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Ep. 59 Building a Family Business Together | Leadership, Trust & Accountability

👩‍👦 What does it really take to build a business as a family? In this episode of The Bunker Talk, Ciara sits down with Dawn Janes Bartley and her son Alex Janes of Maverick Risk Partners to explore the realities of building a business together across generations. This honest conversation dives into leadership, accountability, mentorship, motivation, and what younger generations truly want from work today. From in-office culture to sales philosophy, resilience, and personal growth, Dawn and Alex share practical lessons from working side by side in the insurance industry. 🎧 Available on Apple Music & Spotify 🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn: 🧠 How leadership shows up at every level—not just the top 👥 Why in-person mentorship still matters in a hybrid world 📈 How accountability drives growth without fear 🤝 What younger professionals are really looking for at work 🏗️ How trust, ownership, and values shape strong teams 🚀 Why insurance offers long-term opportunity and impact 👇 Use the clickable timestamps below to jump to any section: 🌐 Connect with Maverick Risk Partners: 🌍 Website: https://maverickriskpartners.com/ 💼 Dawn Janes Bartley – LinkedIn:   / dawnjanesbartley   💼 Alex Janes – LinkedIn:   / alex-janes-650164221   ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:03 – Welcome to Episode 59 & Introducing Dawn and Alex Janes 00:46 – Alex’s First Year in the Business and Learning the Ropes 01:03 – Dawn’s Path to Becoming a CEO in Insurance 01:45 – Why Insurance Wasn’t the Original Career Plan 02:17 – Starting in Personal Lines Before Moving to Commercial 02:41 – Loving the Problem-Solving Side of Insurance 03:06 – Why Technical Details Still Excite True Professionals 03:23 – Mentorship and Knowledge Transfer Across Generations 03:54 – Why In-Office Conversations Can’t Be Replaced 04:19 – Hybrid Work, Culture, and Learning by Osmosis 05:02 – Sharing Real-Time Experience Instead of Slack Messages 05:52 – Alex on Finding His Place in the Industry 06:11 – Why People and Variety Matter More Than Tasks 06:58 – Adapting on the Spot: A Key Skill in Insurance 07:25 – Why Commercial Insurance Attracts Critical Thinkers 07:55 – Personal Lines vs. Commercial Complexity 08:31 – Serving Business Owners With Anticipation and Precision 09:04 – How Maverick Risk Partners Is Structured 09:43 – Managing a Team of 17 and Knowing Your Limits 10:21 – Delegation, Self-Awareness, and Leadership Growth 11:09 – Redefining Leadership for Younger Professionals 12:04 – Why Environment Shapes Motivation and Drive 12:48 – Learning From Business Owners Across Industries 13:37 – Leading Clients, Building Trust, and Accountability 14:44 – Training, Sales, and the Consultative Approach 15:20 – Why Deep Product Knowledge Matters in Sales 16:09 – Holding Teams Accountable Without Fear 17:02 – Learning Through Mistakes and Taking Ownership 18:20 – Constructive Feedback and Emotional Intelligence 19:16 – Why Words From Leaders Last Longer Than You Think 20:27 – The Challenge of Tone in Remote Communication 21:19 – Accountability, Buy-In, and Understanding the “Why” 22:25 – Alex on Motivation, Ownership, and Career Clarity 23:48 – Seeing the Business From an Owner’s Perspective 25:02 – Aligning Personal Goals With Company Vision 26:07 – Helping Employees Buy Into a Bigger Picture 27:08 – Supporting Individual Goals Within a Team 28:25 – Why Younger Generations Want Impact and Purpose 30:01 – Recruiting the Next Generation Into Insurance 31:29 – Misconceptions About Insurance Careers 33:03 – Why Sales Isn’t the Only Path in the Industry 35:59 – The First Three Years: Surviving and Thriving 37:37 – Best Business and Life Advice: Mindset Matters 39:39 – Learning From Failure Instead of Fearing It 42:17 – Why Transparency Builds Better Leaders 43:48 – Riding the Waves of Business and Life 44:55 – Final Thoughts, Gratitude, and Closing Remarks __