This week we’re learning more about Adam Skube at OneLife Benefits & Consulting Inc.
What is your name?
Adam Skube
What is the name of your firm?
OneLife Benefits & Consulting Inc.
Where in Canada are you based?
Ottawa, Ontario
What does OneLife Benefits & Consulting specialize in?
Employee Benefit and Group Retirement Programs
Please introduce yourself in 10 words or less.
Family-oriented husband/father/brother/son, who loves sports and is committed to a culture of care with a passion for helping others.
How did you get started in the group business?
You could say I fell into it while working at a large insurance carrier, but the group industry also runs in the family with my Dad having been in it for 35+ years.
How long have you been an advisor?
have been in the benefits industry for 13+ years.
Share with us a particular moment that made you proud to be an advisor.
I find our industry to be overly confusing for clients. When a client said to me “nobody has ever explained this industry to me in a simple, concise and honest way before”, this stands out as a time that I made a difference.
What was your main reason for wanting to join BA?
To collaborate with other top advisors and be able to add more value to our clients.
What excites you most about your new BA membership?
Being able to network and collaborate with others to bring more value to our clients.
What are your goals for the next year?
Continuing to build on different ways to helps our clients each day.
What is your favourite part of your job?
Getting to know our clients and helping them achieve their goals.
What career advice would you give to your younger self?
Don’t be afraid to take chances and go outside of your comfort zone.
What is a recent book or movie that you would recommend?
You Are Who You Choose to Be – written by my business partner Jill Fratpietro.
What is your favourite thing to do on the weekend?
Spending time with my kids Nico & Maia, my wife Alicia, heading up to the cottage, and enjoying family dinners!
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