and consulting firm Enhanced Performance Solutions Group, LLC (The EPS Group, LLC). The EPS Group provides Advisory Services, Business Management Consulting, Interim Leadership and Performance Management Solutions. Learn more about Previva Health Group:Website: https://previva.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/previva-health-group/Learn more about Chris Schmaltz:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisschmaltz

​According to a new study from Safeco Insurance and Liberty Mutual Insurance shows, 60% of employees in agencies are women, yet, they are underrepresented in leadership roles. The report also found that 1 in 4 female frontline staff don't feel they are given equal opportunity in their agency and more than one-third of female agency principals say they are often the only woman in the room. On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we meet three women who are leaders in the independent agency channel. These women's accomplishments illustrate the opportunities for women in the insurance industry, and their experiences represent the work that remains to be done to achieve parity. This episode features insight on women in the channel from Liz Nguyen, Vertafore's first female CTO; Crista Walker, vice president of agent engagement at Liberty Mutual and Safeco; and Kate Ferri Dawson, President of Ferri Dawson Insurance Group in Murrysville, Pennsylvania. Welcome to Declaration of Independents on Agency Nation Radio where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success and failure-- stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From main street USA, to the pages of Independent Agent Magazine. Today's episode is narrated by Jana Foster, Owner of Nevada Insurance Agency Group, brought to you exclusively by Agency Nation Radio. Visit our website www.iamagazine.com/podcasts for more episodes, show notes and guest contact information.

It's a simple concept, right? A positive attitude goes a long way. Bradley Flowers, Founder of Portal Insurance and Co-Host of The Insurance Guys Podcast, joined us today to talk about his role as a leader and how he has found success using the aforementioned concept. He has expanded his talents over the years, developing not only as a leader in the insurance industry, but also in media and podcasting. About Portal Insurance & Bradley Flowers:Bradley is the founder of Portal Insurance based in Mobile, Alabama, a scratch independent agency he founded and is building on the back of social media, personal branding, content, and technology. In 2019, Portal Insurance was named the "Agency for the Future'' by Safeco Insurance for the Southeast United States.In 2020, Portal Insurance became the subject of the YouTube series "Making the Donuts'' which showcases the everyday behind-the-scenes of the agency. Bradley is an acclaimed speaker in the insurance and real estate sector and is the co-host of the “Insurance Guys Podcast” the most downloaded podcast in the insurance industry which is featured on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and iHeart Radio.Episode Links:Ellerbrock-Norris: https://www.ellerbrock-norris.com/Ellerbrock-Norris Wealth Strategies: https://www.ellerbrock-norris-ws.com/Portal Insurance: https://portalinsurance.com/LAUNCH: https://getlaunch.io/ LinkedIn:Elliot BassettRyan BrottBradley FlowersThis episode is sponsored by LAUNCH.In the world of insurance, independent agencies fight to survive. Brokers are forced to compete by blocking markets and bid for the lowest price. Worse yet, the industry is fragmented.Agencies find it difficult to collaborate across division on the same client. Millions of dollars in potential revenue are left on the table. And agency owners lie awake at night wondering how to scale.THAT'S WHERE LAUNCH COMES IN.Access the full-revenue potential in your existing book of business. See opportunities other agencies can't. Offer more value. Gain a competitive advantage in a commoditized market.Visit https://getlaunch.io/ to learn more.

In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James talks with Tyler Asher, President of IA Distribution for Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance. Tyler oversees billions of dollars in written premium and is a critically important player in the IA insurance game. Episode Highlights: Tyler discusses his role as the President of Independent Distribution for Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance. (6:31) Tyler explains how he got to where he is today. (7:12) Tyler explains what Liberty Safeco's unique strategic advantage is. (9:00) Tyler mentions that the IA system is still lagging behind some of the major direct writers and consumer digital use which is a gap that they are actively working to fill by ensuring that agents have the technologies they need to succeed. (17:43) Tyler mentions that, from a character aspect, they are constantly trying to associate with agencies that have a handful of key characteristics. (22:57) Tyler shares his thoughts on what comes next for Liberty and how it will react to the InsureTech sector. (29:04) Tyler offers advice to anybody who is starting a new agency and wants to see immediate success. (36:48) Tyler mentions that they have a consistent product and market across the country for every one of their agencies. (40:39) Tyler expresses their gratitude for the opportunity to work with the 24,000 retail agents around the nation who have found a way forward. (51:09) Tyler discusses the book, The Infinite Game by Simon Sinik, which has been influential to him from a management perspective. (55:03) Key Quotes: “My role is as president of independent distribution means I wake up every day with my team, and we're solely focused on how do we help agents win in the market today, and prepare to win tomorrow.” - Tyler Asher “Everything starts as a partnership, right? So it's really understanding what both sides need, where an agency is headed for its overall business, where is the carrier headed, and just making sure that that communication is in lockstep.” - Tyler Asher “A huge thing is just realizing that being independent, doesn't mean going in alone. And so, for any new agency, scratch agency, first time in the independent agency system, there's a lot to learn.” - Tyler Asher Resources Mentioned: Follow and connect with Tyler on his LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-asher-283a457/ If you're interested in becoming appointed with Liberty Mutual, click here: https://business.libertymutualgroup.com/business-insurance/contact/agency-appointment-request If you're interested in becoming appointed with Safeco, click here: https://www.safeco.com/agent-resources/become-independent-agent --- Visit our website to join our email list, sign up to be a potential guest on the show and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@riskwell.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe.

