The Accel Advantage brings business owners and C-suite leaders behind the scenes with our experienced team, covering topics ranging from insurance for you or your business, retirement and financial planning, to group benefits. Discover insights, stories, and strategies - plus a fun look at the people and culture powering The Accel Group and Accel Wealth Management. That's the Accel Advantage!
The Accel Advantage: Insurance and Financial Services
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18 episodes
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The Accel Advantage brings business owners and C-suite leaders behind the scenes with our experienced team, covering topics ranging from insurance for you or your business, retirement and financial planning, to group benefits. Discover insights, stories, and strategies - plus a fun look at the people and culture powering The Accel Group and Accel Wealth Management. That's the Accel Advantage!
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Recent Episodes
July 28, 2026
What Top Talent Actually Wants in 2026
<p>What do top employees really want in today’s workplace andwhy are so many leaders still getting it wrong?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the Accel Advantage Podcast, host CoreyRekers sits down with Chief People Officer Tina Miller to unpack what’s changed in the talent landscape and what it means for business leaders in 2026. While compensation and flexibility still matter, they’re no longer enough to attractand retain top performers.</p><p><br></p><p>Tina shares practical, real-world insights from over twodecades in HR, breaking down what employees actually value today from autonomy and clarity to leadership quality, growth opportunities, and a healthy work environment. They also explore where companies tend to miss the mark (hint:it’s not about perks) and how these missteps can quietly impact turnover, engagement, and long-term business performance.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re a business owner, leader, or hiring managerlooking to build a stronger, more engaged team, this episode offers simple, high-impact ways to better align with what talent expects now.</p><p><br></p><p>Key takeaway: Top talent isn’t just choosing a job, they’rechoosing an experience. The question is: are you building one worth staying for?</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview<br>00:32 – Meet Tina Miller: Background & HR Experience02:12 – The Gap Between What Leaders Think vs. What Talent Wants03:08 – What’s Changed in the Workforce (Awareness, Choice, Mindset)04:34 – The Post-COVID Shift in Work Expectations05:04 – Why Compensation Alone Isn’t Enough Anymore06:10 – What Talent Wants Beyond Pay: Flexibility & Autonomy07:11 – The Importance of Clear Expectations07:51 – Leadership’s Impact on Employee Experience08:20 – Growth, Development & Career Progression09:13 – The Role of Purpose at Work10:01 – Why a Healthy Work Environment Matters10:41 – Common Mistakes Leaders Make11:35 – Why Perks Don’t Fix Core Issues12:11 – Business Impact of Misalignment (Turnover, Burnout, Reputation)13:28 – Practical Ways to Better Align with Talent Expectations15:20 – One Key Takeaway for Leaders16:00 – Closing Thoughts & Outro</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong><br>talent retention, human resources, HR, employee expectations 2026, hiring trends, HR strategy, leadership development, workplace culture, employee engagement, talent acquisition, flexible work, work-life balance, management training, employee experience, business growth, organizational culture, recruiting strategy, retention strategies, modern workforce, HR insights, leadership mistakes, workplace trends</p>
June 23, 2026
The Hidden Risks in Your Property Portfolio (And How to Fix Them)
<p>In this episode of The Accel Advantage podcast, host Corey Rekers is joined by Accel real estate insurance advisors Dustin Toner and Kate Rahfeldt to uncover the hidden risks many property owners and portfolio managers overlook. They break down why having multiple brokers can actually hurt your leverage, how your reputation in the insurance marketplace impacts your outcomes, and why insurance should be viewed as a strategic investment—not just a cost.</p><p>The conversation dives into today’s evolving insurance landscape, rising deductibles, and how factors like construction materials, risk management practices, and alignment between stakeholders can significantly impact your program. Dustin and Kate also share real-world examples, including how poor coordination can lead to underinsured properties and missed opportunities in the market.</p><p>If you manage or invest in real estate, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you better structure your insurance program, reduce risk, and position your portfolio for long-term success.</p><p><strong>Check out our website:</strong> <a href="https://acceladvantage.