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The Influential Advisor
Paul G. McManus
92 episodes
1 month ago
Episode Summary: Your best client just sold their business for $8 million and calls to say they're moving everything to Goldman Sachs. This devastating scenario happens to 70% of advisors, but Jeff Armstrong has the antidote. As a former business owner who ran a company for 23 years, Jeff reveals the blind spot costing advisors their most valuable relationships. While most advisors focus on managing wealth outside the business, Jeff shows how becoming the expert on your client's largest asset...
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Episode Summary: Your best client just sold their business for $8 million and calls to say they're moving everything to Goldman Sachs. This devastating scenario happens to 70% of advisors, but Jeff Armstrong has the antidote. As a former business owner who ran a company for 23 years, Jeff reveals the blind spot costing advisors their most valuable relationships. While most advisors focus on managing wealth outside the business, Jeff shows how becoming the expert on your client's largest asset...
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The Influential Advisor
089: Why 70% of Advisors Lose Their Best Clients After Business Sales—And How to Keep Yours with Jeff Armstrong
Episode Summary: Your best client just sold their business for $8 million and calls to say they're moving everything to Goldman Sachs. This devastating scenario happens to 70% of advisors, but Jeff Armstrong has the antidote. As a former business owner who ran a company for 23 years, Jeff reveals the blind spot costing advisors their most valuable relationships. While most advisors focus on managing wealth outside the business, Jeff shows how becoming the expert on your client's largest asset...
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1 month ago
31 minutes

The Influential Advisor
088: Book #1 Tripled His Business. Here's Why He's Writing 3 More. With Guest Anton Anderson
Episode Summary: After 11 years scaling Elite Resource Team, Anton Anderson's revenue tripled when he released "The Art of Collaboration" in 2024. He shows how one book became a growth flywheel, why his event is now the "Virtual Family Office Collective," & how AI is speeding—not threatening—progress. Anton previews book #2, "The Art of Proactivity" (co-authored with Paul Latham, who sold his accounting firm for $45M) to help accountants become proactive VFO pros. These titles anchor a fo...
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4 months ago
28 minutes

The Influential Advisor
087: Beyond Enough: Building Financial Confidence for Meaningful Impact with Andrew LaFontain
Episode Summary: Andrew shares the tragic story that changed his career: a couple delayed retirement until reaching a financial milestone, only for the wife to pass away before they could enjoy it. This moment reshaped his mission from managing money to helping people retire with confidence. He breaks down the three pillars of financial planning, explains how small spending habits reflect deeper priorities, and offers strategies that help clients shift from fear to freedom. He also challenges...
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4 months ago
40 minutes

The Influential Advisor
086: The Book-Launch Party Playbook for Financial Advisor Authors with Elyse Stoner & Angela York
Episode Summary: Ever hosted a client event and wondered if it truly moved the needle for your business? In this episode, we’re joined by Elyse Stoner and Angela York—co-founders of Event Advisors—who share the secret sauce behind turning events like book launches into powerful referral and relationship-building tools. Unlike traditional advisor events that focus on entertainment, Elyse and Angela dive into the art and science of designing strategic events that align with business goals and ...
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4 months ago
35 minutes

The Influential Advisor
085: Paycheck to Prosperity: The G4 Cashflow Model for Lasting Financial Freedom with Stephen V. Soderstrom
Episode Overview Financial advisor Stephen Soderstrom reveals why high earners struggle with the paradox of "I make good money, where does it all go?" After watching countless successful professionals face this challenge, Stephen developed a radically simple system that requires no budgeting apps, no expense tracking, and no complicated spreadsheets. Learn how the G4 cash flow model can transform your financial life. Guest Bio Stephen Soderstrom is a financial advisor and author who started...
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5 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes

