In the latest episode of "The JUSTIN RYAN BIZZARRO Show, guest AJ Krist gives an intimate account of his journey into leadership of the family-owned Krist Insurance, providing valuable insights for business owners considering a merger or acquisition. The episode covers AJ's unexpected wave into leadership at a young age, the strategic process of their successful merger with North Risk Partners, and the significant growth opportunities that have come their way ever since.

The conversation extends beyond business narratives and delves into the important lesson learned and crucial knowledge acquired throughout AJ’s lifelong journey. The significance of discipline, business ethics, personal values, and continuous effort in sustaining business growth and achieving lasting success are underscored. We also discuss the integral role of celebrating collective victories and teamwork in an organization.

An exploration of the pyramid model of core values, the ripple effect of personal growth, and the role of the insurance industry in building trust and support are also interesting highlights of this episode. AJ Krist shares his thoughtful perspectives on the intersection of business values, personal growth, and familial obligations, drawing enlightening reflections from his personal life.

Finally, in an incredibly raw and honest segment, AJ recounts his transformative process from the brink of suicide to his rejuvenated life purpose found in serving others. The host, Justin Bizzarro, shares his experiences relating to vulnerability in leadership, identity issues, and the indispensable role of the entrepreneur community, Evolve. Delve with us into a profound conversation surrounding resilience, personal growth, and spirituality for a future filled with potential.

IG: @aj_krist

Insurance & Financial Entrepreneur [IFE]: AJ Krist

Hosted By: Justin Ryan Bizzarro (IG: @justinbizzarro)

Who is Justin Ryan Bizzarro? – Justin Bizzarro is a serial food, restaurant, technology, media and marketing entrepreneur, who helped build a 24-year-old group of food and restaurant related businesses, he created with his father and business partners out of his family’s basement, in 1998. He is a highly desired business management, personal and athlete growth, free market, food diversity, and entrepreneurial leadership speaker. Justin’s expertise are in human growth, motivation, leadership and management development, health foods and beverages, global lean manufacturing facilities, vertically integrating businesses, food marketing and advertising, supply chain creation and management, direct to consumer fulfillment, transportation and distribution, personal brand building, restaurant development and construction, and entrepreneur acceleration. Justin received his BA in International Business and Management from Dickinson College, in 2002, and his MBA from University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, in 2014. He is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity in Leadership from Denver Seminary. His leadership and entrepreneur podcasts have positively impacted millions of people across the globe.

Thank you Deborah Michas [ IG: @deborahmichas ] for pushing me to do this Podcast, believing in me so I could conquer this, and being my Co-Host for the first two years.

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