In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James talks with Tyler Asher, President of IA Distribution for Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance. Tyler oversees billions of dollars in written premium and is a critically important player in the IA insurance game. Episode Highlights: Tyler discusses his role as the President of Independent Distribution for Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance. (6:31) Tyler explains how he got to where he is today. (7:12) Tyler explains what Liberty Safeco's unique strategic advantage is. (9:00) Tyler mentions that the IA system is still lagging behind some of the major direct writers and consumer digital use which is a gap that they are actively working to fill by ensuring that agents have the technologies they need to succeed. (17:43) Tyler mentions that, from a character aspect, they are constantly trying to associate with agencies that have a handful of key characteristics. (22:57) Tyler shares his thoughts on what comes next for Liberty and how it will react to the InsureTech sector. (29:04) Tyler offers advice to anybody who is starting a new agency and wants to see immediate success. (36:48) Tyler mentions that they have a consistent product and market across the country for every one of their agencies. (40:39) Tyler expresses their gratitude for the opportunity to work with the 24,000 retail agents around the nation who have found a way forward. (51:09) Tyler discusses the book, The Infinite Game by Simon Sinik, which has been influential to him from a management perspective. (55:03) Key Quotes: “My role is as president of independent distribution means I wake up every day with my team, and we're solely focused on how do we help agents win in the market today, and prepare to win tomorrow.” - Tyler Asher “Everything starts as a partnership, right? So it's really understanding what both sides need, where an agency is headed for its overall business, where is the carrier headed, and just making sure that that communication is in lockstep.” - Tyler Asher “A huge thing is just realizing that being independent, doesn't mean going in alone. And so, for any new agency, scratch agency, first time in the independent agency system, there's a lot to learn.” - Tyler Asher Resources Mentioned: Follow and connect with Tyler on his LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-asher-283a457/ If you're interested in becoming appointed with Liberty Mutual, click here: https://business.libertymutualgroup.com/business-insurance/contact/agency-appointment-request If you're interested in becoming appointed with Safeco, click here: https://www.safeco.com/agent-resources/become-independent-agent --- Visit our website to join our email list, sign up to be a potential guest on the show and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@riskwell.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe.

You are listening to “The Insurance Network” – a podcast series focused on the success of independent insurance agents! In each episode, we'll be featuring leaders and exploring … Read More » The post EP. 5: What Agents and Carriers can do to Create a Vibrant Independent Agency System that is Prepared for the Future appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Bradley Flowers- Bradley is a nationally recognized insurance agency owner and business enthusiast. He runs the day-to-day operations at Portal Insurance in Mobile, Alabama, a scratch independent agency he founded and is building on the back of social media, personal branding, content, and technology. In 2019, Portal Insurance was named the "Agency for the Future'' by Safeco Insurance for the Southeast United States. In 2020, Portal Insurance became the subject of the YouTube series "Making the Donuts'' which shows the everyday behind-the-scenes of the agency. Bradley is the co-host of the “Insurance Guys Podcast” one of the most listened to podcasts in the insurance industry which is featured on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, and iHeart Radio. Through his podcast, Bradley has interviewed hundreds of influential individuals including Gary Vaynerchuk, Dave Meltzer, and Jesse Cole.https://onecityworldtour.com/https://instagram.com/bradleyflowers__?utm_medium=copy_linkhttps://www.theinsuranceguyspodcast.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/BradleyFlowers/videos

Cloverleaf Radio's host The Host with the Most Jimmy Falcon "The King of the Quarantine" welcomes Actor Paul Willson to the show! Paul Lee Willson (born December 25, 1945) is an American film, television and voice actor. He was born in Fairmont, Minnesota, the son of Doris Geraldine and Lee Wilford Willson. Since 2012 he has appeared in television ads for Safeco Insurance. Check it out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jianetwork/support

This week the mayor sat down with Dale Steinke from Liberty Mutual & Safeco Insurance. They have a Fun conversation about marketing , building your agency’s brand, your authority, using video, etc. Dale is so passionate about our industry and it shows . Safeco has several programs that were created to help our industry, to help  agencies grow , programs like Bricks & Clicks, Agent for the Future , Agent Giving and we get to hear about those in this episode. Thank you to the Sponsors of Insurance Town and this Episode:Smart Choice Canopy ConnectCover Desk

The latest Agent For The Future study reveals that high digital adopters grew 60% faster than low digital adopters. Chip sits down with Tyler Asher, President of Independent Agent Distribution at Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance, to learn more about the findings and how they reveal a clear path to help agents of any size transform and grow. For more information: Report: Rise of the Digital Insurance Agency Learn More about Liberty Mutual and Safeco Agent for the Future Become a Recommended Agent on TrustedChoice.com

It was from his upbringing, close family ties and lessons learned from his mother that Carlos Cubia, the Global Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Vice President of Walgreens Boots Alliance, first discovered what it means to be a leader. The leadership lessons that were instilled in Carlos at a young age have been reinforced by his extensive leadership experience in Corporate America with companies such as Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Safeco Insurance. In this episode, we explore leadership through the honest, open mentality of “never being the smartest person in the room” and discuss the key actions leaders should take to cultivate inclusive atmospheres, lead change, and empower others to take initiative.Listen here, or subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

This week Mike Lorrain, co-founder of Quantum Productions, joins us to talk about some of the changes that have occurred in the 25 years he and his business partner Norb have been making videos, thoughts on the newest tech, and advice for beginners! From pre-production all the way through music and editing, Quantum Productions works to create outstanding, award-winning films for their clients; some of whom include Safeco Insurance, Nordstrom's, and Puget Sound Energy. Check them out at: https://www.quantumproductions.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/puget-systems/message

On this episode we chat with Jessica about her passion for literacy and helping veterans and how she has been able to intertwined her passion and career at Safeco Insurance.

