Advanced Principles Podcast

Advanced Principles Podcast was created to be an outlet for like-minded individuals to share in the broader conversations on leadership, retail market updates, and incredible success stories. On APP you'll hear a collection of stories from the titans of

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Shannon Robertson, Executive Vice President of AFIP Part 2

Posted December 15, 202200:27:39

In this episode, we ask Shannon about the recently proposed changes affecting our industry, some common compliance issues, and we get into our fast 5 section (watch to find out what that is).

Shannon Robertson Executive Vice President of the Association of Finance & Insurance Professionals (AFIP)

Posted December 8, 202200:33:33

In a little over seven years at AFIP, Shannon has been instrumental in streamlining operational structures and processes. He’s always looking for innovative ways AFIP can support its members, agents, and dealers. A natural trainer, Shannon also conducts AFIP certification boot camps. Many of his ideas for service enhancements, such as visual tools and acronyms that make training even more accessible and memorable to boot camp attendees, come from feedback in the field. 

Travis Thomas: Author, Performance Coach, and Comedian Part 2

Posted November 17, 202200:39:45

For over 20 years, Travis has performed as an improvisational comedian, performance coach, and corporate training specialist. His coaching practice combines the principles of improvisation and personal performance to help individuals and organizations with mindset, culture, and collaboration. He has worked with companies including JP Morgan Chase, CitiGroup, Jansen Pharmaceuticals, PepsiCo, Under Armor, Gatorade, and Cintas.

Travis Thomas: Author, Performance Coach, and Comedian

Posted November 10, 202200:33:28

Travis Thomas is the Founder of Live,Yes And. Sharing his interactive and inspiring message of purpose, authenticity, and collaboration to audiences and companies across the US. For the past 3 years, he has been the Leadership and Team Dynamics Coach for the USA Men’s National Soccer Team.

Wells Thompson: Former MLS Cup Champion Part 2

Posted June 23, 202200:34:22

Wells navigates us through the mental side of playing professional sports and also talks about his transition to his real-life goal of being a Dad. As well as the hardest parts of being a retired professional athlete living in the "real world".