Season 5 Episode 57
Season 5 Episode 57
This year has been full of powerful conversations, practical lessons, and leaders who brought honesty, innovation, and experience to the table. Today, we’re looking back at the standout moments that shaped this season and the leadership themes that carried through every episode.
February: Simplifying Benefits, Luke Aslesen, Founder of INFRMD, Episode 47
March: Leadership and Longevity, Warren Laird, Senior Business Development Manager, Individual Plans, Episode 48
April: Reinventing Leadership After the Uniform, Adam Peters, Founder of The Strategic Veteran Podcast, Episode 49
May: From News Desk to Distribution, Alisha Pequeno, National Distribution Manager, Zurich North America, Episode 50
June: From MIT to ICHRA, Chris Ellis, CEO & Founder of Thatch, Episode 51
July: From ER to Advocacy, Tiffany Ryder, Founder & CEO of Red Flag Hero, Episode 52
August: From Entrepreneur to Insurance Leader, Dustin Moseley, Head of Distribution & Partnerships, Guardian Life, Episode 53
September: Vision Benefits in the Digital Age, Terry Ward, VP of Sales, United Vision Plan — Episode 54
October: Millionaire Milestones, Sam Dogen, Founder of Financial Samurai, Episode 55
November: A Year of Change, Casey Combest, Ben Markland & Ryan Eaton, Episode 56
2025 was filled with leaders who brought a refreshing honesty to the table, tackling topics like innovation, mental clarity, financial stewardship, career transitions, vision care trends, entrepreneurship, and what it really means to influence people the right way.
Several themes stood out across the season:
Every guest reinforced that leadership shows up in everyday decisions: being transparent, serving people well, telling the truth, and bringing authenticity into the workplace.
From ICHRAs to digital vision benefits to new distribution strategies, this season proved the industry is changing fast. The leaders who thrive are the ones willing to adapt, learn, and rethink the way things have always been done.
Whether it was Luke talking about understanding people, Tiffany advocating for patient-first systems, or Dustin emphasizing trust in partnerships. 2025 made one thing clear: insurance is a people business long before it’s a product business.
Our guests didn’t shy away from sharing honest parts of their stories, the setbacks, transitions, and defining moments. Those conversations showed that true leadership is built through growth, humility, and the courage to keep learning.
This year reminded us why we do this podcast, to spotlight leaders who bring integrity, clarity, and purpose into their work.
The conversations this year weren’t just about insurance. They were about leadership in every business, in every season of life.
And we’re just getting started.
2026 is already shaping up to be an incredible year, and we can’t wait to bring you more conversations that challenge, inspire, and equip you to lead well. Thank you for being part of the ILP family! Your listens, shares, comments, and encouragement truly push this mission forward.
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