Mark Bertrang

Purpose with Mark Bertrang

Welcome to "Purpose with Mark Bertrang", author in "Investments Don't Hug; Embracing the Life Insurance Asset". Mark visits with guests who share their life experiences, career knowledge and the gift of their personal wisdom & purpose. Knowledge may be Discovering your purpose may take a lifetime or it can come in a moment of enlightenment.

Author

Mark Bertrang

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.investmentsdonthug.com

Latest episode

Feb 16, 2026

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Episodes

The "Groovy" Entrepreneur - Carley Green-Easterday 16.02.2026

In today's episode of "Purpose with Mark Bertrang," Mark interviews a Groovy Entrepreneur, Carley Green-Easterday, the owner of Groovy Coffee Company, from Galesville, Wisconsin with additional locations in Onalaska, Wisconsin and La Crescent, Minnesota . We discuss leadership, running a small business, community, values, and coffee.

Leadership: Leading with Heart, Guest-Sarah Fecht 15.02.2026

In this episode of "Purpose with Mark Bertrang", Mark engages leadership expert Sarah Fecht, founder of Best Self Leadership, in a deep dive into what truly defines effective leadership. They discuss leading with empathy, heart, and emotional intelligence over fear and intimidation, the importance of building genuine relationships, appropriate transparency, and fostering self-awareness among teams...

Navigating the Storm: Mastering Homeowners Insurance in a Volatile Market 01.02.2026

In this episode of "Purpose with Mark Bertrang," host Mark Bertrang sits down with insurance expert Michael Otomo from Hougom Insurance Agency to demystify the world of homeowners insurance. Michael breaks down the top claims—wind/hail damage, water backups, and service line failures—and reveals essential policy types and exclusions, as well as how to choose the right deductible for your risk. Lea...

Purpose with Mark Bertrang - Mark is interviewed by Tammi Brannan (The Blueprint Process) of his God-given skills, passions and values. 03.06.2025

The tables have been turned. Usually Mark Bertrang, the author of "Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" is interviewing guests during these podcast episodes. Instead, today Mark is on the otherside of the table, being interviewed by Tammi Brannan, the creator of The Blueprint Process about his God-given skills, passions and values. Tammi Brannan created "The Blueprint Process...

FREE DOWNLOAD: Conclusion - Mark Bertrang, Author of "Investments Don't Hug" 30.05.2025

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – A weekly audio book segment, a gift from Financialoscopy® creator - Mark Bertrang, as read by the author. Here's the link for the Conclusion of Mark's book.

FREE DOWNLOAD: Chapter Twenty - Mark Bertrang, Author of "Investments Don't Hug" 23.05.2025
FREE DOWNLOAD: Chapter Nineteen - Mark Bertrang, Author of "Investments Don't Hug" 16.05.2025

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – A weekly audio book segment, a gift from Financialoscopy® creator - Mark Bertrang, as read by the author. Here's the link for Chapter Nineteen – "The reason for thanksgiving"

FREE DOWNLOAD: Chapter Eighteen - Mark Bertrang, Author of "Investments Don't Hug" 09.05.2025

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – A weekly audio book segment, a gift from Financialoscopy® creator - Mark Bertrang, as read by the author. Here's the link for Chapter Eighteen – "Keeping your dignity."

FREE DOWNLOAD: Chapter 17 - Mark Bertrang, Author of "Investments Don't Hug" 02.05.2025

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – A weekly audio book segment, a gift from Financialoscopy® creator - Mark Bertrang, as read by the author. Here's the link for Chapter Seventeen – "What does an illustration really show?"

FREE DOWNLOAD: Chapter Sixteen - Mark Bertrang, Author of "Investments Don't Hug" 25.04.2025

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – A weekly audio book segment, a gift from Financialoscopy® creator - Mark Bertrang, as read by the author. This is Chapter Sixteen: "What's left?"

FREE DOWNLOAD: Chapter Fifteen - Mark Bertrang, Author of "Investments Don't Hug" 18.04.2025

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – A weekly audio book segment, a gift from Financialoscopy® creator - Mark Bertrang, as read by the author. This is Chapter Fifteen: "The Colonel".

FREE DOWNLOAD: Chapter Fourteen - Mark Bertrang, Author of "Investments Don't Hug" 11.04.2025

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – A weekly audio book segment, a gift from Financialoscopy® creator - Mark Bertrang, as read by the author. This is Chapter Fourteen: "Understanding Cash Values".

FREE DOWNLOAD: Chapter Thirteen - Mark Bertrang, Author of "Investments Don't Hug" 04.04.2025

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – A weekly audio book segment, a gift from Financialoscopy® creator - Mark Bertrang, as read by the author. This is Chapter Thirteen: "A nearly perfect day".

FREE DOWNLOAD: Chapter Twelve - Mark Bertrang, Author of "Investments Don't Hug" 28.03.2025

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – A weekly audio book segment, a gift from Financialoscopy® creator - Mark Bertrang, as read by the author. Here's the link for Chapter Twelve – "May I take your picture?"

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – Chapter 11 21.03.2025

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – A weekly audio book segment, a gift from Financialoscopy® creator - Mark Bertrang, as read by the author. This is Chapter Eleven - Whole Life: Built to last

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – Chapter 10 14.03.2025

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – A weekly audio book segment, a gift from Financialoscopy® creator - Mark Bertrang, as read by the author. This is Chapter Ten: "I thought it was stupid for them to do it."

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" - Chapter 9 07.03.2025

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – A weekly audio book segment, a gift from Financialoscopy® creator - Mark Bertrang, as read by the author. This is Chapter Nine - "If they say you're disabled, you're no good to me."

FREE DOWNLOAD: Chapter Eight - Mark Bertrang, Author of "Investments Don't Hug" 28.02.2025

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – A weekly audio book segment, a gift from Financialoscopy® creator - Mark Bertrang, as read by the author. This is Chapter Eight: Term Insurance

FREE DOWNLOAD: Chapter Seven - Mark Bertrang, Author of "Investments Don't Hug" 21.02.2025

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – A weekly audio book segment, a gift from Financialoscopy® creator - Mark Bertrang, as read by the author. This is Chapter Seven: "Remember how she was."

FREE DOWNLOAD: Chapter Five - Mark Bertrang, Author of "Investments Don't Hug" 07.02.2025

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – A weekly audio book segment, a gift from Financialoscopy® creator - Mark Bertrang, as read by the author. This is Chapter Five: Human Life Value

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – Chapter 4 31.01.2025

FREE DOWNLOAD "Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – A weekly audio book segment, a gift from Financialoscopy® creator - Mark Bertrang, as read by the author.

Chapter 3 24.01.2025

FREE DOWNLOAD "Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – A weekly audio book segment, a gift from Financialoscopy® creator - Mark Bertrang, as read by the author.

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" - Chapter 2 17.01.2025

FREE DOWNLOAD "Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – A weekly audio book segment, a gift from Financialoscopy® creator - Mark Bertrang, as read by the author.

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" - Chapter 1 10.01.2025

FREE DOWNLOAD "Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – A weekly audio book segment, a gift from Financialoscopy® creator - Mark Bertrang, as read by the author.

FREE DOWNLOAD: Chapter Six - Mark Bertrang, Author of "Investments Don't Hug" 03.01.2025

"Investments Don't Hug: Embracing the Life Insurance Asset" – A weekly audio book segment, a gift from Financialoscopy® creator - Mark Bertrang, as read by the author. This is Chapter Six: "We thought we were invincible."

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