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Insure Your Success

by Ortez Wells

Insure Your Success" is a podcast dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs with insights from over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience. Each episode shares valuable lessons, strategies, and personal stories to help listeners navigate the challenges of business ownership. Tune in to gain practical advice and inspiration to grow your business and achieve lasting success.

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Episodes

  1. When Your Back Is Against the Wall, Do This

    What do you do when a million-dollar deal is on the line and your back is against the wall? Faith in your business vision is important. But what happens when things aren't going according to plan, the pressure is mounting, and you're running out of options? In this episode of the Insure Your...

  2. Single Mother of 6 to Funeral Home Owner

    How does a single mother of six become a funeral home owner? In this episode of *Insure Your Success*, Ortez Wells talks with Zakiyah A. Lewis - Muhammad, co-owner of Eppinger and Lewis Funeral Home in Stone Mountain, Georgia, about the years of persistence behind her business.Zakiyah shares why…

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  3. The Entrepreneur Mindset: 9 Principles for Success, Discipline & Focus

    What separates successful entrepreneurs from everyone else? In this episode of the Insure Your Success Podcast, entrepreneur and agency owner Ortez Wells shares the 9 success principles that have guided his entrepreneurial journey over the last decade. These principles were learned through…

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  4. From Pennies to Purpose | The Entrepreneur Mindset Most People Never Learn

    What if the smallest coin in your pocket carried one of the biggest lessons in entrepreneurship? In this episode of the Insure Your Success Podcast, I share my personal “penny story” — a journey through difficult seasons where saving pennies helped me buy gas, eat, and survive while building…

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  5. Most Entrepreneurs QUIT Here… His Story Will Inspire You

    What does it REALLY take to succeed as an entrepreneur? In this powerful episode of the Insure Your Success Podcast, Ortez Wells sits down with longtime friend, business partner, entrepreneur, and insurance professional Coach Bruce Rouse to discuss the REAL journey behind entrepreneurship,...

  6. Transition from Insurance Agent to Agency Owner with Brandon Clay.

    Are you stuck in "hustle mode"? In this episode of the Insure Your Success Podcast, Artez sits down with his mentor, author, and industry titan Brandon Clay, to discuss the exact systems that helped Artez’s agency clear $916,000 in gross revenue. Brandon shares his 32-year journey—from processing…

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  7. The Next Phase of My Entrepreneur Journey

    This episode is the follow-up to How It All Started. In this episode, I share my current journey as an entrepreneur — what this phase of business looks like, the lessons I’m learning now, and how entrepreneurship continues to evolve over time. From humble beginnings to building a business, every...

  8. My Entrepreneurship Journey: How I Got Started

    Every entrepreneur has a beginning. This is mine. Long before I owned an insurance agency… before the business, the leadership, the success, and the lessons that came with it… I was just a young boy trying to make a little money after church. At 10 years old, I started selling my grandmother’s…

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  9. Get In The Right Room

    In this episode of Insure Your Success, I share my experience attending MedicareCon—a powerful event designed for insurance agents looking to grow and scale their Medicare businesses. For years, I avoided conferences like this due to watered-down content and sales-driven agendas. But this event...

  10. Invest On Yourself

    As an entrepreneur, growth isn’t just about working harder but working smarter. One of the most effective ways to level up your business and income is by attending industry events, conferences, and networking meetups. Yet, many professionals overlook the power of stepping away from daily…

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  11. The DNA Of A Successful Entrepreneur

    What makes a successful entrepreneur? It’s NOT about where you come from, your age, or your background. After 25 years as a full-time entrepreneur and learning from some of the best in the game, I’ve discovered that success comes down to three key traits: 💥 Burning Desire – The drive to change...

  12. The Entrepreneur Mindset

    In this episode of Insure Your Success for Entrepreneurs, we dive into cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset. We always hear that success starts in the mind, but what does that mean? Join us as we explore three key elements to build a mindset that drives growth, resilience, and success in any...

  13. My Journey To Entrepreneurship

    Welcome to the very first episode of my podcast! Today, I’m sharing my journey as an entrepreneur—how I got started and what inspired me along the way. This episode is unscripted and unfiltered, so bear with me for any filler words like "um"—you know how it goes! I’m excited for us to grow…

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  14. EMPOWERMENT

    Why Don't We Feel Empowered? Despite the potential for empowerment, many of us struggle to feel empowered in our daily lives. Here are some common barriers: Lack of Education: Without the necessary knowledge and skills, it’s challenging to make informed decisions and take decisive action. Lack of...

  15. INTENTIONS

    Definition: What one intends to do or bring about an aim or plan Root Word Meaning: Comes from the Latin word “Interdere” which means to stretch or purpose. Ortez Definition: Your intentions are your thoughts. That brings about an action to achieve a purpose. “Our intentions create our reality”...

  16. GRIND

    Definition: One who works or studies excessively Root meaning: steady, hard, and tedious work Ortez Definition: In order for you to attain any type of success. You must be willing to work hard. Remain steady through all difficulties and obstacles. What does it mean when hearing a person say I’m...

  17. VISION

    Definition: The ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom. Root Word Meaning: Vis (Latin) which means someone's ability to see. Ortez Definition: To imagine and plan what the future outcome will be. “Where there is no vision. There is no hope.” George Washington Carver...

  18. RESULTS

    On this weekly motivational word podcast. We will taking a look at the word RESULTS. All results has consequences good or bad. RESULTS is what matters in all areas of our life. What that being said lets take a look at this word RESULTS. To see what it means and how you can acheive more success…

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  19. EXICTEMENT

    Definition: Something that stirs up feelings of great enthusiasm. Root Definition: Comes from the Latin word exciten. Which means to move, stir up or instigate. Ortez Definition: Something that stirs a person up and gets them to move. With energy, passion, and enthusiasm. When a person starts to...

