About Me
My mission is to help leaders grow and advisors thrive by building trust, respect, and confidence in their roles. By mastering a consistent discovery process, advisors can provide the peace of mind and financial resilience their clients depend on.
I founded G.R.A.C.E. Inspired Communications to share insights and empower leaders to become the best version of themselves—so their teams succeed and their clients flourish. Through speaking, consulting, workshops, and one-on-one coaching, I equip leaders with the tools they need in selection, training, and development to create lasting impact.
Industry Impact & Recognition
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Award winning advisor (1983–1987)
Won Distinguished Management Award (2004)
Selected as the Luminary Award winner (2024) by Finseca
In 2023, Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan established the Greg Smith Leadership Award in his honor—one of only two awards given in someone's name
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Created and established the Managing Partner team leadership structure at Farm Bureau of Michigan (2009)—a first-of-its-kind model in the multi-line insurance space that remains in place today
Developed and trademarked the LakeEstate product (2011) to serve Michigan’s waterfront property owners—an industry-first standalone offering now partially replicated by competitors
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Served three terms on the GAMA Foundation Board
Served two terms on the GAMA International Board
Served on the board that established the Agent Charitable Fund—dedicated to ending childhood hunger in Michigan
Served three terms on the Lake Huron Medical Board of Trustees
Currently serving on the Leadership and Career Development Board for Finseca
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Main platform speaker at LAMP 2018 (Nashville, Tennessee)
Keynote Speaker at the 2024 Farm Bureau of Louisiana Leadership Conference
Keynote Speaker at the 2021 Kansas Farm Bureau Valentines Leaders Meeting
Contact Greg
Let’s connect! Whether you have a question or want to collaborate, I’d love to hear from you.
greg.smith.fbins@me.com
(517) 230-4935