Top Advisor Marketing Podcast

When we talk to advisors about starting their own podcast, their first question is: “When will I get leads?” Of course, getting leads –– that turn into ideal clients –– is the ultimate goal; but there are five essential marketing rules that you must put in place in order for that to happen. Today, Matt and Kirk unearth the marketing rules that advisors keep skipping past at the expense of their time, money, and hopes of having a marketing plan that actually generates leads. Listen in as they...

Put yourself in your prospect’s shoes. Would you enjoy listening to a podcast that gives you a boring rundown on a financial topic? Or worse, is clearly trying to sell to you? Probably not. People don’t want to be sold to. They listen to podcasts to be entertained and inspired. In this episode, Matt joins Jimmy Williams, founder of Compass Capital Management and the host of Live a Life by Design podcast. They dive into Jimmy’s proven strategies for attracting 10,000 unique listeners every...

Do you have fears that hold you back from starting a podcast? Or, maybe without realizing it, you believe in three myths that discourage too many advisors from podcasting. In this episode, Matt and Kirk bust the most common myths about podcasting wide open! As relatable and candid as ever, they reflect on their own experiences as new podcasters to talk about how they’ve improved. Matt and Kirk also reveal statistics and client outcomes that turn these myths on their head. You will learn: How...

When a prospect discovers you through your content and experiences your expertise, your credibility as an advisor goes through the roof! Today, Matt is joined by Jason Pereira, a portfolio manager, entrepreneur, lecturer, FinTech expert, writer, podcaster, and award-winning financial planner! Jason shares the secrets behind his productivity and how he has used several forms of media to become known as Canada’s most recognizable name in FinTech. In this episode, you will learn: How getting a...

Attention advisors! It’s time to re-introduce yourself to your favorite clients so they understand and appreciate your value completely! Today, Matt is joined by Duncan MacPherson, the CEO of Pareto Systems. Join them as they discuss several ways to rejuvenate your client relationship and reinforce your value proposition through rebranded meetings and proven marketing strategies for today’s advisors. You will learn: How to use strategic, agenda-driven meetings to elevate the client...

Attention advisors! It’s time to re-introduce yourself to your favorite clients so they understand and appreciate your value completely! Today, Matt is joined by Duncan MacPherson, the CEO of Pareto Systems. Join them as they discuss several ways to rejuvenate your client relationship and reinforce your value proposition through rebranded meetings and proven marketing strategies for today’s advisors. You will learn: How to use strategic, agenda-driven meetings to elevate the client...

Imagine having your prospect and client meetings so well documented that you can pick up exactly where you left off from the previous meeting or call. That would show your prospects and clients that you’re really listening and paying attention to them. But, too often, advisors forget to type their notes after meetings. And the details that would’ve won the prospect or elevated the client experience vanish into thin air. Today, Matt is joined by Maree Moscati, the CEO of Copytalk, which is a...

Imagine having your prospect and client meetings so well documented that you can pick up exactly where you left off from the previous meeting or call. That would show your prospects and clients that you're really listening and paying attention to them. But, too often, advisors forget to type their notes after meetings. And the details that would’ve won the prospect or elevated the client experience vanish into thin air. Today, Matt is joined by Maree Moscati, the CEO of Copytalk, which is a...

Are you thinking about starting a podcast? Imagine only having to show up to record your podcast, because you have an outsourced marketing team that takes care of everything else, from audio editing to episode promotion! Today, our account manager Lauren Bus joins Matt to tell you exactly what it’s like to be our podcasting client. Lauren takes you behind the scenes to share how we help you rise above the noise, including our techniques for building up your confidence, creating click-worthy...

In order for financial advisors to accept change, they have to be aware that change is needed. Today, Matt and guest Bill Hortz, the founder and dean of the Institute for Innovation Development, discuss the high need for advisors to embrace innovation, considering that the financial services industry will see more change in the next three years than we’ve seen in the past 30. Bill dives into what changes are on the horizon in financial services, how to prioritize areas of innovation in your...