The Influential Advisor
084: [Audiobook] Book Marketing for Financial Advisors: Transform Your Book Into a Million-Dollar Client Attraction System by Paul G. McManus
Transform Your Book into a Million-Dollar Client Attraction System Most financial advisors who write books make a critical mistake: they focus on book sales instead of client acquisition. This comprehensive guide reveals the proven system that has helped nearly 500 financial advisors generate over $100 million in fees and commissions—not through royalties, but by strategically using their books to attract high-value clients. The Problem This Book Solves You've written (or plan to write) a bo...
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5 months ago
1 hour 55 minutes

The Influential Advisor
083: Fearless Finance: Building Confidence Through Financial Clarity with Laura Rehbein
Episode Summary: Laura Rehbein shares her journey from becoming head of household at age 12 in rural Michigan to building a successful financial advisory practice over nearly three decades. Her book "Fearless Finance" addresses the anxiety that highly educated, successful professionals feel about their finances despite their achievements. Laura reveals why knowledge replaces fear and how proper planning can help clients "face everything and rise" rather than "forget everything and run." She ...
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5 months ago
34 minutes

The Influential Advisor
082: The Wealth Builder: Essential Strategies for Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, and High-Achievers with Paul Cook
Episode Summary: Many entrepreneurs focus intensely on growing their businesses while neglecting personal financial security. Paul Cook, a veteran insurance professional with decades of experience, reveals how life insurance can serve as more than just death benefit protection - it can provide tax-free retirement income, emergency liquidity, and protection from market volatility. Drawing from real-world stories of families he's helped through tragedies and business owners who've faced unexpec...
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5 months ago
32 minutes

The Influential Advisor
081: Beyond Money Management: The Value of Personal Connection in Financial Advising with Urban Adams
Episode Summary: In a world dominated by digital platforms, Urban Adams offers a refreshingly human approach to financial advising. With 25 years in the industry and a philosophy grounded in stoicism, Urban helps clients balance enjoying the present while planning for the future. His new book, "Wealth Your Way," challenges traditional mindsets about wealth accumulation, advocating instead for an intentional, values-driven approach. Urban shares how he applies stoic principles to help clients ...
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5 months ago
28 minutes

The Influential Advisor
080: [Introduction] Book Marketing for Financial Advisors: Transform Your Book Into a Million-Dollar Client Attraction System by Paul G. McManus
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5 months ago
17 minutes

The Influential Advisor
079: Words That Win: Turning Financial Expertise into Client-Attracting Language with Hillary Gale
Episode Summary: There's a significant gap affecting nearly every financial advisor: the disconnect between their expertise & their ability to communicate it in a way that resonates with prospects. Hillary Gale, a former linguistics professor turned copywriting expert, shares insights on how advisors can transform their marketing through better messaging. She reveals strategies for identifying language that connects, having conversations that convert, and creating content that actually br...
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5 months ago
38 minutes

The Influential Advisor
078: Building a Values-Driven Advisory Practice with Morgan Nichols
Episode Summary: Many financial advisors find their practices increasingly transactional despite their best efforts. In this conversation, Morgan Nichols unpacks how she's pioneered an approach that puts values at the center, creating what she calls "simultaneous multi-generational success" - a practice that serves clients across generations while developing advisors across generations too. Morgan shares practical steps to building a values-driven practice that nurtures deep client relationsh...
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5 months ago
40 minutes

The Influential Advisor
077: Beyond Break Even: Mastering Social Security Strategies with Russ Gaiser and Mike Hoeflich
Episode Summary: In today's episode, Russ and Mike unpack their insightful five-pillars framework for Social Security optimization and reveal strategies that could help maximize retirement benefits. With pensions disappearing and Social Security representing 30-50% of retirement income for many Americans, making the right claiming decision is crucial. The authors highlight a startling reality: 80% of men die married while 80% of women die single, yet most claiming strategies overlook this fa...
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5 months ago
48 minutes

