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From Solo Advisor to CEO with Michael Ginsberg, CFP, JD (Ep. 73)

From Solo Advisor to CEO with Michael Ginsberg, CFP, JD (Ep. 73)

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Success isn’t just about working harder—it’s about working smarter and knowing when & how to scale.

In this episode of the Advisor Mentorship Podcast, Jeremy Houser sits down with Michael Ginsberg, founder of Ginsberg Financial Strategies, who shares his remarkable journey from being a solo advisor to building a thriving team, highlighting the dramatic impact it’s had on his business and personal life.

You’ll learn the importance of mindset shift in hiring, the power of a well-crafted recruitment process, and how focusing on high-value activities can lead to significant business growth.

They discuss: 

  • Michael’s transition from a solo advisor to managing a team
  • Strategies that led to 5X growth within 12 months
  • Leveraging a third-party consulting firm to hire the right people
  • The role of mindset in making pivotal business decisions
  • Insights on improving client relationships through operational efficiency
  • The significance of having a well-structured hiring process
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Michael Ginsberg founded Ginsberg Financial Strategies in 2012 to move beyond traditional financial advice that left retirement-focused clients vulnerable to market losses.

He is passionate about helping clients create reliable retirement income and was fed up with risky market-based solutions. Therefore, he developed a simple income-based blueprint that empowers clients to create lifetime wealth.

Now, he helps diligent savers in the East Bay use his Lifetime Wealth BlueprintSM to protect what they have, grow it carefully, and feel confident retiring knowing their money will last as long as they need it to.

Everything they do—their services, operations, and outreach—is shaped by this goal.

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Mastering the Game: Proven Systems for Thriving Financial Advisors with Chad Willardson (Ep. 72)

Mastering the Game: Proven Systems for Thriving Financial Advisors with Chad Willardson (Ep. 72)

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Balancing multiple businesses and a fulfilling personal life is a challenge many entrepreneurs face.

How do you manage a thriving career while maintaining a strong family foundation? How do you leverage social media to grow your brand and connect with clients?

In this episode of the Advisor Mentorship Podcast, Jeremy Houser is joined by Chad Willardson—a five-time bestselling author and manager of $1.2 billion in investments. We’ll dive deep into Chad’s journey from a successful career at Merrill Lynch to founding Pacific Capital, and discover how he balances running multiple businesses with family life. 

Whether you’re an advisor looking to differentiate yourself or a young entrepreneur in need of guidance, this episode is packed with insights that can elevate your game.

They discuss: 

  • Chad’s transition from Merrill Lynch to founding Pacific Capital after the 2008 financial crisis
  • The importance of having a disciplined, growth-focused mindset
  • How effective use of LinkedIn has transformed Chad’s business and personal brand
  • Practical advice for young professionals on blending personal authenticity with business growth
  • And more!

 

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Chad Willardson is the Founder and President of Pacific Capital, a fiduciary wealth advisory firm that serves high-net-worth entrepreneurs and families. He is also the Founder of Platinum Elevated, a coaching program designed to help entrepreneurs achieve financial and lifestyle freedom.

In addition to his professional roles, Chad is a five-time best-selling author. Some of his notable works include “Stress-Free Money” and “Smart, Not Spoiled”. He is recognized as one of the top wealth management experts in the country, helping clients manage their finances, increase cash flow, and reduce stress about money.

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Lessons Learned from a Top Advisors Team (Ep. 65)

Lessons Learned from a Top Advisors Team (Ep. 65)

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Looking for ways to elevate your financial advisory practice? Staying in the loop with current industry standards and keeping an eye open for advancements in marketing technologies are key in helping yourself stand out from the crowd.

In this episode, Jeremy Houser delves into some of his recent activities while also highlighting the importance of effective communication, systematic processes, and utilizing state-of-the-art financial technology in order to keep your financial advisory practice up to date with current marketing trends.

With invaluable lessons from his travels and discussions about previous engaging podcast episodes featuring industry titans, Jeremy emphasizes the benefits of having a personal assistant and participating in live training events. 

Episode highlights:

  • Effective communication practices and how they are crucial for building connections and sharing information with your team
  • What systems and processes you should have in place to improve your efficiency and productivity
  • How to leverage financial technology and how it can provide a competitive advantage in your advisory
  • Utilizing up and coming marketing strategies to keep your business in the spotlight
  • The advantage of attending an upcoming live training and how it can enhance advisor skills and curate better client relationships

 

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Wellness Is The Wealth with Stevyn Guinnip (Ep. 31)

Wellness Is The Wealth with Stevyn Guinnip (Ep. 31)

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When it comes to financial well-being, most people immediately think about creating a financial plan, saving up for their retirement, and being able to enjoy their golden years after the hustle is over.

What they don’t realize is that without physical well-being, those golden years might be overshadowed by a number of health problems, throwing a wrench in your plans for years to come. What if you treat your health as an asset?

In this episode, Jeremy Houser is joined by Stevyn Guinnip, the founder, and CEO of Grow Wellthy™. Through speaking to many advisors who have been in the business for more than 20 years, including her father, Stevyn unveils the similarities between financial and physical wellness and her approach to helping advisors and investors grow wellthy so that they can retire wellthy.

