Benefits Influencer highlights the strategists, thought leaders, and operatives who are impacting, innovating, and elevating the Employee Benefits and HR industry. Hosted by benefits industry veteran, entrepreneur, and President of Agency Leverage, Ned Schaut. Each episode delivers actionable insights, tactics and new innovations from employee benefits brokers, benefits advisors, HR professionals, insurance company executives, tech companies and others in the Employee Benefits and Human Reso ...
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Rebel and Create Podcast: Fatherhood Field Notes & Craft of Fatherhood


Welcome to Rebel & Create's Podcasts - Fatherhood Field Notes Podcast and Craft of Fatherhood Podcast. Fatherhood Field Notes is where we hear real stories from real men living real lives. Fatherhood is not only about being a dad, it incorporates providing and serving a home, loving and serving a spouse, engaging and serving in a community, as well as intentionally serving your children. Fatherhood is an adventure, one full of fun, wild, and messy stories. In this podcast we will hear storie ...
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R&C/EP 225 Craft of Fatherhood: The Power of your WORDS - Part 4
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The power of our language is greater than we know and the opportunity we have to speak life into all those we talk to is HUGE. Tune into this series as we focus on what and how we speak to others and how important it is to create conversations of growth. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.rebelandcreate.com…
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Fatherhood Field Notes EP224 w/ Rene Zamora: Address your own Fears as a Dad
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In this episode, Rene shares his wisdom from raising his two boys and now being a grandfather to four amazing grandchildren. An area that Rene dug into was how he learned to handle confrontation with his boys when they were growing up. If you have middle or high school students this conversation will empower you to show up for your kids when they m…
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R&C/EP 223 Craft of Fatherhood: The Power of your WORDS - Part 3
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The power of our language is greater than we know and the opportunity we have to speak life into all those we talk to is HUGE. Tune into this series as we focus on what and how we speak to others and how important it is to create conversations of growth. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.rebelandcreate.com…
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Fatherhood Field Notes EP222 w/ Skylar Lewis: The Two Day CEO
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Skylar Lewis has created an incredible Christian Business Mens organization called Rise Up Kings. Ned was able to attend the first three day event in January 2020. Rise Up Kings has since had 23 groups go through the experiential weekend and join the community. This community is changing the lives of men and creating long term impact in men, busine…
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R&C/EP 221 Craft of Fatherhood: The Power of your WORDS - Part 2
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The power of our language is greater than we know and the opportunity we have to speak life into all those we talk to is HUGE. Tune into this series as we focus on what and how we speak to others and how important it is to create conversations of growth. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.rebelandcreate.com…
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Fatherhood Field Notes EP220 w/ Gregg Hall: Create a Healthy Marriage and a Family Culture
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This episode is jam packed full of wisdom that will help you on your adventure of fatherhood. Hear a man share wisdom around being married for 31 years! Gregg shares the value of being patient with your wife and how to love her in her role as a mother and the matriarch of your family. He shares the values of building a family culture and how being …
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R&C/EP 219 Craft of Fatherhood: The Power of your WORDS - Part 1
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The power of our language is greater than we know and the opportunity we have to speak life into all those we talk to is HUGE. Tune into this series as we focus on what and how we speak to others and how important it is to create conversations of growth. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.rebelandcreate.com…
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Fatherhood Field Notes EP218 w/ Ikaika Hoohuli: Moving Your Family Out of State
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In this episode of Fatherhood Field Notes with Ikaika Hoohuli, we chat about the making the big shift of moving your family out of state. He made this move to better his family's life as they found a place that fits better with their outdoor lifestyle. But he also made this move to take a chance on himself on building a new business. Amidst that he…
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R&C/EP 217 Craft of Fatherhood: Do you feel CONNECTED? Part 4
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Do you feel connected to your friends? We dive deeper into our 4 weeks series on connection. We'll share some ideas around how to create connections with friends. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with …
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Fatherhood Field Notes EP216 w/ LeQuan Hylton: Being Admired and Making Amends
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In this episode, LeQuan shares how to be the kind of father your kids will admire. LeQuan and Ned dig into the importance of making amends with your children. Saying sorry can be difficult, but this is critical for our relationship with our children.By Ned Schaut
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R&C/EP 215 Craft of Fatherhood: Do you feel CONNECTED? Part 3
