
Collabcast by IAOA with Captain Dave Jackson · 2023-10-27 · 59 min
Ryan Hanley joins us to share how he made his path to being an agency owner, industry speaker, baseball parent, and Yankees fan. Hanley Media may be his next big thing! Episode Highlights: Ryan shares that he chose to go to college as a means of escaping his hometown and received offers from multiple schools based on his athletic abilities and academic achievements, ultimately choosing the University of Rochester. (13:12) Ryan mentions that his first job out of college was as an analyst for a company that purchased lottery annuities, where he learned about the financial implications of taking lump sum payments versus annuity payments. (20:16) Ryan discusses his journey of facing opposition, getting fired from various professional roles, and experiencing unexpected setbacks in their career. (26:11 ) Ryan shares how he started his own agency, using technology to highlight humans in the insurance industry, and the success of their self-fulfilling inbound process. (33:56) Ryan reflects on the importance of being present for his children and teaching them resilience and hard work through his own actions and experiences.