Episodes
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
You don’t have to be a Google expert to increase your website traffic.
In this episode, Matt speaks with Nitesh Verma, director of growth at Advisor Websites. Nitesh shares organic ways for financial advisors to rank higher on Google’s Search Engine Results Page, where to upload your videos for easy viewing, and easy ways to increase your website traffic.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Which digital marketing practices are working best for advisors
- Free ways to boost SEO without trying to compete with big financial companies
- How to use social media to boost website traffic
- The biggest digital marketing mistakes that advisors are making
- And more!
Tune in now for easy ways to boost traffic to your website!
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | Advisor Websites | Advisor Websites Blog | Nitesh Verma on LinkedIn | niteshv@advisorwebsites.com |
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Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Episode 238 – 5 Reasons Your Lead Generation Isn’t Effective and How to Improve It
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Are you wasting time chasing leads that end up being unqualified or clueless about your real value?
In this episode, Matt and Kirk uncover 5 reasons why advisors’ lead generation isn’t working and how to fix it. You will learn how to shift your marketing tactics to start building relationships and stop chasing short-term leads.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The difference between leads and relationships
- How to start marketing on your audience’s terms (and not your terms)
- Tangible ways to build relationships and solve your audience’s pain points
- Ways to give your audience multiple engagement options –- and why this is important
- And more!
Tune in now for 5 ways to improve your lead generation!
Resources:
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Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
People are desperate for connection right now. What are you doing to show your clients that you’re there for them?
In this episode, Matt speaks with Brad Johnson, VP of advisor development at Advisors Excel and host of The Elite Advisor Blueprint podcast. Brad walks you through a much-needed and effective marketing strategy right now that only requires financial advisors to have a telephone and a work ethic.
In this episode, you will learn:
- About the best marketing tactics that Brad has seen advisors do
- Why marketing is a combination of science and art
- What people are really looking for when they attend seminars
- The purpose of making connection calls during isolation –– and how they’re different from sales calls
- How to ask for referrals through connection calls
- And more!
Tune in now and learn how to start making connection calls today!
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | Brad Johnson | The Virtual Advisor Series | The Elite Advisor Blueprint Podcast | Virtual Advisor Episode With Pat Quinn | The Virtual Advisor Series™ Facebook Group | Brad Johnson on LinkedIn
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
What is the value of leadership development for advisors? Why do they tend to focus so little on it?
In this episode, Matt talks to Peter Montoya, the best-selling author of “The Brand Called You” and his latest books, “Meetings Without Walls” and “Leadership Power.” He’s also a sought-after keynote speaker and leadership development strategist. Today, Matt and Peter about something particularly personal and self-reflective for advisors –– leadership. They discuss how advisors can use leadership to effect positive change in themselves and in the lives of their clients and employees.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How long it takes for advisors to establish credibility in their clients’ minds
- The six most effective marketing channels for financial services
- The best frequency in communication for advisors to stay top of mind
- How to use power in all aspects of your life
- And more!
Tune in hear about leadership development from an industry veteran!
Resources Top Advisor Marketing | Peter Montoya : (949) 334-7070 | petermontoya@petermontoya.com | Peter Montoya on LinkedIn
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Tuesday May 12, 2020
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Are you an advisor who feels nervous about compliance? Join the club. You might even want to start a podcast, but you’re worried about navigating compliance’s requirements.
In this episode, Matt speaks with Leila Shaver, owner and managing partner of My RIA Lawyer. Leila takes a deep look into compliance as it relates to risk profiles, podcasting, testimonials, and more.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to better understand compliance
- What you can do to potentially improve your risk profile
- How compliance involvement differs between RIAs versus FINRA
- Answers to aspiring podcasters’ most common compliance concerns
- What the benefits are of becoming an RIA
- And more!
Tune in now to hear the answers to your compliance concerns.
Resources Top Advisor Marketing | My RIA Lawyer | (770) 462-2118
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Thursday May 07, 2020
Episode 233 - Beware of “10X” and “We Fill Your Pipeline” Claims
Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday May 07, 2020
If a marketing expert promises you results that seem too good to be true, it probably is.
