Episode No. 353 | January 25, 2023
Having the Freedom to Make Work Work For You
A Conversation with Sarah Ponder
Whether you live in a single or dual-entrepreneurial household, have children you’re balancing in that equation, or are just looking for effective tips to convert prospects into clients, this episode is for you!
March 24, 2021
From Unfulfilled Employees to Independent RIA Owners
Today, we have two remarkable XYPN members—Tremaine Wills and Charles Ho—on the show. Tremaine and Charles both left the broker-dealer space knowing they were destined to do more meaningful work. Both ended up finding major fulfillment in being owners of their very own independent RIA …
March 17, 2021
Considerations for Special Needs Planning
We’re thrilled to have four incredible XYPN members on the show with us today: Alexandra Baig, Neil Mahoney, Todd Sensing, and Matthew Ricks. Each advisor has built a practice that either focuses entirely on or incorporates special needs planning—a unique niche that brings its own cha …
March 10, 2021
Strategic and Authentic Podcasting
Today, we’re excited to talk with three extraordinary people—Aaron Agte, Michael Reynolds, and Trishul Patel—with three remarkable things in common: they are all RIA owners, XYPN members, and, to top it off, podcasters. In today's episode, we discuss the intricacies of hosting a podca …
October 30, 2019
Ep #227: From Marketing Expert to Financial Advisor for Hispanic Clients - The Career of Miguel Gomez
Today XYPN member Miguel Gomez joins the show to share how his marketing career turned into a financial planning career. Originally from Mexico, Miguel came to the United States to work for a firm as a marketing expert before moving to a different firm and ultimately transitioning int …
October 09, 2019
Ep #224: Leveraging Investors to Launch Their Financial Life Firm - The Careers of Cristina Livadary & Stephanie Bucko
You have the chance to gain or lose mana with everything you do. What is mana? Today you’ll find out the importance of this word, as well as the value of life planning and building a meaningful business from Mana Financial Life Design co-founders, Stephanie Bucko and Cristina Livadary …
October 02, 2019
Ep #223: Going All-In on a Niche and Ramping Growth - The Career of Adam Cmejla
From broker-dealer to independent broker-dealer to building his own independent RIA, Adam Cmejla had quite the journey towards creating a business and lifestyle that fit his needs and the needs of his family. He joins the show today to discuss how he achieved such an impressive rate o …
September 25, 2019
Ep #222: Building Your Business with Intentionality featuring Eric Roberge
Starting and running a business takes intentionality, but it's easy for that intention to fizzle in the chaos of entrepreneurship. Today Eric Roberge, successful practice owner and contributor to Business Insider and Forbes, joins the show to weigh in on the importance of keeping inte …