SUCCESS IS
VOLUNTARY

The episodes for when you are ready to do the hard work to be successful and could use authentic, real-world advice and inspiration.
by TIM MARTIN – FOUNDING PARTNER SUCCESS IS VOLUNTARY


Everything in life is voluntary, including success
As Founding Partner of Success is Voluntary, a boutique consultancy firm, Tim helps individuals and companies reach their maximum potential by creating a laser focus on what he calls the FOUR PILLARS OF SUCCESS:
1) Recruit and Hire Enough of the Right Kind
2) Onboard and Train Effectively
3) Accelerate Production at All Levels
4) Drive Leadership Development
Listen as Tim interviews some of the most successful authors, sales leaders, and business people on the planet each week. The thing they all have in common? They all faced challenges, yet chose to volunteer to do the hard, sometimes excruciating, work to be successful. When the episode is done, you will feel like you just attended a masters class and walk away ready to volunteer for success.
OUR TOP 5 EPISODES
John O’Leary
When John O’Leary was 9 years old, he suffered burns over 100% of his body and was expected to die. He is now an inspirational speaker and author. If this podcast doesn’t inspire you, I give up. Click Here For Shownotes
01:08:35Bob Burg
There is a paradox of achieving what you want by focusing on the other person’s interests. Not in a way that is self-sacrificial but rather in such a way that all parties benefit greatly. Click Here For Shownotes
00:47:14Andrea Waltz
Prospects have a hard time saying no. Andrea Waltz wants you to make it easy for them… Wait, what?!?! Click Here For Shownotes
00:48:07Jeb Blount
Jeb Blount explains why so little has been written on objections and what has been taught is dead wrong. You should take it personally! Click Here For Shownotes
01:16:01Anthony Iannarino
What is “Level 4 Value Creation?” It isn’t enough to just have sales acumen. Today you must also help your dream customer see around corners. Click Here For Shownotes
00:29:31LISTENER REVIEWS
Best Podcast
Tim has opened my eyes to the voluntary benefits world. He has amazing guests who have help mold me into the Agent I am today. Each episode has hel… more
Tim has opened my eyes to the voluntary benefits world. He has amazing guests who have help mold me into the Agent I am today. Each episode has helped me grow, learn and perfect my talent. less
Awesome
As usual Tim provides on time needed infomation for those competing daily in the voluntary benefit industry. His insights are proven and his guests… more
As usual Tim provides on time needed infomation for those competing daily in the voluntary benefit industry. His insights are proven and his guests are insightful and timely. Well worth your time to listen. less
Tim Martin Knows Voluntary Success
Tim brings his considerable success in ‘Voluntary’ to this podcast series (revived from 2014 after he was threatened with termination if he continu… more
Tim brings his considerable success in ‘Voluntary’ to this podcast series (revived from 2014 after he was threatened with termination if he continued..!). Tim’s reputation is legendary among those of us in the field, and he brings a stellar line-up of guests to share great ideas and experiences that will help the newbie in sales as well as the seasoned veteran. less
OUR NEWEST EPISODES
Adam Michaels
The Gig Economy For Insurance Agents
Adam Michaels is one of the sharpest guys in the industry. So if he stops by to talk about the Gig Economy and how Insurance Agents are going to fit, you might want to listen (and take some notes.)
1:04:47Kaitlyn Herwig
Kaitlyn talks about the trends in telehealth vs telemedicine, and why most telemedicine programs sponsored by health plans struggle to get above 5% annual utilization. AllyHealth, the company she works for, averages 50-80%
33:18Mark and Anne Lackey
How much time are you spending on non-revenue generating activities? What if you could focus 80% or more of your week actually making money? Mark and Anne show us how.
47:19Anthony Iannarino
To displace competitors, or win your dream client, Anthony Iannarino believes you must "enter from the right." Anthony's latest book Eat Their Lunch. is excellent. He stops by to unpack it! Click Here For Shownotes
01:03Matt Ward
Will AI displace agents and advisors?
Matt Ward is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and futurist. He believes that there are very few careers that are safe from automation and artificial intelligence. Will it impact you? Listen to find out.
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