BISA Portfolio Podcast

In this special episode of the BISA Podcast, Portfolio contributing editor Rich Blake is joined by Martin Powell, head of annuity distribution at CUNA Mutual Group and a supporter of BISA’s Black Voices Unmuted task force. In this episode, Powell shares his inspiring story, how his passion for equality and inclusivity was instilled in him at a young age, moving snapshots of his life, and his pathway to leadership. 
 
Powell gives insight into three habits leaders in the industry need to break in order to find financial success. The pair cover ways to broaden diversity and create opportunity, overcoming biases, the power of breaking bad habits, and why seeking out diversity in the workplace is imperative.

BISA is the leading financial services industry association dedicated to serving those responsible for the marketing, sales and distribution of securities, insurance and other financial products and advisory services through the bank channel. 

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In this episode, Rich Blake, Portfolio contributing editor, speaks with BISA President Frank Consalo. The two discuss takeaways from the industry's response to the pandemic shut down, the future of the workforce, cryptocurrency, and issues surrounding what is expected to be a period of transformation for society post-pandemic.

BISA is the leading financial services industry association dedicated to serving those responsible for the marketing, sales and distribution of securities, insurance and other financial products and advisory services through the bank channel. 

• Visit the Portfolio content hub
• Become a BISA member

BISA President Frank Consalo and BISA Executive Director Jeff Hartney recently sat down to discuss the future of BISA. Listen to the full conversation in this episode of the BISA Portfolio Podcast. 

BISA is the leading financial services industry association dedicated to serving those responsible for the marketing, sales and distribution of securities, insurance and other financial products and advisory services through the bank channel. 

• Visit the Portfolio content hub
• Become a BISA member

BISA’s Rich Blake interviews Lee Rubin, former captain of the Penn State Football team and an HR, leadership and team-building expert. Rubin will be presenting the five components of extraordinary teams at the upcoming BISA Annual Convention, through an all-new partnership with leadership programming organization, Victory Road. Learn more about Rubin, his advice for enhancing teamwork in financial services, and what businesses can do today to improve diversity initiatives.

On the inaugural episode of Portfolio Podcast, we will be discussing political and legislative issues that will affect financial services over the next year. With the Nov. 6 elections right around the corner, political affairs expert Andy Friedman will be sharing a Washington update.