  20. WIN

    WIN Definition: To be successful or victorious. In a contest or conflict. Root meaning: Comes from the Old English word winnan. Which means to labor, toil, struggle strive, fight and conquer. Ortez Definition: To conquer your inner self conflicts. Which will make you victorious at this game…

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  21. MINDSET

    Definition: A mental attitude or fixed state of mind. Root Word Meaning: A way of thinking Ortez Definition: The way you think about a particular thing based on your attitude. “The mind has a powerful way of attracting things that are in harmony with it, good and bad.” Idowu Koyenikan What is the...

  22. FOCUS

    Definition: A center of activity, attraction, or attention Root Word: Originally the word focus was defined as a fireplace. Which is the base on the chimney. Ortez Definition: It is the foundation or base that requires your complete attention and effort. To achieve desired needs, wants and goals....

  23. SERVICE

    Definition: The action of helping or doing work for someone. Root Word Definition: To minister, give aid or help, duty, devotion. Ortez Definition: Be devoted take action and working to assist those looking for help. Wealth Principal: Q+Q=C “The quality of service plus the quantity of service…

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  24. WORK

    Definition: Activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result. Root Word Definition: To labor or do. Ortez Definition: Activity that will produce results. Key Words: Activity Effort Achieve Purpose Results Do "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work...

  25. HUSTLE

    Definition: Movement and activity. Obtain by forceful action. Root meaning: Hustle comes from the Dutch word “ husselen” Which means to shake or toss. Ortez's definition: To obtain a goal by taking action. In order to make something shake. Characteristics of a true hustler: You’re unconcerned…

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  26. MOTIVATION

    MOTIVATION Definition: The general desire or willingness of someone to do something. Root Word: Motive which means the reason for a particular action. Ortez Definition: A burning desire which causes an action. “A burning desire is the starting point of all achievement” Napoleon Hill In order to...

  27. CONFIDENCE

    Confidence Definition: Faith or belief that one will act in a right, proper, or effective way The root Word Comes from the Latin word confidentia which means "firmly trusting, bold," Ortez Definition: To have faith and a firm belief in yourself. Be bold and trust in your ability. “The development...

  28. OPPORTUNITY

    Opportunity: A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something. The root word comes from the Latin "obportum "coming toward a port" which refers to a favorable wind blowing ships into the harbor. When you take the definition and the root word meaning bring them together it means. "The...

  29. EFFORT

    Effort: A vigorous or determined attempt Root Word: Comes from an Old French word esfort. Which means to force or exert Have you really put forth the effort? If your answer is NO then why? 1. Quit before you start 2. No vision 3. Weak faith 4. Lose ambition How to put forth the effort? 1. Passion...

  30. IMPROVE

    Improve: To advance or make progress in what is desirable. Root Word: Anglo-French word emprouwer "to turn to profit" Why People Don't Improve: 1. Fear of what they might become and other people might say. 2. They don't set goals to improve. Because of the obstacles and barriers. That they will...

  31. GOALS

    Goals: Object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result. Root Word: "Gal" which means obstacles or barriers. Based on the definition and root word. In order to achieve your goals. There are going to be some obstacles or barriers. Which you will need to overcome. Why we don't hit...

  32. DEDICATION

    Dedication: Committed to a task or purpose. The root meaning of this word means devoted to one's aims or vocation. Why do we start out dedicated? Then we lose our commitment: 1. Rejection 2. Our fears become our dominant thoughts 3. We let our fears and other people opinions become our reality 4....

  33. ACCOMPLISHMENT

    Accomplishment: Something that has been achieved successfully. An activity that a person can do well, typically as a result of study or practice. Root Word: First used in the 15th century, the noun accomplishment derives from the Old French word acomplir, meaning "to fulfill, fill up, complete."...

  34. LEGACY

    Legacy: Something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past. Ask yourself these questions: 1. Who I want to leave a legacy to. 2. What type of legacy I want to leave. 3. How will I go about doing it. 4.What I'm willing to sacrifice. 5. What are you going to bring...

  35. AMBITION

    Ambition: A strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work. Formula For Ambition: Intentions + Burning Desire+Applied Faith + Hard Work = Strong Ambitions

  36. PERSEVERANCE

    Perseverance is a continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.

  37. IMPACT

    Impact: is defined as having a strong effect on someone or something. Three questions you need to ask yourself: 1. What type of impact you want to have on your life? 2. What type of impact you want to have on others? 3. What type of impact you want to leave behind? Your impact can either be...

  38. CHOICE

    Choice: Is defined as an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities. We all have a choice to be successful or be a failure. It's the decisions we make not our conditions that make us successful.

  39. POTENTIAL

    Potential: Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future. "Everyone has the potential to be great. No matter what their circumstances are"

  40. ENTHUSIASM

    "Enthusiasm is a state of mind that inspires and arouses one to put action into the task at hand" Napoleon Hill

  41. ACTION

    Our second episode for motivational word of the week is action. Action is what makes your goals come to life. Without action then your goals are nothing but words on paper. When writing your plan it is important to have action steps. Then commit to making sure that these steps are completed. In...

  42. SUCCESS

    Our first episode for motivational word of the week is success. Many of us want to have success in our lives. But what are we willing to sacrifice. You cannot have success without sacrifice. Also, you must have a purpose, plan, and be willing to put it into action. So I will be sharing with you...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Insure Your Success" is a podcast dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs with insights from over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience. Each episode shares valuable lessons, strategies, and personal stories to help listeners navigate the challenges of business ownership. Tune in to gain practical advice and inspiration to grow your business and achieve lasting success.

HOSTED BY

Ortez Wells

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