SPURGEON - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Founder
• Success Principle

Dari Spurgeon's Story: The Spurgeon Group's Founder Hello, I am Dari Spurgeon. Since 2001 I have enjoyed a successful career in sales, marketing, and agent training. Here's a little about me. My wife, TaShauna, and I live in Simpsonville, SC. We have been married since 2006 and have twin sons, Garrison and Evan, who were born in 2008. My wife is a Stay-at-Home Mom and she home schools our sons. I am from Greenville, SC where I attended Southside High School. In high school I played basketball, baseball, and was in the Beta Club. After high school I went to Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC and graduated with an Accounting degree. After college I started working as a Cost Accountant at the corporate office of Michelin Tire Corporation in Greenville. My normal work week was 50+ hours and 60+ hours the first week of each month. I quickly realized that I did not want to do this for the next 40 years. In March of 2001 some friends from college introduced me to a company called LegalShield (formerly Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.) and I fell in love with being able to be self-employed. I worked with LegalShield for 11 years on a full time basis. While there I learned how to develop and train sales agents from some of the top leaders in the sales industry. I was an Executive Director for 10 consecutive years; I was the Regional Manager for the Upstate of SC; I was in the top 5 in sales and recruiting for SC each year; and I was a Founding Member of the LegalShield Performance Club from 2001-2013. However, my best year was just a little over $80,000, I had no residual income, and my "peak" business hours were evenings and weekends. I was looking for more money, a monthly residual income, and the ability to be home with my family in the evening and on weekends. I was introduced to the insurance industry in 2012 and I went on a search to find the right company for me. I met with several people at different companies and nothing really piqued my interest until I sat down and looked at Lincoln Heritage Life. I started working with Lincoln Heritage in January 2013 and it has been a tremendous blessing to my family. We now have a great lifestyle. My wife has a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland, but it is a blessing that she does not work a job anymore. We take at least 4 family vacations each year and my monthly income is more than I used to make in a year as an accountant at Michelin.

I want to thank God for this great opportunity and the wonderful people he has put in my life!!! My husband is Harry Caldwell and we have 5 children. One of my sons is confined to a wheelchair and needs special care daily. I help with my grandchildren and I work with the children's ministry in my church. My background before Lincoln Heritage was in cosmetology and I have been in the hair business since 1983. I opened my own salon in 2006. I was introduced to Lincoln Heritage by Mr. Dari Spurgeon in December of 2013. At that time I was doing hair and working 2 side jobs to make ends meet. I met Dari 12 years earlier in another company called Legal Shield (formerly Prepaid Legal Services). I put Mr. Spurgeon off 2 times because I really didn't want to admit I was still working too hard for one person. I thank God he didn't give up on me because I was impressed when he showed me how fast his residual income check had grown within 3 months from the first time we talked. I was shocked and I prayed that he would call me just one more time. When he called I was ready because he knew I was not making the money I wanted to make!

My name is Hamani Veney. Before LH I was a full time college student majoring in Real Estate. I've always been a scholar student, but once I enrolled in college I wasn't feeling the traditional way of life. My GPA started dropping during my sophomore year and eventually I lost my scholarship. I got introduced to Lincoln Heritage in December 2018 at just 19 years young. Initially, I didn't believe the insurance business was lucrative until I saw proof with my own eyes. Honestly, I was attracted to the money and the residual income I could create for myself. My very first day working I was able to deposit over $600 in my bank account and from there on I knew this was a real deal business. Fast forward to today, this opportunity has been a tremendous blessing for me and now at 23 years young I am a six figure income earner. My goal with LH is to become the youngest millionaire in the company and the first millionaire under 30 in my hometown. That achievement will allow me to help more individuals in every way possible.

Prior to Lincoln Heritage... I worked as a Certified Tax preparer and spent 13 years in security as an Account Manager for a major banking firm. Downsized in June of 2015, I found myself faced with a major decision for my future and the future of my family. Do I go back into the workforce and continue to face the frustration of workplace politics and continued uncertainty? To revisit burn out from working 2 jobs leaving little time for family and the BEST to expect would be a pay-check to pay-check existence? Or, do I move in the direction of my heart's desires of becoming a full time entrepreneur? And, Fulfill my true goal of Financial Freedom! That year my wife Carlissa and I made the decision that that is what it was going to be!

Bobby Diggs has been building businesses and leading teams of people for over 18 years. Hailing from a military family, Bobby was born in Killeen, Texas and has lived in several states, eventually settling in Virginia. His inert leadership abilities began to surface early in sports, continued in collegiate clubs and organizations, ultimately developing masterfully in business. Bobby's entrepreneurial spirit emerged as a college student at Virginia State University, where he met his wife, Annjee and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Subsequently, Annjee received her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing. At VSU, Bobby was initiated into Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and Annjee into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Mrs. Margaret Jones was born in Suffolk, VA, and was 1 of 8 siblings. Being the youngest, she quickly realized the importance of hard work, listening, watching, learning from others' mistakes, and having fun. She worked various jobs with an outstanding work ethic, and historically, the jobs she enjoyed the most revolved around caring for people. She spent most of her working years in the banking industry while simultaneously working part-time jobs along the way. Mrs. Margaret has been married 34 years to her wonderful husband, Cornell Jones Sr. They share two amazing children, Cornell Jones Jr., and Megan Jones. Her beautiful daughter-in-law, Kisha Jones, and Megan's significant other, John Butler, are especially close to her heart. Mrs. Margaret also has three adorable grandchildren, Mya, Serenity, and Justus. When she is not working, her free time is spent with her lovely family, vacationing, dancing, boating, and swimming. Before Lincoln, Mrs. Margaret worked full-time as a receptionist at a mental health and substance abuse facility and part-time at 7-11. Although she worked two jobs from sunup to sundown, she barely made $2,000 a month, leaving her with more bills than money on a regular basis. Open to change, she accepted an invitation from her son to a Lincoln Heritage meeting in Richmond, VA, in March 2020. Shortly after, she quit 7-11, accepting an opportunity for residual income. She began working part-time on her fortune while working full-time on her job. Within six months, she underwent a name change from Mrs. Margaret to "Mrs. Money Making Margaret."" In June 2021, "Mrs. Money Making Margaret" followed the direction of her Pastor and began working full time on her fortune. Her numbers nearly doubled. Her residual income is on the way to doubling what she struggled to make monthly. She always knew she was destined for greatness; she just didn't know greatness for her looked like this. Her strong relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, has been key to her success, especially on the challenging days that final expense presents. On those days, she is reminded of the song lyrics from Maurette Brown Clark, "It ain't over until God says it over; keep fighting until your victory is won."

