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Advisor Development Show with Karl HooverBusiness Growth Practices with Strong Family FinancialIf you are just getting into the financial industry we highly recommend working with a coach or experienced professional like the people at Strong Family Financial. The market has been rapidly changing over the past few years and it’s not an easy business professionally or personally, having a guiding hand can mean the difference between success and failure. On today’s episode, we welcome the Vice President of Strong Family Financial, Allie. Strong Family has had explosive growth over the past few years in recruiting and production. Allie is going to share his experience, advice...
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Strong LYFE PodcastPositivity leads to Triumph - Feat. Patryce SheppardInsurance agent, Author, Cancer Survivor and Friend of the show, Patryce Sheppard joins Allie on the Strong Lyfe Podcast!
Through her amazing journey, Patryce has learned that a positive mindset and Doing things Differently have led to both professional and personal success.
Tune in and find out how Patryce is living her #StrongLyfe and how you can too!
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2021-08-1847 minStrong LYFE PodcastDental and Vision - Feat. Hunter GordyWe're excited to welcome our friend Hunter Gordy to the Strong Lyfe Podcast today!
Over the next few weeks, we will be focusing on the UNL line of products that best help protect your clients. Today, we're talking oral health, product benefits and building your business using UNLs Dental and Vision coverage.
Be sure to tune in and learn some of the best ways to utilize these products, and help protect the gaps for your clients.
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2021-07-2724 minStrong LYFE PodcastRide your Bike if you Have to feat. Peter J Fournier - Ep. 110Ride your bike if you Have to - feat. Peter J Fournier - Ep 33 - Dec 8, 2020
Today we have our friend and colleague Peter J Fournier joining Allie in the Socially Distanced studio.
Peter is an Insurance Sales Professional and Coach with a decade of experience in the field. He was able to overcome hardship and build a successful business at a young age, and now works to help people achieve their Strong Lyfe. Similar to Strong Family, Pete helps insurance agents get started and build their skills and...
2020-12-081h 15Strong LYFE PodcastInsurance & Coffee SOTUWelcome to the Insurance & Coffee, State of the Union edition of the Strong LYFE podcast! This is the audio from the livestream from Dec. 3, 2020.
We do this insurance and Coffee, State of the Union episode every Thursday at 8am on our Facebook Page or YouTube Channel. Links below
Thank you for watching and listening.
Please subscribe to our YouTube channel and audio podcast on Spotify or Apple podcast!
Hosted by Tony Merwin and Allie Saleh
Presented by StrongFamilyFinancial.com
and PSMBrokerage.com
2020-12-031h 03Strong LYFE PodcastInsurance & Coffee SOTU featuring Peter FournierWelcome to the Insurance & Coffee, State of the Union edition of the Strong LYFE podcast!
This week we had special guest, Peter Fournier join us during the show! Check Peter out on his website here
During this episode, we discussed medicare options, Independent banking, the difference between medicare, life insurance and annuity sales and so much more.
We do a this Insurance and Coffee, State of the Union episode every Thursday at 8am on our Facebook Page or YouTube Channel. Links below
Thank you for watching and listening.
Please...
2020-11-241h 06Strong LYFE PodcastInsurance & Coffee SOTU - Halloween EditionThis is EPISODE 100 !!!
Hello! We hope you are having a Fantastic day! Join us for a special episode of the Insurance and Coffee State of the Union show. Tony, Allie and Will dress up for the show since it takes place 2 days before Halloween and because this is EPISODE 100! Come join us for an hour of content encouraging, challenging and flat out helping Insurance agents in the Medicare space during AEP and this prolonged time of Covid.
Find us on YouTube or Facebook !
Tony Merwin
Allie...
2020-10-301h 04Strong LYFE PodcastInsurance and Coffee SOTUState of the Union in the Insurance Industry.
Thank you for tuning into another edition our Strong Lyfe SOTU show!
This is a recording from our Livestream hosted on October 22, 2020 on FB and YouTube by Allie Saleh and Tony Merwin. This episode we invited special guest, Derek Hazelwood of Hazelwood Insurance Group out of NC.
If you're an agent in the insurance business, this episode is you. There are paradigm shifts in thinking you will want to pay attention to. If you do, you will find your self enjoying the process...
2020-10-221h 05Strong LYFE PodcastAvoid Regret In Life - feat. Jeremy Smith - Ep 97Avoid Regret In Life - feat. Jeremy Smith - Ep 97 - October 20, 2020
Jeremy Smith sits down with us today on The Strong Lyfe Podcast.
Jeremy is the Strong Family hook up over at Bill Knight Lincoln, Ford and Volvo. From creating his own Oil and Gas consulting business to working close to his family as a Car Salesman, Jeremy Smith hasn't been afraid to chase his Strong Lyfe and build it with his own hands.
In this episode we go into regrets, triumphs, and...
2020-10-201h 03Strong LYFE PodcastInsurance and Coffee SOTU - Ep 94State of the Union in the Insurance industry.
Presented by :
StrongFamilyFinancial.com & PSMBrokerage.com
2020-10-081h 04Strong LYFE PodcastInsurance & Coffee SOTU - feat. Justin Brock the Medicare GuruInsurance & Coffee SOTU - Sept. 17th, 2020
This week our guest joining Allie and Tony is is Justin Brock.
Justin is in the Insurance industry and doing quite well for his self as most the guest we have on our livestreams are. He runs a group called Medicare Gurus on Facebook. designed to empower and help agents in the medicare space. Click the link above to join.
Justin was a great guest and if you're in the insurance industry, you will not want to miss this conversation between the guys
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2020-09-171h 05Strong LYFE PodcastJust Between Friends feat. Shannon Wilburn - Ep 87Welcome to the Strong LYFE Podcast!
