Finish Line Focus: Master the Final Stretch to End 2023 Like a Champion
Feeling like you’re falling behind, right on track, or crushing your goals like a pro? No matter where you stand, it’s not time to relax just yet. The final part of the race often determines the outcome, and we have just what you need to finish 2023 with a bang.
Tune in to the newest episode of The Truest Fan Podcast! Join hosts Rob Brown and Phil Calandra as they reveal proven strategies to help you make this year your best yet.
Success Habit: The Impact of Everyday Learning
In this episode of Truest Fan Blueprint, hosts Phil Calandra and Rob Brown discuss the importance of daily reading as a cornerstone habit for success. They also recommend several timeless books that have personally impacted them throughout their careers.
Given constant digital interruptions, setting aside specific time for focused reading is crucial. As this practice becomes a regular part of your daily routine, it evolves into a success habit that can offer increasingly significant benefits over time.
The Inevitability of Life’s Roadblocks and How to Overcome Them
When we encounter an obstacle, our natural reaction may be to barrel straight through it without much thought. However, as we gain experience and wisdom, we learn that taking a step back to assess the situation often leads to better solutions. Not every roadblock needs to be confronted head-on at the moment.
In this episode of the Truest Fan Blueprint, hosts Rob Brown and Phil Calandra discuss the inevitability of life’s roadblocks and how to overcome them.
Choose Enthusiasm: Ignite Change from Within
When you feel enthusiastic about something, you also become more intentional and passionate about it. And this leads you on a path of discovering what really fuels your soul and how to become the truest fan of your own self.
In this episode of the Truest Fan Blueprint, Rob Brown and Phil Calandra talk about choosing enthusiasm and igniting change from within. Like any daily decision, being enthusiastic is a conscious choice.
Shifting Perspectives: Decoding the Fear of Change
Fear can paralyse and convince us that comfort is always better than the potential rewards of transformation. But letting fear dominate inhibits our ability to explore new horizons and embrace opportunities.
In this episode of the Truest Fan Blueprint podcast, hosts Rob Brown and Phil Calandra explore the topic of shifting perspectives: decoding the fear of change. It’s common for us to cling to what’s familiar and resist change because it brings discomfort and uncertainty.
Financial Advisor Edition: The 80-20 Analysis for Targeting Your Ultimate Clients
Attracting the right clients is crucial for business growth. However, identifying these ultimate clients can be a challenging task. It requires careful assessment of your existing client base to understand who you truly enjoy serving the most.
In today’s episode of The Truest Fan Blueprint podcast, hosts Rob Brown and Phil Calandra shed light on the power of the 80-20 Analysis in targeting ultimate clients. For financial advisors aiming to propel their business growth, conducting this analysis is not just an option; it’s a necessity.
Financial Advisor Edition: Four Key Steps to Accelerate Assets Under Management Growth
In recent years, volatile financial markets have had a profound impact on asset levels, leaving many financial advisors struggling to attract new business. Even with this year’s market rebound, asset levels in numerous practices remain stagnant, barely surpassing levels from years ago.
Join your hosts, Rob Brown and Phil Calandra, as they delve into the world of financial planning and investment management and unveil the four key steps that hold the power to turbocharge the growth of your assets under management (AUM). As a financial professional, you know that managing and expanding assets is the cornerstone of your success in the industry.
The Common Thread: AI, Giving, and Marketing (Featuring Joe Apfelbaum)
Join us for an engaging episode as we delve into the incredible story of Joe Apfelbaum, the CEO & Founder of Ajax Union, a renowned B2B Digital Marketing Agency based in Brooklyn. Joe is a seasoned business strategist, LinkedIn expert, and Certified Google Trainer, bringing a wealth of knowledge to our discussion.
In this episode, we explore the surprising connection between AI and networking, unveiling the key pillars of AI-driven networking and its revolutionary impact on connectivity.
Build a Networking Mindset and Expand Your Sphere of Influence
Networking and creating connections are paramount for success in the competitive world of business. Embracing a networking mindset helps you uncovers new opportunities and enhances your influence. Listen to the latest episode of the Truest Fan Podcast, where we delve into the significance of connections and why focusing on what you can give should come before thinking about what you might get.
We explore how adopting a networking mindset will help empower you to accomplish your most important goals. We also share practical ways to enhance your networking skills, including Michael’s Four Dimensions of Networking and Daily Fight Plan. These strategies cultivate valuable relationships that fuel business growth.
The Power of Advocacy
Advocacy can take many forms, from personal conversations to social media campaigns to networking in your community. But no matter the strategy, the keys to successful advocacy are planning and consistency. You must regularly share your message. And you need to let your advocates know that you’re looking for new opportunities.
In its simplest form, advocacy is a process for turning clients, centers of influence (COIs) and other influencers into promoters of you and your business. Advocacy, done well, leads to a more steady flow of referrals and introductions.