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On "A Brush With Death: 5 Minutes On...," we spend 5 minutes providing listeners with quick insights into various funeral trends, products, events, organizations, and goings-on. In this segment, host, Gabe Schauf is joined by Kevin Czachor, Vice President of ASD. Kevin reflects on his own brush with death, the value of life and the importance of what we do in the funeral profession. Then, Gabe and Kevin discuss the upcoming convention in Chicago and the NFDA Innovation award, which ASD sponsors. The importance of new ideas in any profession cannot be overstated. ASD celebrates the creation and fostering of innovations within the funeral profession that continue to help it grow, improve and serve the public to the highest standards.

The International Convention and Expo is taking place in Chicago, October 26th to the 29th. To help you get ready for the big event, we have three convention preview episodes for you. In this episode, host, Gabe Schauf, is joined by our keynote speakers, Felipe Gomez and Crystal Washington to share more about themselves and give a preview of their keynotes.

On "A Brush With Death: 5 Minutes On...," we spend 5 minutes providing listeners with quick insights into various funeral trends, products, events, organizations, and goings-on. In this episode, host, Gabe Schauf, sits down with Welton Hong, founder and CEO of Ring Ring Marketing. Welton and Gabe discuss AI’s effect on search engines as well as a few things you can do to keep your website SEO working for you.

The International Convention and Expo is taking place in Chicago October 26th to the 29th, and we have 3 preview episodes for you. In this second episode we will hear from some of our workshop speakers. There will be over 30 workshop presentations for attendees to choose from during the NFDA International Convention and Expo. In this episode, host, Gabe Schauf is joined by four of the workshop presenters, Anna Nesbit, Jeff Smith, Sherrie Dunlevy and Amanda King to learn more about them and get a sneak peak into what they will be discussing in their presentations

The International Convention and Expo is taking place in Chicago October 26th to the 29th, and we have 3 preview episodes for you. In this episode, we will hear from the innovation award finalists - Afterword, Healing Path Cemetery, and Passare. The NFDA Innovation Award is sponsored by ASD and gives companies and organizations the opportunity to showcase their new product and service ideas designed to enhance the funeral profession and its function.

On "A Brush With Death: 5 Minutes On...," we spend 5 minutes providing listeners with quick insights into various funeral trends, products, events, organizations, and goings-on. In this episode, host, Gabe Schauf, sits down with Venroy Joseph, CEO of veJov Brands Corporation. Venroy shares veJov Life's unique memorial packages designed for funeral homes and how their innovative approach helps families honor their loved ones.

In this episode, host Gabe Schauf chats with 5 funeral professionals from around the country to share practical tips and techniques for elevating how to care for families and improve customer service at your funeral home. These are easy, cost-effective things you can do to make a big difference right away

In this episode, host Gabe Schauf sits down with Eileen Hollis, a licensed funeral director at Hollis Funeral Home in Syracuse, New York, and a prominent social media influencer. Eileen shares her story and experiences behind building a successful online following by openly discussing the funeral profession and demystifying death.

In this episode, host Gabe Schauf speaks with Greg Grabowski, author of "Engaging in the Heart of Hospice" and President of Serviam Hospice. Their conversation centers on the vital connection between funeral directors and hospice organizations and how a stronger partnership leads to more comprehensive care for grieving families. This episode is sponsored by Funeral Women Lead.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 and welcome to the funeral service profession! In this episode, host Gabe Schauf sits down with recent graduates Natasha Jules, William Trotman, Cameron Smith, and Trinity Cornelius. They share what inspired them to pursue funeral service, the lessons they’ve learned through their schooling and apprenticeships, and what lies ahead as they begin their careers.