I am in Hawaii with a huge time difference. I will not be doing the Sales Coaching Call this week. Here are a couple things for you though: 1. Watch the One of a Kind Financial Show Daily that will post to the YouTube Channel for Wednesday. I talk about SpaceX earnings. And the competing gifts of Musk one share pledge to kids versus Trump Account gift. Have you had conversations about generational gifts to the next generation lately? 2. Rates on MYGAs are going up....it is a great time to review assets with clients to lock in some rates we have not seen since 2004. There is a 6.6% simple interest five year solution right now--do you now what company is offering that? 3. Rothober is in full force. Have you used "The Retirement Handshake" recently with a client. I have heard stories in the last week that include: a $900,000 annuity being written, $1,500,000 in application, $1,800,000 being taken this week and others. Would you like an author readback on the book again before Halloween? I think I can squeeze that in. Talk to you soon. Aloha!

Today, we’re celebrating the founder and CEO of 1.oak Collective, Mike Milligan! Mike, thank you for the vision, leadership, and heart you bring to this community. The space you have created continues to bring people together, encourage growth, and help so many professionals build stronger practices and better lives. We are grateful for your commitment to serving others, creating meaningful opportunities, and challenging all of us to keep growing. Please join us in wishing Mike a very happy birthday! 🎂🥳 Wishing you a year ahead filled with continued impact, success, joy, and great memories. We appreciate you, @Mike Milligan Drop a 🎉 or leave Mike a birthday message in the comments below!

Hey Collective fam! 👋 This is it — doors close tonight. 🔥 Tomorrow, Mike Milligan is going live for one afternoon built around the ONE thing most advisors overlook: trust. Because the ultimate product we have to build is trust. 📅 Friday, August 14 ⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET 💻 Live via Zoom — link drops on the Skool Calendar In one afternoon, you’ll walk away with: ✅ A stronger professional identity ✅ Real visibility — a digital presence that says “I’m open for business” ✅ Deeper product knowledge ✅ A repeatable process ✅ Momentum + a clear 30-day plan to keep it going Who’s this for? ✅ New agents/advisors with a high ceiling — especially those working toward MDRT who need the trust factor before their next production stretch. 🚫 Not for advisors with 2+ years of $3M+ annuity production. This is the last time this will hit your feed. 👇 Comment “SPRINT” below or DM Mike Milligan or Ermelis (Customer Success) right now to lock in your spot before it’s gone. Let’s build. 🛠️

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Once a month, we host an event called Spring to Success. Because the ultimate product we have to build is trust. Do your want to maximize your visability? Do you want a digital presence that says you are open for business? Do you want to maximize your ROI on your lead spend? Start with Sprint to Success. I will be running the next session on Friday, August 14 from 1pm to 5pm Eastern. The cost will be $995. The recordings of the course will be available in the Skool Classroom. If you have done 2 or more years of over $3mm of annuity production, this spring is not for your. This is for those looking to become MDRT eligible folks but need the trust factor. Who wants in?