As strategic partners of Integrity™, AIP Marketing Alliance and Brokers International have collaborated on multiple projects and initiatives to benefit both of our teams as well as helping AIPMA’s wholesalers and agents by adding new resources.

AIPMA now can provide access to BI’s Business Builder platform, which allows agents to leverage the FireLight annuity e-app platform and their professional on-demand video training portal, Accelerate. As we continue to share ideas and resources, AIPMA decided to add one more collaboration to the mix.

Brokers International CEO & Managing Partner Mark Williams and AIPMA President Rick Kisser recently sat down to close out Season 2 of Williams’ Balance, Not Burnout podcast. This 23rd episode of the podcast focused on “The Importance of Separation: Maintaining Work-Life Balance in a Family Enterprise.”

During the 26-minute session, they discussed how Rick transitioned from a mechanical engineer to leading AIP Marketing Alliance’s operations in Troy, Michigan. Rick also shared how he balances work and personal life with his family, Dave Kisser and Kym Kisser, and maintains those boundaries outside the office.

“My dad never set boundaries when it came to work and personal, right – we talked about work non-stop, all the time,” Mark said in the podcast. “I’m curious about you, do you set that boundary at home with your family?”

Rick admitted how difficult separating work from personal time can be within AIPMA’s family business during holidays or hanging out. His father, Dave Kisser, sometimes wants to talk business, since he has taken a step back away from the company started by him and his wife, Cheryl.

“When we do get together, I try to make it about other things,” Rick said. “I try to deflect as best I can… I try to shift the conversation back into something that’s more personal, more about the family.”

You can check out the entire episode of the Balance, Not Burnout podcast with Rick Kisser by clicking here.

AIP Marketing Alliance would like to thank Mark Williams for inviting Rick Kisser to finish off this year’s Balance, Not Burnout podcasts. You can check out all of the episodes by clicking here. Some of Mark’s previous guests have included Sheryl Moore of Wink, Inc., astronaut Clay Anderson, Hardy Coffee Co. Owner Autumn Pruitt, and Dr. John Terry.

You can also learn more about Brokers International’s CEO, Mark Williams, by visiting his personal website at markwwilliams.com. We hope you’ll take a few minutes out of your day to listen to this insightful podcast.

About Mark Williams

A leader in the world of financial planning and insurance, he’s been challenging norms since age 16 when he started his career with a bet on his unfaltering work ethic. Today, Mark’s the CEO of Broker’s International, constantly earning his seat at the table while also changing the way the table is set. Making plans instead of rushing straight in. Building relationships and workplace alliances. Leaving margin for others or the unexpected requests that always pop up. Taking time to step away from the desk. That’s how Mark leads with intention to find success that’s sustainable. Never one to shy away from making mistakes, Mark expects honesty, collaboration, and to be challenged – just as he challenged his first boss-turned-friend years ago. He looks forward to sharing his experiences with you.

For more than 40 years, AIP Marketing Alliance (AIPMA), an Integrity Company, serves as a premier life insurance and annuity distribution partner to provide full-service support to independent wholesalers, brokerages and agents from our Troy, Michigan office. NOT AFFILIATED WITH OR ENDORSED BY THE GOVERNMENT OR THE MEDICARE PROGRAM.

AIP Marketing Alliance is committed to MORE in ’24 as we are launching a bunch of new resources to support our independent insurance wholesalers and agents. Visit our blog on aipma.com to stay informed on these upcoming launches and learn why wholesalers nationwide choose AIPMA as their distributor for selling life insurance, annuities, long-term care insurance, final expense, and much more. Ask about our lead services, myAIP CRM platform with customizable recruiter portal, and online tools/resources designed to grow your business.

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