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Episodes
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Are you looking for dynamic and efficient ways to drum up new business?
In this episode, Matt Halloran speaks with Ryan Van Sickle, director of advisor development at LeadingResponse, about the new dynamics of social event marketing. This conversation is a must-listen for any advisor who is hungry to grow their business by using ROI-proven strategies.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What kind of event provides the best ROI for advisors
- Whether dinners are an essential component to a successful event
- Whether digital marketing is the best approach in today’s landscape
- What level of data you can get from ProspectConnect
- And more!
Tune in now and become inspired to use social event marketing to grow your business!
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | LeadingResponse: 813-885-88200 | Ryan Van Sickle ryanv@leadingresponse.com
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Thursday Nov 14, 2019
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
As a business owner or professional, at one point or another, you will likely experience high levels of stress from different sources such as finances, unexpected changes in the industry, work/life balance — and you need resilience to help you bounce back. Where will you start?
Join Matt Halloran and Kirk Lowe in this episode, where they share ways they’ve found their resilience and what they do to maintain it and keep building on it.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why understanding yourself can help you find resilience
- What role gratitude plays in maintaining resilience
- How problem-solving skills can help you stay resilient
- How a strong social network can help
- How to process change
- And more!
Tune in now and get inspired to keep developing this essential quality in life.
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing
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Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Are you using the latest trends to help you stand out from the advisor down the street?
Today, Matt welcomes Jillian Bannister, CEO and co-founder of Ext. Marketing, to uncover three marketing trends for advisors. This is a must-listen conversation where you will learn about attracting up-and-coming demographics and the importance of testing your brand to see what is resonating with your target audience.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Which social media platform is the ideal place for advisors to reach their audience
- Words of advice about segmenting your millennial audience
- The importance of focusing on people who are interested in ESG and socially responsible investing
- How long it takes for an advisor to gain traction on a new brand
- And more!
Tune in and learn how to become bigger and better!
Resources: Ext. Marketing | Email Jillian | Jillian Bannister's LinkedIn
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Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
You’ve poured your heart and soul into launching your business and creating growth. Wouldn’t you like your business to live on even after you’re no longer here?
In this episode, Kirk Lowe speaks with George Hartman, co-founder and CEO of Market Logics. They unpack what gets in an advisor’s way of putting a succession plan in place, how to get started, and where marketing fits into the process. This episode is a must-listen for all entrepreneurs who want their businesses to endure for generations to come.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What gets in the way of putting a plan in place
- The steps required to successfully exit your business
- What options are available to advisors
- The purpose of a continuity partner
- Where marketing fits into the succession planning process and how important it is
- And more!
Tune in now and experience the excitement around keeping your business successful for generations to come!
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | Market Logics
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Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
What is keeping you from creating a digital marketing strategy that brings in leads and leaves you feeling confident about your firm’s future?
In this episode, Kirk Lowe has a riveting conversation with James Robert Lay, founder and CEO of Digital Growth Institute. They discuss how you can break through the barriers that are holding too many financial brands back from maximizing their digital growth potential.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What challenges hold financial brands back from maximizing their digital growth potential
- What the greatest opportunities are for financial brands to capture over the next 12-24 months
- How a financial brand marketing, sales, and leadership team can develop a digital growth mindset
- What role humans will play, if any, in a digital consumer's buying journey when shopping for a financial product
- What lies ahead for Digital Growth Institute
- And more!
Tune in now and get inspired to reach better digital marketing outcomes!
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | Digital Growth Institute
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Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
Would you ever be so bold as to switch your niche?
In this episode, Matt speaks with a financial planning brother-sister duo, Danielle Granger Nava and Dustin Granger, about their pivotal decision to start targeting online millennial entrepreneurs. Having made a clean break from the traditional advisor path, Danielle and Dustin share their perspective on playing the long-game and how they’re winning over this growing market.
In this episode, you will learn:
- About Danielle and Dustin’s journey to creating Toujours Planning Wealth Management
- Why they’ve chosen to serve online millennial entrepreneurs — what about the big fish?
- How Danielle and Dustin decide on podcast topics
- What they’ve done to make their website appealing to millennials
- Why niche marketing is a long game, not a sprint
- And more!
Tune in now and become inspired to go all-in with your dream niche!
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | Toujours Planning Wealth Management | Email | Worth It Podcast | Worth It Podcast on Instagram
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Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
There has been considerable evolution in advisor brands. Many tactics advisors use to get their message out have changed, but interestingly enough, some things have stayed the same.
Today, Kirk Lowe and Matt Halloran dive into a subject that stirs up debates amongst advisors: marketing then and now. They examine the seven levels of the advisor marketing evolution to uncover how advisor brands have become what they are today.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The difference between branding and visual identity
- How advisors started differentiating themselves from other advisors
- What content marketing used to be versus what it is now
- How advisors started building their credibility
- And more!
