The Level Up Lifestyle
This is The Level Up Lifestyle, the podcast that tells authentic stories and real journeys to success. Hear firsthand from top leaders about their insurmountable challenges, their breakthroughs, and the moments that defined their path to the next level.
Episodes
May 27, 2024 • 65 mins
Today, Mike is talking to Rich Correa, Senior Vice President of Sales for Globe Life Liberty National Division. Rich opens up about his early struggles, from barely graduating high school to facing the challenges of young fatherhood. Despite these hurdles, Rich chose to dig deep to build a better future for his family. Through unwavering determination and a commitment to mentoring others, Rich took the elevator up the ranks in orde...
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May 13, 2024 • 48 mins
Today, Mike is talking to Michelle Bourdon, Regional Sales Director. Michelle shares her journey from a difficult upbringing to embracing a confident new persona to overcome insecurities. Angela's unwavering persistence led her from being initially rejected to getting hired with Globe Life Liberty National. She developed a "never quit" mindset, overcame her shyness, doubts, and even a major career setback.
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April 29, 2024 • 44 mins
Today, Mike is talking to Angela Hanson, Agency Owner in Alexander City, Alabama. Angela's unwavering persistence led her from being initially rejected to getting hired with Globe Life Liberty National. She developed a "never quit" mindset, overcame her shyness, doubts, and even a major career setback. Angela's mindset and refusal to give up propelled her to make history as the first back-to-back Agency Owner of the Year.
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April 15, 2024 • 68 mins
Today, Mike is talking to Agency Owner of the year, Tim Nuckolls on our first ever recording with a live audience! Tim shares his inspiring journey from his start in electrical work to his success as an award winning leader, revealing how humility, resilience, and hard work paved his way. Tim unpacks the key moments and mindsets that shaped his path, offering insights into turning obstacles into opportunities. It's a powerful lesso...
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April 15, 2024 • 62 mins
Today, Mike is talking to Jennifer Haworth, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Globe Life. Jennifer shares her early career struggles in the ruthless advertising world, which eventually led her to stumble upon Globe Life's in-house agency on a whim. By developing a mindset of turning obstacles into opportunities, Jennifer persevered through years of resistance to unify Globe Life's fragmented marketing efforts ...
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December 4, 2023 • 72 mins
Today, Mike is talking to Steve DiChiaro, CEO at Globe Life Liberty National. Steve shares his life story growing up in a challenging household, where he took on adult responsibilities like cooking and banking from a young age. Steve ended up deciding to leave a career he had invested 10 years into in order to find a better life for him and his family. By learning to believe in people even when they didn't believe in themselves, St...
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November 27, 2023 • 53 mins
Today, Mike is talking to Keith Mitchell, Agency Owner in Mobile, Alabama. Growing up the son of a Liberty National Agent, Keith got to see what the business was all about from an early age. Even after moving around several times, Keith one day made the decision to follow in his father’s footsteps; but getting started wasn’t nearly as easy as he thought it would be. By adopting a mindset of growth, Keith eventually made helping peo...
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November 20, 2023 • 55 mins
Today, Mike is talking to Corey Hulsey, Agent in Clermont, Georgia. Corey grew up with a dream of playing football. As he continually surpassed his football goals, he eventually made his way onto the Buffalo Bills, only to get cut unexpectedly. After returning home and getting a truck driving job, he persevered and readied himself for the next opportunity. By developing a mindset of radical preparedness, Corey would set himself up ...
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November 13, 2023 • 56 mins
Today, Mike is talking to Stephanie Briggs, Agency Owner in Austin, Texas. Stephanie was raised in a family that ran their own business. After starting her own successful company at the age of 21, she had to face failure when big box stores drove her out of business. By honing her sales skills as a jeweler and embracing her natural entrepreneurship, she eventually found the right career fit that made use of her rock-solid work ethi...
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November 6, 2023 • 54 mins
Today, Mike is talking to Jason Adams, Agent in Ozark, Missouri. Growing up, Jason was a highly competitive athlete, but early on in his career he found himself split between his passion and a day job. After his employer unexpectedly went out of business, he was thrust into a completely new career path. By channeling his competitive nature, he was able to achieve what he used to consider impossible.
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October 30, 2023 • 74 mins
Today, Mike is talking to the original #88 for the Dallas Cowboys, Drew Pearson! We dive into the story of a football legend who overcame being undrafted out of college to become a Hall of Famer. After realizing his weak points, Drew got right to work to become the strongest version of himself. Find out how all of his struggles led to his success, the first Hail Mary pass, and a rock solid outlook for winning on the field and in li...
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October 23, 2023 • 64 mins
Today, Mike is talking to Keith Bennett, Regional Agency Director in Searcy, Arkansas. As a kid, he first became acquainted with tragedy when his father became paralyzed from a rare disease. As one misfortune led to another, Keith eventually turned to drugs and alcohol just to get from day to day. However, Keith didn't completely give up hope and one gesture of genuine kindness gave him the chance to become the man he needed to be....
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October 16, 2023 • 59 mins
Today, Mike is talking to Susan Crandall, Agency Owner in Columbia, South Carolina. Susan was living the dream life of a stay at home mom, up until the unthinkable happened and uprooted her future. She had to navigate a brand new life as a single mom, and jumped into the workforce for the first time at age 30. By being persistent, resilient and determined, Susan adopted the mindset she needed to provide well beyond the needs of her...
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October 9, 2023 • 58 mins
Today, Mike is talking to Jason Everett, Agency Owner in Little Rock, Arkansas. Jason shares his whole journey from the very beginning. Growing up in small-town Arkansas, he was the first in his family to graduate college. As Jason overcame obstacles like massive debt and career transitions, he would eventually find his footing to become the man his family needed him to be.
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October 2, 2023 • 52 mins
Today, Mike is talking to Jonathan Ramos, Agency Owner in San Antonio, Texas. Jonathan shares his whole journey from the very beginning. Growing up Puerto Rico, he dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player and ended up playing in college and the minor leagues. After a substantial injury derailed his ambitions, he was given the chance to step up and turn his situation into success.
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September 25, 2023 • 52 mins
Today, Mike is talking to Natalie Whittingham, Agency Owner in Indianapolis, Indiana. Natalie shares her entire journey all the way from the start. Growing up with instability, she worked tirelessly at multiple jobs to try to find some sense of normalcy. After writing a self-described “sassy resignation letter” to her boss, she was given the opportunity to go all in and turn her life around.
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September 18, 2023 • 59 mins
Today, Mike is talking to Matt Keller, Regional Agency Director. Matt shares his entire journey all the way from where he slips into a life of partying after high school to ending up on food stamps with a wife and newborn. Matt reveals the wake-up calls that transformed his life, embarked him on a successful career path, and an amazing family life.
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August 18, 2023 • 1 min
Every success story has its challenging beginnings. Experience them firsthand on The Level Up Lifestyle Podcast, coming September 18th. Subscribe now to be notified of the first episode!
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