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You need to get your ducks in a row and make sure your policies and HR is update. Ryan and Jeff welcome back Stephanie Ramsey of the Foresight Companies talk 2019 Human Resource practices and policy changes!

This is a power packed 'Christmas' episode that features 8 first time guests and only 6 of them are human?! Jeff and Ryan lose complete FN control of this episode. Buckle up.

On this FN episode, Jeff and Ryan discuss the glaring problem with gender equality in this profession. They also discuss Providence Equity, and the acquisition of Astral by WIlbert Funeral Services, Inc. Merger and acquisitions do not look to be slowing down - who’s next?

Announced here first, in October, whispers at NFDA 2018 were centered around rumors about the mystery investment firm sending inquiries to what seems like every company functioning in death-tech. People were asking, “Who was offered? Who was acquired? Who declined? What is each company worth? Why is a major investment firm even interested in death-tech?” No one had solid answers. So far, the private equity firm has been silent and has made no public announcement about their dabbling in the death care space. We spoke with a representative from the mystery investment company, Providence Equity, who gave us a firm but polite “no comment” on all of our inquiries. What Do We Know? For about the past 8 months, Providence Equity Partners, a major player in the global private equity industry, has been making aggressive moves in the death care space. According to emails and anonymous sources, the firm is interested in investing in and acquiring companies for between $10 million and $300 million with 2 funds – one f

On this episode, Ryan, talks with Jeff about the death of his Grandmother and his experience going through the funeral process being on the other side of the conversation.

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The FN boys have a big announcement from a major casket brand and they discuss the most prominent ‘hot button’ topics facing funeral directors in today’s changing market.

That's a weird question, right? On this episode, the FN boys interview a small town funeral director who is using a widely popular circus show to impact his market in a BIG TOP way. Jeff and Ryan also discuss why Halloween a funeral home doesn't have to be spooky!! Title sponsor: http://www.cjf.com/ Sponsors: Sich Casket - http://www.sichcasket.com/ CraKn: https://www.crakn.net/ Disrupt Media - http://disruptmedia.co/ Funeral Nation - http://funeralnation.tv

The boys are back from the 2018 NFDA Internation Convention and Expo! They are sure to ruffle some feathers on this episode, as they discuss, reflect on and talk about the conventions' biggest acquisition rumor combining multiple tech companies. This is a hot one!

Watch the boys extended live show from the NFDA Expo in Salt Lake City. Stay tuned for their NFDA post show this week with insights and observations.

The FN boys have an exclusive interview with NFDA CEO Christine Pepper. Find out what's new for #NFDA2018

Big funeral industry news, The Foresight Companies look further into the future with new partner! Don’t miss the FN Newlywed game. This week the FN boys interview two of the funeral professions biggest personalities who both have a celebrity doppelgänger.

This is a HUGE conversation that must happen! Jeff and Ryan discuss a new report that says funeral regulations are costing consumers Billions of dollars in unneeded fees. What do you think, is the funeral profession over regulated?

This is a high profile episode! In the wake of the passing of Aretha Franklin and John McCain the FN boys discuss high profile funerals. What do they mean for our profession and how are they viewed by the general public? High profile funerals give the profession the opportunity to shine but they also come with a huge opportunity for criticism - but not from who you would expect. Jeff and Ryan also discuss the 'T' word and why YOU SHOULD NEVER USE THE 'T' WORD AGAIN!!

A special CHANGE MAKERS episode featuring, Tim Bridgers, General Manager of Live Oak Bank: Funeral Home and Cemetery joins the show! Ryan and Jeff talk to Tim about the current state of the Funeral profession and what the "Roundtable Coalition" is supposed to achieve. Roundtable Coalition: Funeral business leaders, our mission is to educate funeral home and cemetery owners on consumer trends, marketing, financial literacy, pricing and culture to elevate the standards of the profession and enhance overall business performance.

Some call them haters or trolls but we like to call them 'Keyboard Commandoes'. You may know them personally as 'Rick' from down the street who is very reserved and quite while walking his poodle through your funeral home lawn. But in the virtual world, 'Rick' is a loud mouth who spouts off about how terrible funeral directors are, specifically you, and he loves to give bad one-star reviews. Jeff and Ryan discuss how to handle these 'keyboard commandoes' and give you the do's and don'ts. They also explain why all 'keyboard commandoes' aren't always bad!

On this episode, we have digital marketing expert Welton Hong who shares his magic and Ryan’s message to suppliers. _____ Title sponsor: http://www.cjf.com/ Sponsors: Sich Casket - http://www.sichcasket.com/ Live Oak Bank - https://www.liveoakbank.com/ Disrupt Media - http://disruptmedia.co/ Funeral Nation - http://funeralnation.tv

On this episode The Commander is in his swanky office in Arizona and Ryan is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for the 100th CANA convention. Ryan shares updates about the conference and the boys go back and forth regarding the value of Funeral conventions. What's your opinion on funeral conventions? Does the seminar content need to improve? _____ Title sponsor: http://www.cjf.com/ Sponsors: Sich Casket - http://www.sichcasket.com/ Live Oak Bank - https://www.liveoakbank.com/ Disrupt Media - http://disruptmedia.co/ Funeral Nation - http://funeralnation.tv

If families don’t have money to pay for their deceased loved one’s funeral, watch our gest for a solution! Split in the family? (some family stays, some go corporate) _____ Title sponsor: http://www.cjf.com/ Sponsors: Sich Casket - http://www.sichcasket.com/ Live Oak Bank - https://www.liveoakbank.com/ Disrupt Media - http://disruptmedia.co/ Funeral Nation - http://funeralnation.tv Listen to us on the iTunes Podcast app!

The divide continues in the land of cheese. Wisconsin Supreme Court delivered the final verdict saying Funeral Homes and cemeteries can't be owned by the same business. Ryan and Jeff speak to Mark Krause, about the verdict and why he is in favor of it and how it will have HUGE implications for the Wisconson funeral profession. _____ Title sponsor: http://www.cjf.com/ Sponsors: Sich Casket - http://www.sichcasket.com/ Live Oak Bank - https://www.liveoakbank.com/ Disrupt Media - http://disruptmedia.co/ Funeral Nation - http://funeralnation.tv