Tune in now and get your advisor brand up-to-date!
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | How to Start Your Own Podcast
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Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
In the service-based sales industry, your business is built off of how well you can build and keep client relationships. That is the centralized belief of ReminderMedia.
In this episode, Kirk Lowe has a passionate conversation with Luke Acree, ReminderMedia’s founder and president. They discuss how to keep in touch with the clients in your database in such a way that they become raving fans of your organization. Every advisor knows the importance of gaining referrals and repeat business, but this episode will challenge you to examine what you’re doing today to inspire unwavering loyalty.
In this episode, you will learn:
- About a unique and personalized gift idea that’s proving to be memorable and coveted by clients
- How to use the FORD method to build client relationships that lend to future marketing opportunities
- What it takes to intrigue your prospects’ curiosity and why these efforts are worthwhile
- How humanizing yourself will help you build rapport with your clients
- And more!
Tune in now and get a ton of ideas for inspiring your clients to become raving fans!
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | ReminderMedia
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Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
Today’s episode marks a special occasion for the Top Advisor Marketing team. It’s the 200th episode our Top Advisor Marketing Podcast!
We couldn’t be more proud and motivated to share what we have learned along the way.
There are many variables in play when doing a podcast. There are technical, production, marketing, and even emotional aspects to consider. So how can you make sure your podcast lasts for 200 episodes and beyond — and brings you and your company success? Join your hosts, Matt Halloran and Kirk Lowe, as they share valuable lessons about their podcasting journey.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The most important elements to having a successful podcast
- Factors that can affect the quality of your recording
- Why podcasting has been the best long-term investment for Top Advisor Marketing
- Common podcasting mistakes you should avoid
- And more!
Tune in now and learn tips to make your podcasting experience more fun, efficient, and successful.
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing
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Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Often when it comes to their marketing and branding, advisors have a hard time lighting a fire under themselves — instead, they stay where it’s comfortable. They also miss opportunities to rise up and motivate their team and clients.
In this episode, Matt speaks with Marlo Higgins, a chief inspirational officer with nearly three decades of experience in leading and coaching entrepreneurs to a place of newfound success. This is a riveting conversation that will help you inspire and motivate yourself, your team, and your clients.
In this episode, you will learn:
- About Marlo’s journey to becoming a thought leader, podcaster, and author
- The power of being inspired and how it feeds performance
- Why Marlo built this brand to serve others in this space
- Why Marlo believes that doing what you enjoy will help you be successful
- And more!
Tune in now and get inspired to wake up with that fire in your belly to achieve your goals!
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | Marlo Higgins | The Maverick Assessment | Perform and Get Paid Community: Facebook Group | The Making of a Maverick by Marlo Higgins
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Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
Today, host Matt Halloran continues to help advisors separate themselves from the advisor down the street.
In this episode, Matt speaks with Dana Mantilia, CEO and founder of Identity Protection Planning about why it’s important for advisors to offer their clients identity theft protection.
Dana and her team have established a user-friendly B2B software platform that allows agents, advisors, employers, and association managers to protect their clients, employees, and members against identity theft.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why identity theft is a big deal
- Why advisors should be offering identity protection
- How Dana helps advisors position identity theft insurance in front of their clients
- Why it’s important for parents to freeze their children’s credit
- And more!
Tune in now to learn why we’re calling identity theft protection “life’s newest necessity.”
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | Dana Mantilia | Identron | Identron's Facebook | 833-345-7233
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Tuesday Sep 17, 2019
Tuesday Sep 17, 2019
Things come full circle today as Matt Halloran chats with Brittany Anderson of Sweet Financial Services, a firm he once coached.
Brittany is COO and co-founder of the Ultimate Advisor Coaching Program and Dare to Dream Enterprises as well as a speaker and co-author of two books, “Dare to Dream: Design the Retirement You Can’t Wait to Wake Up To” and “Imagine. Act. Inspire: A Daily Journal.”
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why mindset matters
- What a reticular activating system is
- How to make it less about you and more about the client
- Why systems equal freedom
- The difference between efficient and effective
- And more!
Tune in to learn how a reticular activating system can set you up for success!
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | Brittany Anderson | Ultimate Advisor Coaching | Ultimate Advisor Podcast | Dare to Dream Enterprises |
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Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
Efficient marketing strategies are an advisor’s best friend because they take little time and effort. They allow advisors to focus on what they are really good at, which is helping their clients achieve better financial outcomes.
With that said, what’s the best way to make your marketing strategies super efficient? What outcomes could you get by combining traditional and digital strategies? Join expert financial marketers and communicators, Matt Halloran and Kirk Lowe as they share which steps to follow to get the marketing results you need.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What a perfect marketing strategy looks like
- How to make a real impact with your marketing
- How to increase your chances of reaching your ideal audiences
- Whether marketing to a specific niche limits your opportunities
- And more!
Tune in now and learn tips to make your marketing super efficient.
