Super TRUEper

In this heartfelt and humorous episode of  Super TRUEper , Scott Smith sits down with longtime TRUE team member Valerie Turner to trace her journey from Veracruz, Mexico, to becoming one of the most beloved figures in TRUE Network’s history. Valerie shares about her bilingual childhood, the culture shock of moving to Huntsville, Alabama, and her teenage years navigating middle and high school befo...

This episode of  Super TRUEper  features  Shea Treadway , Chief Revenue Officer at TriNet, in an inspiring and wide-ranging conversation with host Scott Smith. Shea reflects on growing up in small-town Griffin, Georgia, his time as a two-sport athlete at Yale, and how multiple leg injuries and a cancer diagnosis in his early 20s shaped his resilience and outlook on life. He shares lessons from mor...

In this Super TRUEper episode, Scott Smith sits down with Katie Dreiling, Head of National Broker and General Agency Partners at Guardian, for a lively and inspiring conversation that mixes humor, humility, and hard-earned wisdom. Katie shares her now-legendary story of breaking one ankle and tearing the other while jumping off a virtual reality ledge—an anecdote that perfectly captures her resili...

This episode of  Super TRUEper  features  Shea Treadway , Chief Revenue Officer at TriNet, in an inspiring and wide-ranging conversation with host Scott Smith. Shea reflects on growing up in small-town Griffin, Georgia, his time as a two-sport athlete at Yale, and how multiple leg injuries and a cancer diagnosis in his early 20s shaped his resilience and outlook on life. He shares lessons from mor...

In this heartfelt and humorous episode of  Super TRUEper , Scott Smith sits down with longtime TRUE team member Valerie Turner to trace her journey from Veracruz, Mexico, to becoming one of the most beloved figures in TRUE Network’s history. Valerie shares about her bilingual childhood, the culture shock of moving to Huntsville, Alabama, and her teenage years navigating middle and high school befo...

This episode of  Super TRUEper  features  Shea Treadway , Chief Revenue Officer at TriNet, in an inspiring and wide-ranging conversation with host Scott Smith. Shea reflects on growing up in small-town Griffin, Georgia, his time as a two-sport athlete at Yale, and how multiple leg injuries and a cancer diagnosis in his early 20s shaped his resilience and outlook on life. He shares lessons from mor...

In this heartfelt and humorous episode of  Super TRUEper , Scott Smith sits down with longtime, former TRUE team member Valerie Turner to trace her journey from Veracruz, Mexico, to becoming one of the most beloved figures in TRUE Network’s history. Valerie shares about her bilingual childhood, the culture shock of moving to Huntsville, Alabama, and her teenage years navigating middle and high sch...

In this episode of  Super TRUEper , Scott Smith sits down with industry veteran and former HUB Florida president  Scott Millson  to trace his journey from a small-town Florida kid to a respected leader in employee benefits and consulting. Millson shares stories of perseverance—from his early “wall of rejection” after college to lessons learned in the Navy and his formative years at Hewitt Associat...

In this episode of  Super TRUEper , Scott Smith welcomes Nina Myrick and Ashley Miner of Colonial Life for a lively mix of personal stories, career journeys, and insights into the TRUE–Colonial partnership. Nina shares reflections on her 40-year career at Colonial, from policy writing to national broker leadership, while Ashley describes her path from physical therapy to sales leadership and her c...

In this episode of  Super TRUEper , Scott Smith sits down with Alan Kacura, co-founder of Intrepid California, for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from humble beginnings in California to building a thriving agency. Alan reflects on being raised by a single mom, the influence of mentors and family, and how early jobs—including a stint as Christopher Robin at Disneyland—shaped his entr...

On this episode of Super TRUEper, we have a very special guest in the studio. Scott sits down with, his wife, Val Smith. Together they discuss life, kids, and Val's early years growing up in New Mexico. They also touch on Val's professional life and meeting Scott. Don't miss this one! Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Background 05:00 - Childhood and Early Life 20:00 - High School Yea...

In this episode, Scott sits down with Joey Janssen from Two Twelve Benefits. Together they dive into topics such as Joey growing up in Florida, meeting Adrienne for the first time, and getting into the employee benefits industry.

