Show Notes:
- Grew up in St. Louis but was a Chicago Cubs fan watching games on WGN
- Lost his mom just before his 8th birthday and her gift of showcasing how to fight still inspires him today
- Would attend Michigan St. University through the life insurance policy his mom had which enabled him to understand the power of financial advising
- After he was married, Ben opened his mom’s journal that she had kept during her battle with a rare and debilitating disease and was blown away by her toughness, vulnerability and positivity
- Ben would quickly become a very successful financial advisor before his first speaking engagement at his former high school for his former high school basketball team
- Now Ben works as a performance and mental coach for companies and sports teams from across the country like Kansas St. football and Alabama football
- He has written several books and his book “Own Your Success” was ranked by CEO READ as their #13 business book of 2012
- Ben is also currently leading the Financial Advisor Academy where he serves as a financial advisor sales coach and hosts The BURN podcast
- Words of Wisdom from Ben: “It’s not how long you live your life, it’s how you choose to live your life.”
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