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 Associates, where he honed his leadership and consulting skills. The conversation explores the value of mentorship, the impact of workplace culture, and how in-person collaboration fuels growth in a post-remote world. Millson also reflects on founding his own firm, Millson James, selling it to HUB, and the inspiration behind his book The Frequency of Excellence, which challenges listeners to tune out distractions and recognize excellence in the people and moments around them.

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 current role as Senior Vice President of Sales. Beyond work, they swap stories about family, travel, favorite music, and even quirks like mowing the lawn and checking the stove twice. Together, they highlight the challenges and opportunities of today’s broker market, the importance of relationships over transactions, and their shared excitement for future growth with TRUE Network partners.

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 entrepreneurial drive. He shares stories about meeting his wife Lauren in college, raising two kids, and the balance between running a 26-person fully remote team and fostering a culture that avoids burnout. Along the way, Scott and Alan explore themes of resilience, listening well, optimizing versus maximizing in business, and the importance of making space for deep, meaningful work.

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 Years and Rebellion

30:00 - College and First Jobs

45:00 - Move to Denver and Northwestern Mutual

01:00:00 - Building the Intrepid Business

01:15:00 - Balancing Career and Motherhood

01:30:00 - Purchasing Intrepid and Entrepreneurship

01:45:00 - Meeting Scott and Relationship

02:00:00 - Retirement Plans and Future

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 College Years

27:53 - Dan Meets Noreen

34:40 - Stumbling Into Insurance

39:45 - Work Life Balance

01:02:30 - 52 Years In Insurance

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

04:09 - Making the Right Decision: The Importance of Gut Feeling

08:08 - Challenges and Successes in the Early Years

16:18 - The Evolution of Business Practices and Team Building

28:33 - Leadership and Personal Growth

48:11 - Balancing Work, Family, and Personal Well-being

01:02:14 - The Impact of Mentorship and Overcoming Adversity

01:05:13 - Reflections on Therapy and Resilience

01:08:42 - Conclusion: Legacy, Family Values, and Final Thoughts

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.