Launch Your Life

On this episode, we are joined by a friend of 49 and business owner, Erin Johns. Erin talks about how work can be the place where we discover the unique strengths and abilities that make us who we are. She touches on:  

• How to define strengths and discover what your specific strengths are, including some helpful tools and assessments included below  
• How to lean into our strengths at work  
• How to manage our weaknesses in light of our strengths   

Erin has a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Texas and is an ICF Associate Certified Coach, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Dream Manager®, and Working Genius Facilitator. Erin’s desire is to help individuals and businesses bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be.  

https://www.2and5.com/  

https://www.workinggenius.com/  

https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx  

https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/  

https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test  

Feel like 49 Financial might be the place for you? At 49 Financial, we don’t just hire advisors; we hire leaders. Leaders who stand on their values and aren’t afraid to step up and work hard for their own success. Leaders who want to be part of a team that’s revolutionizing the financial industry for the better. Visit our Careers page to learn more! https://49financial.com/careers/ 

In this episode, Kyle Sims shares how work is what fuels his life outside of work, including:  

• How he pursues work-life harmony (not balance) and how that framework helps him make decisions about how to use his time.  
• Why so many people tend to overwork (hint: it’s about identity)   
• What he’s learned about work and life from working as a financial advisor for those in retirement or preparing for retirement   

Kyle Sims serves as one of the co-founders at 49 Financial. Kyle has spoken throughout the US on the topic of leadership development and training in the financial services industry and has been recognized as a keynote for a number of colleges & universities, corporate leadership teams, and industry organizations. In addition to serving his own clientele, Kyle is passionate about developing young advisors and leaders across 49 Financial’s nationwide offices.  

Feel like 49 Financial might be the place for you? At 49 Financial, we don’t just hire advisors; we hire leaders. Leaders who stand on their values and aren’t afraid to step up and work hard for their own success. Leaders who want to be part of a team that’s revolutionizing the financial industry for the better. Visit our Careers page to learn more! https://49financial.com/careers/ 

On this episode, we are joined by Rocky Garza, coach and friend of 49. Rocky shares how work is part of building confidence not just in what we do but in who we are. He’s breaking down:  

• Our tendency to find our value in what we do, not in who we are, and how to make that shift 
• How to hold yourself confidently when you are brand new on the job 
• The role of making mistakes in building our confidence 

Since 2015, Rocky has been working with individuals, teams, and companies to help them see the clearest picture of themselves. In every coaching session, workshop, or keynote, Rocky's words can be boiled down to one simple truth: who you are is good. When you can find rest in this truth, you find freedom and strength.  

Connect with Rocky here: https://rockygarza.com/ 

Feel like 49 Financial might be the place for you? At 49 Financial, we don’t just hire advisors; we hire leaders. Leaders who stand on their values and aren’t afraid to step up and work hard for their own success. Leaders who want to be part of a team that’s revolutionizing the financial industry for the better. Visit our Careers page to learn more! https://49financial.com/careers/ 

In this episode, we are talking to Matt Foxhall about the “why” behind his career as a financial advisor. He’s sharing:   

• How team sports shaped his desire to have an impact at a young age  
• Why he’s bullish on young people in financial services  
• How to approach your job even when you don’t know your “why”  

A 2003 Furman University graduate and Furman Division 1 soccer player, Matt joined AXA Advisors in San Antonio, Texas, in 2004. During his time with AXA, he built a successful financial planning practice and took the leadership path to become an EVP in 2015. That year, he was awarded AXA’s Rookie of the Year, a national award for the strongest performance among branch offices. He joined the 49 Financial team to open the Jacksonville, Florida office in March 2022.  

Matt is keenly focused on empowering and building a culture of high expectations, hard work, and high reward. Perhaps a natural result of this approach is a strong team culture that can’t be touched.   

Feel like 49 Financial might be the place for you? At 49 Financial, we don’t just hire advisors; we hire leaders. Leaders who stand on their values and aren’t afraid to step up and work hard for their own success. Leaders who want to be part of a team that’s revolutionizing the financial industry for the better. Visit our Careers page to learn more! https://49financial.com/careers/ 

In this episode, we are talking to Founding Partner Hunter Lloyd about how work has been a source of deep community. He’s sharing:   

• How he realized that community was missing from his career 
• What community at work actually looks like day-to-day 
• Some of the unique challenges that come with working in a place that prioritizes community and relationships and how to overcome them   

Feel like 49 Financial might be the place for you? At 49 Financial, we don’t just hire advisors; we hire leaders. Leaders who stand on their values and aren’t afraid to step up and work hard for their own success. Leaders who want to be part of a team that’s revolutionizing the financial industry for the better.  