Nick Unsworth is a leadership Coach, international speaker, & best-selling author. As CEO of Life on Fire, Nick's mission is to help you love what you do for work, relentlessly pursue your passions, and live the dream.Nick sold a business by 30 years old, has coached over 3,000 people, and has consulted for clients including: Daymond John from Shark Tank, Mark Divine from NavySEALS.com, Keller Williams Real Estate, Safeco Insurance and more.In this episode, we discuss: - How he went from barely surviving to building a 7 figure business that's thriving- His 10 year overnight success story and what you can learn from it- His strategy for being a top 5 affiliate partner for Tony Robbins & Dean GraziosiAnd so much more...Connect with Nick here: Life on Fire *************************************************************You will never maximize your potential on your own so I'm personally inviting you to come and join me in the private Extraordinary Man Facebook group so you can level up your business and your life. Just Click Here to join the Extraordinary Man private Facebook group. Iron sharpens iron and this is the #1 place for you to connect with me and other like minded men who are on a mission to maximize their potential. My goal is to help you become the man God created you to be in all areas of your life. So come and join us in the Facebook group and upgrade your business and your life.

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In this throwback episode of Agents Influence podcast from January of 2020, host Jason Cass interviews Chuck Blondino, Director of Agency Capabilities and Programs at Safeco Insurance and Liberty Mutual Insurance, who has been on the show previously in 2015 and 2017. Chuck Blondino shares what it took for him to grow his business, what high-growth agencies are doing for expansion, ways to approach the recruitment process, and the insightful Edelman.com trust barometer report.   Episode Highlights:  Jason Cass introduces guest Chuck Blondino. (1:01) Is Chuck Blondino an iPhone user or an Android user? (4:02) Does he love to win or does he hate to lose? (4:31) Is he stronger because of his skill or because of luck? (6:28) Chuck Blondino talks about his journey in his business. (9:00) What was it like for Chuck moving from Seattle, Washington to Salt Lake City, Utah at age 20 to build his business? (11:17) You’ve got to be recruiting all the time. (22:41) What are high-growth agencies doing to expand? (23:02) How does Chuck approach being in his own business? (26:39) What does Chuck mean by people having a ‘handshake mindset? (29:55) Chuck talks about what he learned from the Edelman.com trust barometer report. (37:42) A report says that 75% of agents want their agent managers to cross-sell and sell more. (44:34)    3 Key Points: The market share for independent agents hasn’t moved in a decade more than 1 point in personal lines (30%) and commercial lines (76%).  When many people are hiring, unfortunately they don’t start shifting into the CEO mindset and don’t invest in the culture or the training.  About 46% of the high-growth agencies are hiring producers and 56% of high-growth agencies have someone handling the marketing duties for them.    Key Quotes: “Today, there are so many ways to make it (success) happen, so many ways to achieve success that to get stuck is almost a choice.” – Chuck Blondino “As soon as you say the words ‘I’m too busy to…’ you’ve got to hire somebody. You’ve got to hire people to help because that is where the multiplication comes in.” – Chuck Blondino “I’m trying to earn your business everyday because I want my unfair share. And if I want my unfair share, my goodness, you’re going to really have to do something different to go get it.” – Chuck Blondino   Resources Mentioned: Agency Intelligence Reach out to Jason Cass AIBrainshare.com Safeco Insurance and Liberty Mutual Insurance Edelman   Advertisers: Lightspeed Voice ePayPolicy Advisor Evolved