This weeks guest is Mrs. Shannon Wilburn. Shannon is a Mother, a Wife and the co-founder and CEO of Just Between Friends, A maternity and children's clothing consignment shop franchise system with over 150 franchises nationwide.
For over 20 years Just Between Friends has provided affordable clothing for families in 32 states as well as providing a lucrative business for it's franchisees.
After earning her teaching degree and moving to Tulsa, OK with her husband, Shannon found her Why in helping young families and entrepreneurs. Through self sacrifice, devotion, sticktoitiveness...
2020-09-151h 08Strong LYFE PodcastKnow Your Role - Patrick Wells - Ep 85Welcome to the Strong LYFE Podcast!
This week we have Mr. Patrick Wells on the show. Patrick is an attorney with
Coffey, Senger, and Woodard Law Group and now often spends most of his focus
Help people with the legal side of Estate Planning.
As a matter of fact at Strong Wealth Strategies, our sister company, we work with Patrick all the time. It was so good sitting down with Patrick and hearing him share some of his story and how he has gotten to this point today. He shares his...
2020-09-151h 00Strong LYFE PodcastInsurance and Coffee - feat. Christian Brindle - Ep 86This is the audio from September 10th, 2020 Insurance and Coffee LIVESTREAM on FB and YouTube that we do every Thursday!
This week we had Christian Brindle on the show. Christian is the Group leader of the Facebook Group Six Figure Medicare Agent as well as the podcast host of the Everything Medicare Podcast!
Join us for coffee and talk insurance every Thursday morning at 8am.
Allie and Tony will be doing a livestream on FB and YouTube as they do every Thursday since the beginning of covid-19 discussing the State of the Union...
2020-09-101h 10Strong LYFE PodcastLive a Strong LYFE feat. Karl HooverWelcome to the Strong LYFE Podcast!
This week we have Mr. Karl Hoover on the show. Karl is the Senior Vice President of Financial Independence Group (FIG).
As we sat down with our guest, he shared his background of humble beginnings and growing up with a Dad in the navy. His upbringing and relationship with his father helped shape him in a great way! After going to Appalachian State University for business, he ended up going to work for his Dad where he cut his teeth in the insurance industry. He...
2020-09-0153 minStrong LYFE PodcastInsurance and Coffee - Ep 82Welcome to the Insurance and Coffee edition of the Strong LYFE podcast.
Every Thursday we talk about the State of the Union in the Insurance industry.
Join us next Thursday at 8am on Fb or YouTube.
Start your new career!
StrongFamilyFinancial.com
This Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/ReV_amPctj0
2020-08-271h 00Strong LYFE PodcastEmbrace the Struggle feat. Scott SimsWelcome to the Strong LYFE Podcast!
We are so excited to share this episode with you!
This week we have Mr. Scott Sims on the podcast! Scott and Allie recently befriended each other after meeting online through Tik Tok of all places. Scott and Allie both proclaimed they were “proud tik tokers” (tongue in cheek). But seriously check both their profiles out for a good laugh and valuable encouragement. (links below)
During this conversation, Scott gets candid and shares his struggles with sobriety before he decided to get clean 4 years ago. He has succe...
2020-08-251h 20Strong LYFE PodcastInsurance and Coffee - Annuities - Karl Hoover - Aug 20, 2020Welcome to the Insurance and Coffee edition of the Strong LYFE podcast.
We had a special guest join us again for the 2nd time today from the Financial Independence Group, Mr. Karl Hoover.
The entire discussion today was centered around ANNUITIES.
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Every Thursday we talk about the State of the Union in the Insurance industry today.
Join us next Thursday at 8am on
Fb or YouTube.
Start your new career!
StrongFamilyFinancial.com
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Karl Hoover, karl.hoover@fi...
2020-08-201h 12Strong LYFE PodcastInsurance and Coffee, Aug 13, 2020Welcome to the Insurance and Coffee edition of the Strong LYFE podcast.
We had a special guest join us from the Home and Property Insurance space. Mr. Leo
Some discussion topics for the episode:
Leo's perspective on the state of the insurance industry under COVID19. How has this effected the P&C business? Both positive and negative. What are agents in the P&C space doing to adapt. What are the long term effects? What changes are no temporary but now permanent because of COVID19?
We talk about the State of the Uni...
2020-08-141h 12Strong LYFE PodcastInsurance and Coffee Live stream, Aug 7th, 2020Welcome to the Insurance and Coffee edition of the Strong LYFE podcast.
Some discussion topics for the episode:
8.10 Medicare Advantage: Is it the wave of the future and why?
When is the right time to start collecting your Social Security ?
How early can you set a recipient of medicare up for a medicare supplement?
We talk about the State of the Union of the Insurance industry on every Thursday's live stream.
Join us next Thursday at 8am on
Fb or YouTube.
Start your ne...
2020-08-081h 03Strong LYFE PodcastInsurance and CoffeeWelcome to the Insurance and Coffee edition of the Strong LYFE podcast.
We talk about the State of the Union on every Thursday's live stream.
Join us next Thursday at 8am on
Fb or YouTube.
Start your new career!
StrongFamilyFinancial.com
2020-07-3050 minStrong LYFE PodcastInsurance and Coffee Ep 70 featuring guest Tim DombrowWelcome to another edition of the Strong LYFE podcast. We release new episodes every Tuesday but on Thursday we also do a Livestream on FB and YouTube all about insurance!. Tune in next Thursday at 8am and bring your questions and let's discuss Insurance over coffee together.
Thank you for tuning in. Subscribe to never miss an episode.
Topics mentioned in this episode
Covid and it's affects on "business Group Insurance"Advantage plan out of pocket costVirtual salesTrust and Consistency with ClientsFinding the right group of people to work with...
2020-07-1758 minStrong LYFE PodcastInsurance and Coffee SOTUJuly 9, 2020
Topics mentioned on this episode!
