June 9, 202613 min
Trust, Process, and Progress
Anthony Villari reflects on early struggles of his career, why having no backup plan mattered, and how persistence and focus built momentum over time. GE-8957895.1 (6/26)(Exp.6/30)
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About the show
Ever wonder how others have found success? How they manage to keep it all together? Dive in as President of Advice and Wealth Management, Jim Mellin, hosts a variety of leaders from across the financial services industry for candid and insightful conversations on finding success in multiple areas of life, career, mental well-being, physical health and simply put - Crushing It. Equitable is currently the brand name of Equitable Holdings, Inc. and its family of companies, including Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company (Equitable) (NY, NY), Equitable Advisors, LLC (member FINRA, SIPC), and Equitable Network, LLC (Equitable Network Insurance Agency of California, LLC; Equitable Network Insurance Agency of Utah, LLC; Equitable Network of Puerto Rico, Inc.). You should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from your own professional advisors. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V. Retirement Benefits Group (RBG) is a specialized division of Equitable Advisors. CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ are certification marks owned by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. These marks are awarded to individuals who successfully complete the CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. IMPORTANT For purposes of this discussion, “advisor” is used as a general term to describe insurance/annuity, investment sales, and advisory professionals who may hold licensing as insurance agents, registrations with broker-dealers, and registrations as investment advisory representatives (IAR) of registered investment advisors, respectively. “Advisor” in this context is not intended to necessarily refer to IAR offered fee-based financial advisory/planning services. GE-8749549.1(2/26)(Exp.2/30)
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May 26, 202613 min
Make the Call: Lessons from 70 Years in the Business
John Dart Wadsworth shares how nonstop prospecting, authentic connection, and a refusal to slow down fueled one of the longest and most inspiring career in sales. GE-8929735
May 12, 202617 min
Redefining Success: Work, Life, and Leadership
Greg Boosin shares his perspectives on leading with purpose, unlocking creativity, and growing through every stage of your career. GE-8913246 (5/26) (Exp5/30)
April 28, 202613 min
Culture by Design
Jennifer Littlefield shares how she hires, evaluates, and builds teams around character, growth, mindset, and leadership. GE-8867995.1 (4/26)(Exp4/30)
April 14, 202616 min
Not the Finish Line: A New Chapter
Chris Noonan reflects on the moments that shaped his career journey and why the work isn’t finished. This episode is a pause for reflection, not an ending. GE-8863121.1(4/26)(Exp.4/30)
March 31, 202615 min
From Trickle to Triumph
Chris Strivieri discusses how legendary leaders, simple fundamentals, and a long-term approach set the foundation for his success. He opens up about the ups and downs of breaking into the business. GE-8842507.1(3/26)(Exp.3/30)
March 17, 202614 min
The Learning Advantage: Why Investing in Yourself Matters
Michelle Direnzo talks about the role of education in her success and how designations strengthened her confidence and client conversations. GE-8809407.1(3/26)(Exp3/30)
March 3, 202614 min
The Power of Persistence
Mike Sufficool shares how persistence, grit, and an unwavering commitment to others transformed early career struggles into a decades-long story of growth, leadership, and legacy. GE-8786986.1 (2/26) (Exp.2/30)
February 17, 202617 min
S-Curves, Culture, and the Power of Saying "Yes"
Dror Nir walks through pivotal S-curves of his career from Covid pivots to national leadership expansion. He explains how saying "yes" before you feel ready can unlock extraordinary progress. GE-8767015.1 ( 2/26)(Exp.2/30)
February 3, 202616 min
Grit, Growth, & Leadership
Dennis Long's leadership journey was shaped by real responsibility, early loss, and hard decisions. In this episode, he reflects on how those experiences clarified his why and how that clarity turned into discipline and consistency over time. A grounded conversation on leadership built through pressure, purpose, and long-term commitment. GE-8742895.1(2/26)(Exp.2/30)
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