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The Graveyard Shift
Funeral professionals are constantly searching for two things – new ideas to better serve families and a good laugh. Join Todd Carlson, EVP of Sales and Chief Sales Officer at Directors Investment Group, on a wild ride as he engages in genuine and off-the-cuff conversations with 3 accomplished funeral professionals – Matt Bailey, President and Funeral Director at Bailey Family Funeral Homes, Gary Freytag, President and CEO of Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, and Jimmy Lucas, Owner and Funeral Director at Lucas Funeral Home. Together, they share their takes and valuable insights into the evolving profession with plenty of laughs...Show more
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Shift #12: Control freaks, perspective, and Paul Beaty
What’s the real difference between working in your funeral home and working on it? This week, the crew is joined by Paul Beaty, Vice President of Beaty Funeral Home, with more than 30 years of experience. The group unpacks the daily tug-of-war funeral professionals face, the guilt of stepping back, why delegating is so hard, and the power of fresh eyes. If you’ve ever rearranged the flowers just because, this one’s for you.
Shift #11: Succession planning, airplanes, and John Horan
What happens when a funeral home owner realizes it’s time to step away? In this episode, John Horan, founder of The Funeral Excellence Group, joins The Graveyard Shift to talk about building a business, knowing when it’s time to sell, and tips to guarantee a smooth transition. From emotional decisions to practical tips (and some laughs along the way), this one’s packed with insight.
Shift #10: Bad apples, leadership, and Kris Seale
Kris Seale, President & CEO of Directors Investment Group, drops in on The Graveyard Shift for a no-fluff, eye-opening conversation about what really makes or breaks workplace culture. The group covers topics like how to build a culture people want to join, why keeping bad apples is risky, and how generational gaps are shaping the workplace. Plus, get the inside scoop on Kris’s life-changing epiphany that might change how you think about leadership.
Shift #9: Study groups and lifelines
Whoever said new ideas are hard to come by hasn't watched this week's episode of The Graveyard Shift! Join the crew as they swap stories about study groups and how they’ve benefited from them. Matt and Jimmy share how having support, learning from others, and building deep friendships have made a big difference for them and their businesses. Gary talks about how study groups have served as a lifeline during challenging times, such as COVID. Tune in to discover the value of joining a study group, along with the typical banter that will keep you laughing the whole time.