MARKETING BUDGET TO GET LEADs IN Budget for entering the insurance agent space/ what you need to get started.. etcWal-mart in the Medicare Space.Premium cost changesThe way consumers think
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Thanks for joining us again for the State of the Union, Coffee and Insurance podcast with Tony Merwin and Allie Saleh.
We release new episodes Every Tuesday and Thursday. The Thursday episode are specifically meant for Insurance agents. We want to help assist you in any and every way we can.
We do th...
2020-07-091h 06Strong LYFE PodcastInsurance and Coffee SOTUJuly 2, 2020
Embracing current climate conditions in the Insurance business!
Topics mentioned on this episode!
Focus on you.
Be a good student.
What you can control.
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Thanks for joining us again for the State of the Union, Coffee and Insurance podcast with Tony Merwin and Allie Saleh.
We release new episodes Every Tuesday and Thursday. The Thursday episode are specifically meant for Insurance agents. We want to help assist you in any and every way we can.
We do this...
2020-07-021h 00Strong LYFE PodcastCoffee and Insurance SOTUJune 25, 2020
Thanks for joining us again for the State of the Union, Coffee and Insurance podcast with Tony Merwin and Allie Saleh.
This episode we covered:
The changes in the insurance industry regarding Telesales.ReferralsCoaching regarding Running Appointments with clientsUse a Check List in your life and businessUpdates to AHIPAppearance and representation of yourself in the field with clientsThinking processes
We release new episodes Every Tuesday...
2020-06-251h 01Strong LYFE PodcastBuild Relationship ft. David Ray - Ep 63
Welcome to another episode of the #StrongLYFE podcast! If this is your 1st time here, thank you for joining us! We hope you walk away inspired, encouraged and challenged to live a Strong LYFE!
Today's episode features a long time friend of Strong Family Financial, David Ray!
David is our guest this week on the show who happens to be into home building and financing homes. He grew up with his Dad in that business. He went to college for that business at Auburn University. He worked in the industry for year b...
2020-06-231h 43Strong LYFE PodcastCoffee and Insurance SOTUJune 19th, 2020
We have special guest from Financial Independence Group, Karl Hoover. Karl has been with FIG for 21 years now so he has a lot of insight into the insurance business.
This episode, some of the topics the guys speak to include:
Group presentationsDigital presentationsHow to do a needs assessmentAnnuities and the time of yearHow to discuss difficult topics with your clients if they come upStaying focused on your mission no matter what is happening in politics, the world or your life.
Thank you for joining for this episode o...
2020-06-201h 00Strong LYFE PodcastMoving Forward with Tracie SurlesJune 16, 2020
Hey Strong Lyfe listeners! Thanks for tuning in for another episode of the show! This week we have a long time friend of Allie's and Strong Family so she is a friend of the show!
Our guest this week is Tracie Surles. Tracie is a Mother of 3, entrepreneur, wife, and a straight up overcomer.
In this episode, Tracie shares what it was like to be placed in a privately ran group home for kids when she was 12 years old. During that part of the conversation, she shares about some of...
2020-06-161h 33Strong LYFE PodcastCoffee & Insurance SOTUCoffee & Insurance - 6.11.20 - Ep 60
Every Thursday Morning since the beginning COVID-19, Allie Saleh & Tony Merwin have been meeting together over FB live to talk about the insights they've been gaining due to all the on the fly changes that have been happening to help insurance agent! These Thursday episodes of the #StrongLYFE podcast have been specifically designed to encourage and coach Insurance agents in their business but be sure to check out our Tuesday release of the Strong LYFE show too!
This week we invited Jay Csipkes from Royal Neighbors...
2020-06-111h 01Strong LYFE PodcastLeave the World a Better Place with Monty Berry - Ep 59June 9th, 2020
Thank you for joining us this week on the Strong Lyfe podcast show!
This week, our guest is Monty Berry. Monty is in Commercial real estate with Equitas Realty Advisors.
He has known since he was young he wanted to be in real estate because he grew up watching his Dad in the same business!
During this episode, Monty shares his journey of becoming successful in real estate, he shares how he met his wife and about his family but most importantly we get into his w...
2020-06-091h 21Strong LYFE PodcastCoffee and Insurance SOTUSince March of 2020, Allie Saleh and Tony Merwin have been meeting for Coffee on Facebook Livestream to talk Insurance. This episode was recorded June 4th, 2020 when these 2 gentlemen spoke about:
How to handle internet leads as they come in.
Prescription drugs plans and preparation for agents.
The cost of premiums due to covid-19.
Join us every Thursday on the Strong Family Financial Facebook page at 8am for the SOTU Insurance and Coffee
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If there is anything we can do, please f...
2020-06-041h 07Strong LYFE PodcastAn Everlasting Why with Don MarshallOur guest this week, Don Marshall says, "He has been doing the same thing since he was 30 years old and he is more excited about it today at age 70 than he was when he started!"
We know you will love this episode. Our guest is easy to listen to, honest with his good and bad experiences and has plenty of wisdom to share with us listeners as it pertains to marriage, callings, work - life balance. Don is very candid as he shares his story and life lessons as well as when we took a few minutes...
2020-06-021h 14Strong LYFE PodcastCoffee and Insurance SOTUMay 28, 2020
Today's Coffee and Insurance SOTU Live Stream was full of good conversation around the insurance industry as always,
Tony and Allie share some of the highlights they are experiencing or learning through the changes have come about since Covid-19 in our industry,
This episode references hiring agents, recruiting, the loss ratio of premiums compared to claims paid out, how that might affect agents if at all.
Tony's wife just went through the licensing process and this is relative because she speaks Spanish.
Tony shares with us that experience...
2020-05-281h 06Strong LYFE PodcastFor Your Children's Children with Charles CoblentzMay 26, 2020
Welcome to another episode the Strong LYFE YouTube show!