In this episode of Super TRUEper, our guest, Dan Maniaci, chats with Scott about various topics. Together they discuss Dan’s early years, his first job at age 12, and the first time he meets his wife, Noreen. They also discuss college in the 60s and what still excites Dan after 52 years in the insurance industry. 00:00 - Intro 04:30 - Dan’s Early Life 13:50 - First Job At Age 12 24:39 - Dan’s Coll...

On this episode of Super TRUEper, Scott sits down with Chris Hamilton, from Hotchkiss Insurance. Together they dive into topics such as leadership, building trust, and work-life balance. They also touch on the impact of mentorship, leaving a legacy, and family values. You do not want to miss this episode of Super TRUEper! 00:00 - Intro 02:32 - First Meeting and Forming a Business Relationship 04:0...

This is episode's guest is Jake Cleer from New Benefits. Scott and Jake will dive into various topics from growing up in Illinois to meeting his wife. Jake also discusses his kids and getting into employee benefits.

In this episode, Scott sits down with Jennifer Homer of Strategic Benefits. During the talk they touch on everything from growing up in Cincinatti to the first time she locked eyes with her husband Jim. They also cover topics such as Jenn's children and the time she experienced a bank robbery first hand. Enjoy this episode with Jenn! Chapters 00:00 - Intro 1:33 - Principal At Strategic Benefit...

In this episode of Super TRUEper, Scott Smith has a conversation with a long-time friend and colleague, John Monaghan. Scott and John touch on topics such as John's accent, childhood on the farm, and his famous sister. They also discuss the stepping stones of John's professional life as well as a fun story involving mimosas. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 4:45 - How Long Have We Known Each Other?...

In this episode, Scott Smith sits down with Mindy Rogers. Mindy and Scott discuss Mindy's childhood, her collegiate running career and the first time she laid eyes on her husband Mike. We hope you enjoy this episode of Super TRUEper with Mindy!

In this episode of Super TRUEper, Scott sits down with Dave Kline at a live event. Together they discuss topics such as Dave's childhood, formative years, and career path. Dave also talks about common themes in good managers and the first time he locked eyes with his wife, Marsden. You don't want to miss this one! Chapters 1. 0:00 - Intro 2. 1:00 - Growing Up In Rochester 3. 2:37 - Sometim...

In this episode of Super TRUEper, host Scott Smith and Hugh O'Toole dive into Hugh's experience growing up in Upstate New York with six siblings and two very interesting and motivating parents. Hugh also discusses topics such as his work at Innovu, emotional health, and his ambitious and successful children. You don't want to miss one the most captivating episodes of Super TRUEper. 1....

In this episode of Super TRUEper, Scott dives into Derek Winn's consulting firm background, positioning him in the top one percent of benefit consultants and his impressions of a town called Guntersville. Furthermore, insights are shared about navigating the early challenging years in the consulting business, where learning and adapting play crucial roles. Finally, a touching anecdote is narra...

In this episode of Super TRUEper, host Scott Smith sits down with Spencer Smith from Pareto Health, also known for his podcast, Self- Funded With Spencer. The episode explores intriguing coincidences, such as Spencer's surprising encounter with a stranger revealing shared names and connections, leading to a series of matching names between their families. They also discuss memorable interactio...

In this episode, Matt Wilson discusses a range of topics, including his upbringing, education, and some little-known facts. He shares insights about his early life in Oklahoma, growing up in a small community, and his passion for sports, particularly wrestling and running. He also touches on the influence of family and the impact of his parents' divorce on his youth. Additionally, there is a l...

In this episode, Scott Smith sits down with Nicole Mallett and Megan Holland, from Mutual of Omaha, to discuss a wide range of topics that span professional insights, personal anecdotes, and casual conversations. The episode starts with humorous banter about the weather, leading into discussions on the origins of True Network, the dynamics of partnerships and collaborations, and personal reflectio...

In this podcast episode, Scott engages in a lively discussion with Maggi Quinn as they delve into her journey as a dedicated Taylor Swift fan, her experiences in Auburn, the memorable first meeting with Ryan, encounters with fake IDs, a remarkable career trajectory, and the fulfillment of bringing joy to her children. The conversation is filled with laughter and enjoyable moments, exploring the un...