Gregg Herning has been a VP at some of the biggest properties in the world, from the Bellagio, to the MGM Grand and Graceland, over a 30-year plus hospitality career. Gregg shares tips on how to shake things up when entering a new work environment, coordinating one-of-a-kind experiences for guests and clients, working with big teams, weathering COVID in a vulnerable industry, and how it all ties into leaving a legacy of satisfaction. Bonus talk: Gregg almost ended up as a rockstar! How? Click th...
Sep 21, 2022•22 min•Ep. 13
In this special segment for agents and insurance industry professionals, "Let's Talk Legacy" host Gary Michels shares some of his most proven advice for assisting with final expense coverage, from scheduling, to being professional, maintaining a servant mindset, and creating a vision for your business.
Sep 07, 2022•5 min
Dr. Tim Elmore , author, speaker, and founder/CEO of Growing Leaders , breaks down the 5 "M's" that define goal-setting throughout a lifetime (memories, mischief, majors, mastery, mentor), and shares 2 perspectives he wishes he had towards building explosive momentum in leadership roles. Hear Dr. Elmore's full interview in Episode 12 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Aug 24, 2022•4 min
Dr. Tim Elmore , author, speaker, and founder/CEO of Growing Leaders , speaks on the importance of crossing generations, from millennials to baby boomers, and their often unfair portrayal, his new book which addresses the paradoxes of leadership, the role of confrontation in growth, his 20 years with the legendary John Maxwell, the 5 "M's" that define goal-setting throughout a lifetime, and how his company Growing Leaders is dedicated to developing a new generation of leaders whose legacies will...
Aug 17, 2022•27 min•Ep. 12
International speaker, award-winning author, and expert on branding, innovation and design Soon Yu , explains why he keeps a scorecard of failures, and the awesome advice for winning over groups resistant to your ideas by giving everyone a stake in the authorship. Hear Soon’s full interview in Episode 11 of Let’s Talk Legacy.
Aug 10, 2022•5 min
International speaker, award-winning author, and expert on branding, innovation and design Soon Yu , explains how he’s been too early to the party on new technology quite a few times, why he keeps a scorecard of failures, and reveals the odd gratification of selling toilet bowl cleaner, how to BBF (Bounce Back Fast), the ways iconic brands turn their distinctions into a legacy that keeps working for them, and outlines the 7 virtues of good friction.
Aug 03, 2022•28 min•Ep. 11
Erik Weir shares how, surprisingly, paying cash for a Mercedes ended up being one of the most depressing experiences of his life, and explains why gratitude and anxiety can't exist together. Hear Erik's full interview in Episode 10 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Jul 27, 2022•4 min
Erik Weir is a jack of many trades; speaker, author, and principal of WCM Global Wealth LLC, as well as a movie producer, investor and real estate developer. Erik recounts a traumatic but formative childhood accident, learning lessons in professional presentation from a lemonade stand, and explains giving yourself permission to dream, "wholesale versus retail" information, the 5 Fs (faith, family, fitness, finance, friends), plus why gratitude and anxiety can't coexist, and how gratitude is tied...
Jul 20, 2022•28 min•Ep. 10
Nico Ali Walsh , professional boxer and grandson of Muhammad Ali, talks about making his professional debut in his grandfather's iconic Everlast shorts; something which happened much more by fate than by design, and explains how his boxing dreams LITERALLY came true. Hear Nico's full interview in Episode 9 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Jul 13, 2022•3 min
Nico Ali Walsh , professional boxer, grandson of Muhammad Ali and nephew of Laila Ali, talks about growing up Ali, making his pro debut in the GOAT's shorts, explains the mechanics and mindset of boxing matchups, the critical importance of momentum, how he's training with future champs, the pros and cons of carrying on a massive legacy, and how sometimes dreams LITERALLY come true.
Jul 06, 2022•20 min•Ep. 9
Catherine Monson, CEO of Propelled Brands and Fastsigns International, and chair of the International Franchise Association, shares her experience filming a Top 5 episode of the "Undercover Boss" television series, and the grueling behind-the-scenes rigors of creating great reality TV. Hear Catherine’s full interview in Episode 8 of Let’s Talk Legacy.
Jun 22, 2022•3 min
Catherine Monson, CEO of Propelled Brands and Fastsigns International, and chair of the International Franchise Association, shares how overcoming an abusive relationship with her mother taught her to take responsibility for her own attitude, reflects on gathering lessons in positivity from her quadriplegic brother as well as ancient samurai, explains the democratic appeal of the franchise world and how she led the IFA through a pandemic, recounts her experience filming a Top 5 episode of "Under...
Jun 15, 2022•25 min•Ep. 8
Anthony O’Neal , #1 national bestselling author, speaker, and YouTube star, shares the faulty mindset that led him into homelessness, and how he worked his way out, including his somewhat humorous take on the moment of clarity that forced him to examine his lifestyle. Hear Anthony’s full interview on Episode 7 of Let’s Talk Legacy.