Welcome to Inside the Greenroom! Today we speak with Coach, international speaker, & best-selling author Nick Unsworth. During Nick’s career, he has coached over 10,000 entrepreneurs and sold a massive marketing company by the time he was 30. With this kind of success early on in his career, he quickly became a well-known name in his space. In an effort to scale his business and create more impact he started leveraging the power of stages. This decision led Nick and his team to even more success.  After a string of events, Nick decided to do the one thing many entrepreneurs are scared to do. Committing to a niche. Nick has mastered the concept “you can’t be all things to all people.” Learn how creating a target audience and niching down his business and message gave him the opportunity to start the project that was always in his heart and more! Here is what we cover: How Nick overcame his fear of speaking Don’t try to be like anybody else Stepping into your authentic self  What took Nick 10 years to figure out Nick’s process for designing a vision for your life, and stepping into its reality When money and success doesn’t fill the void  When Nick went all-in on his dreams Niching down in your business The power of online challenges  And more!   We invite you to Take Nick’s Final Action Steps:  Ask yourself…. “To take inventory on, how you are showing up right now?” “What can you do to catch a new vision?” “Write it out is if anything is possible.” Whether you are a speaker, or a business owner pivoting your company online, this episode is a must-listen!    LINKS:   Connect with Nick: Join their free online www.LifeOnFireChallenge.com to learn how to clarify their God-given vision, create a success roadmap, & launch into action. Facebook: www.facebook.com/NickUnsworth101   Website:  www.LifeOnFireChallenge.com Twitter: twitter.com/nickunsworth YouTube:  www.youtube.com/c/LifeOnFireTV/featured   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Learn More About our Stage Agency:  www.advanceyourreach.com/stage-agency stageagency@advancyourreach.com Connect with us: Facebook: ​​www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website:​​ advanceyourreach.com Email​: ​info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 What to expect today 2:46 Meet Nick 3:55 Nick’s entrepreneurial journey  11:09 When Nick froze on stage 17:06 How Nick became a great speaker 20:34 Pre-pairing for your vision 25:31 The steps of launching a challenge 33:24 Why Nick went niche with his audience 37:33 How Nick named his company 43:43 The speakers who have impacted    More About Nick: Nick Unsworth is a Business Coach, international speaker, & best-selling author.  “Nick is in the 1% of Marketers & Funnel Experts in the World” ~ According to Tony Robbins As CEO of Life on Fire, Nick’s mission is to build a thriving community of faith-based entrepreneurs online and support them through digital marketing to grow God’s Kingdom. Nick sold a marketing agency by 30 years old, coached over 10,000 entrepreneurs, and has consulted clients including Daymond John from Shark Tank, Spartan Races, Navy Seals.com, Joe Polish, John Assaraf, Keller Williams Real Estate, Safeco Insurance, Awaken Church, and many more.

Never make a decision, or jump and risk making a bad decision. These two ends of the spectrum get the most focus. My guest today finds middle ground in being decisive and taking action, then working to make it right. It also aligns with his counsel that, “Done beats perfect!” My guest is Nick Unsworth who was with me in episode 801 where his stories of failures and successes I culminated into the show title of, “Declare your vision”. In this show we talk about the business and personal habits Nick most values. As a people pleaser he cites how he’s had to learn to practice self-care, because as he states, “If you don’t take care of you there is nothing left.” You’ll be inspired by Nick’s sharing. If you missed our first show together, Nick is CEO of Life on Fire and his mission is to build the world’s largest Christ centered platform online and to raise up leaders to grow God’s Kingdom. Nick has coached over 3,100 people and has consulted clients including: Daymond John from Shark Tank, Spartan Races, Navy Seals.com, Joe Polish, John Assaraf who I’ve had here on the show, Keller Williams Real Estate, Safeco Insurance, C3 Church, and many more. He’s just an incredible guy I’ve had the fortune to get to know, with a big heart for people, inspirational businesses, and God. You can join Nick for his Life on Fire Challenge at www.lifeonfirechallenge.com where you can get a free 7 day, live group coaching experience designed to clarify your business vision, create a profit plan, and launch into action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have an incredible and powerful story to share with you. A personal testimony. Not of some hudu-guru “speak it into life” stuff, but just a floundering, good hearted guy who went through failure after failure, but through it all achieved some incredible things that he chose to believe, put hard deadlines on, and just worked to accomplish. Still, how they happened is, well, the stuff of stories. Nick Unsworth is a renowned business coach who is known for his expertise in Facebook advertising. As CEO of Life on Fire, Nick’s mission is to build the world’s largest Christ centered platform online and to raise up leaders to grow God’s Kingdom. Nick sold a marketing agency by 30 years old, an amazing part of his story you’ll shortly hear about. He’s coached over 3,100 people and has consulted clients including: Daymond John from Shark Tank, Spartan Races, Navy Seals.com, Joe Polish, John Assaraf who I’ve had here on the show, Keller Williams Real Estate, Safeco Insurance, C3 Church, and many more. He’s just an incredible guy I’ve had the fortune to get to know, with a big heart for people, inspirational businesses, and God. Join Nick for his Life on Fire Challenge at www.lifeonfirechallenge.com where you can get a free 7 day, live group coaching experience designed to clarify your business vision, create a profit plan, and launch into action. Thanks to FOCL and their “Plant powered wellness” for supporting this episode, connect with them at http://go.thoughtleaders.io/1898920200713 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I have one of my favorite marketing discussions to date with fellow podcaster Bradley Flowers.  We talk about the lesser known tactics for mortgage & real estate professionals to focus their marketing efforts on – including a unique LinkedIn strategy, the re-emergence of blogs, and of course podcasting. Bradley Flowers is a nationally recognized Insurance Agency Owner & Marketing Enthusiast. He runs the day to day operations at Portal Insurance in Mobile, Alabama, which specializes in shortening the home buying process as it relates to insurance.  Although he is a part of the insurance industry, Bradley’s first love is marketing, with 98% of his new business coming from social media. In 2019 Portal Insurance was named the "Agency for the Future" by Safeco Insurance for the Southeast United States. Bradley is the co-host of the “Insurance Guys Podcast” a marketing podcast that is arguably the #1 podcast in the insurance industry which has featured guests like Gary Vaynerchuk and others. Special Offer for FREE lead connections with our podcast partner BUNDLE, go to: bundleloan.com/loan-officer/mme If you are enjoying the MME podcast, please take a second and LEAVE US A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or whatever platform you listen on.  MME is a founding member of the Industry Syndicate Podcast Network – download the Industry Syndicate mobile app NOW in Apple & Google app stores. 44xr9rm9

In today´s episode of Agents Influence, host Jason Cass interviews Chuck Blondino, Director of Agency Capabilities and Programs at Safeco Insurance and Liberty Mutual Insurance, who has been on the show previously in 2015 and 2017. Chuck Blondino shares what it took for him to grow his business, what high-growth agencies are doing for expansion, ways to approach the recruitment process, and the insightful Edelman.com trust barometer report. 

