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Leadership Meeting
March 9, 2026 | 13 mins read

When Losing Your Job Becomes Your Breakthrough | Meron Degafu

Agent Success Stories
“Once I understood the lifestyle and freedom, everything changed.” KEY TAKEAWAY Meron Degafu came to the United States alone from Ethiopia, built a career in engineering, and then lost it....
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Leadership Meeting
March 2, 2026 | 12 mins read

From Burnout to Purpose | How This Industry Changed His Life – Meet Triston Strickland

Agent Success Stories
“You can’t build something great by doing less. You have to negotiate the hard work up front.” KEY TAKEAWAY Triston never set out to sell life insurance. He wanted law...
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Leadership Meeting
February 23, 2026 | 11 mins read

How Devon Fleming Built Freedom After 35 Years in Finance

Agent Success Stories
“You can’t have security and financial freedom at the same time. One keeps you comfortable. The other builds wealth.” KEY TAKEAWAY After 35 years in Wall Street finance, Devon Fleming...
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Leadership Meeting
February 16, 2026 | 7 mins read

From the Badge to Building Freedom | Jim Rustman’s Transformation Story

Agent Success Stories
I Put My Gun and Badge Up on My Sheriff’s Desk and Quit. KEY TAKEAWAY Fifteen years in uniform. No backup plan. One decision. Jim Rustman’s story reveals how mentorship,...
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Video Library

Delaney Agency Meetings 2026-03-13 16:19:24

1 hour 46 minutes

Delaney Agency Meetings 2026-03-12 17:55:42

42 minutes 16 seconds

Delaney Agency Meetings 2026-03-10 13:42:02

1 hour 8 minutes

Delaney Agency Meetings 2026-03-10 13:38:57

1 minute 47 seconds

3.9.2026 – Wake Up Call ft MVP Kishon Monteith, RAD Rob Purlee, and RAD Jim Rustman

30 minutes 6 seconds

3.6.2026 – Fuel Up Call ft AD Ian Graham with AO Meron Degefu along with Top SMEs in Master Agency

1 hour 13 minutes

3.3.2026 – Help Desk Call ft RAD Tim Penso and RAD Josh Busick

1 hour 1 minute

3.2.2026 – Wake Up Call ft RAD Rob Purlee

28 minutes 32 seconds

Delaney Agency Meetings 2026-03-02 16:50:41

39 minutes 8 seconds

2.27.2026 – Fuel Up Call ft Agency Director Ian Graham w/ Managing Vice President Sara Reineke & Managing Partner Brian Delaney

1 hour 16 minutes

Quotes

Leadership Meeting
February 9, 2026 | 6 mins read

How Symmetry Transformed My Entire Life | Brandice Kimbrell’s Story

Agent Success Stories
Those struggles set you up for the future successes. KEY TAKEAWAY Brandi Kimbrell walked away from a 70-hour restaurant schedule to build a life centered on family and freedom. Her...
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Leadership Meeting
February 2, 2026 | 7 mins read

I Walked Away from Comfort | Phuong Bustillo’s Story

Agent Success Stories
From stability to sovereignty. From comfort to calling.Phuong “Fon” Bustillo’s journey is not about running from a bad life but about walking toward a better one. For over six years, Phuong...
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Leadership Meeting
January 15, 2026 | 9 mins read

From Struggling Mom to Thriving Agent

Agent Success Stories
KEY TAKEAWAY Brittany Zemek went from working long hours at McDonald’s and missing milestones with her baby to building a flexible insurance career that gave her back time, confidence, and...
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Leadership Meeting
January 9, 2026 | 8 mins read

From Retirement to Reigniting Purpose: James Bryan’s Journey

Agent Success Stories
KEY TAKEAWAY After retiring from a Fortune 500 career, James Bryan discovered that purpose does not end with retirement. Through mentorship, belief, and leadership, he rebuilt momentum, served families, and...
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Books Recommendations

Book Cover
March 10, 2025 | 5 mins read

Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box

by The Arbinger Institute

Leadership & Growth
Book Cover
March 10, 2025 | 8 mins read

The Success Journey

by John C. Maxwell

Leadership & Growth
Book Cover
March 10, 2025 | 12 mins read

Twelve Pillars

by Jim Rohn and Chris Wildener

Leadership & Growth
Book Cover
March 10, 2025 | 13 mins read

Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter

by Liz Wiseman with Greg McKeown

Leadership & Growth
Book Cover
March 10, 2025 | 4 mins read

Principles: Life and Work

by Ray Dalio

Leadership & Growth
Leadership Meeting
January 3, 2026 | 7 mins read

From Wall Street to Freedom: How One Leader Chose Significance Over Security

Agent Success Stories
KEY TAKEAWAY After 35 years in finance, Devon Fleming realized security and freedom rarely coexist. By choosing growth, leadership, and ownership over comfort, she rebuilt her career and her life...
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Leadership Meeting
December 23, 2025 | 6 mins read

Proof You Can Verify: Real Stories of Financial Success in Insurance

Agent Success Stories
KEY TAKEAWAY Study real wins, copy the habits behind them, and run one idea this week. Verified stories do not inspire by hype. They teach by pattern. WHY “PROOF” MATTERS...
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