Family Category: "Inspire" Stories

More Than a Business

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October 27, 2021

Making a Difference

Recently on the “Inspire” Podcast, we had the pleasure of hearing the inspiring story of Community Connections CEO Jennifer Jackson, her grit and her passion for serving her community. Jennifer started her insurance career helping hospital patrons apply for Medicaid. But when she realized there were many who could also benefit from having access to..

October 22, 2021

Rules To Live By

On a recent “Inspire” Podcast, we spoke with Modern District Financial’s President and CEO, Shannon Nelson. We learned that if you visit his office headquarters in Michigan, you will find a large scroll dubbed “The Nelson Rules.” Shannon explains that over the years, he has developed a collection of sayings he uses when training his..

October 15, 2021

An Attitude of Adventure

On the most recent “Inspire” Podcast, we got to hear from Chris Shields, President of Shields Brokerage. Chris has always had an adventurous spirit. In his youth, he tried his hand at every sport he could. He’s been surfing in Hawaii, windsurfing in Greece and even kiteboarding in the Outer Banks. To fund these extreme..

The Road to Compassion

On a special “Inspire” Podcast episode, we learned the inspiring story of Denise and Derek Barnes of D&D Insurance and how their daughter, Paije, taught them to be more compassionate. The couple has built their business on the principles of compassion and service. They get to know each person and give them the care they..

October 14, 2021

The Course to Success

On a recent “Inspire” Podcast, we spoke with Kurt Reichley, President of our new partner, Brokerage 1 Agency. For Kurt, golf has become a passion. From the deck of his lake house, he can see a beautiful golf course. He can sit out there and enjoy the view. It also means he can easily visit..

October 1, 2021

Bringing Home the Bacon

Recently on the “Inspire” Podcast, we met with WealthFirm Co-CEO Jared Faltys. But long before he was trailblazing the wealth management senior market, he worked on a farm. Jared grew up on a hog farm where the work is hard — and often smelly. But that upbringing taught him the importance of having a strong..

September 30, 2021

Giving Back Through Nature

On the “Inspire” Podcast, we’ve heard some amazing stories of how our partners have given back to their communities. But this is a first: Nancy Brozek, Co-CEO of WealthFirm, is giving back by creating a nature preserve. Nancy started her WealthFirm experience from the ground up. She’s learned how building a strong foundation provides security..

September 24, 2021

Board Game Night Gets Heated

Recently, on the “Inspire” Podcast, we talked with Adam Brisolara and Zachary Markham of Fidelis Consultants to find out what happens when game night goes wrong. Adam and Zachary are like family. One thing that has translated from work to home is their friendly competitive spirit. Both are driven — and like to win. That’s..

September 17, 2021

A Legacy of Serving Americans

On the “Inspire” Podcast, we’ve had some great stories about the importance of family and how legacies of service have inspired our partners. This week, we learned about a family legacy that has not only inspired a business but also one of service to our nation. Darin W. Lucas, President of Aegis Financial and new..

September 16, 2021

Rock From the Rocky Mountains

As listeners of the “Inspire” Podcast know, we like starting things off with a song. This week, we were treated to a special musical number from our new Integrity Partner Carl Muehlemeyer, COO of Aegis Financial. Carl pulled out his electric guitar and serenaded listeners. Carl has been playing the guitar for years. In fact,..

September 10, 2021

A Family Legacy

On the most recent “Inspire” Podcast, we heard from the father and son team of Dan and Dustin Oberlin — Integrity’s newest partners. They shared with us the story of Oberlin Marketing and how they’ve built a family legacy of hard work. The story starts with Dan Oberlin. Before he was an insurance legend, Dan..

September 9, 2021

Finding His Passion

On the most recent “Inspire” Podcast, we had the pleasure of hearing from Zac Twardowski, President of Twardowski Insurance and new Integrity Partner. At age 26, Zac is the youngest person to partner with Integrity. What Zac has accomplished in just a few short years is incredible! His path to this moment has been both..