Family Category: "Inspire" Stories

On the most recent “Inspire” Podcast, we had the privilege of speaking with Jerrod Ewing, CEO of PSI Groups, about his well-worn path to success. After years of making a living in retail, Jerrod’s work was affected by the 2008 economic decline — along with many Americans. This roadblock brought Jerrod to Florida, where he..

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We were privileged to hear from Eric Anthony Sr. of Anthony Insurance Agency on this week’s “Inspire” Podcast. During his sports career and his time in the insurance industry, Eric has learned a lot of lessons. One of the best pieces of advice that he could relay to anyone, including his son, Eric Anthony Jr.,..

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After 27 years of building a beautiful marriage, John and Kim Kight of The Cornerstone Group have built their success on a foundation of teamwork. This power couple has been in business together since they first married, but they really hit their stride when they started The Cornerstone Group. John and Kim created the success they see..

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Long before Paul Roberts founded Roberts Alliance, he experienced hardship while trying to graduate high school. He received his diploma in the end, but it was not without struggle. Though his academic pursuits were tedious, he found inspiration to work hard through the efforts of his mother. Paul grew up with a single mom, who..

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As the Founder and Managing Partner of Plan Advisors, Carlos Rivera is a seasoned builder of business. However, he is also an experienced creator of physical construction. Since he was five years old, Carlos has worked alongside his father in a cabinetry shop and continued later in life doing general construction. He developed a love..

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Lance Hoeltke is known as a prize player across the board. From his time as a quarterback at the University of South Florida to his position as one of the managing partners for Plan Advisors, Lance knows what it takes to work hard and reap the benefits. At the University of South Florida, he was..

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New Integrity Partner Tim Brousseau, Executive Vice President of Deft Research, actively seeks out every opportunity for an epic adventure. Although revolutionizing the insurance industry is thrilling in itself, Tim loves to spend his spare time pushing himself to his limit. When he’s not helping clients with their health insurance research needs, he can be..

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When new Partner George Dippel, Executive Vice President of Deft Research, isn’t revolutionizing the health insurance experience for consumers, he is an avid golfer. Though he is modest about his golfing prowess, George recently hit his first career hole-in-one on the green. While this was the first time George hit a hole-in-one on the course,..

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Since studying sociology during his undergraduate degree, Michael Blix has been fascinated with social science and behavioral research. As the Vice President of Research Services at Deft Research, Michael utilizes his passion for understanding consumer patterns every day. In his career with Deft Research — the leading health care researcher in America — Michael has..

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In 2017, Grady Polcyn took a leap. With a humble attitude and an entrepreneurial heart, he shifted from his career in software and founded our newest partner Polcyn Insurance. Before Grady made his mark in the insurance industry, the software company he founded wasn’t doing as well as he had hoped. After hearing about the..

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After beginning his career in 1968, Ron Kellogg spent a half-century mastering the ins and outs of the insurance business — and used every working moment to serve his employees, agents and fellow Americans. Throughout his journey, Ron wore many hats. From an individual agent, to an agent trainer, to the founder of Kellogg Insurance..

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