From Family Legacy to $50M Vision: Maggie Bender-Johnson’s Playbook for Winning
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In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, I sit down with Maggie Bender-Johnson, the third-generation President and CEO of Bender Insurance Solutions—a company that’s not only 87 years strong, but 100% employee-owned and female-led at the executive level.
Maggie shares the remarkable story of how her family built and sustained a legacy business, how she transitioned BIS into an ESOP, and why she’s now aiming for $50 million in revenue by the company's 100th anniversary. We cover everything from navigating leadership in a family business, to using AI tools like ChatGPT to drive efficiency, to the future of insurance in California.
If you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or just love stories of bold leadership, this episode is packed with practical wisdom, big goals, and heart. Don’t miss Maggie’s take on what it means to lead with purpose—and how to build something that lasts beyond your tenure.
🎧 Topics Covered:
The power of employee ownership
Lessons in leadership and succession
The evolving insurance landscape
How culture, technology, and growth intersect
This one’s a masterclass in modern leadership, legacy, and doing business with heart.
Website: https://mybendersolutions.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenderInsuranceSolutions/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benderinsurancesolutions/
X: https://x.com/bender_ins
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bender-insurance-solutions/
Maggie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggiebenderjohnson/
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If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region.
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Maggie shares the remarkable story of how her family built and sustained a legacy business, how she transitioned BIS into an ESOP, and why she’s now aiming for $50 million in revenue by the company's 100th anniversary. We cover everything from navigating leadership in a family business, to using AI tools like ChatGPT to drive efficiency, to the future of insurance in California.
If you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or just love stories of bold leadership, this episode is packed with practical wisdom, big goals, and heart. Don’t miss Maggie’s take on what it means to lead with purpose—and how to build something that lasts beyond your tenure.
🎧 Topics Covered:
The power of employee ownership
Lessons in leadership and succession
The evolving insurance landscape
How culture, technology, and growth intersect
This one’s a masterclass in modern leadership, legacy, and doing business with heart.
Website: https://mybendersolutions.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenderInsuranceSolutions/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benderinsurancesolutions/
X: https://x.com/bender_ins
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bender-insurance-solutions/
Maggie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggiebenderjohnson/
_______________________________________________________________
If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region.
-
Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_...
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Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CEO and founder of HaneyBiz
-
Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney
Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney
Website: http://haneybiz.com
Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273
Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney
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This video includes personal knowledge, experiences, and opinions about Angel Investing by seasoned angel investors. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice. Nothing in this video constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement.
#thebackyardadvantage #themarkhaneyshow #entrepreneur
#PowerOfWith #SacramentoEntrepreneur #Sacramento
#SacramentoSmallBusiness #SmallBusiness #GrowthFactory #Investor
#Podcast
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