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FFL USA

FFL USA

90 episodes

1 day ago

Meet the young revolutionaries transforming the insurance industry. John Egan, Thomas Fox, and Max Konopka—all under 22 years old—have built multimillion-dollar agencies at Family First Life, defying conventional wisdom about success in sales. Their stories demolish the myth that age equals achievement. John candidly shares his journey from selling drugs at 12 to building an empire. Thomas reveals how he lived in his car while attending college before insurance changed everything. Max starte...

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Meet the young revolutionaries transforming the insurance industry. John Egan, Thomas Fox, and Max Konopka—all under 22 years old—have built multimillion-dollar agencies at Family First Life, defying conventional wisdom about success in sales. Their stories demolish the myth that age equals achievement. John candidly shares his journey from selling drugs at 12 to building an empire. Thomas reveals how he lived in his car while attending college before insurance changed everything. Max starte...

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Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/90)

FFL USA

How They're Changing the Way Life Insurance Is Sold (Ep. 230)

2 weeks ago

54 minutes

FFL USA

Building a Hall of Fame Insurance Legacy (Ep. 229)

Ever wondered what separates consistent six-figure producers from one-hit wonders in the insurance industry? The answer might be simpler than you think. Meet Klint Nuntapreda, a five-time Hall of Fame insurance producer, and Dennis Leung, a former seafood factory owner who recently pivoted to selling life insurance after closing his 30-year family business. Their candid conversation reveals powerful truths about building sustainable success in the industry. Both men emphasize the transformat...

1 month ago

34 minutes

FFL USA

Top Producers Get Real about Life Insurance Sales (Ep. 228)

Ever wonder why top sales pros leave lucrative careers to sell insurance? This eye-opening conversation reveals the magnetic pull of an industry where compensation matches effort and helping people pays exceptionally well. Their candid discussion demolishes misconceptions about insurance sales while highlighting what makes it uniquely attractive to ambitious professionals. The group also addresses common challenges like managing chargebacks, the investment in leads, and maintaining positivit...

1 month ago

41 minutes

FFL USA

How to Become the Top 1% in your Twenties (Ep. 227)

From foster care and sleeping in cars to writing dozens of life insurance policies every month – meet the new face of insurance success. Two remarkable young agents, barely old enough to legally drink, are proving that age and background are no barriers to building wealth in the insurance industry. Their success offers a masterclass in modern insurance sales approaches. Both emphasize remaining calm and authentic on calls, genuinely addressing client needs rather than pushing products. What ...

1 month ago

21 minutes

FFL USA

Life Insurance: The Most Scalable Business Model in 2025 (Ep. 226)

Ever wondered what it takes to break free from the traditional career path and create true financial independence? Andrew Taylor sits down with Brett Dunham, who transformed from commercial real estate agent to thriving insurance entrepreneur in just one year. The conversation peels back the curtain on what makes insurance sales uniquely attractive: quick payment through advances, unlimited earning potential, and remarkable flexibility that accommodates family life. For anyone feeling stuck ...

1 month ago

25 minutes

FFL USA

High-Intent Leads with the Ethos Platform (Ep. 225)

Discover why top insurance producers are quietly building six-figure businesses using abandoned online applications as their secret weapon. This eye-opening conversation reveals how Ethos insurance leads—people who started but didn't complete their online life insurance applications—are transforming agency growth strategies across the country. These clients already started the insurance buying process but perhaps needed expert guidance to finish. As one agent revealed, he converted an $8 Etho...

2 months ago

34 minutes

FFL USA

From Homeless to 6 Figures in Three Years (Ep. 224)

Wyatt Stamatopoulos shares a raw, powerful story of transformation that will leave you breathless. From sleeping in storage units as a homeless heroin addict to becoming a six-figure insurance producer, his journey demonstrates the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit. What makes someone keep believing in themselves when everyone else has given up? This conversation goes far beyond insurance success, diving into powerful life lessons about maintaining discipline, keeping promis...

2 months ago

1 hour 18 minutes

FFL USA

Life Insurance: The Unexpected Path to Purpose and Wealth (Ep. 223)

Andrew Taylor sits down with Desiree Blas to discuss how life insurance became the unexpected path to both purpose and financial success. They break down why the industry is recession-proof—having been around since before the U.S. gained independence—and why it continues to thrive today. Desiree shares how she built her business, the power of team lock-in events, and the key steps anyone can take to achieve financial freedom through insurance sales. If you’re looking for a proven way to bui...

3 months ago

48 minutes

FFL USA

22-yr-old issues 400K & team is issuing 1 million in the insurance industry a month (Ep. 222)

Monserrat Vargas is making serious waves in the insurance industry — and she’s only 22 years old! In this powerful episode, Andrew Taylor sits down with Monserrat in Las Vegas to hear her incredible story. After working as a medical assistant, she transitioned into life insurance and now writes $400K in personal production while leading a team that generates $1 million in premium every month. Monserrat shares her journey, her sales strategies, and how she’s built a winning mindset. Whether yo...

3 months ago

44 minutes

FFL USA

Americo’s NEW Final Expense in 2025 - Eagle Select (Ep. 221)

Discover the game-changing final expense product by Americo set to revolutionize 2025! Andrew Taylor sits down with Americo representative, Lindsay Autry, to break down this incredible new offering. With one of the easiest applications in the industry and record-breaking results, this product is designed to simplify your sales process. They’ll walk you through the level and graded benefits, highlight the lightning-fast underwriting, and explain why their confirmation and e-delivery system is ...