In this episode, Matt and Kirk discuss why they believe it’s irresponsible for “marketing gurus” and “lead-generation experts” to claim that they can fill financial advisors’ pipelines and get them 10X the results. They also talk about what advisors have to gain by shifting away from a “quick win” marketing mindset.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why the promise of 10X and filling your pipeline is problematic
- How to validate these promises
- Why silver marketing bullet is not a sustainable pursuit
- What to do if you’re approached by aggressive marketers that trying to sell you short-term success
- And more!
Tune in now to consider a new way to think about quick-win promises from marketers.
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | Kirk's LinkedIn post | Death By Referrals
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Tuesday May 05, 2020
Episode 232 – How to Hire the Right People for Your Firm –– With Duane Roberts
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Why are we talking about hiring on a marketing podcast? Because when advisors hire the right people, they can market that they have a stellar team and focus on doing what they do best.
In this episode, Matt speaks with Duane Roberts, the COO and CFO of Humans Being Resources, a recruiting firm. Duane explains how his company helps financial advisors find the right hires through My1Hire packages.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why finding candidates outside of your industry is important
- How COVID-19 has altered the hiring process
- Key HR resources for advisors
- What separates Humans Being Resources from other recruiting firms
- And more!
Tune in now for tips on how to hire the right people!
Resources:
Top Advisor Marketing | Humans Being Resources | My1Hire | (844) 691-4473
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Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Episode 231 – Transparency Wave -- With Paul Pagnato
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Transparency changes everything for advisors. Being transparent means communicating all aspects of your business.
In this episode, Matt speaks with Paul Pagnato, CEO of PagnatoKarp. Paul shares the importance of being transparent in the finance industry, how trust and transparency go hand in hand, and he discusses his book, “Transparency Wave.”
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to use transparency to differentiate yourself in the industry
- The six Ts of transparency
- The importance of building trust with clients
- How to scale credibility
- And more!
Tune in to learn all about transparency!
Resources Top Advisor Marketing | PagnatoKarp | Transparency Wave
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Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Episode 230 – Sales Techniques and Triggers With Jason Smith
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Have you ever wondered what the best way to get referrals is? Or how to know when it’s best to move forward in a sale and close the deal?
In this episode, Matt chats with Jason L Smith, founder of The JL Smith Group, an independent retirement planning and wealth management firm. Jason goes into detail about their process first approach and how he preps each client. He also touches on the importance of education and his book!
In this episode, you will learn:
- Sales techniques
- Three ways to build trust and rapport before meeting with clients
- The importance of educating clients
- How to know notice triggers and move towards closing a sale
- And more!
Tune in to learn how to reinvent your client approach!
Resources Top Advisor Marketing | The JL Smith Group | Clarity 2 Prosperity | The Bucket Plan
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Episode 229 - Marketing to The Forgotten Generation
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Generation Xers are a Financial Advisors’ Dream - so why are they being left out?
In this episode, Kirk and Matt, Gen Xers working in the marketing space for financial advisors, are finally exposing a significant hole in the industry - Marketing to the Forgotten Generation - Generation X!
Gen Xer’s are the first generation to start figuring out the idea of work-life balance, and more and more of them are entrepreneurs, but no one is marketing to them to help them prepare for retirement.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What being from Generation X means
- Why it is essential that advisors start paying attention to Generation X and how can they reach them
- What do Gen Xers want from a financial advisor
- And more!
Tune in now to hear the story that no one else is talking about!
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing
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Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Episode 228: Building Your Business to Run Without You - With Erin Botsford
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Advisors, like all entrepreneurs, want to build a successful business, serve more people, make more money, and hopefully one-day have the freedom to enjoy it. If you go on vacation, do you worry if the business will suffer, or are you secure in the fact that you have empowered your team to carry on without you?