Starts with the fact they are now the largest generation of adults in the country. If that's not enough, it turns out they value a trusted and experienced advisor as much as anyone. The problem is they're looking to start that relationship online and communicate through channel's we often neglect. Surprisingly though, they want someone to help properly explain their coverage and know exactly what they're buying. That's what I talk to Tyler Asher, President of Safeco Insurance, about the interesting research they've recently uncovered. You can read the full report here. 

Starts with the fact they are now the largest generation of adults in the country. If that's not enough, it turns out they value a trusted and experienced advisor as much as anyone. The problem is they're looking to start that relationship online and communicate through channel's we often neglect. Surprisingly though, they want someone to help properly explain their coverage and know exactly what they're buying. That's what I talk to Tyler Asher, President of Safeco Insurance, about the interesting research they've recently uncovered. You can read the full report here. 

What the most successful agents are doing today according to the latest Safeco and Liberty Mutual agency survey Want to know what’s working today? And you want proof? You’ll get both in this fast-paced, data-loaded conversation with Chuck Blondino, Director of Agency Capabilities and Programs at Safeco Insurance. Chuck returns to the podcast to share the most important data from the latest Safeco and Liberty Mutual agency survey. Listen to this discussion to discover what the most successful personal and commercial lines agencies are doing to get ahead: The eight marketing behaviors most reported by the fastest growing agencies in the US. Precisely what personal lines agents are doing to grow 13-20% and commercial lines agents by 19-30%. The central theme of “connected marketing” that drives the most successful marketing for top performers. It’s rare that we get solid data on the levers of performance. Chuck delivers it here – and every agent & broker in North America should listen. You’ll get clarity and confidence like never before! What are other agents & brokers doing to thrive? What are the biggest trends affecting the retail insurance agent & broker? What are the most important strategies and tactics you need to grow faster? Find out here in the Connected Insurance Podcast, where our hosts discuss the biggest issues affecting the independent insurance agent & broker with the industry’s leading figures.

Are you filling your smart home with CCTV cameras and burglar alarms? Did you know that the biggest threat to your home and your belongings is a water leak, not a burglar or intruder? Flo is a first of its kind and proprietary water monitoring and control system for homes and buildings that virtually eliminates flooding caused by plumbing failures, saves billions and empowers conservation. Flo is proactive and preventative in its approach to leaks, performing self-diagnostic checks on the vital signs of the plumbing system to ensure its integrity. Eight months ago I spoke to the guys at Flo technologies who were leading the way in InsurTech and I recently learned that they have recently undergone a few changes. Flo Technologies and Safeco Insurance are teaming up to help homeowners prevent water damage and save money. Through the new pilot program, independent agents will receive the knowledge and technology they need to help homeowners protect their homes from water damage, which is the second-most frequently filed homeowners claim. As the founder of Flo Technologies, Gabe Halimi created a first-of-its-kind device that is pioneering the plumbing industry and now the world of InsurTech. Gabe returns to my daily tech podcast to update listeners on their progress.

Can sometimes be as easy as focusing on the special things other agents ignore. It doesn't matter if it's a classic car, boat, motorcycle or BOP policy, the bigger the package you offer the harder it is to move. We're all chasing that high-quality client that has a need for multiple lines of business and has a strong retention rate. It's very possible the reason you're not finding as many as you want is that you're not offering every (special) thing they need. That's what Sydney Roe talks with Brook McGuire, of Safeco Insurance, about her experience helping agents be more special. P.S. We think everyone here is pretty special.

Can sometimes be as easy as focusing on the special things other agents ignore. It doesn't matter if it's a classic car, boat, motorcycle or BOP policy, the bigger the package you offer the harder it is to move. We're all chasing that high-quality client that has a need for multiple lines of business and has a strong retention rate. It's very possible the reason you're not finding as many as you want is that you're not offering every (special) thing they need. That's what Sydney Roe talks with Brook McGuire, of Safeco Insurance, about her experience helping agents be more special. P.S. We think everyone here is pretty special.

  Nick sold a business by 30 years old, coached over 2,551 people, and has consulted clients including: Daymond John from Shark Tank, Mark Divine from Navy Seals.com, Keller Williams Real Estate, Safeco Insurance and more.

Nick Unsworth is a high performance coach, International speaker and best-selling author. As CEO of Life on Fire.com, Nick’s mission is to help you love what you do for work, relentlessly pursue your passions and live the dream. Nick sold a business by the age of 30, coached over 2,551 people and has consulted clients including Daymond John from Shark Tank, Mark Divine from NavySeals.com Keller Williams Real Estate, Safeco Insurance and more.

Tyler Asher, president of Safeco Insurance, joins Agency Nation Radio to explain the four big bets Safeco is making on the future of insurance.  

Tyler Asher, president of Safeco Insurance, joins Agency Nation Radio to explain the four big bets Safeco is making on the future of insurance.  

