Tag: Professional Growth

From Power Outages to Parenthood: Thriving Through Life’s Curveballs (Ep. 68)

From Power Outages to Parenthood: Thriving Through Life’s Curveballs (Ep. 68)

How can advisors strike a balance between their career goals and personal responsibilities, especially in challenging times?

Join host Jeremy Houser as he shares his personal experiences and insights on managing both professional and family life. In this episode, Jeremy, Vice President at InsurMark, opens up about his recent challenges and how he stayed productive through recent disruptions. From power outages and a new baby to hiring household help and adjusting to a family of five, Jeremy discusses the strategies he used to maintain balance in both areas.

Jeremy discusses:

  • Overcoming challenges to maintain work efficiency during power outages
  • The impact of his wife’s pregnancy and the arrival of their third child on his professional life
  • The importance of hiring help and staying focused on controllable aspects
  • Reflections on fatherhood, societal expectations, and the benefits of a larger family
  • How the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped his priorities towards family and work-life 
  • The importance of partnerships in business and personal life, and choosing the right partners
  • Team Houser , upcoming sales training, and video content initiatives
  • The value of creating family traditions and collective experiences
  • And much more!

 

Resources: 

Connect with Jeremy Houser:

 

3763873 – 0824B

FOR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY.

NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION.

Building an Effective Succession Plan with Colleen Bowler (Ep. 61)

Building an Effective Succession Plan with Colleen Bowler (Ep. 61)

Building a business is tough, but leaving it can be even tougher. 

In this installment of the Advisor Mentorship Podcast, Jeremy Houser sits down with the distinguished Colleen Bowler, CFP®, who has not only successfully navigated the complexities of building a robust planning firm, Strategic Wealth Planners, but has also championed a seamless succession transition. Throughout her illustrious career, Colleen has accumulated a wealth of accolades as a strategic coach. Listen as she shares insights into achieving a harmonious work-life balance, empowering others to reach their full potential, and how to strengthen client relations.

Colleen and Jeremy discuss: 

  • The significance of transitioning from an ‘I’ to ‘We’ mindset when building an advisory firm
  • Practical strategies for effective succession planning and continuity
  • The role of mindset and habits in personal and professional growth for advisors
  • Insights into leveraging different assessments to deepen client relationships and uncover needs beyond the financial
  • Colleen’s life post-succession
  • And more!

 

Resources: 

Connect With Colleen Bowler:

Book Time with Jeremy Houser: 

Connect with Jeremy Houser:

 

About Our Guest:

Colleen Bowler, CFP®, spent over 25 years building and growing her planning firm, Strategic Wealth Partners. Along the way, she received numerous industry awards and presented at many industry meetings, but her greatest success, she feels, was the impact she and her team created in the lives of hundreds of individuals and families “under their care”. Planning in advance, Colleen implemented a 3-year succession plan that worked! 

In 2020, Colleen founded C&J Innovations with Jeanne Hurlbert, PhD, who brings expertise in assessments and surveys. Colleen and Jeanne combined their unique expertise to create a female-led company with patent pending assessments that help financial professionals increase value for prospects, clients, and advisors by expanding conversations beyond the financial realm to encompass all areas of life – similar to what Colleen and her team did in her planning firm.  

In addition, Colleen has served as a coach with the Strategic Coach Program since 2003, all while raising a son as a single mom and co-authoring a book, Generous Kids.  Now, along with C&J and coaching, she continues enjoying time with her blended and extended family, friends, and a variety of nonprofits.

2023 to 2024: Reflecting and Projecting (Ep. 53)

2023 to 2024: Reflecting and Projecting (Ep. 53)

There are new ways to help yourself stand out in the growing landscape of financial advisors.

Uncover the secrets with Jeremy Houser, Vice President of InsurMark, in a captivating episode of the Advisor Mentorship Podcast. He explores the essential strategies for advisors to stand out in an increasingly competitive market. Jeremy emphasizes enhancing performance, fostering sustainable business models, and achieving a satisfying work-life balance.

Key Highlights:

  • Challenges and Growth in 2023: Jeremy discusses InsurMark’s significant growth alongside his personal challenges, such as balancing a growing family with increased work commitments
  • Focusing on Control and Importance: He shares valuable lessons from 2023, focusing on the importance of directing efforts towards controllable aspects for both personal and professional advancement
  • Goals for 2024: With an aim for enhanced consistency and efficiency, Jeremy plans to improve services for advisors while ensuring quality family time
  • Leveraging Digital Media: The importance of digital platforms, like YouTube and social media, in standing out in the insurance industry
  • Podcast Evolution: Reflecting on the podcast’s growth, Jeremy discusses its role in demonstrating effective digital media marketing strategies
  • Gratitude and Community Building: Jeremy expresses gratitude towards his team and advisors at InsurMark, celebrating their collective achievements and the community they’ve built
  • And much more!

 

Book Time with Jeremy Houser: 

Connect with Jeremy Houser: