Episode No. 353 | January 25, 2023

Having the Freedom to Make Work Work For You

A Conversation with Sarah Ponder

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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!

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March 24, 2021

From Unfulfilled Employees to Independent RIA Owners

Ep #300: From Unfulfilled Employees to Independent RIA Owners: A Conversation with Charles Ho and Tremaine Wills

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 …

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March 17, 2021

Considerations for Special Needs Planning

Ep #299: Considerations for Special Needs Planning: A Discussion With Alexandra Baig, Neil Mahoney, Todd Sensing, and Matthew Ricks

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 …

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March 10, 2021

Strategic and Authentic Podcasting

Ep #298: Strategic and Authentic Podcasting: A Conversation with Aaron Agte, Michael Reynolds, and Trishul Patel

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 …

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October 30, 2019

Ep #227: From Marketing Expert to Financial Advisor for Hispanic Clients - The Career of Miguel Gomez

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 …

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October 09, 2019

Ep #224: Leveraging Investors to Launch Their Financial Life Firm - The Careers of Cristina Livadary & Stephanie Bucko

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 …

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October 02, 2019

Ep #223: Going All-In on a Niche and Ramping Growth - The Career of Adam Cmejla

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 …

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September 25, 2019

Ep #222: Building Your Business with Intentionality featuring Eric Roberge

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 …

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