Category: Wealth

Getting Ahead of This Year’s First Quarter with Effective Systems (Ep. 15)

Getting Ahead of This Year’s First Quarter with Effective Systems (Ep. 15)

Just like that, the first quarter is over. Hard work coupled with effective communication is necessary to build momentum into the rest of the year.

In this episode, Jeremy Houser discusses the many successes his team of advisors have seen in the first quarter and the several strategies the team has used to surpass their first quarter goals. Learn more about how you can separate your business from the pack through highly effective marketing and systems.

Jeremy discusses: 

  • What is separating certain advisors from the rest of the pack
  • How to effectively market to your specific client base
  • Crafting effective messaging for social media
  • How to adapt your business to build an effective brand online
  • And more

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Leverage Your Mindset with Ricky Kalmon (Ep. 14)

Leverage Your Mindset with Ricky Kalmon (Ep. 14)

Anything successful requires an investment of time and energy.

To be that better leader, parent, successful entrepreneur, or whatever your internal goal is, you need to take action on creating a better mindset for your day-to-day activities.

In this episode, Jeremy Houser is joined by Ricky Kalmon, mindset expert, motivational speaker, and celebrity hypnotist to discuss changing your habits and the way you think to live a more present life in your personal and professional life. Ricky shares how he has been able to help thousands of people around the world through his mindset message and techniques.

Ricky Kalmon discusses:

  • What mindset means to Ricky
  • Revisiting your subconscious mind to better understand your skill set
  • How to turn off work-mode to be more present
  • How you can update your internal software to be a better you
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

Ricky Kalmon is a mindset expert, motivational speaker, and celebrity hypnotist who delivers high-energy and motivational keynote programs. His programs are inspirational and offer compelling, applicable tools anyone can use in personal and professional development. Kalmon reveals how our mindset can be the greatest tool in achieving new heights, reducing stress, and increasing productivity and potential. Ricky Kalmon’s mindset message and techniques will change the way you live, work, and think. Kalmon works with Fortune 500 companies, sales teams, leaders, executives, and sports teams, teaching them how to reinforce their thoughts and beliefs to enhance their results. By creating awareness of your thoughts, Kalmon reveals how to enhance your mindset to eliminate doubt and ignite your positive intentions. Through his programs, thousands have changed their world by changing the way they think. In addition, he has made numerous special guest appearances on ESPN, Disney, Hallmark Channel, Fox, FX, E, HLN/CNN, TV Guide and Comedy Central. Ricky Kalmon delivers top rated corporate entertainment and mindset motivational keynote programs for corporate events, meetings and special events.

Systems Work, People Fail – A Deep Dive For Action (Ep. 13)

Systems Work, People Fail – A Deep Dive For Action (Ep. 13)

Success does not happen overnight, but having the systems, processes, confidence and drive can get you to your goal more quickly.

In this episode, Jeremy Houser discusses the true meaning of “Systems Work, People Fail” to highlight the true importance of using systems and processes to assist your driven mentality as an advisor. Learn about The Advisor Mentorship Program’s massive impact on advisors across the country and how you can take action in this acceleration.

Jeremy discusses: 

  • What “Systems Work, People Fail” truly means
  • The three key components of an advisor that excel at InsurMark
  • How Jeremy’s Advisor Mentorship Program leads advisors to efficiency and efficacy
  • Important steps of analysis to ensure systems and processes are being optimized
  • And more

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12. My Backbone For Success with Christina Houser

12. My Backbone For Success with Christina Houser

The true meaning of success is being able to share goals and achievements with someone you love.

In this episode, Jeremy Houser brings on his wife Christina Houser, to take a deep dive into their strong relationship, how they prioritize supporting each other for the success of their family and relationship and the sacrifices they have faced to maintain a strong and healthy family. Jeremy shares his true love and appreciation for Christina and everything she does for the success of their son and relationship. 

Jeremy and Christina discuss: 

  • Their beautiful love story and family beginnings 
  • Sacrifices and strategies of support that have prospered their family
  • The importance of setting personal and family goals for a successful marriage
  • What the future holds for the Houser’s
  • And more

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11. Making the InsurMark Switch with Michael Ginsberg

11. Making the InsurMark Switch with Michael Ginsberg

There is a big difference between treating your financial process as a sales pitch and treating the process as a financial tool with asset classes. 

Making that change and approaching your practice with ethical and moral insurance practices will shine through your work and allow you to build client trust.

In this episode, Jeremy Houser is joined by Michael Ginsberg, CFP®, to discuss Michael’s impressive career journey starting as an attorney to becoming an established CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. Michael discusses how InsurMark has changed his approach to operations and how the team has allowed him to focus more on what he loves—supporting his clients.

Jeremy and Michael discuss: 

  • Making the shift to become an independent business and what insurance products he uses to combat volatility 
  • The importance of protecting his  clients and with ethical and moral insurance practices
  • How InsurMark has changed his business model and asset allocation 
  • What to focus on as an advisor in the digital age to support your clients
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

As a Certified Financial Planner™ professional and a former Real Estate and Estate Planning Attorney, with over 25 years of personal business and investment experience, Michael has the book knowledge and the real-life experiences to benefit his clients. 

With a specialization in Retirement Income Planning and Michael’s proven 5-Step Process, he creates personalized plans which give his clients the best opportunity to achieve their envisioned retirements. 

Michael’s success is based on his long history of client service, a sound investment strategy that focuses on managing portfolio volatility, and innovative products and services.