LIVE from the RESO Spring Conference 2017   ‘…You’re building a new infrastructure. You’re building a brand new interstate, and one of the hardest things is the off ramp and the on ramp.’ RETS has been a solid technology standard for fifteen years, and many vendors are resistant to make the change to API. But as the needs of mobile shift the industry, a new ‘interstate’ is necessary. Today’s guest is prepared to discuss the details of this controversial pivot. Jeremy Crawford is the CEO of RESO, the organization responsible for the creation, promotion and adoption of standards in the real estate industry. RESO seeks to fuel innovation and help streamline the real estate transaction. Crawford has been involved with RESO since 2010, serving on its Board of Directors and co-leading the Education and Outreach Workgroup. He has a unique combination of talent and experience, with an extensive background in information technology and corporate management. After graduating from East Tennessee State University with a degree in computer science, he landed an IT position with Safeco Insurance. From there, he worked in network management for BB&T Corporation and MarketLinx (a division of CoreLogic). His resume also includes leadership roles as CIO of SANDICOR, CIO and COO of MLSListings, and COO of Aculist. Crawford explains the need for a pivot away from RETS to API, the benefits of saved search portability, and the progress of the transition to date. Listen in to understand the steps being taken to improve the permissioning process and who might play a role in further advances.   What’s Discussed:  The controversial pivot to API Resistance from traditional vendors Interstate analogy (on and off ramps) Shifting needs require API Parallel uses of both RETS and API likely The progress of the move to API Distribution piece complete Updates component under development The vendors who are taking advantage of API capabilities The benefits of switching to API for established vendors API built to access data on the fly Can still replicate data, but have option not to Saved search portability Progress with regard to the challenges of permissioning Standardized data licensing agreements NAR turnaround time policy for IDX access Access to developmental data feeds to facilitate product development Who is responsible for permissioning process RESO R&D Workgroup drafting best practices Brokers must help shepherd process along   Resources: AgentSquared  Agent Inbox   Connect with Jeremy Crawford: RESO Twitter

In this episode we're joined by Sam Affolter, AVP of Research and Innovation at Safeco Insurance to discuss the new "Insurance Advisor" Skill on Amazon Alexa. This is a case study on an insurance carrier step out in front of the insurance customer experience. Get more Agency Nation Radio here.

In this episode we're joined by Sam Affolter, AVP of Research and Innovation at Safeco Insurance to discuss the new "Insurance Advisor" Skill on Amazon Alexa. This is a case study on an insurance carrier step out in front of the insurance customer experience. Get more Agency Nation Radio here.