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">acceladvantage.com</a></p><p>Follow us on social media for more tips, tricks, and fun!</p><p><strong>The Accel Group:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheAccelGroup%20" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/theaccelgroup/%20" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theaccelgroup/%20" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@the.accel.group" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theaccelgroup" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Dustin Toner and Kate Rahfeldt<br>00:46 Backgrounds in Real Estate and Insurance<br>03:57 The Biggest Mistake Portfolio Managers Make<br>05:41 Why Multiple Brokers Can Hurt Your Leverage<br>07:30 Real Example: When Too Many Brokers Go Wrong<br>10:15 The “Jockey and Horse” Approach to Insurance<br>11:21 How the Insurance Market Has Changed<br>12:27 What Insurance Really Is (Reframing the Mindset)<br>14:01 Taking a C-Suite Approach to Risk Management<br>15:27 Customizing Insurance vs. Chasing the Lowest Bid<br>17:07 Challenges Across Different Real Estate Asset Classes<br>19:11 Case Study: Improving Risk Through Better Construction<br>21:29 Understanding Loss Assessment Coverage<br>23:13 Key Takeaways for Property Owners & Managers</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Keywords</strong></p><p>real estate insurance, property portfolio risk, riskmanagement, insurance strategy, multifamily insurance, property management, insurance marketplace, underwriting, loss assessment coverage, real estate investing, insurance costs, deductible strategies, risk transfer, assetprotection, commercial real estate</p><p> </p><p><br></p>
May 26, 2026
No Plan, Big Problems: Estate Planning for Real Life
<p>In this episode of the Accel Advantage Podcast, Corey Rekers sits down with financial advisor Scott Durscher to break down the essentials of estate and succession planning, especially for business owners and farm families.</p><p><br></p><p>From real-life stories growing up in rural Iowa to practical strategies using wills and trusts, Scott explains how poor planning can lead to costly delays, family conflict, and even the loss of a business.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn: </p><ul><li>The difference between a will and a trust </li><li>Why probate can be expensive and time-consuming</li><li>How revocable trusts help avoid court involvement</li><li>What business owners need to know about continuity planning</li><li>How to prepare for incapacity, not just death </li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you own a business, a farm, or simply want to protect your legacy, this episode will help you understand why having a plan in place is critical and how to get started.</p><p> </p><p>#EstatePlanning #SuccessionPlanning #BusinessOwners #Trusts #FinancialPlanning #WealthManagement #FarmSuccession #SmallBusiness #LegacyPlanning</p><p> </p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Welcome to Accel Advantage</p><p>00:30 Meet Scott Durscher</p><p>02:15 Farm Roots & Real Estate Planning Stories</p><p>04:30 Who Needs Estate & Succession Planning?</p><p>05:45 Wills Explained: How They Work</p><p>07:45 The Downsides of Probate</p><p>08:45 Trusts 101: What Is a Revocable Trust?</p><p>09:45 Key Benefits of Trusts (Privacy, Speed, Control)</p><p>10:45 Business Continuity Planning Explained</p><p>11:30 Avoiding Family Conflict in Succession</p><p>12:20 Planning for Incapacity</p><p>13:05 Why Most People Delay Estate Planning</p><p>13:50 The Peace of Mind of Having a Plan</p><p>14:30 Final Thoughts & How to Get Started</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Check out our website:</strong> <a href="https://acceladvantage.com/">acceladvantage.com</a>and <a href="accelwealthmanagement.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">accelwealthmanagement.com</a></p><p>Follow us on social media for more tips, tricks, and fun!</p><p><strong>The Accel Group:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheAccelGroup%20">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/theaccelgroup/%20">LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theaccelgroup/%20">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@the.accel.group">TikTok</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theaccelgroup">Youtube</a></p><p><br>Accel Wealth Management</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AccelWealthManagement">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/accel-wealth-management">Linkedin</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/accelwealthmanagement/">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@accelwealthmanagement">Youtube</a></p><p> </p><p>Keywords: Estate & succession planning, Wills vs. trusts, Probate, Revocable trusts, Business continuity planning, Family business transitions, Farm succession, Incapacity planning, Protecting legacy</p>
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