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Funeral professionals are constantly searching for two things – new ideas to better serve families and a good laugh. Join Todd Carlson, EVP of Sales and Chief Sales Officer at Directors Investment Group, on a wild ride as he engages in genuine and off-the-cuff conversations with 3 accomplished funeral professionals – Matt Bailey, President and Funeral Director at Bailey Family Funeral Homes, Gary Freytag, President and CEO of Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, and Jimmy Lucas, Owner and Funeral Director at Lucas Funeral Home. Together, they share their takes and valuable insights into the evolving profession with plenty of laughs along the way.
Unknown Host hosts The Graveyard Shift.
Bill McReavy, Jr. joins the podcast to talk about going from zero preneed sales to a program that’s thriving. Spoiler: marketing had a lot to do with it. In this episode, the guys dive into how preneed serves families wh
The Graveyard Shift goes live in Minnesota! And yes, there's an audience. 😆 The guys dig into the kind of funeral home scenarios you can’t exactly Google your way out of. Expect hard-earned lessons, unforgettable storie
Put on your tin foil hat - the crew has bold takes on what’s next in funeral service. From robots in prep rooms and shifts in business models to changing regulations and the rise of new technology like holograms, the guy
What happens when one of the most trusted voices in funeral service joins the crew? Tom Anderson shares his journey in the profession and the inspiration behind starting a daily publication. The guys cover everything fro
What actually drives website performance? And can AI really help you improve efficiency at work and at home? Curtis Funk, CEO of Tukios and funeral home website guru, joins the newest episode of the podcast to answer all
Change is constant, so why is it so difficult? The guys cover everything under the sun when it comes to change management. They share real insights on leading teams through major shifts, navigating pushback, getting staf
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Everyone has that one thing they'd do over. This episode is pure “hindsight is 20/20” as the guys share what they’d change about funeral service if they could wave a magic wand. What if the profession had embraced techno
Inspirational speaker and best-selling author John O’Leary joins the podcast to talk about something we don’t say nearly enough in this profession: make time for yourself. With humor and heart, John shares how micro‑mome
Over a year ago, four guys grabbed cocktails in New Orleans and thought, “What the heck, we’ll do a podcast.” Their goal? Share honest, real conversations about hot topics in funeral service. The result? Glorious, insigh
“This may be the best episode we’ve ever done.” The tables turn in this anything-goes episode. All 4 hosts fire off their most burning, bizarre, and unexpectedly heartfelt questions at each other. From laugh-out-loud mom
The guys are back discussing celebrants and cremation arrangements, but this time, with Glenda Stansbury’s perspective. As Co-Founder and Dean of the InSight Institute Certified Celebrant Program, Glenda has heard every
So, what’s the big deal about being a Certified Celebrant? The crew breaks down what makes a celebrant-led service stand out and why it might just be the antidote to the rise of direct disposition. Hear from our very own
Families today want options. And funeral homes feel the pressure to deliver. So, how do you make sure your funeral home can help families who are “team traditional” and others who are “team un-funeral”? Are pews in or ou
No one likes to think about their funeral home facing a legal nightmare, but avoiding a huge fallout might be easier than you think. Tune in as Wendy Wiener, Founder and Managing Attorney of WRW Legal, joins the group to
Did you know that 75-80% of mortuary science graduates are women? In the next decade, the funeral profession will see more women funeral directors, funeral home owners, and leaders than ever before. And we’ve got the per
Every great succession plan starts with a goal. Sometimes that goal isn’t just big; it’s downright hairy and audacious. In this episode, Chris Cruger, CEO of The Foresight Companies, and Jake Johnson, President and CEO o
What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever heard about funeral directors? Chances are, these guys have heard it, too. And they are here to set the record straight! In this episode, the crew busts common misconceptions and ste
Strong opinions. Big questions. And a few jokes. The crew shares all of the above in this discussion around natural organic reduction (NOR). Can funeral homes make it work financially? Will it rival cremation in populari
Real talk. Real tears. Real great episode. Nadira Baddeliyanage, Executive Director at ICCFA, joins the crew to share her unexpected journey into the funeral profession, how personal loss shaped her purpose, and why she’
How do you take a funeral home from zero market share to being the go-to option for families? In this week’s episode, Marlan Gary of Marlan Gary Funeral Home joins the guys to share how he used traditional and unique mar
Tom Anderson
Christian author · Funeral Director Daily
1 appearance on this show
Matt Bailey
Managing Director for Europe and beyond · GameOn Entertainment Technologies
6 appearances on this show
John O'Leary
Inspirational speaker and best-selling author · Soul on Fire
1 appearance on this show
John O’Leary
two-time bestselling author, award-winning podcast host · Naptown Events
1 appearance on this show
Jake Johnson
Brand & product marketing · Johnson Consulting Group
1 appearance on this show
Barbara Kemmis
executive director · Cremation Association of North America
1 appearance on this show
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