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In this series, I am talking about the connections we make.By Ned Schaut
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Fatherhood Field Notes EP214 w/ Jamie Thomas: Authenticity, Consistency, & Progression
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Jamie Thomas recently celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary, 25th anniversary for Zero Skateboards, and his 47th birthday. On his 47th birthday, he did 47 tricks at the Berrics. He has lived a life of consistency, progression, and authenticity. Like all fathers on the adventure of fatherhood we strive to become the fathers and husbands we were de…
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R&C/EP 213 Craft of Fatherhood: Do you feel CONNECTED? Part 2
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In this episode Ned talks about how to be connected to your children.By Ned Schaut
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Fatherhood Field Notes EP212 w/ Scott Behson: Working Dad Survival Guide
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Check out this interview with Scott Behson, author of The Working Dad Survival Guide, as he has some great knowledge to share. Dads can feel torn between advancing in their career and spending quality time with family. The role of successful financial provider and being an active, loving dad don't have to be contradictory. We dive deep into navigat…
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R&C/EP 211 Craft of Fatherhood: Do you feel CONNECTED? Part 1
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These episodes are now on Youtube. This is the audio from the Craft of Fatherhood posted on Youtube.By Ned Schaut
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Discover Your Secret Sauce w/ Becky Patel
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Ned talks with Becky Patel, CEO at Amwins Connect, about mentorship. Becky has over 35 years of experience in this business and shares the importance of both having a mentor and being a mentor. During the conversation they focus on the need to be authentic and know your secret sauce in the business. ---------------------------------------------- Hu…
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Fatherhood Field Notes EP210 w/ Pierre Greene: Rebel against Tradition
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In this episode, Pierre Greene opens up his fatherhood field notes sharing how their family is rebelling against some long-standing family traditions, with the purpose of creating the family legacy's and traditions they want to stand for. Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits down w…
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Employers Hold The Key To Fixing Healthcare In America w/ Josh Butler
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Ned interviews Josh Butler, President of Butler Benefits in Amarillo Texas. Josh has been in the industry for 15 years solving increasingly complex problems for clients. Josh shares his passion to help solve the America’s healthcare cost crisis. ---------------------------------------------- Hunter! Is the Automated Sales Assistant for Benefits Bro…
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Hyper Focused With A Niche w/ Cory Friedman
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Ned and Cory discuss the massive success and recognition Cory has experienced through focusing his efforts on a very specific niche. Cory shares how to have a niche and how to provide a depth of value to ensure you become a needed resource. Cory is passionate about what he does and believes other Benefits Consultants can find success by focussing o…
Ned talks with Alex Frommeyer, CEO of Beam Dental about benefit trends for 2022. They discuss employees' increased desire for holistic benefits, the growing demand for a quality digital user experience, and the big shift from office-centric benefits to person-centric benefits. ---------------------------------------------- Hunter! Is the Automated …
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R&C/EP 209 Craft of Fatherhood: Are you putting your FAMILY FIRST?
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As fathers, there may be times when so much is happening around us that we need to let a few things fall through the cracks! We must pause and evaluate if the relationships most important are getting the attention they need. If not we may need to pause on some things and possibly even cut some things out.…
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Fatherhood Field Notes EP208 w/ Mark Stacy: Talking to your kids, Creating Memories, and knowing the Basic Needs
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In this episode, Mark Stacy shares his fatherhood field notes from raising 5 kiddos. He has made an effort to create incredible memories with his children by traveling with them one on one. Mark shares how to have conversations with your kids. One of the biggest aha's was Mark sharing his thoughts around knowing the basic needs of your children and…
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Creating Freedom In Your Agency w/ Hoy Kim
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Ned brings on Hoy Kim, the operations guru from Ned’s very own employee benefits agency. Eight years ago Ned found himself working way more hours than he wanted and going home worn out for his family. He went on a journey to find a solution. Over the past 7 years Hoy has created systems and processes that have helped their team become more effectiv…
Ned reflects on what he learned from 2021 and how he will implement it in 2022. Helpful links: The One Thing - https://the1thing.com/ Atomic Habits - https://jamesclear.com/ The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership - https://conscious.is/ EOS and Traction - https://www.eosworldwide.com/ The Core Value Equation - https://therealdarius.com/book/ --…
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R&C/EP 207 Craft of Fatherhood: What to do when plans don't go your way?
