Steve Shaffer joins Danielle Burmeister in this discussion about his career in the funeral profession. Steve Shaffer is the Board Chair, President and CEO of Homesteaders Life Company. In their chat, they cover how Steve entered the funeral profession, his career path over the years, how he has seen the industry grow and how he sees it changing moving forward. Learn more about Homesteaders' leader in this informative and inspiring conversation.
Chapters:
1:38 What attracted you to funeral service?
2:30 What did that leap look like going from accounting to funeral service?
3:55 What are some of the first lessons you learned in funeral service?
6:19 What precipitated that shift to moving over to Homesteaders?
9:27 What are some hard lessons you’ve learned and takeaways from those?
11:02 What recommendations do you have for funeral professionals who are seeking motivation and/or passion for their career?
15:06 Are there pieces of advice or mentors who stand out in your mind?
17:22 What have been some of the highs and lows here at Homesteaders?
21:18 What industry trends do you anticipate in 2024?
25:41 What kind of books are you reading right now?
26:39 What is giving you energy right now?
27:45 Closing thoughts