My careers prior to Lincoln Heritage included working as a personal trainer, becoming a director with Verizon Wireless in the fitness center, a nurse, and also an account executive for Comcast Xfinity. My tenure at Comcast is where I learned door-to-door sales. I simultaneously spent 19 years in network marketing looking for that big opportunity for success, but I did not experience much those years. I never stopped believing in myself or that success belonged to me. In 2009 Verizon Wireless downsized taking me from a comfortable 6 figure income to just $36,000 per year. I found myself faced with a lot of frustration and uncertainty but deep in my heart I still dreamed of being a successful businessman. In 2017 one conversation changed everything! A good friend in the insurance industry told me about Lincoln Heritage. I was immediately intrigued because it sounded like what I had been looking for over the past 19 years: an immediate income and a residual one also. So I jumped in head first in 2018 and I know I made one of the best decisions of my life.

Raised in Virginia Beach, VA. I saw a diligent work ethic displayed seeing my mom work her entire career for the government and as a small business owner of a nail salon. My father spent his career serving in the United States Navy. They worked early and often. My parents taught us like most families that education was the priority. After graduating high school I continued my education by obtaining my Bachelors of Science in Manufacturing Engineering from Virginia State University. After graduation (2006) I didn't start a career utilizing my degree so took a cubicle job with a headset for Capital One. It was there a coworker first introduced me to being an entrepreneur through network marketing via Pre-Paid Legal, today Legal Shield(2007). That experience birthed the desire to earn residual income. After a few years with that company and another MLM company, things didn't work out so I went back to the financial services industry. I worked the next 6.5 years in mortgage banking as a processor for SunTrust Mortgage. In 2015 my then girlfriend, now wife, Jasmine & I moved to Atlanta, GA. For another year I worked as a mortgage processor for Georgia's Own Credit Union before being promoted to a product analyst. All these years I was paid hourly, so I was excited about earning a $50,000 salary. But it didn't take long to realize I didn't like it because I wasn't in control of my income. Without any overtime or bonuses I knew every month I'd only take home $2,750 regardless of how much I worked. I felt stuck, like I didn't have any control over my income. Then I was introduced to Lincoln Heritage and I just saw it as a way to replace my base salary. With a residual check and the ability to earn more on top of that, I wanted to get involved. My first full time year 2018 I earned $40,620. Now I earn over $100,000 per year and my residual check is over $3,000 per month. I am in complete control of my income and more importantly, my TIME. Owning my time is the real freedom. I get to spend more time with my wife Jasmine and our young daughter Olivia. We travel when and where we want, for as long as we want, without thinking about the vacation our sick time a job would limit. I'm excited about the future because now that I've earned my first $100,000 in 12 months, I know I'll achieve my goal of earning that $50,000 salary on a monthly basis.

Born in Richmond, Virginia, Roosevelt Hooker was attracted to entrepreneurship at an early age. From starting a car wash business in high school to running and managing the school candy store, for Roosevelt, running his own business was second nature. While receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Virginia State University, his leadership and communication skills began to blossom. Roosevelt participated in numerous organizations. Most notably, he worked closely with the Dean of the Reginald F. Lewis College of Business, serving as President of the Student Dean Advisory board. He also served as Polemarch (President) of the Alpha Phi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

I am from Charleston, SC and currently reside in Greenville, SC with my loving, supportive wife and amazing teenage son. After attending the The Citadel for a year on an athletic scholarship, I moved to the Upstate of South Carolina to complete my undergrad studies. In 2007 I graduated with a BS in Business Administration. While in college, I co-founded a full service vending company. After graduation I became sole owner of Snack Time Vending Services, which serviced the Greater Upstate area. I expanded the company into three counties with upwards of 60 accounts. Although the economy was on a downturn at the time, my business was able to grow and thrive. While I was able secure an income of close to six figures per year, it was becoming physically taxing on my body to work 60-70 hours weekly. It became draining both mentally and physically. Because my goal has always been to build generational wealth, I began looking for opportunities with residual income. Upon becoming a licensed Insurance agent in January 2015, I was introduced to Lincoln Heritage in April of that year. I was drawn to Lincoln because of the in house lead system and strong emphasis on training and educating new agents. I understood that in order to have success at something totally new to me I would need leadership and training. In my first full year with Lincoln Heritage I made $70,000. In the year 2019, I made over $115,000 in income and earned my 6 figure ring. My residual check is now over $5,000 per month.

My Name is Yahntaye Martin and I was raised in the small town of Millen, Georgia where family always comes first. After graduating high school I earned a BA in communications from Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, GA. I began my career in the insurance industry in 2009 where I was introduced to car insurance sales. In 2015 after difficulties in the field of work, I transitioned from working corporate to working from home. Although the transition was hard, and I endured a major pay cut I continued to work and chose to go back to further my education.