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How often do you find yourself pissed and irritated because things didn't go the way you thought they would? What do you do in those moments?By Ned Schaut
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R&C/EP 205 Craft of Fatherhood: 3 Questions for the New Year
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Here are three questions to help you as you are mastering the craft of fatherhood in 2022.By Ned Schaut
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Fatherhood Field Notes EP206 w/ Ben Nazari: Be Accountable for your LIFE!
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Ben Nazari came to this country as a young boy. He has taken responsibility for his life and the opportunities that have come across his path. In this conversation, Ben shares the foundation that his family built of hard work. Ben has created systems and habits in his life to accomplish the dreams and goals he has for himself and his family. As a f…
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Fatherhood Field Notes EP204 w/ Kellen Roggenbuck: Author of My Dad has a Beard
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Kellen Roggenbuck was sick of reading the same boring books to his son, so he wrote his own...My Dad has a Beard! It is AWESOME! When he wrote it a publisher saw it and loved it. Before Kellen knew it this rad gift he made for his son was in the hands of over 15,000 dads. Kellen has written other books to share and teach lessons that he wants to te…
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Creating A Marketing Strategy w/ Jessica Du Bois
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Ned interviews benefits leader Jessica Du Bois as she shares how any agency can build a successful marketing strategy. She emphasizes building solid connections with clients based on relationship, expertise, and technology. ---------------------------------------------- Hunter! Is the Automated Sales Assistant for Benefits Brokers. Go to agencyleve…
Ned talks with Jeff Grocky about basic marketing every benefits broker should be doing. Jeff works with many benefits brokers and consults/supports them in having an online presence. In this conversation you will discover some helpful hacks to simplify your marketing process. ---------------------------------------------- Hunter! Is the Automated S…
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R&C/EP 203 Craft of Fatherhood: How are your Family Traditions?
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When was the last time you evaluated your family traditions? Did you choose your family traditions? Are those traditions working for you? Do you need to start some, stop some, bring some old ones back? The great thing about being a parent, is now this is your family and you get to decide.By Ned Schaut
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Fatherhood Field Notes EP202 w/ Mike McCarthy: Framework for Peace in your HOME
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Mike and Lindsey McCarthy wrote a book with Hal Elrod in 2016 called The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families. Now they have come out with a playbook to help parents implement their systems and framework. This is truly a gift. They have done the work to create a home that isn't "Perfect" but that has a rhythm that creates stability, peace, trus…
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R&C/EP 201 Craft of Fatherhood: Struggle with Identity?
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This is a powerful episode to open your mind up to what makes up your identity, and what do you want in life. You have more control than you realize. The answers are simple, but the process is hard. The question is who do you want to be? As men, we all want a battle, but many of us are comfortable, it's time to break out of that comfort. Here are t…
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The ROI of Offering Childcare Benefits w/ Jessica Chang
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Ned and Jessica discuss the importance of employers supporting their employees who are parents. Employers are impacted when employees can't come into work due to lack of childcare. Jessica is CEO and Co-Founder of WeeCare which provides concierge service to help employees find childcare that meets their needs. --------------------------------------…
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Fatherhood Field Notes EP200 w/ Ned & Sarah: Our Story of Moving to Hawaii
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In this episode, Ned and his wife Sarah sit down to share their story of moving from California to Hawaii. What led to this move was years of looking for a solution to their son's breathing issues. There were many ups and downs and trials in looking for a solution for their son's breathing and health issues. Their journey of moving to Hawaii was no…
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How To Close Deals With Tech w/ David Bryant
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Ned talks with BenTech leader David Bryant. David shares how he and his small team utilized technology to quickly grow his benefits agency. David built many of the tech tools he needed and eventually started MonarkHQ to make these tools available to other benefits brokers. ---------------------------------------------- Hunter! Is the Automated Sale…
Ned Schaut takes a minute to reflect on the past year as new host of Benefits Influencer. The number one question he gets is, “how do I find more leads?” As a benefits broker and marketing agency owner, Ned shares personal insight on how to continue building a book of business once you have reached a level of success. ------------------------------…
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R&C/EP 199 Craft of Fatherhood: How to Lead other FATHERS
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If you are reading this you are a man who has embraced his fatherhood role, that doesn't mean you have it all figured out. I don't! But it also doesn't mean that you do not have the authority to invite other fathers into their role. If you don't no one will. Men need each other to show the way.By Ned Schaut
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Fatherhood Field Notes EP198 w/ Dylan Fish: Leading with Love
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Dylan Fish is a man with a heart for the ocean, freedom, his wife, and his boys. Dylan opens up his field notes to share life and fatherhood. One of the coolest stories is hearing how the morning after their home birth Dylan woke up his firstborn son to come out and meet his baby brother. Dylan shares his passion for freedom as a father to lead his…
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R&C/EP 197 Craft of Fatherhood: Expand your hearts capacity?