We have a unique episode for you this week. Today we have a very tenured dairy farmer as our guest named Mr. Charles Coblentz.
During this episode we have Charles share what a day in the life is like and how the economy and politics have affected his farm and other farmers like his self. Many city folks do not have any context of what a farmer does so we get into some of that however, it isn't so detailed you will get...
2020-05-261h 15Strong LYFE PodcastInsurance and Coffee SOTUMay 21st, 2020
Today, we have special guest Cody Askins joining Allie Saleh and Tony Merwin for our Insurance and Coffee SOTU StrongLYFE podcast!
This episode will encourage you whether you are in the insurance industry or not!
However, the Thursday morning Live stream Coffee and Insurance SOTU episodes are truly meant to empower insurance agents to be the best they can be amidst all the changes happening in the world due to Covid-19
We believe in you so should you!
This episode had a lot of helpful practices pertaining...
2020-05-211h 09Strong LYFE PodcastFamily Legacy with Tim DombrowWelcome to another episode of the Strong LYFE podcast presented by Strong Family Financial where we encourage, inspire and challenge you to live a Strong LYFE full of purpose!
This week we have a special guest, Mr. Tim Dombrow a workforce consultant.
Tim is man of integrity, who deeply loves his family cares about the community and world around him. His passion and purpose to make the world a better place by instilling the right values in his children and showing them by example is what his why is all about. A lot...
2020-05-1953 minStrong LYFE PodcastCoffee & Insurance SOTUMay 14, 2020
Thank you for joining us for another special edition of the Strong LYFE podcast - State of the Union - Coffee and Insurance style!
This week Allie and Tony invited Mr. Pat Fleming, an actuary for AmeriLife.com to be their guest on the show.
Allie and Tony ask tough questions about the changes happening in the insurance industry. You can only imagine if Covid-19 is affecting the economy as a whole so lean in and listen to what our guest has to say about how the insurance industry is thinking about...
2020-05-151h 03Strong LYFE PodcastInvest in the Future with Mike ClarkWelcome to another episode of the #StrongLYFE podcast! If this is your 1st time here, thank you for joining us! We hope you walk away inspired, encouraged and challenged to live a Strong LYFE!
Today episode features long time friend of Strong Family Financial, Mr. Mike Clark. Mike Clark is an honorable man, with great character and heart as you will find out as you listen to this episode! He is very tech and computer savy to say the least but he is also very engaged the youth community in Jenks, OK local high school. He didn't...
2020-05-121h 23Strong LYFE PodcastCoffee and Insurance SOTUCoffee and Insurance #50
Our industry is changing because more people are entering the industry due to layoffs during the pandemic.
We talk about what the industry will look like soon with an influx.
We also talk ...
Referrals
New Ways to run appointments with clients
Watch this episode on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92mDBsVBvJ0
Thank you Tony Merwin and Rush Holson for joining Allie Saleh on this edition of the #StrongLYFE Coffee and Insurance podcast!
Thanks to
2020-05-081h 03Strong LYFE PodcastCoffee & Insurance with Tony Merwin & Allie SalehRejection
This LIVE recording was done Thursday April 29th, 2020. Allie & Tony open the conversation up about the subject of Rejection and answered a few questions asked by listeners!
Thank you to everyone submitting your questions.
Submit your questions for next Thursday to strongfamilymedia@gmail.com or tune in live.
Thursday LIVE stream, check us out on FB LIVE/ YouTube Live at 8am Thursday, May, 2020
Come enjoy your morning coffee and talk shop with us.
Allie Saleh StrongFamilyFinancial.com
Tony Merwin PSMbrokerage.com
2020-05-011h 02Strong LYFE PodcastCoffee with Tony Merwin & Allie Saleh - SOTU in the Insurance Industry during Covid-19Coffee with Tony Merwin & Allie Saleh SOTU in the Insurance Industry during Covid-10 = #3
Tony and Allie get together at 8am LIVE on FB and talk shop regarding the State of the Union in the Insurance industry currently due to Covid-19
They share encouragement, techniques and plenty of other helpful info during the hour conversation.
Tune in next Thursday LIVE on Facebook and ask any questions you have or email them to strongfamilymedia@gmail.com
Tony and Allie are endeavoring to serve the insurance community in every way they can during this...
2020-04-231h 20Strong LYFE PodcastShed the Shame & Expectations of Others feat. Heather Parady
Thank you for tuning into another edition of the Strong LYFE podcast this week! This episode, we have a strong guest. Heather Parady, previously a therapist, now turned online entrepreneur. She works with leaders and coaches people in their endeavors to embrace online platforms to spread their message/why. Heather is married and has 2 daughters. And has a successful podcast and leadership group that is quite unconventional.
During this episode, we get to know Mrs. Parady a bit by getting into some of her back story & hardships that have molded her into...
2020-04-2150 minStrong LYFE PodcastCoffee with Tony Merwin & Allie Saleh - SOTU in the Insurance Industry during Covid-19Coffee with Tony Merwin & Allie Saleh SOTU in the Insurance Industry during Covid-10 = Ep 2
Tony and Allie get together at 8am LIVE on FB and chat with about the State of the Union in the Insurance industry currently.
They share encouragement, techniques and plenty of other helpful info during the hour conversation.
Tun in next Thursday LIVE on Facebook and ask any questions you have.
Tony and Allie are endeavoring to serve the insurance community in every way they can during the...
2020-04-171h 06Strong LYFE PodcastProgram your own Strong LyfeProgram your own #StrongLYFE
This week we have special guest, Jennifer Jones on the show. Jennifer is a programmer by trade by entrepreneur by day. She founded Seed Technologies over 15 years ago. She has been highly successful. Excellent in her craft. She is a hybrid in her industry, possessing the unique ability to toggle between "nerd in the dungeon" and the "Leader out in front communicating" !
Allie ask really strong questions that will provoke your thought help you fulfill your potential and leave a strong legacy if you actually take these questions through...