 
Visit our Careers page to learn more! https://49financial.com/careers/ 

On this episode are talking to Craig Petrus about starting your job search early in your college career. He’s breaking down:  

• The practical steps to take when you’re a freshman or sophomore 
• How to overcome fear and be vulnerable in your job search  
• Job search basics that you need to get right  

Craig Petrus is an Assistant Dean at the University of Florida’s Warrenton School of Business, where he oversees their career services office.  

Check out his podcast, Mile18 Moments.  

https://mile18moments.com/podcast 

This episode is part of our series called Landing Your First Professional Job, where we are sharing stories, wisdom, and practical skills designed to help you get your first job after college.  

Interested in learning more? At 49 Financial, we don’t just hire advisors; we hire leaders. Leaders who stand on their values and aren’t afraid to step up and work hard for their own success. Leaders who want to be part of a team that’s revolutionizing the financial industry for the better.  

 
Visit our Careers page to learn more! https://49financial.com/careers/ 

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Meg Jay, who explains why it’s important to choose a job after school that prioritizes growth. Your twenties are a time of incredible learning, and the extent to which you take advantage of that season impacts the rest of your life.  

Dr. Jay is a clinical psychologist and associate professor of human development at the University of Virginia who specializes in working with twenty-somethings. She’s the author of The Defining Decade, and her talk, “Why 30 is not the new 20,” is among the most watched of all time.  

Ted Talk: Meg Jay: Why 30 is not the new 20 

Book: The Defining Decade by Dr. Meg Jay 

https://www.amazon.com/Defining-Decade-Your-Twenties-Matter/dp/1538754231/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1675180674&sr=8-1 

Ready to make the most of your twenties? Learn more about careers at 49 Financial: https://49financial.com/careers/ 

Listen to 49 Financial leaders discuss their first jobs after college, major lessons they learned, and “rookie mistakes” they made along the way.  

This episode is part of our series called Landing Your First Professional Job, where we are sharing stories, wisdom, and practical skills designed to help you get your first job after college.  

Feel like 49 Financial might be the place for you? At 49 Financial, we don’t just hire advisors; we hire leaders. Leaders who stand on their values and aren’t afraid to step up and work hard for their own success. Leaders who want to be part of a team that’s revolutionizing the financial industry for the better.  

 
Visit our Careers page to learn more! https://49financial.com/careers/ 

How can you make the most of your college opportunities like jobs, internships, and other programs? Our guest, Jeff Pickering, has extensive experience working with students, and he’s sharing:  

• What you should look for in your internships 
• How to make sure you’re able to do meaningful work as a student  
• The biggest mistake he sees young people making in the workplace  

Jeff Pickering is director of academic programs at the American Enterprise Institute. AEI is a leading public policy think tank in Washington, DC and its academic program team seeks to renew healthy civic engagement on college campuses by equipping and developing student leaders with the scholarship of the institute. Unique to this work is AEI’s Initiative on Faith & Public Life, and outreach effort of Academic Programs to Christian college students and faculty.  

Apply for the Summer Honors Program at AEI: https://www.aei.org/shp/ 

This episode is part of our series called Landing Your First Professional Job, where we are sharing stories, wisdom, and practical skills designed to help you get your first job after college.  

Feel like 49 Financial might be the place for you? At 49 Financial, we don’t just hire advisors; we hire leaders. Leaders who stand on their values and aren’t afraid to step up and work hard for their own success. Leaders who want to be part of a team that’s revolutionizing the financial industry for the better.  

 
Visit our Careers page to learn more! https://49financial.com/careers/ 

How can you find a company that aligns with your personal values? Our COO Justin Lopez joined 49 Financial after 10 years leading the community development non-profit he founded, For the City Network.  

In this interview, Justin tells his story about working in three very different industries—tech, non-profits, and financial services—and how his personal values played into each of those career transitions. He also gives insight into how college students should think about aligning their personal values with their future employers.  

This episode is part of our series called Landing Your First Professional Job, where we are sharing stories, wisdom, and practical skills designed to help you get your first job after college.  

Feel like 49 Financial might be the place for you? At 49 Financial, we don’t just hire advisors; we hire leaders. Leaders who stand on their values and aren’t afraid to step up and work hard for their own success. Leaders who want to be part of a team that’s revolutionizing the financial industry for the better.  

 
Visit our Careers page to learn more! https://49financial.com/careers/