Top Advisor Marketing Podcast

What does it mean to be an ally? What are some ways that you can be more inclusive in your workplace? Today, Matt speaks with Julie Kratz, a TEDx speaker, inclusive leadership trainer, executive coach, author, and founder of Next Pivot Point, about how to be an ally for women and underrepresented groups in a white male-dominated industry. They also discuss how to take an inventory of your privilege and how to be inclusive in client meetings. In this episode, you will learn:   How to evaluate whose voices are being heard in your organization What microaggressions are and how they affect women in the workplace Tangible ways to be more inclusive in your workplace Ways to be an ally  How to know if you tend to mansplain (and how to stop) Ways to be inclusive in your client meetings And more! Tune in now to learn about diversity, inclusion, and becoming an ally in your workplace! Resources:  Top Advisor Marketing | Next Pivot Point  | Julie Kratz on LinkedIn   Brought to you by: iris.xyz 

Once you’ve shot your video, it’s time to get this new content in front of your audience. In part three, Matt talks to Laura Garfield and Sharon Gottula of Idea Decanter about how to get the most marketing mileage out of your video. Laura and Sharon unpack four marketing steps and explain how to execute them in ways that are measurable for you and highly appealing and accessible to your audience.  In this episode, you will learn:   How to prevent YouTube from suggesting other people’s “up next” videos to your audience How to decide where to post your videos How to email your videos without sending a big file Best practices for posting videos on social media How to track the success of your videos And more! Tune in now to learn four proven ways to market your video! Special offer for our listeners: Get Idea Decanter’s free guide: “Six Steps to Attract New Clients With a Video.” Email Laura Garfield with “Top Advisor Marketing” as the subject, and she will send you a copy! Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | Idea Decanter | Laura Garfield on LinkedIn | Sharon Gottula on LinkedIn Brought to you by: iris.xyz

It can feel nerve-wracking to be in front of a camera, especially if it’s your first time shooting a video. In part two, Matt is back with Laura Garfield and Sharon Gottula of Idea Decanter to help you prepare for shooting your video. Laura and Sharon walk you through the best equipment and camera angles to use, how to prepare your message, and what it’s like to shoot video with their help.  In this episode, you will learn:   Which angles and poses to use in your videos How to find your message, even if you have no idea what it is The difference between talking at someone versus talking to them How Laura and Sharon make it easy for compliance to review your video How to gear your video to a specific audience Tips for feeling comfortable and being personable in your video And more! Tune in now for tips to help you prepare for your video shoot! Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | Idea Decanter | Laura Garfield on LinkedIn | Sharon Gottula on LinkedIn Brought to you by: iris.xyz

How can advisors become more memorable to clients in a short amount of time?  In today’s episode of Top Advisor Marketing Podcast, Matt kicks off a three-part mini-series with Laura Garfield and Sharon Gottula of Idea Decanter. In part one, Laura and Sharon explain how to be authentic in your videos, how to keep compliance happy, and video blunders to avoid. In this episode, you will learn:   What to talk about in your videos (and what to leave out) How to hook your audience in the first 10 seconds of your video Why personal stories are a game-changer for your video content How to make compliant-friendly videos And more! Tune in to learn from two experts in video creation for financial services! Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | Idea Decanter | Laura Garfield on LinkedIn | Sharon Gottula on LinkedIn Brought to you by: iris.xyz 

Making your advisor website accessible doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. And advisors who don’t make their website accessible will miss out on a $21 billion market.  In this episode, Matt speaks with Natalie Hadley, the vice president of Outlook Business Solutions. Natalie unpacks actions you can take to make your website accessible to people with disabilities.  In this episode, you will learn:   How to make your website compatible with adaptive technology How to tell if your website is accessible  What you can do to improve accessibility on your website Ideas on how to adapt your services to meet different needs And more! Tune in now to learn how to make your advisor website accessible. Resources:  Top Advisor Marketing | Natalie Hadley on LinkedIn | nhadley@outlookbiz.co | Direct Line: 531-365-5347 Brought to you by: iris.xyz 

Do you know to think like a journalist in order to get your expertise published? In this episode, Matt talks to Marie Swift, president and CEO of Impact Communications, about PR hacks that advisors can use right away. Marie also explains why now is the time for advisors to be bolder with their client communications, COI interactions, online visibility, and content-driven marketing. In this episode, you will learn:   How Impact Communications helps advisors with public relations Why Marie encourages advisors to cross-market –– and ideas for who to work with How to think like a journalist to get your content published How to become more discoverable to journalists Why authority and credibility marketing is working well for advisors And more! Tune in now for PR tips that every advisor needs to know. Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | Impact Communications  | Marie Swift on LinkedIn | Marie Swift’s Blog | News Page   Brought to you by: iris.xyz 

