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Advisors, when was the last time you moved one of your processes online for greater client outreach and accessibility? In this episode, Brad Swineheart is joined by Jeremy Houser, VP, Senior Advisor Development Consultant at InsurMark and creator of the Advisor Mentorship Program (AMP), to talk about all things marketing.  Brad and Jeremy dive into … Continue reading Mastering Your Digital Outreach with Jeremy Houser (Ep. 59) →

Advisors, think about your marketing: Are you ready to learn the tips and tricks you need to enhance your online and offline footprint for the years to come? In this episode, Brad Swineheart is joined by Susan Theder, the Chief Marketing and Experience Officer at FMG Suite. Susan details how she assists advisors with their … Continue reading Advisors, Here’s Why Marketing Is An Ascendant Journey with Susan Theder (Ep. 58) →

Every time a new tax law gets introduced, it is increasingly important to understand its impact on our portfolio and, ultimately, on our taxes.  In this episode, Ed Slott joins Brad Swineheart to navigate the ins and outs of the SECURE Act 2.0 and its role within the new tax laws rolling out this year.  … Continue reading New Year, New Tax Laws with Ed Slott, CPA (Ep. 57) →

Have you ever thought about making your greatest passion your career?  FEL3000ft has taken a loving passion of his and has turned it into a successful career that allows him to express himself and give back to his community in several ways.  After trying to jazz up the decor around his house, Brad Swineheart found … Continue reading Turning Passion Into A Lifelong Portfolio with FEL3000ft (Ep. 56) →

From holistic and personalized planning to addressing and solving client concerns, these are some of the key elements that successful advisors are implementing within their practices, leading to business and client growth. In this episode, Brad Swineheart is joined by Daniel Biagini, the head of sales at American Equity. Daniel is all about leveraging his … Continue reading Advisors, Get Ready To Grow & Break The Traditional Business Model with Daniel Biagini (Ep. 55) →

How do the top 8% build successful brands? If you’re an entrepreneur and want your brand to evolve but struggle with standing out or securing long-term clients, then this episode is for you. This week, Cody Askins, founder of The 8% Nation, joins Brad Swineheart to share what it takes for advisors and agents to … Continue reading The Road to 8%: How to Succeed At Building A Brand with Cody Askins (Ep. 54) →

At a certain point in your career, you will have the opportunity to speak in front of a large audience.  Whether it be for a seminar, a business meeting, or simply a sales pitch to a new investor, your public speaking skills will have to shine through and wow someone, which can be tough when … Continue reading Business Leaders, Get Ready To Sharpen Your Presentation Skills with Pat Quinn (Ep. 53) →

“In the very first workshop I did, I made zero money. There were just 20 people, and I received only one appointment.” — Roy Snarr, CEO of Snarr Financial & Insurance Services, Inc. Despite spending thousands of dollars and countless hours, your seminar might not go as planned. So, how do you deal with such … Continue reading How To Deal With Unsuccessful Seminars with Roy Snarr, CFF®, CLTC®, NSSA®, LACP™ (Ep. 52) →

Have you ever felt like a general 9-5 office job may not be for you? Wondering what it would be like to work for yourself and manage your own business defined by your rules and processes? Then self-employment might be the direction for you.  Although managing your own business may seem like a never-ending process … Continue reading Being Your Own Boss with Curtis Cottle (Ep. 51) →

Advisor success often leads to new problems: For example, when running our own business, it is natural to want to step into each business role to stay true to the brand we are creating. Although admirable, it is almost impossible to manage every single process. By delegating, coaching, and offering your expertise in certain areas … Continue reading The Power of Coaching for Financial Advisors with Jamie Hopkins, MBA, CFP®, LLM, CLU®, CHFC®, RICP® (Ep. 50) →