Today, Matt speaks with Erin Botsford, a financial advisor who retired at the top of her game as a Barrons top 100 producer, now Erin helps other advisors achieve the same success she had. Erin is here today to share her story of where she began, her struggles, and her accomplishments.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How Erin’s determination to succeed ultimately has led her to financial freedom
- Why it is crucial to build your team for success
- Staying top of mind is vital - how to use social media platforms effectively
- And more!
Listen in and learn the importance of truly becoming a business owner.
Resources:
Top Advisor Marketing | Erin Botsford | Elite Advisor | Use code "MATT" to receive half off
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Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Episode 227: Advisors Need to Market Themselves Better — With Kurt Ohlson
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Are you struggling to bring in new clients or even prospects? The answer to all your woes is marketing! But do you know how to market effectively and efficiently to get noticed by your ideal client?
Today, Matt speaks with Kurt Ohlson, financial services professional, coach, and consultant about what advisors are not taking advantage of and what they could and should be doing to build their book of business. They also discuss the importance of insurance and whether or not you need a broker-dealer anymore.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why it is essential to own your webpage
- How to get your name to the top of that google search
- What is commonality and how to use it to your advantage
- How to leave the broker-dealer world and become your own RA
- And more!
Listen in and take control of your business and be the one to make things happen!
Resources:
Top Advisor Marketing | Kurt Ohlson LI | Kurt Ohlson FB | ECA Marketing
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Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Episode 226: The New Reality for Financial Advisors –– With Doug Heikkinen
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Have you started changing the way you communicate with clients? Do you have a fine-tuned value proposition that articulates your unique expertise?
In this episode, Matt and Kirk speak with Doug Heikkinen, founder of Iris.xyz, a media platform dedicated to helping advisors become better in business and life. Together, they give advisors action items for shifting into another gear to excel in the midst of the bear market and COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How much time to dedicate to client communication on a daily basis
- Remote-work practices that the Top Advisor Marketing team swear by
- Value-proposition questions for business owners to reflect on right now
- Why it is so important to accept change and not fear it
- And more!
Tune in now to hear action items that can help advisors shift gears to succeed in our new reality.
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | 5 Steps to Creating a Powerful Value Proposition | Iris.xyz | Asana
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Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
Special Episode: Going on The Offensive — With Coach Joe Lukacs
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
Being proactive and taking action, especially during difficult times, can be just what you need to help your business grow. How can you make the determination to play offence and be part of the 20 percent of people finding business development opportunities right now?
In this episode, Kirk continues his conversation with Coach Joe Lukacs. With over 26 years of experience coaching financial advisors, Coach Joe shares his knowledge on the strategies you can use to truly influence others and achieve success in your practice during trying times.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to influence your network by offering certainty
- Why you should focus on selling a conversation
- How to create messages that spark more conversations on LinkedIn
- And more!
Tune in now and make the decision to play offense by being a leader when people need one the most!
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | Coach Joe LI | Magellan Mastermind & Network | Special Episode With Joe Lukacs
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Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Episode 225: Embrace AI and Prosper— With DJ Sebastian
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Spending more time being face to face building a relationship with your client will benefit your practice more than sitting behind the desk drafting mailers.
In this episode, Matt speaks with DJ Sebastian, a top-performing sales executive in the world of cutting edge technology. DJ’s mission as an author and coach is to help sales professionals develop the skills they need and utilize these new technologies so they can achieve greater success.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What is Artificial Intelligence today
- The shift in what humans do physically and mentally in the workplace - and how it affects the workforce
- Proactive Advisor - why you should become one
- How top advisors can leverage AI technologies in their marketing activities
- And more!
Listen in and be inspired to read the book The Selling Revolution – Prospering in the New World of Artificial Intelligence, which takes a unique look at how the convergence of these technologies combined with social communications trends and management imperatives will revolutionize the future sales profession.
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | DJ Sebastian Email | Top 10 Tips | The Selling Revolution – Prospering in the New World of Artificial Intelligence
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Monday Mar 30, 2020
Special COVID-19 Episode: It’s Time To Step Up Your Game — With Joe Lukacs
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Today’s environment of self-isolation can often leave people feeling uncertain about things. Now is the time to step up and take care of yourself, your team, and your clients!
