A Human Connection with JoAnn Wray: Recent Episodes
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This podcast was designed to highlight people who have made an impact in their industry or their community, and Rebecca definitely deserves to be recognized for the tremendous impact she has had on thousands throughout the Red Cross community.
Join JoAnn as she talks with Justin Reinig—where he imparts valuable insight into mentoring teenagers and being a leader in his industry. You won’t want to miss this one!
Join JoAnn as she speaks with Brent Ehlers about his journey in the Medicare industry. Brent highlights the importance of training as you build a business empire and how adapting with industry changes can make or break your business.
You will love Greg's enthusiasm for this industry and all the people we've met along the way. Find out how one wedding changed the course of his entire career (no, it wasn't his wedding!)
Shana's history and journey in this business has touched so many. Listen as we reminisce about some of our favorite shared mentors, the losses that have shaped Shana, and where she gets her grit and greatest joy today!
Join us to hear how everything Kendall Spence, a master-class instructor in the hospitality and kindness industry, oversees at Integrity is all about the magic of creating the un-expected.
Join this week’s IN PERSON interview with Rick Haberstroh as he shares his inspiring journey through a life threatening health crisis and his rise to the top of the industry.
Craig Ritter is one of the most successful and influential individuals in our industry – you’re sure to be inspired after listening to Craig talk about his passions and ALL of the places he devotes his time!
Truly the most interesting person in the room, Tom has some of the best words to live by. Join us as he shares insight into what’s made him the success he is today and all the proud dad moments along the way!
Join JoAnn Wray and Bryan Adams, CEO and co-founder of Integrity Marketing Group, in this replay from Integrity’s Inspire Podcast as they discuss how we can learn, grow, and achieve together by building a foundation of great people.
Everyone knows Tim Shook as one of our industry's nicest and most kind leaders. Find out where he gets his “calm” and how he maintains his balance
Like all busy professionals, Sheri has had to balance that work/life juggling act - join us to see what her daughter did that erased any doubts Sheri had.
Matt Feret is an icon in the industry - join Matt and JoAnn as he walks through his amazing career, his "tactical and practical" way of setting goals, and how he used some of his most precious time to walk through his ideas for writing a book and watching it come to reality.
Jacob Knorpp has been the top producer for Senior Marketing Specialists for so many years- learn how he manages his day, his large family, and what continues to drive him to work harder each day.
Allen is one of the most positive, uplifting, and generous people in this industry! Learn how the basics of watching his father in a service industry laid the groundwork for his journey of positivity!
Angela Palo has cut the path and created so many opportunities for so many in this industry. Learn how she found the courage and confidence to be a leader in all aspects of her life and how JoAnn owes her a huge debt of gratitude.
It’s an honor to have one of our most loyal fans, Chris Kolowich, as a guest today! Hear how Chris has found a way to intertwine his love of sports, photography, and business while he tells us about his greatest mentors in the industry that encourage him to enjoy the journey each day.
Listen how Jeremie can turn any situation into what's best for the other person - whether that's a potential client, an employee or as a Dad to the fastest girl in the state of Arkansas.
Welcome to Season 2! Listen to this special episode where our host JoAnn shares her personal story of how “leading with love” can create a company culture worth sticking around for.
Join JoAnn for our Father's Day Special Edition episode with Father/Son Agent duo, Paul and Noah Kelly. They are the perfect examples of generational transition, succession planning, and setting your company up for future success - all while having the most fun together!
Ryan Kimble is one of the most successful and respected leaders in our industry - you won’t want to miss his story!
Join JoAnn for another fun conversation with mother/son duo Kristine & Jared Smiley! Hear how they are building their business and helping their small town community along the way.
Join JoAnn for our Special Mother's Day Edition episode with Mother/Daughter Agent duo, Cindy Stonum and Amy Stonum Roup. Listen as they talk about the benefits of working together in this business.
We knew that one episode with the one and only Dan McNerney wouldn’t be enough! Join us as we dig deeper into some personal stories from Dan’s journey.
Chris Weir is an entrepreneur, marathon runner, author, world traveler, philanthropist, Dad, and overall, one of the nicest guys in this business. Listen in to see how his motto, “are you willing to do what others are not” has taken him so far.
Anne Wood, Chief Marketing Officer at Integrity Marketing Group, is one of the most extraordinary people we’ve ever worked with and it’s easy to see why after hearing how she attacks each day. This is truly a conversation you don’t want to miss!
Join JoAnn as she talks with Dee Forshee, Partner and Agent at Ming Senior Services. Tune in to discover her secret to becoming one of the top salespeople in the country and learn why Dee does NOT consider herself a salesperson at all.
