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Taking Time for Family

On a recent episode of the “Inspire” Podcast, we announced a partnership with Access Capital Group and spoke with Co-Founder Dave Emerton. During our conversation, we learned that as hard as Dave works, he also knows how to take time to focus on what matters most. In fact, Dave and his family love to explore..

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In Celebration of International Women’s Day

Today is International Women’s Day! While Integrity honors the strong women we work with every day, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate our women in business specifically on this important day. Uplifting and supporting the inclusion of women in leadership positions across our Integrity offices is in direct alignment with our core values:..

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Business From the Basement

Recently, on the “Inspire” Podcast, we announced our partnership with Access Capital Group. During our conversation with Co-Founders Bryan Neary and Dave Emerton, we learned about the way they got their start. And it’s a familiar story. Many of our partners at Integrity have come from humble beginnings, bootstrapping their way to success. In fact,..

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A Father’s Legacy

Recently on the “Inspire” Podcast, we announced a new partnership with J. Berg & Associates. We spoke with Vice President Keith Berg and learned a little more about his upbringing and personal background. Keith, a twin and one of five boys, was raised by parents who knew how to handle chaos. Keith described his parents..

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1978 Regional Vacuum Salesman of the Month

Recently on the “Inspire” Podcast, we announced our partnership with J. Berg & Associates. We spoke with President Bob Berg and got a glimpse of the entrepreneurial spirit he’s had from a young age. Bob was raised alongside his four brothers by parents who encouraged them to pursue their passions and learn from their mistakes…

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Big Voice — Even Bigger Heart

Recently on the “Inspire” Podcast, we had the absolute privilege to hear Sheila VanLoon sing to us to kick things off. Sheila, married to Integrity Partner Shane VanLoon of American Group Insurance, not only sang for us, but also shared a little more about herself and her passions. Sheila has a long history of giving..

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Building While Healing

Recently on the “Inspire” Podcast, we announced our partnership with SeniorCare Benefits. We spoke with SCB’s CEO Brent DePeppe and learned a little about his incredible story during a difficult, yet formative, time of his life. Nine days after founding SeniorCare Benefits, Brent’s 14-month-old daughter Hadlee went in for a routine surgery. What should have..

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A Leap of Faith that Took Real Courage

We recently announced our transformative partnership with CSG Actuarial. As we spoke with new Integrity Partner Bryan Neary, we learned about how he started the company — and the huge leap of faith it took to make that move. A true legend in the industry, Bryan might never have reached the level of success he’s..

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Farm-Grown Teamwork

Recently on the “Inspire” Podcast, we announced our partnership with Advisors Insurance Brokers. We spoke with AIB CEO Kevin Johnson and learned how his upbringing gave him a foundation for success. Kevin grew up with nine siblings on a farm in a small community. Sharing one bathroom and 14-hour work days with eleven people not..

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Power of Positivity

Last week on the “Inspire” Podcast, we invited the incredibly talented Jake Tesch from ThomasARTS to sing during the intro portion of our show. Jake had both a beautiful song and story to share. On July 30, 2020, Jake’s 17-year-old niece Sarah Frei was in a car with three other friends when they were hit..

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The Math of Changing an Industry

Recently, on the “Inspire” Podcast, we announced our partnership with CSG Actuarial — our latest step in innovating the insurance industry. We spoke with one of our new CSG partners, Doug Feekin, and learned a little more about his love for numbers and the actuarial business. Doug — always good at math — has a..

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Overcoming with Grit & Determination

Recently, on the “Inspire” Podcast, we announced our partnership with Priority Life Insurance Group. We spoke with our newest partner, Nick Ayala, and learned a little about his incredible backstory. Nick not only came from humble beginnings, he also has risen to the top several times in life.     After playing professional golf —..

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