Monthly Archives: November 2018

Ep 126 – Being a Category of One with Joe Calloway



On this episode of Top Advisor Marketing, Matt Halloran welcomes Joe Calloway to discuss one of his many books, Becoming A Category of One: How Extraordinary Companies Transcend Commodity And Defy Comparison.

Joe helps leaders focus on what is truly important, inspires new thinking about effective leadership, and motivates them to immediate action.

As many businesses today follow a cookie-cutter plan, to become a Category of One you must discover how to decommonditize your business and stand out from the crowd.  Are you providing a specialized service to your clients? Are you relevant? Do you provide value and consistency of performance? Listen in and learn tips from Joe and Matt to setting yourself apart from your competitors and turn your business into a market leader.

LINKS: Joe Calloway LinkedIn | Becoming a Category of One |


Ep 125 – Hosting a Successful Seminar with Mike Thurman



Do you find your seminars are lacking that punch that results long potential prospects lists? Matt explores the top three strategies for hosting a successful seminar with returning guest, Mike Thurman, co-founder of White Glove Workshops.

Mike has over 25 years experience in the financial industry and has hosted over 1000 educational seminars, making him an expert in the field. Along with Matt, Mike reviews his three key components to seminar success: plan the process, possess the heart of a teacher, and finishing strong.

Join us today and be sure to check out White Glove Workshops resources on their website!

LINKS: Mike Thurman LinkedIn | White Glove Workshops |


Ep 124 – The Value of Tech Integration with Kristen Schmidt



Today Matt is diving into the importance of technology integration with tech strategist, speaker, consultant, and founder of RIA Oasis, Kristen Schmidt.

Integrating your technology not only helps make things easier around your office, it can free up time so you can do more in your practice while creating better client services/experience, and creating seamless prospecting. Oftentimes advisors fail to use their technology to the fullest potential – with most firms only using 20-30% of what their technology offers.

As one of the few RIA tech experts, Kristen spends every day working with the very systems that drive your business. Kristen and Matt walk through the basic steps that you can take to evaluate your technology and come to some decision on what comes next.

LINKS: RIA Oasis | Kristen Schmidt LinkedIn 


Ep 123 – Power of the Purse with Lynn Evans



Have you ever thought you had such a great ideasomeone might just pay you to read it? Often times advisors reach a point in their development where they’re told to put pen to paper and draft the next best financial read. But how many of us consider what a great opportunity a book can be for marketing?

Joining Matt today is fellow podcaster, author, CFP®, and speaker Lynn S. Evans to discuss how she developed, marketed, and wrote her book, Power of the Purse.

Lynn is a national leader in the financial planning industry. Lynn has a profound understanding of the deep relationships that revolve around women and money. Through the work of her book, podcast, radio show, and financial network, Lynn has made it her personal mission to help baby boomer women become financially literate and take back control of their finances.

Learn more about Lynn, her book, and marketing in this great episode today!

LINKS: Power of the Purse Podcast | Women of Substance | Lynn S Evans LinkedIn | Power of the Purse Book


Ep 122 – The Money Personalities with Scott & Bethany Palmer



As a financial advisor – how do you differentiate yourself? Realistically, pricing and services are pretty constant across the board now, so what’s left to make you stand out? The answer is your client relationships.

Joining Matt today is the incredible power couple Scott and Bethany Palmer of the Money Couple to discuss one of the biggest buzzwords in financial services, behavioral finance. In today’s episode, learn how you can use this tool to successfully differentiate yourself from your competition.

With Bethany and Scott’s game changing discovery of the Money Personalities Test, you can revolutionized how your clients think of their relationships with money. With a deeper understanding of your clients intricacies with money, you can develop more custom plans to suit their needs. Prepare for 2019 to offer the best and most custom service yet!

LINKS: The Money Personalities Test | Scott Palmer LinkedIn | Bethany Palmer LinkedIn | The Money Couple


Ep 121 – Merging Your Firms with Jennifer Goldman



Matt is joined by returning guest Jen Goldman, of Jennifer Goldman Consultants to discuss a big topic, with little content – how to merge a CPA firm with a wealth management firm.

As a business transformation consultant Jen has experienced first hand the growing pains that come from merging these two businesses. When her journey began, she sought all the material and advice should could online, and surprisingly, came up pretty empty handed. With over 50% of CPA firms now offering some form of wealth management, it’s hard to envision that this practice has been so over looked.

But fear not. Given Jen and Matt’s shared experience on the topic, the two of them dive into some of the key things you need to know about making your business merger a major success.

LINKS: Jen Goldman LI | Jennifer Goldman Consulting


Ep 120 – Getting Stuff Done with Dave Crenshaw



Best selling author, speaker, business coach Dave Crenshaw joins Matt Halloran today to discuss what he knows best – accountability and time management. Dave is a particular expert in his field as his personal background isn’t that he’s a classic type A person. On the contrary, Dave has been diagnosed with ADHD, making him inherently disorganized.

Unlike many others we often hear from explaining to us how to stay focused, Dave has overcome his natural instinct for chaos and can now behave as though he has inherently organized, a skill set he has now taught hundreds to thousands of people. Having designed a system that was built for the most disorganized person in the world, Dave understands how to take anyone, regardless of their starting point, to a level of successful organization.

Together with Matt, Dave is going to explore how you can become the master of your own time by understanding a few of the simple lies we often tell ourselves that keep us from optimal efficiency. If you’re ready to take 2019 by storm, listen in today and find out how to become master of your own time and success.

Links: Dave Crenshaw Linked | DaveCrenshaw.com |


Ep 119 – Reaching your Ideal Client with Susan Danzig



Today on Top Advisor Marketing Podcast, host Matt Halloran interviews business development expert Susan Danzig! For over 25 years, Susan has worked as a business coach helping her clients understand, appreciate and clarify their true value, define their specialization, and create effective marketing strategies.

As a Master in Neuro-linguistic Programming Coach, Susan has dedicated herself to freeing her clients from the human condition that causes us to limit our beliefs in our success. After working with hundreds of advisors, Susan recognized that regardless of their level of success, it was her own clients who stood in the way of achieving success. Using her extensive resume and her education, Susan is changing the way advisors attract and retain their ideal clients.

If you’re looking to set a new tone for 2019, or simply in need of a 4th quarter boost, be sure to listen in today! And check Susan’s websites for some incredible free resources!

Links: Susan Danzig LLC | Susan Danzig LinkedIn