Join JoAnn as she talks with Gordon Brown, one of the top Medicare agents in the country. Learn how his business has grown over the years by applying the same principals he applies to his love of adventure and cycling.
JoAnn gets the opportunity to sit down with an icon in our industry, Gaylan Hendricks. Listen as they walk through their similar journeys and what continues to drive Gaylan to work harder now more than ever!
Join JoAnn as she sits down with "Chief People Officer" for Health & Senior Services for the State of Missouri, John Thomas. John's background in high school and college football coaching, the ministry, the many leadership courses and degrees he holds, and the HR positions he has supervised will undoubtedly strike home with everyone. Learn why over 90% of your employees might be receptive to leaving and three main things you can start doing today to keep them. Truly a Master's Course in Leadership!!
You know that feeling when you meet someone that you instantly connect with and want to know more about? This is one of those people for me. Kasie Kap shares her journey that led her to the amazing career she now has at Thomas Arts and how the Physical journey was just as important as the Mental journey for her.
Listen in to this special episode as JoAnn sits down with Anne Wood, Integrity's Chief Marketing Officer, in Integrity's own series, Women in Leadership. They share insights, experiences, and life lessons from their journeys of being women in executive leadership, the insurance industry, and as moms.
Join JoAnn and two of her teammates as they review the book, "Dare to Lead" by Brene Brown. Each of them share openly how being vulnerable and learning to grow as individuals has been the best recipe for success in all areas of leadership. Rachel Brammeier and Will Pierce join JoAnn on this extra special edition of A Human Connection.
Join JoAnn as she sits down with Kelly Rayburn, National Sales Director of Medico, as they walk through Kelly’s impressive career and even more impressive habits and drive that continues to fuel her each day. Kelly and JoAnn each share the traits that have been the biggest driver for each of their successful careers.
Join JoAnn as she sits down with one of the biggest influencers to hit our industry, Cody Askins, Founder of 8% Nation. Learn where Cody got the confidence and drive to accomplish what no one else had been able to do in this industry. So many great lessons are shared, and it's worth a listen just to hear "a day in the life" of Cody Askins. You'll want to have a notepad ready for this one!
Join JoAnn as she talks with Caleb Sumner, Owner and President of Sumner Insurance Agency. Caleb has a passion like no other for his clients, his community, his family, and mentoring others in this industry. Learn where Caleb fuels this passion and commitment and the 49 “friends” that keep him humble!
Join JoAnn as she talks to Alicia Hanson, the National Sales Director at Mutual of Omaha, about her career at Mutual, how her parents shaped her work ethic and the one thing she did with her mother before she passed that was so special and something we should all do!
JoAnn is joined by Mike White, the President of AIMC, but more importantly, a mentor to so many. Mike has built, shaped, and mentored thousands of people in this industry as well as the other platforms that he and his wife, Anne, lead. Listen to why Mike and JoAnn both feel this is the best time in their lives and in their careers.
Join JoAnn and her guest, Mari Rose Tautimes, Entrepreneur. From building the family business to building her own business and family, Mari is a master communicator and one of the best visionaries. Don't miss her emotional walk through her incredible journey.
Join JoAnn Wray as she talks with Dan McNerney. Dan has had many titles in his career and has been the mentor of countless people within our company and this entire industry. Listen in as Dan and JoAnn explore their journey together in creating Senior Marketing Specialists and the lessons learned along the way.
Join JoAnn Wray and her guest Rachael Hurtado. Rachael has had a tremendous career and is now one of the most influential people within UnitedHealthcare. Rachael shares some incredible perils of wisdom in balancing the incredible career she has with family and all the responsibilities that come with each.
Join JoAnn Wray as she talks with Anthony (A.C.) Chapman. AC has been the “coach” to countless people in this industry. From the lessons he learned early in his career from his mom to being a mentor to so many, AC shares his best analogies and words of wisdom.
Join JoAnn Wray as she talks with some of the most successful and interesting people in this industry. The conversations are not about the business side, but the human side of this business.....what makes them keep going when confronted with obstacles, how to juggle the family side and the business side of this business, what continues to drive them, and so many more personal observations about being in this tremendous industry.
Join the president of Senior Marketing Specialists, JoAnn Wray, and her guest, Kathy Price as they have a sit down to discuss Kathy’s rise to being one of the most successful agents in all of the Medicare industry. Not only do they share some of the disciplines that have made them both very successful, but more importantly, they share the human side of being in this industry. Learn what makes Kathy the top agent year after year and how that has impacted the running of the family business.