Jun 08, 2022•4 min
Anthony O’Neal, #1 national bestselling author, speaker, and YouTube star, chronicles his journey from homelessness to helper, applying the principles that lifted him up to lead others away from the mistakes that he made, and talks about finding success on YouTube and building a million-strong tribe, how Covid opened up opportunity, his wild reality TV experiment with “The Singles Mansion”, and encouraging singles and younger people to think about building a debt-free life and legacy....
Jun 01, 2022•25 min•Ep. 7
Southwestern Legacy's Jacob Gerstenberg talks about a few of his most memorable clients, and tackles the paradox of why you'd never drive your car uninsured, but you'd live your LIFE uninsured. Hear Jacob's full interview in Episode 6 of Let's Talk Legacy.
May 25, 2022•4 min
Guest host Ben Majeske and Southwestern Legacy's Jacob Gerstenberg talks about the independence of being a Legacy broker, the feeling of being on the ground floor of something huge, the difference between selling books and selling life-changing insurance, making explosive impact, finishing strong, and leaving a "last love letter" for your family.
May 18, 2022•16 min•Ep. 6
Superstar sports agent Leigh Steinberg recounts being an advisor on the hit film "Jerry Maguire", based on his life, and shares his #1 most important negotiation tactic. Hear Leigh's full interview in Episode 5 of Let's Talk Legacy.
May 11, 2022•3 min
Leigh Steinberg is THE sports agent, who over 4 decades has represented over 300 professional athletes in football, baseball, basketball, boxing, and Olympic sports. He has represented the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft a record eight times, as well as 64 other first round draft picks in the NFL, and 12 future Pro Football Hall of Famers. Steinberg talks about serving as the real-life inspiration for Tom Cruise's character in the film "Jerry Maguire", meeting Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak ...
May 04, 2022•24 min•Ep. 5
Bestselling author and thought leader Stephen M. R. Covey talks about carrying on the legacy of his father, Stephen R. Covey, author of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People". This except comes from Stephen's interview in Episodes 379 and 380 of The Action Catalyst podcast , part of the Southwestern Family of Podcasts.
Apr 30, 2022•4 min
Stephanie Glanzer shares her experience as a classical ballet dancer, how she seeks to empower members of the MGM team, and how a high-level woman navigates a male-dominated industry. Hear Stephanie's full interview in Episode 4 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Apr 27, 2022•4 min
Stephanie Glanzer, Chief Sales Officer of all properties for MGM Resorts , the largest entertainment/casino hotel company in the world, shares her beginnings in classical ballet, management at a huge scale, empowering employees, bouncing back after COVID, being a high-level woman in a male-dominated industry, living to the fullest, and integrating, not balancing, work and life. This episode is presented by Southwestern Legacy Insurance Group....
Apr 20, 2022•22 min•Ep. 4
MLB great Bill "Mad Dog" Madlock shares what he hopes he leaves as his legacy on and off of the field, and how Southwestern Legacy Insurance Group helped bring him peace of mind. Hear Bill's full interview in Episode 3 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Apr 13, 2022•4 min
In a 15-season career as a third baseman for six MLB teams, Bill Madlock, nicknamed "Mad Dog", was a three-time All-Star, an All-Star Game MVP, a four-time National League batting champion, and a World Series winner. Madlock talks about his biggest accomplishments on the field, lessons learned from coaching the game, teaching a new generation of players, what he hopes his legacy is, and how Southwestern Legacy Insurance Group has helped provide security to his family. This episode is presented b...
Apr 06, 2022•22 min•Ep. 3
Nick Ayala talks about the motivational value behind fear, and how the person who helps the most people wins, always, in finance, emotional return, faith, and more. Hear Nick’s full interview in Episode 2 of Let’s Talk Legacy.
Mar 23, 2022•4 min
Nick Ayala covers his career as a professional golfer, what its like to serve over 40,000 Americans, setting up others for immediate success, learning to love fear and use it as a motivator, staying disciplined, what “legacy” means to him, and why “the person who helps the most people, wins”.
Mar 16, 2022•19 min•Ep. 2
Join us as we officially launch "Let's Talk Legacy", presented by Southwestern Legacy Insurance Group ! In this roundtable discussion, we introduce you to the new podcast's host, Gary Michels, along with Ben Majeske, and hear about how the show will tackle questions like what does it mean to build and maintain a legacy, what tools and resources are available to help, and how to grow today, for a better tomorrow. Learn more at LetsTalkLegacyPod.com...
Mar 01, 2022•16 min•Ep. 1
Get to know Gary Michels, Founding Partner of Southwestern Legacy Insurance Group, speaker, and host of Let's Talk Legacy...
Feb 28, 2022•4 min
What does it mean to build and maintain a legacy, either in business, or for your loved ones? What tools and resources are available to help? Join the discussion as our stable of experts, and real listeners just like you, tackle the answers to these questions, and learn how to grow today, for a better tomorrow.
Feb 28, 2022•1 min
