FD Talks

Funeral Directors Life - FDLIC
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FD Talks

Funeral service is an industry on the brink of change and ripe for disruption. The good news? FD Talks hosted by Funeral Directors Life is a show where you can explore ideas, insights, and solutions for serving today's families in a rapidly changing marketplace. Join us for eye-opening interviews with industry experts and visionary leaders who will help you get control of your market, your business, and your future.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    FD Talks Episode 40: Connecting with Veterans: A Conversation with Miss Ohio 2023

    Did you know that according to a survey by the Department of Veterans Affairs, only 29% of veterans understand the burial benefits available to them?Your funeral home can play a key role in educating and building relationships with local veterans. In this episode, host Rob Davidson and Madison Miller, former Miss Ohio winner and daughter of a funeral home owner, discuss how funeral homes can connect with veterans. Madison shares her experience growing up in the funeral profession and why...

    22 min

  2. JUN 19

    FD Talks Episode 39: Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Managing Stress and Burnout

    Funeral directors do a lot for their businesses and families. But sometimes, all their responsibilities pile up and lead to workplace stress, which can cause lasting burnout. Fortunately, emotional intelligence can help you lower workplace stress and improve your service to families.Host Rob Davidson sits down with Dr. Melanie Carr, author of Emotional Intelligence for Funeral Directors: The Secret to Less Stress and Burnout at Work, to discuss the importance of emotional intelligence an...

    26 min

  3. MAY 1

    FD Talks Episode 38: How to Be a Leader Worth Following

    As a funeral professional, you are responsible for leading families during their greatest times of need. That’s why you must be a leader worth following. Host Rob Davidson welcomes Kris Seale, President and Chief Executive Officer of Funeral Directors Life, back to FD Talks. Kris shares advice he's learned after nearly 40 years of leading people and what helped him grow his leadership skills.Find out how to become the leader your funeral home and families need you to be.

    20 min

  4. APR 4

    FD Talks 37: Embracing Rest in Your Funeral Home with Sabbaticals

    What would happen if you gave your funeral home’s staff a 30-day sabbatical?Your staff needs to be rested and focused to best serve families, which can be challenging after long seasons of stress and burnout. But if your funeral home operates with a small staff, you may not think your funeral professionals can be gone for weeks at a time.In this episode of FD Talks, host Rob Davidson and Kris Seale, President and Chief Executive Officer of Funeral Directors Life (FDL), discuss the benefits of...

    20 min

  5. FEB 27

    FD Talks Episode 36: What You Need to Know about Funeral Home Websites | Part 2

    Can a custom website help you increase your preneed leads? Will it rank you higher on Google and improve your ability to reach new families? What’s at risk if you don’t prioritize your website?The latest FD Talks podcast covers all this and more as host Rob Davidson continues the conversation on funeral home websites. Drew Seale, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Funeral Directors Life, and Curtis Funk, Chief Executive Officer at Tukios, are back to offer their insights ...

    25 min

  6. JAN 31

    FD Talks 35: What You Need to Know about Funeral Home Websites | Part 1

    As more consumers turn to the internet with questions about funerals, your website should easily offer answers.But it's not enough for your website to educate and connect with families – it should turn curious visitors into consistent leads for your funeral home.The newest FD Talks dives into the importance of funeral home websites and their role in improving your service and growing your business. Host Rob Davidson is joined by Drew Seale, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer...

    24 min

  7. 12/19/2023

    FD Talks Episode 34: 2023 Recap: 7 Key Funeral Home Lessons to Remember

    There were so many great guests featured on FD Talks this year, and each one had helpful tips on how to best serve families and manage your funeral home.In the final episode of 2023, we recap the seven most important lessons we learned on the podcast this year. Hear from funeral experts on how to prepare for another year of caring for families by meeting your community’s needs, using a digital marketing strategy, growing as a funeral professional, and more.See how these lessons can help make ...

    15 min

  8. 11/01/2023

    FD Talks Episode 33: The Biggest Disconnects Between Funeral Homes and Families | Part 2

    Do you know how quickly most families think a funeral should occur after the death? What about if most families think a funeral is necessary with cremation?The answers may surprise you.The latest FD Talks podcast continues the conversation about common disconnects between funeral homes and families revealed in a recent consumer study. Host Rob Davidson welcomes back Todd Carlson, Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer at Funeral Directors Life, as the pair dive deeper into what fune...

    18 min
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Funeral service is an industry on the brink of change and ripe for disruption. The good news? FD Talks hosted by Funeral Directors Life is a show where you can explore ideas, insights, and solutions for serving today's families in a rapidly changing marketplace. Join us for eye-opening interviews with industry experts and visionary leaders who will help you get control of your market, your business, and your future.

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  • Creator
    Funeral Directors Life - FDLIC
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 FD Talks
  • Show Website
    FD Talks

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