For over 30 years, John has refined his expertise in sales and business development, marketing and branding, relationship management, client success, strategic planning, and leadership across B2B, B2C, and D2C distribution channels. He has worked in and across multiple verticals, including financial services, insurance, and fintech startups.
John’s background also includes 17 years of owning a large regional brokerage firm providing insurance and financial services to individuals, families, and businesses. Upon the sale of his brokerage, John led business development for a broker-dealer, insurance carrier, and fintechs catering to the financial services industry.
Some fun facts about John: He is a two-time national powerlifting champion, a former high school varsity baseball and football coach, and occasionally still steps on the field to scout high school and collegiate baseball players for Major League Baseball teams. The bulk of John’s spare time is dedicated to his four sons and their endeavors.
"Today I will beat my own record."
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What are you passionate about?
More than anything, I enjoy being a “player-coach”, working alongside my teammates and sharing lessons learned from my successes and failures. I feel the greatest gift I can give others is the help they desire to achieve their goals.
Who has had the greatest influence on your career?
No doubt, my father. He was a third generation farmer of a (now) century farm in Iowa, as well as a 30+ year Hall Of Fame insurance agent. He taught me how to run a successful business, care for employees, and do more than is expected for clients. Oddly, this has been a solid base for me being the father I desire to be to my sons.
Is there any experience you think everyone should be required to have?
Volunteering for the sole purpose of giving those in need a hand up. Nothing gives you a better feeling than doing something for someone else that needs your love and understanding.
What's the best meal you've ever had?
I am half Lebanese on my mother’s side, so anytime I can get a home-cooked Mediterranean meal, I will eat until I am miserably full!