2020-03-3152 minStrong LYFE PodcastBe a Light with Melissa Lambert - Ep 39Be a Light with Melissa Lambert - Ep 39
This episode we have with Melissa Lambert, an Oklahoma native.
She dreamed of being a wife and stay at home mother and she was able to fulfill that dream but after a while, things changed. We will let you listen to her story in the podcast but just know it is an inspirational one. She went from being a Mom to having to navigate the workforce and start all over. She found her dream job in the trash of all places.
2020-03-241h 04
Strong LYFE PodcastBe Exceptional feat. Ginger Ford _Ep37Be Exceptional feat. Ginger Ford _Ep37
This episode we have a special guest, Mrs. Ginger Ford.
She is an entrepreneur, wife, mom & so much more.
As you listen in today, you will clearly see Ginger lives a Strong LYFE along with her husband who we’ve recorded an episode with too ( Coming Soon)
Ginger and Jason have lived an adventurous life. They started in Arkansas, moved to Washington DC, moved back to Arkansas, got deeper into politics for a while with the local senator and then they got into the insurance business after a period of time.
They’...
2020-03-1054 min
Strong LYFE PodcastConnect feat. Sally Mulready EP 36Connect feat Sally Mulready ----- EP 36 ------ March 3, 2020
For the month of March, we are celebrating women's month by having every guest this month be a woman! We have some powerful ladies scheduled to be on the show this month you will not want to miss. We are so excited to share these episodes with you!
This episode we have Mrs. Sally Mulready on the show. She is a Mother. She is aaa wife to none other than the insurance commissioner of Oklahoma, a successful realtor and so much more! You will quickly see the dep...
2020-03-032h 00
Strong LYFE PodcastMedicinal Marijuana, Education for the People feat. Perry Jones III & Whitney Wehmeyer - Ep 34Medicinal Marijuana, Education for the People feat. Perry Jones III & Whitney Wehmeyer - Ep 34
(Filmed in Summer of 2019 )
Welcome to another edition of the Strong LYFE Podcast & YouTube show! We thank you for joining us! If this is your 1st time with us, we release episodes every Tuesday to help motivate, inspire and challenge you to live a Stronger Lyfe. We spell LYFE with a “Y” because we believe a Core element to having a Strong LYFE is having a purpose and knowing what it clearly is. But enough about us…
This week we have 2...
2020-02-183h 26
Strong LYFE PodcastGrade Yourself Each Day - Mark Graham - Ep 30Grade Yourself Each Day - Mark Graham - Ep 30 - Jan 21, 2020
Welcome Strong LYFE Community! We have another excellent episode prepared for you.
This week we have special guest, Mark Graham, from Amerilife Marketing Group. Mark is in the insurance business to say the least. His family is as well. He has 10 total family members in the industry, His Dad, himself, both of his. children, and 6 other extended family members. Needless to say, the insurance business runs deep in his life and family.
However, despite his insurance roots, we didn't focus on...
2020-01-2155 min
Strong LYFE PodcastThink BIGGER with Cody Askins _Ep29Welcome to Season 2 of our StrongLYFE YouTube show & podcast!
If you're new here, our show consists of power players and people living their best life because they chose their path,
they are doing what fulfills them. Allie Saleh, the host of our show, always has engaging conversations with the guest. You will be sure to be entertained while also walking away with a few takeaways from each show that will be sure to strengthen your quality of life.
For instance, this episode Allie sits down with Mr. Cody Askins.
Cody is a young entrepreneur who has experienced a ton of...
2020-01-141h 23
Strong LYFE PodcastRelationships & Rituals with Tony Merwin Re-ReleaseRelationships & Rituals with Tony Merwin _Re-Release .. originally aired Nov 2019
This week we decided to re-air the episode we recorded with Tony Merwin, Relationships and Rituals.
It was full of solid content and we heard great feedback.
Tony Merwin, Senior Marketing Director of Precision Marketing came to spend some time with us in our organization in November and December and he had a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to share with us all. We have so many more great episodes in the pipeline we didn't record a new show yet but we will. Until t...
2020-01-071h 18
Strong LYFE PodcastTo Thine Own Self Be True! "Re-Release of Episode #6" with Aaron JohnsonTo Thine Own Self Be True! "Re-Release of Episode #6"
Aaron Johnson with the Tulsa Dream Center
Originally aired June 25th, 2019...
This Episode is slam packed full of Fun and Wisdom! Those are 2 things we all need in order to live a Strong LYFE. Our guest this week is Mr. Aaron Johnson. He is currently the Exec Director of the Tulsa Dream Center and Associate Pastor of Victory Church.
Aaron is originally from Wisconsin but moved to Tulsa years ago now Tulsa is where he and his beautiful wife and children call home. He i...
2019-12-311h 17
Strong LYFE PodcastLife is a Journey, Own it.- Dominique Barnett Re-ReleaseLife is a Journey, own it. Dominique Barnett _Ep #5
This week, we have Miss Dominique Barnett (the Behavior Change Queen) on the show. Dominique is a ray of sunshine and a ball of energy you will absolutely love. Raised in a small town outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma by her parents. Her parents had a strong influence on her with her Father being a military man, her Mom being big on personal growth. She graduated from ORU with a degree in Health & Exercise Science as well as receiving further certifications in health and fitness. After college, she had the unique ex...
2019-12-171h 33
Strong LYFE PodcastFailure: A Blessing in Disguise with Lonnie the "Look Man" IannazzoDecember 10th, 2019
Re-release of Failure: A Blessing in Disguise with Lonnie the "Look Man" Iannazzo - Ep 12
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This week, we are releasing one of our most viewed episodes, the show we did with, Lonnie the "Look Man" Iannazzo again!