3 months ago

42 minutes

FFL USA

First Week Selling Life Insurance as an 18-year-old High School Student (Ep. 220)

Are you looking to break the norm of a 9-5? Or your next opportunity after school? Andrew Taylor sits down with an inspiring 18-year-old high school student, Kenny Brooks Jr, who started selling life insurance just one week ago — and he’s already making waves. Known online as “Funnysalesman Jr.” he’s following in the footsteps of his viral salesman father, Funnysalesman. Joining him is his best friend, Brandon Owens, who started alongside him and together they’re dominating door-to-door sal...

3 months ago

41 minutes

FFL USA

Building Wealth Beyond the NFL w/ Shawne Merriman! (Ep. 219)

We are joined by Shawne Merriman as he sits down with former NFL players, Jacobi Francis, Denzel Williams, Bubba Bolden, Stanford Samuels, and Shervon Barthelmy and member of his Family First Life insurance team, John Kabbani, for a conversation that’s as true as it gets! They dive deep into what life is really like after professional sports—sharing raw, unfiltered stories about the highs, the lows, and the unexpected opportunities that came with stepping off the field and into the world of l...

3 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes

FFL USA

Former NFL Players are Top Life Insurance Producers! (Ep. 218)

What is life like after the NFL? Are you a former player looking for your next grind? “This is like ball money but without having to tackle people” says former Baltimore Ravens Cornerback, Denzel Williams. These athletes share their inspiring stories of transitioning from high-energy football careers to finding fulfillment and stability in a profession they had never anticipated. Former Houston Texans Cornerback, Jacobi Francis, has been focusing on IUL's and pushing life insurance as not o...

4 months ago

1 hour 52 minutes

FFL USA

How to Start your Career in Sales (Ep. 217)

If you’re in sales—or thinking about getting started—this is the training you can’t afford to miss. FFL President Shawn Meaike sits down with top producers Justin Harris and Gabriel Soler to break down what it really takes to win in sales. They cover the key skills, mindset shifts, and strategies that separate high performers from the rest. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a new agent, or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you close more deals and grow your...

4 months ago

25 minutes

FFL USA

Watch for these RED FLAGS while Recruiting! (Ep. 216)

Who should you work with? What qualities separate top performers from those who won’t make it? How do you take your team to the next level? Building a strong sales team isn’t just about finding people—it’s about finding the right people. In this powerful episode, FFL CEO Shawn Meaike joins top producers Vanessa Powell and Madison Montgomery to break down the biggest red flags to watch for when recruiting and growing a team. These industry leaders share hard-earned insights, sales strategies...

4 months ago

40 minutes

FFL USA

How to Be a Leader for your Team (Ep. 215)

What does it take to be a true leader in sales? In this exclusive episode, FFL CEO Shawn Meaike sits down with two rising stars, Patrick Moreno and Randon Cosme, to break down the mindset, strategy, and skills required to lead a winning team in the insurance industry. From their personal journeys to the real numbers behind success, this conversation dives deep into what it means to sell at the highest level while also building and leading a powerhouse team. Whether you’re an agent looking t...

4 months ago

39 minutes

FFL USA

Why I Left D2D Solar to Sell Life Insurance (Ep. 214)

Making the switch from solar sales to life insurance can be life-changing—and in this episode, we break down exactly why. Andrew Taylor sits down with Zack Valas, a former solar salesman who made the leap to insurance, and Jay Maska, one of FFL’s top trainers, to discuss the real numbers, real situations, and real reasons why insurance is the better long-term play. Zack shares what pushed him to leave solar behind and how FFL provided him with higher commissions, better scalability, and mor...

4 months ago

29 minutes

FFL USA

How to Generate Free Leads with Referrals (Ep. 213)

Generating free leads through referrals is one of the most powerful strategies in insurance sales, and in this episode, we break down exactly how to do it. Andrew Taylor sits down with Christina Ande, Nicolette McGannon, and Jay Maska to reveal the proven methods for turning a small investment into massive returns. Christina shares how she buys just $150 worth of bronze leads and turns it into $10,000 in annual premium—all by leveraging referrals. This episode covers everything: how to build...

4 months ago

42 minutes

FFL USA

How to Rebuttal EVERY Mortgage Protection Objection! (Ep. 212)

Selling mortgage protection life insurance comes with challenges—but knowing how to handle objections can make all the difference. In this episode, Andrew Taylor sits down with Tatiana Muchacho, Vanessa Powell, and Madison Montgomery to break down the hardest part of getting started in insurance sales. But that’s just the beginning. The main event? A LIVE script run-through where they counter every single objection you’ll hear when selling mortgage protection. This is the ultimate training t...

4 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

FFL USA

The TRUTH about Selling Insurance with Family First Life (Ep. 211)

What if there was a better way to sell life insurance—one that paid more, provided better support, and actually helped you grow your business? In this episode, Andrew Taylor sits down with Jay Maska, Coleton Collins, and Nicolette McGannon to talk about what it’s really like selling life insurance at Family First Life—and why it’s a game-changer. They break down their experiences, share why they made the switch, and explain what sets FFL apart for agents looking to grow and succeed. If you’...

4 months ago

55 minutes