Shawn Meaike is the founder and president of Family First Life. In late 2013, Shawn launched Family First Life, currently a multi-million-dollar independent marketing organization. Family First Life is now represented by over 17,000 licensed agents in almost all 50 states marketing mortgage protection, final expense, life insurance, and annuities. Prior to launching Family First life, Shawn worked as an independent insurance agent, selling final expense, mortgage protection life insurance at a high level for several years. Shawn graduated with a degree in Applied Social Relations, which led to a career in the State Department of Children and Families, where he worked for more than 13 years, alongside owning real estate property. In this episode, Shawn talks about the struggles he has overcome, finding confidence, and running toward hard things.