You will hear from someone who has many years working in Corporate America, for major financial services firms, and is now lending his expertise as a consultant to budding entrepreneurial ventures.

When you are looking to take your business venture to the next level, you need the right people in your corner.  Whether a business is looking for capital to grow, technology-enabled platforms to streamline service delivery, advice on the development of new product offerings, or guidance through the complex world of Initial Public Offerings, the right partner can make all of the difference.

Our special guest acts as a 'general contractor' for firm/corporate strategy and development, and supports work across the entire lifecycle of a solution.

We are joined by Marc Irizarry, Founder at MSI Advisor.  MSI strives to deliver uniquely sourced strategic growth ideas and customized solutions, with a focus on the asset and wealth management world.

Marc and his team help businesses from ideation, to planning, to sourcing targets, to capital partners, to integrating and operating businesses as your operating advisory partner.

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Segment 1

Steven introduces his guest, Marc Irizarry, founder of MSI Advisor. . Marc shares his journey and how his career evolved over the past few decades. His career started on Wall Street where he gained experience and networked his way to a sell-side analyst at Goldman Sachs. Marc shares the highlights from his career and how he became an asset to his firm by frequently closing deals with big clients. Marc talks about his techniques and how he tackles the obstacles he faced. Before the break, Steven and Mark spoke on the importance of execution. Steven’s quote for today’s episode; “Vision without execution is just hallucination.”- Thomas Edison 

Segment 2 

Steven mentions a book that made him think of Marc, Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath. It breaks down six ways to make your ideas stick. Steven and Marc return to their topic of execution, segwaying into Marc sharing his methods on how to keep up in today’s fast-paced world. Steven makes a point about advisors themselves needing advisors. Marc tells us how to get people to back your ideas and the benefits of having a business plan. Steven and Marc talk about the uprising in entrepreneurship. Marc discusses the role of an MSI advisor and their focus on guiding their clients on their entraprienail journey. Before the break, Steven talks about the essence of leadership and the common qualities of our most notable leaders. 

Segment 3

Steven and make break down the madness in financial advising. Marc shares some stories from the field and his observations on the future of the stock market. He points to the shift in age demographics among consumers as causing an increase in demand for new products. Steven and Marc discuss the madness around the stock market and why business owners should be prepared for cycles in the market. Before the break, they make observations on the transformation or evolution of digital transactions. 

Segment 4

In the last segment, Marc tells Steven about his time working at Goldman Sachs and the research  that he was a part of. Marc says the best flow was on Friday because clients wanted to know information on their competitors and business traction. Having a clear framework and end goal for your business makes for a clear journey. Steven and Marc both share the importance of surrounding yourself around good people. Marc talks about being prepared for obstacles and how to fight through the madness. Marc answers Steven’s favorite three questions that he asked from the beginning of the show. Steven tells the audience how to reach Marc at the end of the segment.