He is originally from St. Louis and he has quite the story. It's a story of ups and downs which most of us can relate to. His Dad was an entrepreneur so he was no stranger to working in small businesses. He did everything from produce, tires, insurance, real estate and finally je...
2019-12-1055 min
Strong LYFE PodcastRemembering Allan Trimble : Faith, Family, Academics and FootballAs some of you know, Coach Allan Trimble. The Jenks football legend and incredible man of God passed a few days ago. In Honor of Coach Allan Trimble's Life, we wanted to re-release the episode we originally shared back in July with you in his memory.
This was one of Coach Trimble's last interviews and he knew it. His words carry weight. He spoke with intention and purpose, leaving us with a message he wanted to make sure we heard before he wasn't around to tell us in person.
Today we mourn the loss of...
2019-12-031h 29
Strong LYFE PodcastRelationships & Rituals with Tony Merwin _Ep 28Relationships & Rituals with Tony Merwin _Ep 28 _ Nov. 25, 2019
Welcome to our final episode of season 1. We have an excellent show for this week's episode.
Tony Merwin with Precision Marketing as their Senior Marketing Director came to spend some time with us at our organization. We've known him for around 9-10 years assisting us at Strong Family.
This episode, we talk about how Relationships, Rituals, Mindset, and Goal Setting can & will help you overcome your fears. Tony shares insights from his journey over the . last decade or 2 on where he was when he had an a...
2019-11-261h 07
Strong LYFE PodcastWe, Think Big Picture with Glen Mulready _Ep 26On Episode 26, we have Glen Mulready on the show. Glen is the 13th Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner as of Jan 14, 2019. He is recognized as a leader in the insurance industry and a man of family, faith & principles. Glen grew up in Massachusetts with 6 siblings. He got into the Insurance Business, started his own agency, served in the executive level of companies you would know if you heard of them. He has been extremely successful to say the least.
Glen met his wife while she was living in Massachusetts. They now have 3 children. Before they had kids, they use to foster c...
2019-11-121h 18
Strong LYFE PodcastExcellence with Justin Dunham _Ep 25Excellence with Justin Dunham _Ep 25 _ November 4th, 2019
We have Mr. Justin Dunham, owner, operator, and chief instructor of Jenks Martial Arts Academy on the show. You are going to soak this episode up like a sponge because it's slam packed full of wisdom you will be able to apply directly to your life situations. Justin's does not mince words. He does a great job of communicating so you will will no trouble understanding.
Justin Dunham has an inspiring story. In 2005, Justin found himself in a scenario he didn't care to be in anymore so he...
2019-11-051h 09
Strong LYFE PodcastLive Lyfe with No Regrets with Andy Cheatham _Ep 24Live Lyfe with No Regrets, Andy Cheatham - Ep 24 - Oct. 28, 2019
This week on Ep 24 we have Andy Cheatham, Husband, Father, Entrepreneur, Minister and Ninja.
Yup, you read that right!
Andy grew up in Texas, in a broken home. Difficult life experiences seem to have helped Andy find a drive to succeed in whatever endeavors he has found himself in. His faith has been foundational to his life and success.
This episode, Allie and our guest Andy, cover a lot of ground. This conversation is nothing less than impactful as...
2019-10-291h 35
Strong LYFE PodcastCherish Every Moment ( Part 2 ) with Sheila LeeCherish Every Moment (Part 2) with Sheila Lee: October 24, 2019
In light of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth in October, we speak with Sheila about being diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2014 in Part 2 of “Cherish Every Moment",
She encourages, educates and informs any listeners who might be in need of the insights from her experience with Breast Cancer. However, this topic isn't the only subject Allie and Sheila cover in part 2.
Allie steers the conversation towards talking about having a safe place. We all need a place we can go to, to be alone to think, digest, and process anythin...
2019-10-2459 min
Strong LYFE PodcastCherish Every Moment with Sheila Lee, Part 1Cherish Every Moment with Sheila Lee, Part 1 - Ep 23 - Oct 22, 2019
This week, on episode 23 of the #StrongLYFE Podcast, Sheila Lee joins us! Sheila is an Oklahoma native who grew up in Wagoner, OK. Adopted as a baby, by her wonderful parents, along with another child, her new brother. Sheila graduated from NSU and started teaching in Oklahoma schools. After a short marriage and time as a teacher, she decided to relocate to Dallas and start a new life and career. There, she met the love of her life, Shawn Lee. They had 2 beautiful girls together. Today Sheila works wi...
2019-10-221h 28
Strong LYFE PodcastThe Entrepreneurial Walk with Jason Hadrava _Ep 22The Entrepreneurial WalkwithJason Hadrava_ Ep 22
This week on episode 22, we have, friend of the show, Jason Hadrava on. The partners of Strong Family have known him for years. Jason is from Oklahoma, married with children, started multiple businesses, become a successful real estate guy, and now spends most of his time operating his family business, Titan Title & Closing. His wife and one of his children work with him. If you know the dynamics of a family business you already know this guy is worth listening to. They have multiple locations in Oklahoma.
If you listened to the episode with Sa...
2019-10-1557 min
Strong LYFE PodcastNo Plan B with Brian Philpott _Ep 21No Plan B with Brian Philpott _Ep 21 _Oct 8. 2019
This week on Episode 21, we sit down with Brian Philpott, Founder of Signature Pools. Brian is married with 3 daughters and has 2 dogs! He graduated from Oklahoma State University with a BS in Landscape Architecture.After school, he lived the “cubicle life” for a while and realized that wasn’t what he wanted to do so he got out into the field. He worked as an employee of another landscaping business for a while, then, after a few years, he started his own landscaping business! You should see some of his...
