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On this episode, we talk about a lawsuit verdict that has a huge impact on the funeral profession in Wisconsin and across the country.

Jeff is back at his post and Ryan is beach living but still working! The boys discuss a video Ryan uploaded, which is a parody of 'Mean Tweets'! They shine a light on some of the harsh words posted on social media towards Ryan by funeral directors and other Funeral professionals. The Funeral Profession can sling some hate but sometimes you just gotta push through and remember, “Someone took the time out of their day to call you a ‘Dingleberry’” It’s a red letter day y’all!

It's a barn burner... The Commander is moving his Command Post!!! Besides the Commander on the move, the boys speak to Scott Mindrum of CRaKN, who provide software to help manage your funeral homes. Also, the FTC has secret shoppers out and they released their findings... FOLLOW THE REGULATIONS!

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Each year, Inc. Magazine highlights 30 of the most impressive entrepreneurs under 30-years-old to inspire the business community. This year, Adelle Archer, founder of Eterneva was featured in the May edition of Inc. Magazine in an article that starts “Meet the 30 Most Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs of 2018…” – Archer was featured on the cover. The young entrepreneur co-founded Eterneva, an Austin-based memorial diamonds company, with Garrett Ozar in 2016 and it has since skyrocketed into the memorial diamond space competing with industry staples like LifeGem. In just the first year, Eterneva generated $280,000 in sales, and Archer projects $2 million in revenue for 2018.

In this episode Ryan and Jeff are on the road at an invite only Roundtable presented by Live Oak Bank where they address the funeral professions’ biggest problem with 8 funeral titans.

This week the Funeral Commander is off-site entertaining some ‘booties’ in Scottsdale, AZ. Ryan and The Funeral Commander recap the ICCFA Convention and discuss what was surprisingly different this year from years past. They also talk about the changing landscape and hint at what the future of funeral conventions could hold. Is the insane expense really worth it anymore? The FN boys also talk about their upcoming road trips and on-location filming for the next few weeks.

Watch Funeral Service Foundation Executive Director Danelle O’Neill share their new children’s initiative! The death of a loved one is a painful and often overwhelming experience at any age, but for children, it may be confusing and scary if they are not given honest information or are left out of the funeral process. Funeral service professionals provide some of the first support to families after the death of a loved one and can provide guidance specifically for children, as well. Using the Youth & Funerals booklet developed by the Funeral Service Foundation, we will explore how to explain death to children, ways to include them in the memorialization and how to prepare them for the funeral service.

We hit the road this week and take you down to the Order of the Golden Rule convention in Savannah, GA. Ryan and The Commander go live with 3 special guests as they discuss one of the largest pain-points hitting funeral homes in today's market. They also introduce a new weekly segment addition to the FN show that will take us across the pond with the 'Cheerio Boys' (working title). Strap in, it's going to be a bumpy ride! Disclaimer: In no way are we referring to Jeff Harbeson AKA 'The Funeral Commander' as the Devil.

On this episode the FN Boys talk with the young lady who is quickly becoming the future face of embalming. With her new techniques she is completely changing what happens in the prep room. Also, in the WTF segment we look at low, low, low budget cremation - coming to a backyard near you.

The boys discuss the ongoing legal issues a Funeral Company is having in Michigan, Meghan Cowan, Loan Officer at Live Oak Bank stops by to chat about SBA loan changes and they check out a crematory with an interesting location!! WTF?!

Exclusive FN interview with funeral industry titans discussing their leadership transition.

This is a never-ending topic. It has been in the news that there is a push toward the FTC to require funeral homes to list their prices online (if they have a website). Jeff and Ryan both work within this realm (online and funeral financial world) so they thought it would be a good idea to discuss this issue. Let's start a discussion, tell us your thoughts on this topic in the comments. Advertisers: C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com/ Sich Casket - http://www.sichcasket.com/

On this episode, Jeff and Ryan interview the duo that created the millennial funeral directors group, Millennial Directors. This is the future. Millennial Directors is an outlet for Gen-Y to voice their perspective on the funeral profession and for other generations to share their wisdom directly with Millennials. It will include multiple contributors and viewpoints which will vary as much as our generation. The Commander and Ryan also talk about funeral home pricing and set the stage for a major upcoming discussion on the topic.

This is another fire episode! We are bringing it in 2018! On this episode we highlight what’s been happening so far in 2018 and we interview the General Manger of a company who is absolutely disrupting the funeral industry lending game. You gotta watch this one!!

On this episode, we talk with a death care attorney who is handling a high profile civil lawsuit affecting thousands of funeral homes and a multi-billion dollar company. _____ Title sponsor: http://www.cjf.com/ Sponsors: http://www.sichcasket.com/ http://disruptmedia.co/ http://funeralnation.tv Listen to us on the iTunes Podcast app!

We made it to 100 right? Who would have thunk? Ryan and the funeral commander reflect on the past 100 FN episodes, talk about the top 5 most read news articles of 2017, and the more you know minute will tell you where to find out more info for possible change in wages for 2018.

And you thought we were going to leave you hanging till 2018? Nah, we wouldn't FN do that to you FNers! In celebration to our big 100 next episode, we look back this year's best WTF?! moments, the odd and bizarre celebrity crushes that some movers and shakers in the funeral industry have!

On today's episode, we interview the Executive Director of the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. The spotlight is in O.H.I.O, and the WTF is a balancing act! _____ Title sponsor: http://www.cjf.com/ Sponsors: http://www.sichcasket.com/ http://www.AfterCare.com/ http://www.ucbi.com/ http://disruptmedia.co/ http://funeralnation.tv http://skyways-media.com/ Listen to us on the iTunes Podcast app!

The 2nd Change Makers episode of FUNERAL Nation! We welcome Justin Baxley​ and Will Bischoff​ of Homesteaders Life Company​ as panel members. Are they the next generation of Pre Need leadership? What trends do they foresee in 2018?