Pretending to like golf won’t get you clients. The best way to grow your business is by being authentic and doing things you love with people who love the same things as you! Today, Matt is joined by Matthew Jarvis, the co-founder of The Perfect RIA and president of Jarvis Financial. This episode is packed with unconventional, but proven, ways to generate referrals from COIs, find ideal prospects in places you’ve never considered, and create a business that allows you to take time off...

“I would like to do this but…” There are many “buts” that financial advisors use as reasons to not pursue a better marketing strategy that would move their business forward. Today, Matt and Kirk reveal the 15 “buts” that stop too many businesses from reaching their next level of success. They draw from their own experiences as entrepreneurs to help you re-think and break free from your own limitations. In this episode, you will learn: Why saying “no” can create a huge burden for business...

Do you know how to write social media posts that speak directly to your niche audience? Posts that aren’t vague or sales-y. But instead, undeniably relevant and valuable –– a magnet for your ideal audience. Jeff Woodhouse, a marketing consultant and the co-owner of Digital Sherpa, joins Matt to share his secrets for writing social media posts that draw in your niche audience and increase engagement. As a prolific writer for Ameriprise Financial, Jeff has no shortage of copywriting hacks that...

Getting a prospect to say “yes” during a 100% virtual sales process will be expensive and take more of everyone’s time if you haven’t already built your influence and credibility online. Today, Matt is joined by Patrick Brewer, the founder of Model FA and a fellow podcast host, to discuss why having influence is a game-changer for sales processes that have gone completely virtual during COVID-19. Patrick also explains why the best way to build your influence is by being extremely clear about...

There are ways to conduct yourself professionally on social media –– and there are etiquette blunders to avoid at all costs. Today, Kirk and Matt discuss “14 Essential Social Media Etiquette Rules for Brands” written by Todd Clarke and published by Hootsuite. They add their own spin for financial advisors and tack on two more rules –– including one you definitely won’t expect to hear in a list about etiquette –– to help you gain a strong social media audience. In this episode, you will...

Most 401(k) advisors resist the crucial first step to succeeding in their industry: choosing a niche! In this episode, Matt is joined by Jake Rushton, an expert in the 401(k) world and the founder of 401(k)lub. Jakes gives you step-by-step guidance on how to immerse yourself in your niche’s world so you can help them immediately, gain their trust, and build your credibility. In this episode, you will learn: Examples of how to niche down in the 401(k) world The most effective ways to gain...

Women have very different retirements than men, starting with how they plan for it. Today, Matt is joined by Marcia Mantell, the owner of Mantell Retirement Consulting, Inc., a retirement blogger, and author of “What’s the Deal with Retirement for Women?” and “What’s the Deal with Social Security for Women?” Marcia speaks candidly about reasons to put away your bar graphs and start talking to women in a way that moves them to action. This episode is filled with tips you can use right away to...

50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce. With COVID-19 contributing to an abnormal amount of stress in relationships, there will likely be an influx of divorces in the coming future. In this episode, Matt is joined by Allison Jeffereys, a divorce coach to professionally successful women and the author of “A Woman’s Guide To Surviving Divorce.” As a coach who has helped numerous women navigate a divorce, Allison reveals how women handle divorce differently than men. She also...

As Michael E. Gerber, author of The E-Myth Revisited, famously said, “If your business depends on you, you don’t own a business — you have a job. And it’s the worst job in the world because you’re working for a lunatic!” You’re not creating any long-term equity in your business if you need to be involved in every aspect of your business. In this episode, Matt and Kirk help you break down opportunities to outsource and not be involved in every part of your business. They give you a new lens...

Books are the ultimate business card. But do you actually want to write a book? In this episode, Matt is joined by Seth Greene, founder of Market Domination LLC, to explain how advisors can become an author of their own book, all while skipping the demanding and time-consuming writing process. Seth unpacks Market Domination’s five-step COI method and how his team helps advisors write their own book that generates referrals. He also shares what marketing techniques are making advisors stand...