2019-10-0847 min
Strong LYFE PodcastPosition vs Submission Jason Sotkin _Ep 20Position vs Submission with Jason Sotkin _Ep 20, Oct. 1st, 2019
This week we have, a friend of the show, Jason Sotkin on with us. Jason is a family man. He has a ton of sales experience and has been in business for 20 years. He grew up watching his Dad conduct business and has had wonderful mentorship from not only his father but other mentors. He works in wholesales and in every aspect of it (concepts/development/presenting products to market/he does it all) Jason loves the gym and he does jiu-jitsu. He had his first cage...
2019-10-011h 03
Strong LYFE PodcastSelf Talk with Trevor Furlong _Ep 19Self Talk with Trevor Furlong _Ep 19 _ September 24th, 2019
Ep 19 is a Fun one! We have Trevor Furlong, Attorney in Oklahoma, Family man, OU Law School Graduate, Michigan raised, served in the Navy, intelligent and a pretty cool guy as you will find out as you listen in on this episode!
We covered a LOT of ground. We got into some of Trevor's back story but once we got grasp on who he was and what he was about, we chatted about things such as Self talk, being a part of blended families, going into the m...
2019-09-241h 33
Strong LYFE PodcastState of Mind with Rush Holson _Ep 18State of Mind / Rush Holson / Ep 18 / September 17th, 2019
We have an excellent guest and episode for you this week on Episode 18! Rush Holson, a good friend and business partner to Strong Family Financial, comes in from IL and talks shop with us. Rush is from Orlando, Fl originally, ( he even has an Uncle that goes by “Gator” ) He attended SMU in Texas for his bachelors ( recently he started his MBA there as well ) He now resides in Illinois tending to United National Life which he affectionally called his 3rd child. Married to his wonderful wife, w...
2019-09-171h 31
Strong LYFE Podcast"Changing Family Trees Forever" with Karen Guzman of Go Life _Ep 17Ep.17 - September 9, 2019 - Karen Guzman - Changing Family Trees Forever
This week's guest of the Strong Lyfe show features Karen Guzman from Go Life. We called this one "Changing Family Trees Forever" because Karen said she can be summed up with just one word, "Pro-Life" The results of the work Karen and all of the team at GoLife is doing is literally affecting a change in people's Family Trees. One decision makes an entirely different story for everyone.
Karen is currently employed as the Executive Director at GoLife Mobile Medical Inc.. Her passion is t...
2019-09-101h 01
Strong LYFE Podcast"Community" with Teacher of the Year, Nominee, Mrs. Kirbey Dietzel _Ep 16This week on episode 16, we have a special guest & episode for you. We Have Kirby Dietzel on the show who is in the running for “Teacher of the Year in Oklahoma.”
She teaches 5th grade currently and specializes in math and science. She once had dreams of being a meteorologist. However, she exhibited self-awareness and after some reflection on her strengths and the influence she hoped to have some day, she decided to become a teacher.
On our show, we always talk about living in your purpose and living a strong Lyfe but this episode we approach things...
2019-09-031h 08
Strong LYFE PodcastImpact with Clay Martin, NFL Official & Jenks Coach _Ep 15Episode 15 - August 27th, 2019
This week's edition of the Strong LYFE Podcast, we had guest, Coach and NFL Official, Clay Martin.
Clay is well known and respected in the Jenks, OK community. Currently, he is the Basketball Coach there but has acted in other positions such as principle for example. He married his high school sweetheart and has been married to her for 21 years now. They have 2 children. He has been officiating since 2013 in the NFL.
Growing up, he wanted to be a Garbage man because he was impacted by one of the g...
2019-08-271h 29
Strong LYFE PodcastWe're all called to Serve with Guest, Dr Scott Reid _Ep14This week on episode 14 of the Strong LYFE podcast we have "friend of the show" Dr. Scott Reid. (Long time Friend to Butch). Dr Scott is a Tulsa native, graduating from Jenks, spending 1 year in Tulsa University, Completing his Doctorate at Oklahoma University OU, and having spent time in the U.S. Army in locations like Hawaii & Afghanistan.
This is an excellent conversation. We talk about a lot. Whether or not the US Army is something he would recommend to someone wanting to be a surgeon. How the idea to become a surgeon came to him and how...
2019-08-201h 21
Strong LYFE PodcastStrong Associations lead to a Strong LYFE with Rob Coffey _Ep 13On this weeks episode of the Strong LYFE podcast.... we have Oklahoma Lawyer, Rob Coffey Jr. Rob is a Senior Partner at Coffey, Senger & McDaniel, P.L.L.C., a law firm based in Oklahoma. He concentrates his practice in defending motor carriers, manufacturers, construction companies, NCAA coaches, insurance companies and their insureds. But he saw as simple as "Helping People". That exact thing, is what he said inspires him. He is living a Strong LYFE so maybe we can all take notice.
Born in Norman, Oklahoma, he is a lifelong Oklahoman. He has been married for t...
2019-08-1352 min
Strong LYFE PodcastFailure: A Blessing in Disguise with Lonnie the "Look Man" Iannazzo _Ep12This week, we have Lonnie the "Look Man" Iannazzo on the podcast. He is originally from St. Louis and he has quite the story. It's a story of ups and downs which most of us can relate to. His Dad was an entrepreneur so he was no stranger to working in small businesses. He did everything from produce, tires, insurance, real estate and finally jewelry. Failure was a big part of his story through out the years but now he is on the other side of failure and has 34 years of experience in the Jeweler business. He now owns a...
2019-08-0655 min
Strong LYFE PodcastThe Journey of a Servant with Sarah Hadrava _Ep 11
This week's episode is special. You often think life will go one way but it goes another and that's exactly how Sarah's life and this Podcast recording did. The time you will spend listening to this episode will be worth every moment. We have Sarah Hadrava on the show. She was born in Minnesota, raised in a missionary family. Her dream was to be a "career Mom" but life didn't quite go as planned.
Today, Sarah is a Morgage Lender with Guaranteed Rate and very successful. If that doesn't sound very "sexy,", we as...