If you have been anywhere near a television screen at the Walt Disney World resort in Orlando, Florida since 2005 then you have been captivated by a vivacious and adorable woman telling you about the fabulous rides and attractions you're going to experience during your stay. The hyper-energetic, totally mesmerizing personality, known to her fans as “the human exclamation point” is Stacey J. Aswad. She is the Resort TV host of Walt Disney World's TOP 7 MUST SEES and MUST DO DISNEY TV shows that loop 24/7 and are watched and memorized by millions of people! How It All Started Stacey’s humble beginnings are in Binghamton, New York where she started competitive artistic roller skating at the age of five and went on to become a five-time national champion in the sport. Stacey began studying ballet to help with her roller skating training, which turned into her joining a professional ballet company while still in high school. She went on to earn a BFA in Dance from The Juilliard School in New York City and after graduation, she danced and choreographed professionally in New York and around the country. Seeking new and different challenges, and to see the range of artistic opportunities in other parts of the country, Stacey left New York and headed to the Midwest. Stacey continued her professional performing career in ballet, modern and jazz throughout the Midwest and also joined the faculty at The Youth Performing Arts School in Louisville, Kentucky, teaching dance to middle and high school students. During this time, she developed an interest in acting and had a natural talent for it. After booking many regional commercials, industrials and voiceovers, she relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina. There she scored some national commercials and voiceovers and the series regular role of Andi Ramsey, on the television series, 7TH STREET THEATER, now airing on multiple cable networks worldwide.    Walt Disney World Meets LaLa Land In May 2005, after an intense audition process, Stacey booked the hosting gig for Walt Disney World’s, TOP 7 MUST SEES, television show and that exposure was the turning point in her career. When Hollywood composer agent, Richard Kraft and his friends saw Stacey’s show while on vacation at Walt Disney World, he tracked her down through her talent agent to ask her  to be the host of his documentary, FINDING KRAFTLAND. She flew out to Los Angeles in September 2005 and spent a whirlwind five days shooting and becoming friends with the fabulous filmmakers. This fortuitous trip to Los Angeles confirmed to Stacey what she already knew in her heart she needed to do.  She needed to make Los Angeles her new home. Juilliard Dancer Joins the Theatre Scene Upon returning to North Carolina, Stacey had the opportunity to do something for the first time in her life.  She had spent countless hours on stage in pointe shoes and tutus but she had never done any theatre. To critical and audience acclaim, she played nine different hilarious roles in the regional premiere of the new comedy, CARRIE ANN’S KISS and immediately went on to shine as the lead in the popular Alan Ball play, FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS. During all this stage work, Stacey shot the lead role in the feature length love story, ME & YOU, US FOREVER. After completing the film, she returned to Los Angeles for the extravagant premiere of FINDING KRAFTLAND at Paramount Studios. Road Trip Desiring new challenges and forever accompanied by the love and support of her family and circle of friends, Stacey rented an RV and set out with her super fun roller skating dance partner for points West.  The rig was filled to the brim with the necessities, like all of her kitchen gadgets and cookware, because she is an amazing chef and baker and her impressive shoe collection, of course.  The four-some was complete with Stacey's two beloved resuced cats, Rosebud and Lily who had a blast finding places in the RV to nap and play. With a lot of great conversation and rockin' tunes, they made it to LA, safe and sound, in just under fifty hours! TV Host - Voice Actor - Spokesperson - Actress Since moving to Los Angeles, in 2007, Stacey has been on a whirlwind ride as a host, voice actor, spokesperson and actress securing representation with powerhouse talent agencies, Commerical Talent and AVO Talent.  She has done on-camera commercials and voice over work for clients like McDonald’s, AT&T, Toyota, Clairol, Time Warner Cable, Alamo, Regions Bank, Safeco Insurance, Acura, Carl's Jr., Bud Light and more. Voice acting for the Adventures in Odyssey show and television roles for ABC and CW shows. She also starred in a TannLyne Productions world premiere play, TRACKS, after having only a few days to learn the entire play before opening night. Thank goodness Stacey is great at memorizing lines! Stacey also spent many fun-filled weekends traveling to films festivals around the country with the FINDING KRAFTLAND film makers. This award-winning documentary has screened in more than 70 festivals worldwide to rave reviews and even better, created life-long friendships between Stacey, Adam and the Kraft Boys. Roller Girl Meets the Basketball Court Stacey got to wear her roller skates once again but in a more "sporty" venue, the Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles.  She spent two seasons as the live-game host for the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks basketball team. She had a blast warming up the crowd, and during the timeouts and half-time breaks she played on-court games, gave away awesome prizes and nterviewed players. Stacey and Sparky,  the team mascot, helped make the games even more fun and exciting by going into the stands and interacting with the fans. Go Sparks!   More Mickey Mouse Please In early 2009, Stacey got the call asking her to stay on to host the new Resort TV campaign for Walt Disney World called, MUST DO DISNEY… she accepted without hesitation! She flew to Orlando to shoot the new show at Walt Disney World and as expected had the best time running around the Parks. When necessary, she updates the show from a Los Angeles recording studio or in Orlando depending on what new things they need her to talk about or experience. It's a tough job, but Stacey is so happy and so grateful to still be the Disney Girl! VO Buzz Weekly Voice Over Web Show Premieres On January 8, 2012, Stacey added Producer to her hosting talents when she and renowned voice over demo producer and director, Chuck Duran premiered the voice over show VO BUZZ WEEKLY. In a very short time it has become a global web sensation that's inspiring, educating and entertaining viewers in over 89 countries around the world. Aspiring voice actors, established VO pros and curious fans alike can finally put a "face to the voice" of the mega-talented voice actors from cartoons, animated films, movie trailers, video games, TV promos and commercials, to getting the inside scoop from the best voice over agents, directors and others, in a way that has never been done before. Every week, hosts Chuck and Stacey give great tips and information and get up close and personal with their special guest as they share fun and poignant personal stories, insights on how they became so successful, reveal tips, techniques, products and equipment they use to maintain their voice, create characters and continue to stay at the top of their craft. There's always time for a little BUZZ!    Autographed Pictures Save Animals  As an animal lover and advocate, Stacey is passionate about seeing   the end to animal homelessness and cruelty in her lifetime. Stacey encourages and hopes that people will choose to only adopt and rescue their furry family members and do their part to give them forever homes. Stacey donates the proceeds from her autographed pictures, available on the CHARITY page to many different animal charities who are doing amazing work to save animals around the world. Rosebud and Lily In May 2005, Stacey's beloved cat, Mommy, passed away in her arms at almost twenty years of age. Saddened by her loss, Stacey knew that the right time would come to rescue another beautiful animal.  Four months later, Stacey's family found a tiny kitten, on a farm in upstate New York.  She was barely two weeks old, all alone and weighing less than one pound.  Instantly they knew she needed to meet Stacey! It was love at first sight and after weeks of bottle-feeding and constant love and attention, Rosebud grew and grew and purr-ed and played.    Now that Rosebud was strong and healthy living in North Carolina, Stacey knew she had to rescue a companion for her.  So, one fateful day she happened to walk by a Petsmart when the Humane Society was there.  Stacey saw a twelve week-old kitten, who she named Lily, and knew she would be coming home with her that day. Lily had been abused and almost died from a respiratory infection but thanks to a devoted Humane Society volunteer, she fully recovered and was ready to be adopted. Lily loves to cuddle, play with Rosebud and anything that moves and have her silky, long hair brushed.  These two loving, loyal, gorgeous Hollywood felines enjoy meowing and purring when Stacey is recording voice overs in her Home Studio and love helping her learn lines for auditions and jobs by laying on the script pages.  They're such a big help! Family Game Night Gets A New Girl After a lengthy audition process, Stacey prevailed to become the new In-Show Announcer for Season 3 of Family Game Night airing on The Hub. She joined Host Todd Newton, the 2012 Daytime Emmy Winner for Outstanding Game Show Host, for an entirely new show format. The two-time Parent’s Choice Award winning family game show premiered on Sunday, September 23, 2012 to favorable reviews. Family Game Night is all about families being together, having fun and winning awesome prizes and cash.  The entire 15-episode season was shot on a sound stage in just six days with a few hours of copy revisions in a recording studio afterwards. The previous Announcer for the show was Burton Richardson of The Arsenio Hall Show and Family Feud. Stacey was asked if she was intimidated to try and fill such experienced shoes. She said, “I have great respect for Mr. Richardson and his experienced shoes. I have my own size 5 shoes and they fit me perfectly.” Stacey had the extra bonus of being the studio audience warm up artist for all fifteen tapings, now that was some serious fun, people! Having never done this before, Stacey called upon her experience as a versatile live host, dancer, teacher and finely tuned improv and people skills to make sure everyone had a great time. Judging by the people’s reactions and line for autographs afterwards, it is safe to say the crowd was onboard with all of her antics. Just give Stacey a microphone and a challenge and she will deliver in a big way!  For more information about this and other episodes, head over to mikelenzvoice.com        