In this episode, Matt and Kirk speak with Coach Joe Lukacs, coach to financial advisors. Coach Joe shares the lessons learned from the market downtime of 08/09, so you can better position yourself to get through these trying yet recoverable days.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to ask questions in the proper order to get people to answer honestly
- Why you must accept the challenge to create certainty in these uncertain times
- Ways to not only survive but to thrive
- And more!
Tune in now because it is time to step up your game and ‘rockstar’ your business!
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | Coach Joe Lukacs LI | Magellan Mastermind & Network
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Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Episode 224: How to Create Lasting Brand Awareness — With Rebecca Hourihan
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Do you need to become more recognizable? Are you the top search in your region?
In this episode, Matt speaks with Rebecca Hourihan, founder and CMO of 401(k) Marketing. She elaborates on how she helps retirement-plan advisors market their expertise and build long-lasting brand awareness.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What led Rebecca to start this company and serve plan advisors
- Why is it important for the 401(k) market to be branded like other businesses
- How Rebecca and her team will assist you as a plan advisor
- And more!
Tune in now and learn how to start building long-lasting brand awareness.
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | 401(k) Marketing | Rebecca Hourihan on LinkedIn
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Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Episode 223: Are You Scaling Your Credibility?
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Are you tired of spending time away from the office and your family to speak at events? There are benefits to public speaking, but what if you could reach an infinite number of people at once, all while conserving your time and energy?
In this episode, Matt and Kirk explain how you can benefit from scaling your credibility. You will hear success stories of advisors who’ve pulled this off and learn ways to start marketing yourself more efficiently.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The benefits of scaling your credibility
- How to determine if scaling your credibility aligns with your business goals
- How to use content to build relationships with prospects
- Why having content and a complete LinkedIn profile can shorten your sales cycle
- And more!
Tune in now and learn how to start scaling your credibility!
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | Kirk on LinkedIn | Matt on LinkedIn
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Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Episode 222: How to Master Tough Conversations With Clients — With David Wood
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Do you know how to have tough conversations with your clients? When a client cries in your office, is your automatic instinct to shut down the conversation?
In this episode, Matt speaks with David Wood, one of the world’s top life coaches, about why nine times out of 10, tough conversations are worth having. Naturally analytic, David teaches you how to switch gears to engage in tough conversations with a level of comfort and confidence that leads to deep connections.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to hold space for clients who are crying in your office
- What golden question to ask any client who is expressing strong emotions
- An exercise to do with your clients when you’re both feeling stressed during a conversation
- Three outcomes of difficult conversations that most advisors don’t consider
- And more!
Tune in now to learn how to master tough conversations with your clients.
Resources:
Top Advisor Marketing | Play for Real | Life Assessment | Tough Conversations: 4-Step Blueprint | Tough Conversations Podcast with David Wood
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Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Named as one of the top “Movers & Shakers” in the financial services industry, Mitch Anthony has been creating innovative discovery approaches for advisors for over twenty years.
In this episode, Matt speaks with Mitch Anthony, the founder and president of Advisor Insights Inc and co-founder of ROL Advisor. Together, they discuss the power of using storyselling to guide your clients into a decision-making mindset, the value of practicing life-centered planning™, and why it’s the advisor’s job to build the bridge between clients’ means and meaning.
In this episode, you will learn:
- About Mitch’s “accidental tourist” introduction into financial services
- Why it’s problematic to view money as being more than just a utility
- The importance between having a monologue and dialogue with your prospects
- How Mitch helps advisors with the emotional aspect of transitioning from money-centered planning to life-centered planning
- And more!
Tune in now to learn about Mitch Anthony’s groundbreaking approaches to client discovery!
Resources:
Top Advisor Marketing | Mitch Anthony | Life Centered Planners | ROL Advisor | ROL Advisor’s Email | Books by Mitch Anthony | Mitch Anthony's LinkedIn | Steve Sanduski's LinkedIn
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