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Are you ready for some thoughtful discussions about how to meet and exceed the rigors of today's retirement industry? Join host Tom Lamendola, Chief Marketing Officer for Financial Independence Group, for a deep dive into the demands of today's retirement industry.

Each episode, Tom will lead a thoughtful discussion with leaders in the financial arena to create a unique show that's designed to serve both financial professionals and everyday investors.

Financial Independence Group (FIG) has been a leader in the financial services space for more than 40 years. Tom Lamendola joined FIG in 2017 and has been responsible for growing high performing teams and challenge organizations to reach their potential for more than 15 years.

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The Heart of Operational Success with Jessica Schloemp

Apr 11, 2025

Today, Arron Price, COO at FIG, takes over as host and is joined by Jessica Schloemp, DOO at FIG. Jess is here to unpack what makes operations truly tick and how culture, collaboration, and self-awareness shape the way teams show up and succeed.

Jess will share her experience building and leading a 34-person operations team, none of whom came from the insurance world, by focusing less on resumes and more on mindset, adaptability, and heart. From empowering team members to take ownership, to replacing meeting culture with real, solution-focused collaboration, this conversation is packed with insights for leaders looking to build more engaged and effective teams.

We also unpack what it means to lead authentically, how to build true self-awareness, and why being unapologetically yourself is a value worth holding onto at every level of business.

 

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🛠️ Building operational teams that solve problems

🧠 Why culture should be intentional, not accidental

🤝 Intentional collaboration vs. meetings: what drives real progress

👥 Embracing authenticity and self-awareness at work

🌱 Hiring for potential, not just resumes

 

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