Family Category: "Inspire" Stories

Larry Gray understands what it takes to endure. His whole life has been an endurance race, from his military service to carrying on the family business. He even tackles actual endurance races for fun on the weekends! Recently, Larry stopped by the “Inspire” Podcast and shared how his ability to endure has shaped his life…

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At some point in our lives, many of us have daydreamed of becoming like Indiana Jones: visiting exotic locales, exploring ancient structures and discovering lost civilizations. One of our Partners, Wayne Gray of Legacy Insurance and Financial Services, has taken that dream and turned it into a reality. Wayne travels the world and lives his..

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Good food and great company are at the heart of Integrity Partner Rob Richman’s perfect night off. In addition to his leadership at Richman Insurance Agency, he is also a skilled chef. On the “Inspire” Podcast, Rob shared with us his culinary passion and how cooking helps him relax. He’s even given us a personal..

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For Integrity Partner Tony Arruda, getting older has meant doubling down and doing more to serve others. That’s because Tony started Senior Planning Center at the age of 70, when he himself was already eligible for Medicare! When we asked Tony what inspired him to have a whole new career in his retirement years, he..

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Anthony Owen of Annuity Agents Alliance is not only a captain of our industry – but a former boat captain as well! On the “Inspire” Podcast, he shared with us some of his adventures at sea. Anthony’s life at sea began at 16 with a very land-based tragedy: the volcanic eruption of Mount St. Helens!..

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Ron Shurts, Co-Founder and CEO of Annexus, knows what it takes to create a championship team. From building a hugely successful company to innovating the product development space, Ron has succeeded in many facets of his life. While he shares a passion for excellence at work, Ron also brings his A-game to the world of..

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Spartan races are often viewed as some of the toughest obstacle courses around. They’re designed to push the limits of human endurance with courses ranging from an intense 5k to a full marathon. When Dave Whichard, President of Velocity Life Insurance Agency, stopped by the “Inspire” Podcast, he shared how years of Spartan races have..

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PHP Agency founder and CEO, Patrick Bet-David, sat down with us for a special video episode of the “Inspire” Podcast. He shared stories of growing up in Iran in the 1980s and how his parents’ decision to come to the United States changed his life. Patrick was born at the peak of the Iranian Revolution..

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Thank you for attending our latest Women in Leadership Seminar! We love to see the participation growing with every broadcast, and your positive feedback is incredible. This interview kept the inspiration going with a beautifully heartwarming talk with Jacque Huggins, President at Scott Riddle Agency. Jacque grew up learning a strong work ethic and the importance..

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Few of our partners have a history quite like industry legend Hubert Humphrey of HGI. His work building three successful marketing companies has made him an icon, but what many people don’t know is that insurance is Hubert’s second career. On a special video “Inspire” Podcast, Hubert shared that the road to success is sometimes..

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When it comes to success, new partner Brent Abernathy of Abernathy Financial Services knows what it takes. That’s because, in addition to being a businessman and leader, he is a retired professional athlete and Olympic gold medalist! Brent discovered his love for baseball early in life and was drafted directly into the major leagues after..

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