Stevyn discusses: 

  • Her connection to the financial world 
  • What motivated her to build Grow Wellthy™
  • The parallels between financial and physical wellness 
  • Tips and tricks advisors can follow to live a healthy lifestyle 
  • Ways health is a silent partner in our retirement plan
  • And more!

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Stevyn Guinnip, MS, CWC is an exercise physiologist, certified wellness coach, and the daughter of a successful financial advisor. She is the Founder & CEO of Grow Wellthy™, a health and wellness advisory firm with a financial perspective. She believes that a financial plan without a wellness plan is only half a plan for success. Her new book on health and wealth for financial professionals will be coming out soon. You can read more about Stevyn’s story here.

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12. My Backbone For Success with Christina Houser

12. My Backbone For Success with Christina Houser

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The true meaning of success is being able to share goals and achievements with someone you love.

In this episode, Jeremy Houser brings on his wife Christina Houser, to take a deep dive into their strong relationship, how they prioritize supporting each other for the success of their family and relationship and the sacrifices they have faced to maintain a strong and healthy family. Jeremy shares his true love and appreciation for Christina and everything she does for the success of their son and relationship. 

Jeremy and Christina discuss: 

  • Their beautiful love story and family beginnings 
  • Sacrifices and strategies of support that have prospered their family
  • The importance of setting personal and family goals for a successful marriage
  • What the future holds for the Houser’s
  • And more

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10. Centering your Business Relationships for Longevity with Steve Kerns

10. Centering your Business Relationships for Longevity with Steve Kerns

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Becoming one of the respected insurance marketing advisory companies in the United States does not happen accidentally. Focusing on building relationships is key to success as an advisor and operating a successful organization.

In this episode, Jeremy Houser sits down with Steve Kerns, founder and president of InsurMark. They discuss Steve’s journey as an entrepreneur, the challenges of running a successful insurance distribution business, and how InsurMark has been able to stay profitable and continue to grow even during hard times.

Jeremy and Steve discuss: 

  • How a sandwich business played a critical role in entrepreneurial education which lead to the success of InsurMark
  • How InsurMark overcomes primary challenges by being rooted client-centered values
  • How to stay relevant and successful in a saturated market
  • What to be aware of in 2022 as a financial advisor
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

Steve is a visionary and coach with a keen ability to spot industry and demographic trends. In 1983, he and his wife, Becky, founded InsurMark, which is known for its integrity, innovation, leadership and service. It is now a well-established and well-respected national insurance marketing organization with thousands of advisor-partners in all 50 states. He functions as our chief strategic officer, in addition to his responsibilities as President. Steve is also founding partner of LifeUSA, known today as Allianz, of The Annexus Group, Market Synergy Group, and Collabrix

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9. Becoming an Expert to Create Solutions With Chad Owen

9. Becoming an Expert to Create Solutions With Chad Owen

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To shift from taking orders to creating a solution process as a financial advisor means you need to change your approach at work.

In this episode, Jeremy Houser talks with Chad Owen, annuity sales coach and founder of Retirement Realized Agents Academy (also known as InsurMark Sales Success Academy). They discuss how his mentorship program can improve an advisor’s annual annuity average, the critical habit changes that allow you to improve, and how you can effectively leverage marketers to grow your business.

Chad Owen discusses: 

  • Secrets that have helped him write over $220 Million of FIA business in his career
  • Why his mentorship program is important for financial professionals and the succession of their business and peers
  • How to become a $5 Million, $10 Million, $20 Million dollar FIA producer
  • How to improve your key metrics through effective education and industry awareness 
  • The number one thing to do as an advisor is to provide a solution and gain confidence from your clients
  • What you should expect from your marketer to assist and grow your business
  • And more

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Chad Owen, The Annuity Sales Coach, has written over $220,000,000 in personal annuity production since 2008 as a solo annuity producer and licensed insurance agent. He takes average agents and helps them become elite producers through a solution based approach to selling. He is one of the most successful solo annuity producers in the entire industry and now is set on helping agents defy the odds and find massive success and freedom in their lives.

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4. How Are You Measuring Your Value?

4. How Are You Measuring Your Value?

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How do your practices compare to the most successful advisors? Do you know what top advisors are doing in order to see growth and success?

You can get your business to the next level with systems and processes that have proven they work and bring results for other advisors.

In this episode, Jeremy Houser teaches you about his value engineering process, and how he uses this to help his advisors see growth. Jeremy shares the importance of reflecting on the numbers to ensure that you are reaching your goals, and explains how to work this success into your systems and processes to continue seeing growth, year over year.

Jeremy discusses: 

  • The value engineering process––and how it helps advisors
  • Common struggles of advisors with their businesses
  • The process of building trust equity with your clients
  • The importance of doing business planning for the upcoming year
  • And more

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1. Meet Your Host, Jeremy Houser

1. Meet Your Host, Jeremy Houser

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Systems work, people fail. In today’s crowded marketplace, advisors must find a way to differentiate themselves from the competition.

Introducing the Advisor Mentorship Podcast – Processes and Systems for the 21st Century Advisor with your host, Jeremy Houser!

In this inaugural episode, get to know Jeremy Houser, as he shares his specialty in the financial space, some facts about himself and who he is outside of the office, and how he stays on track in the financial industry.

Jeremy discusses: 

  • Who he serves in the industry and what his speciality is
  • A motto he says to keep himself on track and stay focused
  • What he would do if he had all the money in the world
  • And more

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