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Dad's! We have a deep capacity to love our families, we must give ourselves the space to vulnerably love our families well.By Ned Schaut
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Fatherhood Field Notes EP196 w/ Luke Haefele: Confidence, Super Hero Dad, Respect
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Luke Haefele is one of those guys with so much heart that he is contagious just to be around. I have spent some time with Luke and he is inspiring. He is a "regular" dad like you and I, but he goes to battle every day to continuously become the man he wants to see in the mirrior. This is a conversation men will need to hear if they truly want to ha…
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R&C/EP 195 Craft of Fatherhood: How to create connections with your kids?
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Many dads struggle with making connections with their kids, especially as new dads.By Ned Schaut
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Fatherhood Field Notes EP194 w/ Tanner Guzy: Dress like the MAN you are
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Tanner Guzy is on a mission to help men dress in a way that reflects the man inside. Tanner says that Men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood have a moral obligation to their children to dress well. In this conversation Tanner explains all that you are teaching your children through the way you present yourself. Tedx Talk - https://w…
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R&C/EP 193 Craft of Fatherhood: How are you Showing up to the Chaos?
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Each and every day is full of opportunities to show up as the husband, father, and man that you desire to be. How many days to we let the chaos of life impact how we treat those around us. There are a couple of questions we can add to our mental game to help us as we show up for our families.By Ned Schaut
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California and Federal Legislative Update w/ Dawn McFarland & Faith Borges
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In this episode, Dawn McFarland, the VP of Legislation on the board of the California Association of Health Underwriters, and Faith Borges, the Lobbyist for CAHU, join Ned Schaut to give a legislative update for California and Nationally. We discuss what is happening in the market and what to pay attention to over the coming months. We also dive in…
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Fatherhood Field Notes EP192 w/ Billy Westbrook: Family TIME VS. Family with STUFF
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Many of us fathers battle with our kids (and shoot even ourselves) comparing ourselves to what the kids next door have. We live in a time of more, more, more. As fathers, it is our role to lead our family to a place of Peace and Stability. To do so we must teach our family to not compare to others, and that MORE STUFF does not mean MORE HAPPINESS. …
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R&C/EP 191 Craft of Fatherhood: Teaching your kiddos Abundance VS. Scarcity
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As humans how often do we start our day with, "I didn't get enough sleep, I don't have enough clothes, I don't have enough time today...." The list goes on, those statements become more and more true because we tell ourselves over and over. As fathers we must get out of this scarcity mindset and look at the world with an abundant view, as we build …
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Fatherhood Field Notes EP190 w/ Rod Powell: Evolution of Fatherhood
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In this episode, Rod and I discuss the evolution of fatherhood. Fatherhood is an opportunity to learn about yourself and learn about these human beings that have come into your life. Fatherhood is difficult, but it will be one of the greatest opportunities we have in this life to leave a mark. As men on the adventure of fatherhood we don't want to …
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R&C/EP 189 Craft of Fatherhood: Look at the world through the EYES of your Family
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Most of the time I am living my life based on what works best for me. How often do we pause and look at the world through the eyes of our family? In this episode I discuss the value of seeing the world through the eyes of our families.By Ned Schaut
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Real Insurance Innovation w/ Mike Zarrillo
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Ned sits down with Mike Zarrillo, Chief Revenue Officer of Brella to dig into insurance technology and innovation. They discuss opportunities to utilize cutting edge technology, not only for ease of use, but to provide a better user experience as well. ---------------------------------------------- Hunter! Is the Automated Sales Assistant for Benef…