10. Centering your Business Relationships for Longevity with Steve Kerns

10. Centering your Business Relationships for Longevity with Steve Kerns

Becoming one of the respected insurance marketing advisory companies in the United States does not happen accidentally. Focusing on building relationships is key to success as an advisor and operating a successful organization.

In this episode, Jeremy Houser sits down with Steve Kerns, founder and president of InsurMark. They discuss Steve’s journey as an entrepreneur, the challenges of running a successful insurance distribution business, and how InsurMark has been able to stay profitable and continue to grow even during hard times.

Jeremy and Steve discuss: 

  • How a sandwich business played a critical role in entrepreneurial education which lead to the success of InsurMark
  • How InsurMark overcomes primary challenges by being rooted client-centered values
  • How to stay relevant and successful in a saturated market
  • What to be aware of in 2022 as a financial advisor
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

Steve is a visionary and coach with a keen ability to spot industry and demographic trends. In 1983, he and his wife, Becky, founded InsurMark, which is known for its integrity, innovation, leadership and service. It is now a well-established and well-respected national insurance marketing organization with thousands of advisor-partners in all 50 states. He functions as our chief strategic officer, in addition to his responsibilities as President. Steve is also founding partner of LifeUSA, known today as Allianz, of The Annexus Group, Market Synergy Group, and Collabrix

9. Becoming an Expert to Create Solutions With Chad Owen

9. Becoming an Expert to Create Solutions With Chad Owen

To shift from taking orders to creating a solution process as a financial advisor means you need to change your approach at work.

In this episode, Jeremy Houser talks with Chad Owen, annuity sales coach and founder of Retirement Realized Agents Academy (also known as InsurMark Sales Success Academy). They discuss how his mentorship program can improve an advisor’s annual annuity average, the critical habit changes that allow you to improve, and how you can effectively leverage marketers to grow your business.

Chad Owen discusses: 

  • Secrets that have helped him write over $220 Million of FIA business in his career
  • Why his mentorship program is important for financial professionals and the succession of their business and peers
  • How to become a $5 Million, $10 Million, $20 Million dollar FIA producer
  • How to improve your key metrics through effective education and industry awareness 
  • The number one thing to do as an advisor is to provide a solution and gain confidence from your clients
  • What you should expect from your marketer to assist and grow your business
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

Chad Owen, The Annuity Sales Coach, has written over $220,000,000 in personal annuity production since 2008 as a solo annuity producer and licensed insurance agent. He takes average agents and helps them become elite producers through a solution based approach to selling. He is one of the most successful solo annuity producers in the entire industry and now is set on helping agents defy the odds and find massive success and freedom in their lives.

8. Learn from the Present and Set Goals for 2022

8. Learn from the Present and Set Goals for 2022

Just like that, another year has passed. 

Have you been able to persevere and come out on top of your goals as a financial advisor?

In this episode, Jeremy Houser sits down to discuss the successful year he and his team have had, how they were able surpass their goals, and discuss critical plans for the future that hopefully drive success for his team and audience.

Jeremy discusses: 

  • How Jeremy’s advisors were able to exceed their goals in climate of 2021
  • How appropriate use of technology has given advisors the upperhand to support their clients
  • The positive impact the Advisor Mentorship Podcast has had on Jeremy and his team
  • What to expect from the podcast in the new year
  • And more

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7. A Life Time® of Fitness and Health With Bryce Morris

7. A Life Time® of Fitness and Health With Bryce Morris

Do you find walking into the gym to be intimidating for you? 

We get it. Virtual fitness training offered by Life Time® might just be for you.

In this episode, Jeremy Houser talks with Bryce Morris, a group fitness training coordinator at Life Time Inc. Bryce shares tips for staying physically fit, how systems and processes have helped him during his career and how he is helping clientele get in shape.

Bryce discusses: 

  • The success he has found over the years while working at Life Time Inc.
  • What the alpha program is––and the benefits of being in the program
  • How he helps people across the country with his virtual platform 
  • Ways for people to start living a healthier lifestyle going into 2022
  • Advice on the types of food to include and remove from your diet
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

Bryce Morris is a group training coordinator, National Lifetime Alpha Programming Committee and Lifetime Inclusion Council Core Member. He has been training for 15+ years, with a Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and a Master’s in Exercise Science. Bryce is a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, USAW -Olympic Weightlifting Certified and iSSA Nutrition Coach Certified. He is top 5 in the company in Virtual Training, and is an Artistry award winner best small group training performer in Lifetime.

6. The Process of Building Familiarity and Trust With Al Caicedo

6. The Process of Building Familiarity and Trust With Al Caicedo

In the last year, many advisors have tried to adapt to the virtual world to conduct their business. 

But it is not as easy as it may seem. You have to build out a parallel world and understand the nuances of what’s going on.

In this episode, Jeremy Houser speaks with Al Caicedo, president and owner of CKS Summit Group. Al shares how the dynamics of marketing has changed for advisors, how he helps coach advisors across the country, and what challenges advisors are facing in the market.

Al discusses: 

  • The biggest mistakes for advisors taking their presentations from in-person to virtual
  • The point where he almost gave up on teaching hundreds of advisors
  • The trends in the virtual world––and how this data helps advisors
  • The biggest challenge advisors face when having virtual appointments with prospects
  • What helps advisors to engage emotionally with prospects
  • The future of our industry
  • And more

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Al Caicedo is President and Owner of CKS Summit Group, founded in 1998. Al’s focus and objective is to help ensure his clients are able to enjoy their lifestyle beyond the workplace and into their retirement years. He educates and enables them to come to understand for themselves, the financial path they should follow. He has spent twenty years helping clients protect and preserve their assets. His safe money strategies helped clients save millions of dollars during the latest market collapse.