Spark...On the go

Apr 03 2025 66 ep. 34 mins 3
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Stay informed in your own time with our podcast Spark…On the go. Join host DeeAnn Brinton and some incredible guests as they cover topics to help you ignite your business potential. So now, when you’re driving the kids to school or grabbing a quick coffee between meetings, you can stay informed wherever you are!

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The power of social selling

Apr 03 2025 27 mins  
In part one of our two-part social selling series, DeeAnn sits down with Nyima Gyalmo, the founder of Social Sherpa, to discuss the latest trends and techniques in social media marketing for businesses. Nyima shares her insights on how you can leverage social platforms to enhance your digital presence and connect with customers more effectively. Tune in to learn valuable tips on ho

Compliance: Anti-money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions evasion

Mar 20 2025 16 mins  
DeeAnn welcomes Effie Bekas, Senior Manager of Regulatory Compliance at ivari. Effie shares her extensive knowledge and experience in the field of compliance, focusing on critical topics such as anti-money laundering (AML), anti-terrorist financing (ATF), and sanctions evasion. Effie explains the importance of these measures in the insurance industry, how they impact advisors' dail

Mastering presentation skills

Mar 06 2025 36 mins  
DeeAnn Brinton is joined by Peter Hiddema from Commanding Presence to go over some easy ways to help you master presentation skills. Listen is as Peter shares practical tips to build confidence, manage self-talk, and use good breathing techniques to enhance your presentations. Whether you're speaking to a large audience or in a one-on-one meeting, this episode will help you connect

Building habits for high performance

Feb 20 2025 27 mins  
In this episode, DeeAnn Brinton chats with Manuela Carlin, Event Manager at ivari, about the habits that contribute to high performance. Manuela highlights three pillars of high performance, while providing practical tips and personal anecdotes to help advisors implement these principles in their own lives and businesses. To see our full legal disclaimers, please visit ivari.ca/pod

Navigating the sandwich generation

Feb 06 2025 48 mins  
DeeAnn welcomes back financial advisor Michelle Apollinaro to discuss the challenges and realities of the sandwich generation—people who are simultaneously caring for their aging parents and their own children. Michelle shares her extensive experience and insights, offering valuable tips and advice for those navigating this demanding role. Listen in to learn about the unique fina

Understanding money personalities

Jan 23 2025 32 mins  
In this episode DeeAnn sits down with financial advisor Michelle Apollinaro to explore the fascinating world of money personalities. Michelle shares her insights from over 30 years in the financial advice industry, discussing how different money personalities impact financial decisions and relationships. Michelle explains the strengths and weaknesses of each personality type and of

Beyond tax planning: Understanding estate planning with William Yeung

Jan 09 2025 27 mins  
DeeAnn chats with William Yeung about the intricacies of estate planning. William shares his expertise on various estate planning tools and strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual objectives and minimizing estate challenges. Learn about key estate planning tools like a Last Will & Testament, life insurance, and trusts. Listen in for valuable insights

Reflecting on the year and looking forward to 2025

Dec 23 2024 1 mins  
In this episode, DeeAnn announces the changed schedule for rest of December. She also hints at some exciting changes coming in early January. Happy Holidays everyone! To see our full legal disclaimers, please visit ivari.ca/podcast

Cybersecurity challenges and solutions

Dec 19 2024 28 mins  
In this episode, Craig Peppard, ivari’s VP and Chief Information Security Officer, delves into the latest cybersecurity threats and trends of 2024. From data breaches and AI-powered attacks to ransomware campaigns, Craig provides an in-depth analysis of the current landscape. He also shares practical tips on how to protect both personal and corporate data, emphasizing the importa

Navigating immigration and travel in underwriting

Dec 05 2024 25 mins  
DeeAnn and Underwriting Consultant Franzi Steven discuss the intricacies of immigration and travel in underwriting. They explore challenges and opportunities for advisors with new immigrants to Canada, the importance of understanding residency requirements, and the impact of temporary accommodations on policy persistency. Franzi shares insights on financial underwriting, considerat