2019-07-301h 25
Strong LYFE PodcastWhat is Your Calling? with Rev. Msgr. Patrick Gaalaas _Ep #10Rev. Msgr. Patrick Gaalaas was born in Minneapolis, MN and ordained to the priesthood August 12, 1972, after receiving a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, as well as a baccalaureate of sacred theology and master’s degree in moral & religious science from the University of Louvain in Belgium. Currently, he is pastoring St. Bernard of Clairvaux.
Father Gaalaas has been passionate about his Catholic faith since childhood. He started studying in 8th grade. At that age, kids are often changing what they want to do every other day but clearly, after fulfill...
2019-07-2350 min
Strong LYFE PodcastA Galaxy Full of Positivity with Jim Nicolotti _Ep #9Jim Nicolotti is man full of faith, generosity, experience and Positivity. When you listen to him share on this episode, you will find out Life might be a little bit more simple than you think. He exudes positive energy and says a positive mindset is one of the most important things a someone could ever learn.
Jim started has done a little of everything but 3 things that may be of interest are,
1. He use to do Real Estate for Oral Roberts, 2. He Co-Founded Galaxy Limo in Tulsa Twenty-Three years ago with one of his children. T...
2019-07-1649 min
Strong LYFE PodcastFaith, Family Academics, and Football with Coach Allan Trimble _ EP 7In this episode, we were graced with the presence of a Legend. Coach Allen Trimble came and recorded a podcast with us and it was nothing short of gold. Coach really opened up in this recording and he gives a lot of info you might not know. He shares his back story, his love story, what it was like behind the scenes of winning championships, coaching young athletes, and he more than candidly shared some of what its been like to go from a winning Coach to someone facing the battle of ALS.
Despite the opposition he h...
2019-07-021h 41
Strong LYFE PodcastTo Thine Own Self Be True! / Aaron Johnson with the Tulsa Dream Center / Ep 6This Week's Episode is slam full of Fun and Wisdom! Those are 2 things we all need in order to live a Strong LYFE. Our guest this week is Mr. Aaron Johnson. He is currently the Exec Director of the Tulsa Dream Center and Associate Pastor of Victory Church.
Aaron is originally from Wisconsin but moved to Tulsa years ago now Tulsa is where he and his beautiful wife and children call home. He is a Tulsa University Grad, he studied Business Management and currently He is pursuing a Masters degree in Leadership with ORU and is Certified...
2019-06-251h 17
Strong LYFE PodcastLife is a Journey, own it. Dominique Barnett _Ep #5This week, we have Miss Dominique Barnett(the Behavior Change Queen) on the show. Dominique is a ray of sunshine and a ball of energy you will absolutely love. Raised in a small town outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma by her parents. Her parents had a strong influence on her with her Father being a military man, her Mom being big on personal growth. She graduated from ORU with a degree in Health & Exercise Science as well as receiving further certifications in health and fitness. After college, she had the unique experience of dancing for the NBA Oklahoma City Thunder...
2019-06-181h 33
Strong LYFE PodcastThe Strong LYFE Advantage w/ Bill Knight _Ep.#4The Strong LYFE Advantage - Episode # 4If you live in Oklahoma, you probably know this week’s guest if you have ever turned on your TV. Our guest, Mr. Bill Knight, owner of Bill Knight Automotive, Lincoln, Ford, and Volvo dealerships sat down with us for about 50 minutes and had a great conversation. We discussed Bill’s story, background, and his why in life as we always do. You will find his story fascinating because Bill was headed in another direction early on after graduating college, pursuing a media career. He even had a position at CNN year...
2019-06-1150 min
Strong LYFE PodcastFear of Failing with Tulsa University's Joe DrutenFear of Failing with Tulsa University's Joe Druten - Episode #3 This episode, we sit down with Joe Druten and we discuss his journey to get to the place he was living a Strong Lyfe. Joe use to be a teacher when a coworker suggested he would be good at sales. 2 years later, he decided to give sales a shot and never looked back.After talking about how much enjoyment he gets from his career, we discuss how important it is to find something you love. Finally, we get into his personal why. Many of you w...
2019-06-0338 min
Strong LYFE PodcastFamily Y's - with Jay Csipkes
Family Y's - Episode 2
This episode, we sit down with Jay Csipkes. Jay works as Regional Sales Executive of Royal Neighbors of America (RNA). He has been with them for 7 years now. Prior to that, Jay ran his own agency. At that time, he had around 25 agents selling senior based products under him, back in 2002.
He gained valuable experience and perspective during that time in his life. His learning included things like, how to balance running a company, a family and a gained clarity on what he really wanted in life (his why). He realized his why was his Fami...
2019-06-0323 min
Strong LYFE PodcastGo with your Gut - Jamie StrongTRUST YOUR GUT with Jamie Strong - Episode 1
We kick off our very 1st Strong LYFE podcast with the one & only founder of Strong Family Financial. You meet the people of the podcast, Allie Saleh, Butch Borchers, Will Waldrop and the guest and founder, Jamie Strong.
Allie sits down with Jamie and gets into his story, both personally and professionally. Jamie drops a few insights that could help anyone live a stronger life no matter where they are in their journey.
Jamie, started out in the small town of Cyril, OK washing dishes at truck stops, working in the oil field...
2019-06-0345 min
Strong LYFE PodcastWorking Towards a Strong LYFE while Living w/ Cystic Fibrosis *Bonus EpisodeWorking Towards a Strong Lyfe while Living with Cystic Fibrosis
*Bonus Episode for May, Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
The first 30 minutes or so of the show, we find out who Brian is. Then Brian shares some education for us to know more about CF and what it's like living with it.
After about a Half hour, Brian candidly opens up about his struggles not only physicaly but how CF has affected his mindset, and the struggles he has put his self through due to having the wrong mindset at times. He opens u...
2019-05-201h 16