ABOUT Ben Raymond
A former athlete and corporate executive turned entrepreneur, Ben is a University of Minnesota graduate and former basketball team captain, author, motivational speaker, development coach and mentor.
At thirteen years old, Ben made a life-changing decision … put himself in foster care. Despite growing up in a family burdened with mental illness, building relationships through prison walls and struggling to find a stable home, Ben was determined not to let his history control his destiny.
Through courage, resilience, and ultimately, forgiveness .. Ben has discovered what living a rich life really means.
AUTHOR
One Man’s Incredible Journey from Foster Kid to Million-Dollar Entrepreneur
A raw portrait of growing up in a family burdened with mental illness and domestic violence, building relationships through prison walls, and discovering what living a rich life really means, Playing the Game Without a Coach is a story of courage, resilience, and ultimately, forgiveness.
Discipline closes the gap between where you are, and where you want to be.
MENTOR
Ben’s unique life experiences that he’s endured and overcame has equipped him with the tools to connect with youth in a way that is personal and impactful. His role as a mentor ranges from working with non-profit youth orgranizations to hiring and mentoring interns at his own business.
ENTREPRENEUR
In the last 15 years Ben has successfully parlayed his skills and tenacity from the basketball court into the business world, propelling his company to the status of State Farm® Million Dollar Round Table Agency Worldwide.
At Ben Raymond Insurance, our mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams.
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