The Broken Dealer

Investing in Yourself: The Advisor’s Greatest Asset (Ep. 17)


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Growth as an advisor begins with growth as a person.

In this episode, Carmine Corino and Daren Blonski discuss how self-development, health, and discipline directly impact your capacity to lead and grow your business. They share how tracking a personal development budget, joining masterminds, and committing to daily habits have transformed their lives and leadership.

Key takeaways:

  • How Carmine and Daren allocate 10% of their annual budgets to personal development
  • The link between physical discipline and business growth
  • How a personal development (PD) budget fuels leadership capacity
  • The importance of asking, “Who do you need to become to achieve your vision?”
  • Why breaking barriers in health and mindset makes business challenges easier to overcome
  • And more!
  • Resources:

    • Broken Dealer: Navigating the Path to Financial Advisor Independence by Carmine Corino and Daren Blonski 
    • The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
    • What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith
    • Who Not How by Dan Sullivan
    • Connect with Daren Blonski: 

      • LinkedIn: Daren Blonski
      • Sonoma Wealth Advisors
      • Connect with Carmine Corino: 

        • LinkedIn: Carmine Corino
        • Cornerstone Planning Group
        • ...more
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          The Broken DealerBy Carmine Corino & Daren Blonski