Ellery Bowker, Aftercare.com CEO and Founder

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In this insightful episode, Curtis Funk sits down with Ellery Bowker, a seasoned entrepreneur with deep roots in the funeral industry. Ellery shares his fascinating journey from his early days growing up on a dairy farm to his diverse career in sales and technology. He provides a detailed account of how he ventured into website design, eventually founding multiple companies in the death care industry, including Directors Advantage and aftercare.com.

Ellery discusses his early experiences with sales and design, the challenges and triumphs of building websites for funeral homes, and his pioneering work in video tributes. He provides a candid look at the trials of entrepreneurship, including the ups and downs of owning and selling domain names, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career.

Listeners will gain valuable knowledge about the importance of putting families first in funeral service, the impact of technology on the industry, and Ellery's thoughts on the future of funeral homes. This episode is packed with anecdotes, lessons learned, and Ellery's unique perspective on what it takes to innovate and succeed in a traditional industry.

Tune in to discover how Ellery Bowker is transforming the funeral service landscape and the key takeaways that can apply to any business.