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Bill sits down with Todd Tippets, President of Standard Life and Casualty Insurance Company, a Manhattan Life Company, as well as Regional Vice President Kemp Cole to discuss the latest industry trends, "Insure Me Now Direct", Products, Technology & Sales Strategies!
Mr. Tippets joined Standard Life & Casualty in 2021. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Tippets was a Director at Cigna Supplemental Benefits with primary accountability for the Direct To Consumer Channel. He began his career in the insurance industry in 1995 at Cigna. During his career, he has held a variety of leadership roles with increasing responsibility at Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Sterling Life Insurance Company (Windsor Health Group). His background and expertise include Marketing, Operations, Underwriting, Sales, Distribution Management, and Telesales. Additionally, Mr. Tippets has international experience in Latin America, has lived in Chile for two years, and is fluent in Spanish. Mr. Tippets earned his BS in Microbiology from Brigham Young University and his MBA with a focus in Health Services Management from The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. 
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Kemp Cole joined Standard Life and Casualty in April 2020 as Regional Vice President of Sales. Prior to joining the company, Kemp was Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Kemper Health for 10 years. He served in various roles for the marketing and sales team in addition to product development since 2002. Prior to that, Kemp was a regional sales manager for 5 years and before that, he was an independent contractor for 15 years selling individual life and health insurance. Oklahoma State University is where Kemp received his Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Administration. He is active in the local Oklahoma,  National Association of Benefit Professionals (NABIP). 

Listen to Bill as he interviews Farron Blanc, VP of Brokerage Distribution for Banner Life / Legal & General America! Farron breaks down the various changes and growth trends in the Life Insurance industry. Also, he discusses how technology has evolved to adapt to changing consumer behaviors. The partnership between Banner Life and "Insure Me Now Direct" is now the solution for the new way of conducting Life Insurance business today and beyond!
About Farron Blanc:
I am a life insurance and senior care nerd with over 15 years of experience in the industry, spanning startups, corporates, consulting, and investing. I lead distribution and marketing for the brokerage and financial institutions channels at Legal & General America, the US term life insurance market leader, where I drive growth and leverage technology to enhance customer experience and partner relationships. 
I am also an active angel investor and advisor, focused on insurtech, eldertech, and B2B SaaS. I support and mentor founders who are solving meaningful problems in these domains, leveraging my deep expertise and network. Previously, I co-founded and sold two insurtech startups, Gerry and Greenhouse, that helped thousands of Americans navigate long-term senior care and access affordable life insurance. I am passionate about innovation, social impact, and lifelong learning and hold a few advanced degrees. I am a baseball, F1, and basketball fan and speak English, French, and Indonesian.

Jeffery Hill is the owner and founder of Hill Financial Group Inc, an award-winning financial services company. With nearly 15 years of experience in the industry, Mr. Hill has established a reputation as a trusted and respected financial advisor.
 
Under his leadership, Hill Financial Group Inc has become a leading provider of a wide range of financial services including retirement planning, life insurance, wealth creation strategies, and investment management. Mr. Hill's expertise and commitment to excellence have earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious industry award for "Top 100 in Finance" in the United States.
 
Mr. Hill is a dedicated professional who is passionate about helping his clients achieve their financial goals. He takes the time to understand his client's needs and works closely with them to develop personalized financial plans that are tailored to their unique circumstances. The company's motto is "We help you create financial security and peace of mind"!
 
In addition to his work at Hill Financial Group Inc, Mr. Hill is actively involved in his community, volunteering his time and resources to various charitable organizations. He is a strong believer in giving back and is committed to making a positive impact on the world around him. Mr. Hill enjoys traveling the world with his family, reading a good book, professional speaking, and playing golf.

Tim Grover is a world-renowned keynote speaker, life coach, and author. He is the former trainer and Life Coach to Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwayne Wade, and more! Tim is also the author of Relentless & Winning, both of which are NY Times bestselling books!

On Episode #44, Bill Sits Down With The NFL’s Breshad Perriman!
Breshad is a former 1st round draft pick in the NFL and is a decorated wide receiver formerly of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Being from South Florida, he decided to play college football at UCF and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2015 NFL Draft. Breshad exhibited a rare blend of speed, size, and athleticism which propelled him into the 1st round of the NFL draft, and further cemented his success as a professional football player. During his 7 year career, he has also been a member of the Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, and Chicago Bears. One of his major accomplishments was working with Tom Brady, and he quickly became one of Tom's favorite targets and was the recipient of Tom Brady’s 700th career touchdown pass. Breshad also established the “Breshad Perriman Foundation” to offer support, resources, and education to families affected by stroke and dementia. 
*Recorded on 04/14/2023
*CORRECTION: Breshad was born in Detroit Michigan, but raised in Miami FL

Listen to Bill as he interviews Amir, a Social Media marketing guru with over 25 years of experience assisting agencies and brands develop leads, expand their reach and create unbreakable credibility!
Watt Media, Inc. was founded in 1998 and has emerged as a leading Web Marketing firm serving businesses of all sizes in South Florida and beyond. Our expertise in designing and marketing attractive websites, managing social media campaigns, and creating a web presence for our clients has helped us build a reputation as a trusted company which consistently provides results.
Amir served on the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce of Coral Springs for 6 years and chaired the Technology Committee. He was nominated for the Small Business Leader of the Year Award twice and is a graduate of Leadership Coral Springs. He is Past President of Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek, and served on its Board of Directors for 14 years. Amir currently serves on the Web Development Advisory Committee at Atlantic Technical College and collaborates with students regularly.
Amir contributes to the Watt Media blog, and was a contributing author to The Young Adult's Guide to Robert's Rules of Order: How to Run Meetings for Your Club or Organization (Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc., November 30, 2016). He has also lectured about web marketing throughout Florida. Amir hosts the Business Marketing Today podcast, which is available on Spotify, Google, and Apple podcast platforms.