Family Category: "Inspire" Stories

More Than a Business

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August 12, 2021

Like Mother, Like Daughter

Recently on the “Inspire” Podcast, we had the pleasure of hearing the inspiring story of Pam Evans and how Star Benefit Associates began. Pam’s mother started the business in 1987. Pioneering came natural to the women of Star Benefit Associates, as they were one of the first companies to offer a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan..

Full Circle at Fenway Park

Recently on the “Inspire” Podcast, we had the pleasure of hearing from Brian Garity, CEO of GarityAdvantage, and new Integrity Partner. Brian Garity — a lifelong Boston native — knew the pride the city took in their beloved major league baseball team. When he was younger, he and his brother decided they would make and..

July 30, 2021

Powerhouse Woman!

Recently on the “Inspire” Podcast, we had the privilege of speaking with Gaylan Hendricks, CEO of Senior Security Benefits and new managing partner at Integrity. Anyone who knows Gaylan can tell you she is a powerhouse! She not only has achieved great success in her life but has empowered those around her to do the..

July 26, 2021

A Father’s Dedication to His Daughter

Recently, the Integrity family was touched to learn about the ways one father has kept his daughter’s memory alive through philanthropy and one very cool custom vehicle. Jay Ebert, Founder and President of Best Value Insurance Services, tragically lost his daughter, Chelsey, to a rare form of osteosarcoma. The cancer, located in her left hip,..

July 16, 2021

Rolling With The Punches

On the most recent, “Inspire” Podcast, we had the pleasure of hearing from new Integrity partner Michael O’Brien, President of Michael O’Brien Insurance Agency. Michael is a great example of the joy and success that comes from being open to the opportunities life puts in your path. At the start of his career, Michael had..

July 14, 2021

Laura Kimble Joins Integrity’s Women in Leadership Seminar Series

Happy summer everyone! We are so thrilled with your warm response to our first Women in Leadership Seminar last month, featuring JoAnn Wray. You all showed up, heard the empowering stories and even learned a few things about business success. We are keeping the Women in Leadership inspirational magic going with our next session that..

July 12, 2021

Finding Your Place in the Wave

Recently on the “Inspire” Podcast, we had the pleasure of chatting with new Integrity partner, Art Leazer of The Leazer Group. We learned about his patience and perseverance in building a successful business. A man with big aspirations, Art embraced hard work and committed himself to be the best he could be. At a very..

July 7, 2021

On a Mission to Give Back

On last week’s “Inspire” Podcast, we had the pleasure of hearing from Dustin Alipour, CEO of Carolina Senior Marketing and new Integrity Partner. Dustin and his family dedicate a great deal of their time to giving back to those who are less fortunate, which has resulted in several mission trips to Haiti. After a few..

June 28, 2021

Carson Schaake’s U.S Open Run

Last week we cheered on our Integrity partner Ryan Schaake’s son, Carson Schaake, who competed in the U.S. Open golf tournament. It was Carson’s debut at the huge national competition. We’re so glad you tuned in to support him. The 121st U.S. Open was held at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, California, over..

June 24, 2021

Lessons Learned in the Kitchen

Recently on the “Inspire” Podcast, we had the privilege of hearing from Ryan Montalto of Montalto United Insurance Agency about his journey to the insurance business. Though he was an unlikely player, he achieved great success after transitioning from the restaurant business. Because his family owned several restaurants, Ryan practically grew up in the kitchens,..

June 23, 2021

Our Women in Leadership Seminar Was Fantastic

We’re so glad to see how many of you attended our Women in Leadership Seminar, gaining insights and inspiration from the extensive experience of both JoAnn Wray, President of Senior Marketing Specialists, and Anne Wood, Chief Marketing Officer of Integrity. In case you missed it, be sure to check out the recorded version above! We..

June 18, 2021

The Power of the “Flywheel Effect” for Agents

On this week’s “Inspire” Podcast, we introduced our newest Integrity Partners, Nick and Cindi Theodore of The Theodore Group. Amongst all the inspiring insights shared, Nick and Cindi talked about the “Flywheel Effect” which they view as the key to their incredible success. People have used these physical devices for centuries to power everything from..