Today, I’m talking with Tom Ruggie, the founder and CEO of Ruggie Wealth Management – the flagship company of independent RIA, Destiny Wealth Partners, which has surpassed $1B in managed assets and is recognized among Forbes 250 Fastest-Growing RIA Firms. 

The funny thing is, it’s actually our shared passion for sports collectables that brought Tom and I together – which is a major focal point for today’s conversation. 

Not only did I want to better understand how Tom scaled his firm and eventually transitioned into a family office style of practice, but I wanted to hear about his sports card collecting journey and how he combined that passion with his wealth management business. 

3 of the biggest insights from Tom Ruggie…

• How Tom built a multi-million-dollar portfolio of rare collectables and memorabilia – including a signed 1952 Mickey Mantle card and an iconic pair of Muhammad Ali trunks from his George Foreman fight.

• Why the sports collectibles market is an alternative asset class that you need to understand for your clients – and Tom’s expert tips for building a diversified portfolio like his, which has skyrocketed in value. 

• The major differences between a regular wealth management firm and a family office – and how Tom has carved out a niche that serves ultra-high-net-worth entrepreneurs.

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In this episode, I’m talking to Triad member and financial advisor Jordan Flowers who leads Wealth Financial Services & Tax Advisory along with his father Thomas.

When Jordan and his company first joined Triad in 2022, they had roughly $20 million of AUM. Fast-forward to 2023 and they nearly doubled their total assets to $39.4 million. And what’s even cooler, is that scaling their firm didn’t have to come at the cost of their time and freedom. In fact, Jordan’s Dad is only working 4-5 months of the year, while spending the rest of time “doing life.”  

In this episode we talk about what actions Jordan and his team have taken to supercharge their growth while actually improving work-life balance and creating a stronger culture in the process.

You’ll also notice a through line to Jordan's story is centered around selfless leadership and serving his team and clients at the highest level. 

3 of the biggest insights from Jordan Flowers …

• How to avoid the “advisor-in-charge” model that leads to burnout and empower your team instead – so you can free up your time, rapidly scale, and deliver far better results for your clients.

• Jordan’s secret to running educational events that win the hearts of prospects and generate a ton of new business for his firm.  

• How to uncover your clients’ biggest bucket list goals and help them create a financial plan that allows them to spend with confidence.

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Today, I’m chatting with Kristi Herold, a workplace culture expert who has built a multi-million-dollar global organization called JAM. 

Kristi founded JAM in 1996 and grew it into one of the largest adult recreational sports league providers in the world. When the 2020 pandemic forced sports to pause, Kristi and her team pivoted to helping corporate teams around the world improve their culture by connecting people through PLAY.

She’s also the author of It Pays to PLAY – How Play Improves Business Culture, which is her guide to helping organizations playfully connect with their teams in order to improve retention, engagement, and innovation while also benefiting employees’ physical and mental health, and the company's bottom line. 

3 of the biggest insights from Kristi Herold …

• Why 64% of people are not engaged at work – and how investing in your culture can lead to less sick days, less turnover, and increased productivity and profitability. 

• Why you don’t have to burn the bridge when someone quits – and a smarter alternative that will lower recruitment & onboarding costs and strengthen your team. 

• The ROI of workplace culture, and fun ways to infuse playfulness into your company to boost team spirit and drive way more engagement.  

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Today, I’m talking with James Conole, a financial advisor and the founder of Root Financial Partners, a fast-growing RIA with over $400 million AUM.

Between his Ready for Retirement podcast and James Conole, CFP® YouTube channel, James has generated over 10 million views and listens in the last 12 months alone. That traffic led to over 700 inbound prospects who each had a minimum of $500,000 of investable assets.

In our conversation, James pulls back the curtain on the methods he used to build a leading YouTube channel with over 110,000 subscribers, what his marketing funnel looks like, and how you can leverage YouTube in your own business to increase your audience rapidly.