Nick is a serial entrepreneur and business coach with a focus on Facebook marketing. As CEO of Life on Fire, his mission is to inspire the masses to do what they love, relentlessly pursue their passion, and live the dream. Nick sold a business by 30 years old, has coached over 1,750 entrepreneurs, and has consulted clients including NY Times Best Selling Author John Assaraf, Keller Williams Real Estate, Safeco Insurance, and many, many more.

Nick is a serial entrepreneur and business coach with a focus on Facebook marketing. As CEO of Life on Fire, his mission is to inspire the masses to do what they love, relentlessly pursue their passion, and live the dream. Nick sold a business by 30 years old, has coached over 1,750 entrepreneurs, and consulted clients including NY Times Best Selling Author John Assaraf, Keller Williams Real Estate, Safeco Insurance, and many, many more. Below are two free resources to IGNITE your Entrepreneurial journey!FreePodcastCourse.com: A free 15-day course that will teach you how to create, grow, and monetize YOUR Podcast!TheWebinarCourse.com: A free 10-day course that will teach you how to create and present Webinars that convert!

On today's episode of Getting Social with Miriam, I will be focusing on the power of gratitude and will interview Lisa E. Papp, founder of PracticalGratitude.com. Lisa has 30 years' experience in direct and retail sales, retail management, customer service, and marketing for organizations including Nordstrom, SAFECO Insurance, and the American Institute of Architects – Seattle Chapter. Under her management, sales for the flagship Greetings retail store increased over 20% in 1 year. She has received many commendations for superior customer service. Lisa has volunteered with various non-profit organizations including the Green Lake Chamber of Commerce in Seattle (Board Secretary and Board President) and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Using stress reduction and gratitude practices, Lisa overcame health challenges which resulted in debilitating panic attacks.   PracticalGratitude.com offers a free trial of a gratitude sending tool as well as information about stress reduction and gratitude practices. The Productive Power of Gratitude online program for sales and customer service professionals will launch in 2015.  

Nick Unsworth is a serial entrepreneur, business coach, and CEO of Life on Fire.com. His mission is to inspire the masses to do what they love, relentlessly pursue their passion, and live the dream. Nick sold a business by 30 years old, coached over 1,750 entrepreneurs, and consulted clients including NY Times Best Selling Author John Assaraf, Safeco Insurance, and many more.

An entrepreneur with an optimistic viewpoint (a great and very practical combination) he waded through 11 business failures while racking up five-figures of debt. Unwavering from his overall goal of selling a business by age 30, he persevered, fought hard, and made it a reality. With money in his pocket and an apartment full of expensive accessories, he stepped out onto his balcony and began to weep - realizing that even with a beefed-up bottom line, he still wasn't happy. Host of Life on Fire, the #1 "entrepreneurial inspiration" show on iTunes, Nick Unsworth joins in and shares the key ingredients that helped him find true success in wealth, relationships, and spirituality. Follow Nick on Twitter, Facebook, Google-Plus, and visit Life on Fire. Nick Unsworth is a serial entrepreneu and business coach.  As CEO of Life on Fire, his mission is to inspire the masses to do what they love, relentlessly pursue their passion, and live the dream.  Nick sold a business by 30 years old, coached over 1,750 entrepreneurs, and consulted clients including NY Times Best Selling Author John Assaraf, Keller Williams Real Estate, Safeco Insurance, and many more.

Nick is a serial entrepreneur and business coach with a focus on Facebook marketing. As CEO of Life on Fire, his mission is to inspire the masses to do what they love, relentlessly pursue their passion, and live the dream. Nick sold a business by 30 years old, has coached over 1,750 entrepreneurs, and has consulted clients including NY Times Best Selling Author John Assaraf, Keller Williams Real Estate, Safeco Insurance, and many, many more.

Nick is a serial entrepreneur and business coach with a focus on Facebook marketing. As CEO of Life on Fire, his mission is to inspire the masses to do what they love, relentlessly pursue their passion, and live the dream. Nick sold a business by 30 years old, has coached over 1,750 entrepreneurs, and has consulted clients including NY Times Best Selling Author John Assaraf, Keller Williams Real Estate, Safeco Insurance, and many, many more.

Continuing from Part 1, Jason Cass interviews Chuck Blondino where he reveals some practical steps independent agents can follow to gain success.