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Vance

Role: Entrepreneur, Public Speaker, Legacy Interview Business Owner Met Date: Not yet met directly (Known through Benjamin Anderson) Last Interaction: Not yet met

Contact Information​

  • Based in: St. Louis (as of April 2025)

Professional Background​

  • Co-founded Legacy Interviews business with Benjamin Anderson
    • Currently the sole owner (bought out Benjamin's share)
    • Business focuses on recording and preserving life stories
    • Services priced at $5,000-$10,000 per interview
    • Has grown the business to include multiple employees
  • Former public speaker before COVID
    • Had an established brand and following
    • Speaking fees were substantial enough to anchor their interview pricing
  • Current team includes:
    • Full-time video editor
    • Full-time creative director (Sean from LA)
    • Office administrator (Rachel)
    • Additional support staff

Business Approach​

  • Successfully transformed Legacy Interviews from a partnership to a thriving solo business
  • Established recurring revenue through retirement communities
    • Example: Friendship Village in St. Louis (20 interviews annually)
  • Focuses on both individual clients and institutional partnerships
  • Has expanded business significantly since Benjamin's departure
  • Views Legacy Interviews as his calling and passion

Notable Characteristics​

  • Approximately 20 years older than Benjamin Anderson
  • Maintains regular contact with Benjamin (weekly coffee meetings)
  • Successfully navigated business partnership transition
  • Business-savvy with strong sales capabilities
  • Long-term vision for the legacy interview concept

Potential Collaboration Areas​

  • Legacy interview/biographical recording services
  • Insights on selling premium services to retirement communities
  • Experience with pricing and positioning high-value personal services
  • Knowledge of retirement community partnerships

Notes​

Vance appears to have found his professional calling in the Legacy Interviews business. The transition from partnership with Benjamin to sole ownership was amicable, and he has since grown the business substantially. His experience with retirement communities and higher-end clientele could be valuable for Gary's explorations at The Villages and potential biographical recording initiatives.

Connection Path​

Connected through Benjamin Anderson (former business partner).