The Justin Burgess Podcast
1) 25.15 The Storm That Changed Everything: My Hurricane Katrina Story
The Storm That Changed Everything: My Hurricane Katrina StoryTwenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and changed my life forever.We didn’t just lose a building—we lost Sid Mar’s, our famil...Show More
2) 25.14 Building a Personal Brand in Insurance with Chris Wolpert: Live from Ascend Conference
Live from the Ascend Conference, I sat down with Chris Wolpert—founder of Group Benefit Solutions and a 2024 BenefitsPRO Advisor of the Year finalist.We talked about:How to build trust and authority a...Show More
3) 25.13 Live from Ascend Conference: Stephanie Koch on Rethinking Employee Benefits
Live from the Ascend Conference — I sit down with Stephanie Koch, nationally recognized HR leader and speaker, to talk about what employers really want from their benefits strategy. From lazy renewals...Show More
4) 25.2 Live From Ascend: A Real-Time DPC Visit with Dr. Bubanic and Lorenzo Amaya
What does Direct Primary Care actually look like?In this special live episode from the Ascend Conference, I sit down with Dr. Bernard P. Bubanic and Lorenzo Amaya from Integrated Source One (ISO) to w...Show More
5) 25.11 The Hidden Costs of Pharmacy Benefits: A Local Pharmacist's Perspective
What are you really paying for when you fill a prescription?In this episode, Justin sits down with Dr. Sadie Mannino Bennett, a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist and second-generation pharmac...Show More
6) 25.10 – The Future of Our Industry: Collaboration Over Competition
In this episode, Justin sits down with Jacob King, a rising broker in the employee benefits space. They talk about what it takes to succeed as a young advisor, how the broker role is evolving, and why...Show More
7) 25.9 From Burnout to Balance: The Broker Who Chose Discipline Over Chaos
In this solo episode, Justin Burgess shares the real story behind his transformation—from an overworked, burned-out benefits broker to a disciplined, present father, husband, and business owner.He ope...Show More
8) 25.8 How to Build a Personal Brand in the Insurance Industry (Without Feeling Cringe)
In this solo episode, Justin Burgess breaks down exactly how to build a personal brand in the insurance industry without feeling salesy, overproduced, or fake. Fresh off his appearance on the Andy Nea...Show More
9) 25.7 Doing Hard Things — Growth, Discomfort, and Taking the Leap
In this solo episode, Justin Burgess shares what it really means to do hard things—personally and professionally. From losing 50 pounds through CrossFit to leaving the comfort of a stable job to pursu...Show More
10) 25.6 Protecting Your Top Talent: Alex Wesdorf on Individual Disability for Executives
Why Group Disability Insurance Isn’t Enough – with Alex WesdorfMost CFOs and HR directors don’t realize that their key executives are underinsured when it comes to disability coverage. Group disabilit...Show More