3 of the biggest insights from James Conole …

• A step-by-step breakdown of the simple methods James uses to get millions of eyeballs on his content and generate a consistent stream of warm leads in the process.

• Why YouTube pays James $120,000 a year to market and grow his business, and how you can start creating your own money-making content today.

• How James’ simple yet effective marketing funnel converted prospects into net new assets of roughly $130 million in 2023 using a system like nothing I’ve ever seen before.

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This week, I’m talking with Jeffrey Shaw, who is an entrepreneur, business coach, and one of the most preeminent portrait photographers in the United States. His portraits have appeared on The Oprah Show, CBS News, in People and O Magazine, and even hang on the walls of Harvard University.

His unique style made him the go-to photographer for renowned figures like supermodel Stephanie Seymour, news anchors Jim Nantz and David Bloom, sports icons like Tom Seaver and Pat Riley, among many more. 

What’s interesting about Jeffrey’s story is how he built his brand and carved out a niche serving the ultra-affluent – and while he’s in a completely different industry, there’s so many great parallels for advisors who want to build a brand and business that stands out and gets the attention it deserves. 

3 of the biggest insights from Jeffrey Shaw …

• How closely studying his ideal clients early on allowed Jeffrey to build his brand to be so in demand that he was able to maintain an eight-week waiting list for 15 years straight.

• How to find your ideal clients, understand what makes them tick, and tailor your marketing to meet their needs, so you can serve them at the highest level. 

• How to improve customer perceived value AND create a frictionless client experience so you can increase demand, build loyalty, and charge higher prices!

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Today, I’m sitting down with Triad Members Mike and Jess Panico, the husband-and-wife founders of Arcadia Financial. Mike and Jess are living proof that you can have success in our industry at a young age — and they’ll tell you exactly how they did it.

After taking the leap to start a practice in their 20s, Mike and Jess have quickly grown Arcadia Financial. In 2023, they brought in ~$90 million in total assets, and are on pace to exceed $100 million in 2024. 

Their secret? Mike and Jess have managed to stand out through unique branding, building their practice around the tagline, “Live Like Every Day Is Saturday”. As their brand grew their reputation, Mike and Jess also acquired a tax practice, helping ingrain themselves further into their clients’ lives.

This episode is packed with insights. Whether you’re looking to create a brand message that actually sticks out, considering an acquisition, or simply looking for some advice to manage rapid growth, Mike and Jess have you covered. 

3 of the biggest insights from Mike and Jess Panico …

• How a shift to their brand messaging helped them better communicate their unique value to clients, lead authentically, and grow from $5M to $30M AUM in less than a year of making the change. 

• Making the decision to acquire a tax practice so they could serve their clients at a higher level – and the challenges, growing pains, and long-term benefits that came with that decision.

• Mike and Jess make it a goal to take significant time off each summer to spend with their two sons. Hear how they’ve made that possible — and how being intentional with your goals can push you to achieve them. 

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In this episode, I’m talking with the host of NFL RedZone, Scott Hanson.

For 15 seasons, Scott has hosted the wildly popular RedZone where he entertains millions of viewers (including Tom Brady) every Sunday of football season for 7-hours straight without taking a single bathroom break!

Listen in to learn about Scott’s extraordinary preparation process, his experiences with NFL greats like Patrick Mahomes and Marvin Harrison, the revelatory mindset shift that led to Scott’s success, and how adopting a similar mindset can help you connect with your audience better and achieve your wildest dreams in business and life.

3 of the biggest insights from Scott Hanson …

• A behind-the-scenes look at Scott’s regimented preparation process which enables him to deliver 7 uninterrupted hours of ad-libbed content to millions of viewers every week to football fans around the world.

• The power of putting your audience first – and how serving, not seeking, leads to greatness.

• How the best broadcasters in the world simplify complexity and craft language that connects deeply with their target audience – and how financial advisors can model this same approach to serve their clients at the highest level. 

