By Marc C. Shaffer Every person I meet is valuable to me. Perhaps I was meant to meet them or they were meant to meet me, and the reason may become clear right away or many years down the road. Networking isn't just about exchanging business cards or making small...
By Marc Shaffer Helping a community member when they have an emergency need, being invited to a spontaneous concert or last-minute vacation, or finding an unplanned opportunity to invest. Life is full of surprises and opportunities and while we can’t predict every one...
By Jessica Searcy Kmetty Personal development isn’t just about becoming a better person; it’s about working to become the best version of yourself—mentally, emotionally, and even financially. While many think of personal development as a path toward career growth or...
By Tanner Manning If ever there was a title designed to make you think, this would be one. This book was recommended to me in college by my professors Luke Dean and Hyrum Smith. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the book, but my professors’ explanations made it sound...
"You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read." — Charlie "Tremendous" Jones Books are more than just pages bound together—they're gateways to new perspectives, skills, and possibilities. Each book on...
By Marc Shaffer My Journey with Pathway to Mastery® Beyond Professional Training to Meaningful Connections As a financial planner who has taken the Pathway to Mastery® course, I've discovered that this program is far more than just training. It is a transformative...
By Marc Shaffer The journey of leadership is one of continuous growth and learning, and I'm excited to share my enriching experience from this year's LEADERs Institute through Catalyst Development. This comprehensive leadership development program has not only...
By Marc C. Shaffer As a financial planner, I've always believed in the power of personal connection. Years ago, inspired by Brian Buffini's real estate coaching, I embraced the practice of sending handwritten notes. The impact was immediate and profound - clients,...
Marc Shaffer was recently featured on an episode of “The Corporate Couch” podcast hosted by Jeff Pelaccio. They discuss: Creating a Culture of Help; Having Kids Later in Life; Books That Influenced Him and more.
By Jessica Searcy Kmetty
After weeks of lockdown, I’m sure the last thing people are thinking about is taking a sabbatical.
Traditionally seen in academic fields, sabbaticals have become popular in recent years as both an employee benefit and as a mid-career break for professionals. But, what if they were built into the normal tempo of life in a similar fashion like summer vacations?