On August 21, 2026, Equis Financial and GBU Life hosted a Build-A-Buddy activity during Equis' Gold Standard Tour: Columbus, OH. This activity included stuffing, placing a star (the bear's heart) inside, and putting a T-shirt on each bear. While agents were completing the activity, Kathy Hickman, Associate Director of Corporate Partnerships at Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation, shared the hospital's mission and what receiving these bears means for the children they ar

A few years ago, Cheyenne Cartwright was working in a government office, wondering if a traditional 9-to-5 was really the life she wanted. When her boyfriend began traveling for work, she dreamed of joining him but felt tied to her desk job. Everything changed when she decided to take a chance on an opportunity with Equis. What started as a search for flexibility quickly became a life-changing career. After realizing the income potential and the impact she could make helping

Kallen's journey is proof that success doesn't always follow the path you imagined. Hear how he found a career that aligned with his values while creating financial freedom for his growing family.

For one Equis Financial agent and Southwestern College alum, Grant Torgerson, the annual football golf tournament is more than a reunion—it’s a chance to reconnect with teammates and revisit an experience that helped shape who he is today. As a former student-athlete, much of the traditional college experience was traded for a commitment to the team. That shared focus built lifelong relationships, and today, the tournament has become a meaningful way to reconnect with those t

Unlike many traditional side hustles, this business gives people the opportunity to build something that can continue growing long after summer ends. It’s flexible enough to start part-time, but impactful enough to completely change someone’s financial future if they decide to go all in.

Discover how Olivia Thompson turned uncertainty after college into a life of growth and opportunity.

At Equis Financial, we offer two Daily Activity Trackers: A Personal Production Tracker for agents focused on sales activity and submitted premium. A Builders’ Tracker for leaders focused on recruiting activity, team growth, and production.

Discover how Ashlee Haga transformed her life through her journey in the insurance industry. As a single mom, you’re not just one thing—you’re the caregiver, the provider, and everything in between. When the pandemic hit and income became uncertain, Ashlee knew she needed more than just another job. While searching on Indeed, she came across our opportunity at Equis. With no prior experience, she made the decision to step into something completely new in order to support her

What no one tells you before joining an IMO (but you should know) is that while contracts, carriers, and commissions matter, they aren’t what truly shape your experience. The right IMO gives you something more. You work for yourself, build your own business, and still have a team behind you.

From uncertainty and major life changes to building a career with more control and flexibility—hear how the life insurance industry helped Craig Halaas reshape his future.

Recently, we had the opportunity to celebrate some of our 2025 $100,000+ income earners. Moments like this are always meaningful—seeing individuals hit milestones, be recognized, and step into the results of a full year of effort. But it got us thinking... What actually separates these individuals from the average-earning agent? It’s not better leads. It’s not perfect timing. And it’s not a hidden strategy that only a few people have access to. The gap is far more internal th

At the time, Lincoln was a broke college student, hustling just to stay afloat. But that one relationship set a chain reaction in motion — pushing him from college hustle to long-term stability sooner than he ever expected.

We’re just days away from the Gold Standard Tour in Orlando, and we’re looking forward to getting everyone together. It’s a chance to step out of the day-to-day, connect with other agents, and spend time focused on growing your business.Before you arrive, make sure you download the Digital Welcome Pack. It has everything you need — full schedule, breakout sessions, location details, menu, parking, and more — so you can show up prepared and make the most of your time there.Dow

For many college athletes, the end of their final season brings one big question: What’s next? After years of competing on the baseball field, Colton Joyner had to answer that same question. Instead of leaving his competitive drive behind, he found a way to channel it into building a career of his own.

In any business, and especially in commission-based industries, there’s often a quiet difference between people who try something and people who truly commit to it. At first glance, the two can look very similar