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In this episode, I’m talking with Brittany Hodak about how financial advisors can build a diehard community of superfans using the same system Taylor Swift used to create an army of Swifties. 

Brittany came up with her game-changing system, the SUPER Model, while working with globally known brands like Walmart, Disney, Amazon, Katy Perry, the Boston Red Sox, and of course, Taylor Swift. 

This proprietary 5-step system which Brittany shared in her 2023 book, Creating Superfans: How to Turn Your Customers Into Lifelong Advocates, is a simple playbook to tap into the unmatched power of superfandom, and it works like a charm whether you’re Taylor Swift or a financial advisor. 

Today, Brittany breaks down her SUPER Model and shows how you can use it to kill apathy, stand out from a sea of competitors, and most importantly, create your own army of superfans to supercharge your business.

3 of the biggest insights from Brittany Hodak …

• What makes Taylor Swift one of the greatest marketing geniuses of our time? Since Brittany’s worked with her, she’s going to uncover the formula to her rapid growth and show you how to create a cult-like following of Superfans!  

• A financial advisor’s biggest problem isn’t awareness... it’s apathy! Discover Brittany’s 5-Part Framework for turning your business from a commodity to a category of ONE that your clients can’t live without.  

• What processes in your business do your clients find annoying and frustrating? Dubbed 'slow elevators' by Brittany, learn how to transform these inconveniences into golden opportunities, crafting unforgettable experiences that leave your clients delighted.

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Today, I’m joined by a very special guest, Arthur Brooks, to discuss a very special topic: happiness. 

Arthur is a Harvard professor, author, and social scientist specializing in happiness. He has written 12 books, including the New York Times bestseller “Strength to Strength,” along with “Build the Life You Want,” a book he co-authored with Oprah. Arthur is also a columnist for The Atlantic and was selected as one of Fortune Magazine’s “50 World’s Greatest Leaders” while serving as president of the American Enterprise Institute, one of the world’s leading think tanks.

In short, Arthur’s done it all. And if you want to talk about the science of happiness — and money’s role in the equation — he’s your guy. So that’s what we did in this episode.

Strap in for a packed conversation that applies to the core of doing business and doing life. You’ll hear about the relationship between money and happiness, how to adopt different habits that may increase your happiness, and how your brain changes as you age — and what that means for how you run your business. 

3 of the biggest insights from Arthur Brooks…

• Discover the correlation between money and happiness — and the science behind our endless pursuit for more! 

• What Arthur learned from working alongside infamous leaders like Oprah and The Dalai Lama – including their secrets to living a happy life. 

• Why do so many retirees feel empty and unfulfilled? Arthur explains what’s going on psychologically and gives his best advice for helping your clients navigate retirement with passion and purpose. 

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Today, I’m sitting down with Triad Member Russ Ross for an honest and raw discussion about overcoming adversity and navigating the stressful environment of financial services.

Russ is the president and founder of Russ Ross Wealth Group, where he specializes in helping his clients navigate the phases of their retirements. Together with his wife Michele, Russ also focuses on helping educators in the 403(b) space.

In today’s episode, Russ and I get real. As advisors and entrepreneurs in a high-stress industry, we know the temptation of unhealthy coping mechanisms. Russ takes us through the struggles he’s witnessed and lived — and advice for anyone who needs to overcome their own challenges. 

You’ll also hear insights on running a practice with your spouse, how to improve client relationships and inspire referrals, and how to make sure your work doesn’t swallow your personal life. 

3 of the biggest insights from Russ Ross …

• From addiction to alcoholism, unhealthy coping mechanisms are a harsh reality in our industry. Hear how Russ worked through his struggles and found healthy outlets for stress management. 

• Russ and his wife Michele are one of many husband-and-wife teams in financial services. Listen as he shares his advice on how to run a business together while staying happily married.

• Put the phone down and be present. Get strategies for drawing clear lines between work and life so you can be available for your family.

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