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | Breaking Money Silence® Podcast| 99 Best Marketing Ideas | Episode 180: How to Get Referrals Without Asking — Referrals Mini-Series Part 1
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Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
On today’s Top Advisor Marketing Podcast, Matt places a special focus on sales with Sales Call Reluctance Coach, Connie Kadansky.
Connie Kadansky is a noted authority on call reluctance and sales productivity. She is a Master Certified Coach, certified in conversational intelligence and a professional speaker who specializes in identifying the blocks that keep financial advisors from proactively prospecting.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The biggest reason salespeople hesitate to get in front of prospects
- About breaking through performance barriers
- Why you should think of your telephone as your ATM
- How to recognize if you have sales call reluctance
- Why it’s helpful to believe that it isn’t about you
- And more!
Tune in now and learn how to leave sales call reluctance in the dust!
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | Connie Kadansky | Exceptional Sales Performance
| Contact Connie | Cell: 602-380-5431
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Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
In today’s episode, Matt Halloran is coming to you live from Grand Rapids, Michigan, at USA Financial®!
Matt is joined by Mark Mersman, CMO of USA Financial®, to discuss the best marketing ideas of the past, present, and future. Together they explore how you can better understand marketing and your advisory business as a whole.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why Mark is a firm believer in split-testing and ideas for where to apply it
- How a message-to-market match approach can fill your seminar room
- How USA Financial® serves you, the advisor
- About the need for advisors to adapt to changing technology, demographics, and lifestyles
- The level of research that goes into marketing to ideal prospects
- And more!
Tune in now to learn about Mark, USA Financial®, and the power of marketing!
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | USA Financial® | 16 Ways from Sunday
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Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Today, Matt welcomes back Mike Thurman, White Glove co-founder and seminar expert. Together, they dive deeper into White Glove’s educational seminar system and how advisors can execute a successful seminar.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How advisors can prepare for presentations
- What White Glove does to help advisors prepare
- Action items for before and after a presentation
- Where advisors fail themselves
- And more!
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | White Glove | Mike Thurman LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | White Glove LinkedIn | Ep 125 - Hosting a Successful Seminar with Mike Thurman
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Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Do you know the similarities between being a great podcast host and a great advisor?
In today’s episode, Matt and Kirk bring light to these similarities and discuss how advisors can translate their podcasting experience into their career and practice. Join this conversation and learn six ways that podcasts can, in fact, make you a better advisor.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How you can improve as an advisor by doing podcasts
- The importance of listening to what your clients are saying
- Tips on how to enhance your listening skills
- The importance of resourcefulness
- How podcasting helps you develop leadership
- And more!
Tune in now and learn six ways that podcasting can take your advisor skills to new heights.
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing
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Thursday Aug 15, 2019
Thursday Aug 15, 2019
In today’s episode, Matt Halloran and Kirk Lowe discuss how they merged their businesses and experiences together and founded Top Advisor Marketing. Here, they share the ins and outs of their journey towards becoming a million-dollar company.
Join Matt and Kirk as they go through some of the steps that helped them successfully develop their thought-leadership and company, and the lessons they have learned along the way.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How they became Top Advisor Marketing
- What they have learned from their biggest mistakes
- Strategies they have put in place to advance their business
- How they have adjusted to the challenges of managing a growing business
- And so much more!
Tune in now and find out more about Top Advisor Marketing and learn some tips you can also apply to your growing business.
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing
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Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
In today’s episode, Matt Halloran interviews our founder, Kirk Lowe, and they dive deep into the truth surrounding marketing ROI for advisors.
For 20 years, Kirk has observed which marketing strategies give advisors the best outcomes. In this episode, he walks you through different mediums to explore their ROI-potential, their disadvantages, and what it takes to see worthwhile outcomes.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Which mediums are producing the best ROI
- What role advisors play in creating their ROI
- What the Micro-Influencer term means
- How you can become more compelling with your niche
- And so much more!
Tune in now and find out the truth about marketing ROI for advisors.
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing
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Thursday Aug 08, 2019
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
There are two major differentiators that advisors tend to overlook: having a behavioral component in their sales and marketing and using longevity as a compelling conversation tool.
Today, Matt Halloran speaks with Jack Martin, co-founder and CEO Elite Advisor Group LLC, about the powerful possibilities for advisors who practice these differentiators. Jack explains how to use behavior to influence clients to make the right decisions and how to frame conversations about longevity risk.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How a behavioral approach to marketing/sales has changed the way advisors sell
- How to help the customer experience by adjusting your behavior
- How to influence client outcomes
- How two ways of framing the longevity-question prompt much different responses from clients
- What biases drive your behavior
- And more!
Tune in and learn how to use Jack Martin’s techniques to set yourself apart and influence clients.
Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | Jack Martin LinkedIn | Contact Jack | Elite Advisor Group | Longevity Brochure
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