The Influential Advisor
076: Intentional Legacy: Aligning Wealth and Values Across Generations
This episode features an in-depth conversation with Morgan Nichols and Kelly Bays, financial advisors at Ameriprise and co-authors of the new book "Intentional Legacy." The discussion explores how legacy isn't something you plan for at the end of life, but something you live every day through your financial decisions, family interactions, and the values you demonstrate and pass on to future generations. Guest Information Morgan Nichols: Financial advisor at Ameriprise for 10 years, comes from...
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6 months ago
47 minutes

The Influential Advisor
075: The Personal CFO Revolution: Interview with Bestselling Author Erik Brenner
In this episode of The Influential Advisor podcast, host Paul interviews Erik Brenner, founder of Hilltop Wealth and Tax Solutions with 32 years of experience in wealth management. Erik discusses his innovative "Personal CFO" model that brings comprehensive financial services under one roof, including integrated tax planning and wealth management. The conversation explores how this approach can transform retirement planning for successful individuals by breaking down traditional silos in fina...
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6 months ago
33 minutes

The Influential Advisor
074: "From 4,000 Stalled Words to Bestseller: The "Beyond Break Even" Success Story"
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Russ Gaiser and Mike Hoeflich, financial advisors and authors of the bestselling book "Beyond Break Even." Discover how they transformed their stalled manuscript into a #1 bestseller in five categories in just six months, and how their book has opened unexpected doors for their financial practice. Whether you're a financial professional considering authorship or someone who's stuck on a creative project, this conversation offers valuable...
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7 months ago
8 minutes

The Influential Advisor
073: Worry Free Wealth | How Ancient Wisdom Can Transform Your Financial Future with Shuey Wyne
In this podcast episode, I welcome I welcome Shuey Wyne, V.P. Wealth Advisor at RVW Wealth and author of the Amazon bestseller Worry-Free Wealth. Shuey offers a unique take on wealth management, combining timeless wisdom with evidence-based investing. We explore his unconventional path from rabbinical studies to managing over $1.6 billion in assets and discuss key principles for avoiding financial mistakes, delegating effectively, and building long-term wealth security. Shuey’s Journey...
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8 months ago
34 minutes

The Influential Advisor
072: Thriving as an Advisor in the Age of AI with Sam Sivarajan
In this podcast episode, I welcome Sam Sivarajan, an expert in behavioral finance and a leader in coaching financial advisors, to explore the transformative intersection of artificial intelligence, behavioral finance, and human connection in financial advising. This episode provides insights into how advisors can embrace technology while deepening their human connection with clients. It also highlights Sam's practical frameworks for thriving in an AI-driven world, along with lessons fro...
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9 months ago
30 minutes

The Influential Advisor
071: The $1.5 Trillion Blind Spot: What Every Advisor Needs to Know About Addiction with Cheryl Canzanella
In this podcast episode, I welcome Cheryl Canzanella, an advocate for opioid financial awareness, to discuss the often-overlooked connection between addiction and financial planning. This episode highlights the profound impact of the opioid epidemic on families and financial advisors, offering practical strategies to support clients dealing with the financial and emotional toll of addiction. Cheryl’s powerful personal story and her mission to educate financial professionals provide a fresh pe...
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10 months ago
27 minutes

The Influential Advisor
070: Truest Fan: Aligning Purpose with Business Success with Rob Brown
In this podcast episode, I welcome Rob Brown, author of Truest Fan and a business coach, to explore how purpose-driven practices can transform your business and personal life. Rob's unique approach to mentoring financial advisors and business leaders, highlighting the importance of self-belief, authentic client relationships, and purposeful action. Rob's Journey Early Career Success: Rob began his career at Payne Weber (now UBS) and spent 25 years as a top-producing financial advisor, earni...
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10 months ago
20 minutes

The Influential Advisor
Episode Summary: Your best client just sold their business for $8 million and calls to say they're moving everything to Goldman Sachs. This devastating scenario happens to 70% of advisors, but Jeff Armstrong has the antidote. As a former business owner who ran a company for 23 years, Jeff reveals the blind spot costing advisors their most valuable relationships. While most advisors focus on managing wealth outside the business, Jeff shows how becoming the expert on your client's largest asset...