Do your marketing tactics strengthen your credibility? Or is it possible that your tactics are actually damaging your reputation and costing you time, money, and opportunities? In this episode, Matt and Kirk walk you through examples of bad, good, and great advisor marketing. You will learn how to fix bad marketing and become endearing to the people you want to serve.  In this episode, you will learn:   What bad, good, and great marketing looks like  How to shift from bad marketing to great marketing The difference between marketing and sales Ways to endear your audience to you Seven ways to make a better effort with your marketing And more! Listen now and learn how to take your marketing from bad to good to great! Resources:  Top Advisor Marketing | Good VS. Bad Advisor Marketing: Tactics to Stop and Start Doing Immediately Brought to you by: iris.xyz 

As an advisor, what will your comeback story look like at the end of the pandemic? How are you going to do things differently, become more helpful to clients, and more aligned with what’s important to you? In this episode, Matt talks to returning guest Bob DiMeo, CEO of DiMeo Schneider. They discuss business actions for advisors to take now that the initial shock of COVID-19 is lessening and how to pinpoint your firm’s purpose and future success efforts.  In this episode, you will learn:   How to add future success efforts into your work The story of Southwest Airline’s innovation that led to 47 years of profits Questions to help you double down on your firm’s purpose About the Financial Advisor Pulse Survey conducted by DiMeo Schneider  And more! Tune in now to start working on your comeback story! Resources:  Top Advisor Marketing | DiMeo Schneider & Associates | Outsourced Research Solution  | Participate in the Financial Advisor Pulse Survey: ctischer@dimeoschneider.com | Bob DiMeo on LinkedIn  Brought to you by: iris.xyz 

You don’t have to be a Google expert to increase your website traffic.  In this episode, Matt speaks with Nitesh Verma, director of growth at Advisor Websites. Nitesh shares organic ways for financial advisors to rank higher on Google’s Search Engine Results Page, where to upload your videos for easy viewing, and easy ways to increase your website traffic. In this episode, you will learn:   Which digital marketing practices are working best for advisors Free ways to boost SEO without trying to compete with big financial companies How to use social media to boost website traffic The biggest digital marketing mistakes that advisors are making  And more! Tune in now for easy ways to boost traffic to your website! Resources: Top Advisor Marketing |  Advisor Websites | Advisor Websites Blog | Nitesh Verma on LinkedIn | niteshv@advisorwebsites.com |  Brought to you by: iris.xyz 

Are you wasting time chasing leads that end up being unqualified or clueless about your real value? In this episode, Matt and Kirk uncover 5 reasons why advisors’ lead generation isn’t working and how to fix it. You will learn how to shift your marketing tactics to start building relationships and stop chasing short-term leads.   In this episode, you will learn:   The difference between leads and relationships How to start marketing on your audience’s terms (and not your terms) Tangible ways to build relationships and solve your audience’s pain points Ways to give your audience multiple engagement options –- and why this is important And more! Tune in now for 5 ways to improve your lead generation! Resources:  Top Advisor Marketing  Brought to you by: iris.xyz 

People are desperate for connection right now. What are you doing to show your clients that you’re there for them? In this episode, Matt speaks with Brad Johnson, VP of advisor development at Advisors Excel and host of The Elite Advisor Blueprint podcast. Brad walks you through a much-needed and effective marketing strategy right now that only requires financial advisors to have a telephone and a work ethic. In this episode, you will learn:   About the best marketing tactics that Brad has seen advisors do Why marketing is a combination of science and art What people are really looking for when they attend seminars The purpose of making connection calls during isolation –– and how they’re different from sales calls How to ask for referrals through connection calls And more! Tune in now and learn how to start making connection calls today! Resources: Top Advisor Marketing | Brad Johnson | The Virtual Advisor Series | The Elite Advisor Blueprint Podcast | Virtual Advisor Episode With Pat Quinn | The Virtual Advisor Series™ Facebook Group | Brad Johnson on LinkedIn  Brought to you by: iris.xyz 

What is the value of leadership development for advisors? Why do they tend to focus so little on it? In this episode, Matt talks to Peter Montoya, the best-selling author of “The Brand Called You” and his latest books, “Meetings Without Walls” and “Leadership Power.” He’s also a sought-after and highly motivational keynote speaker and leadership development strategist, specializing in developing high-performance teams. Today, Matt and Peter about something particularly personal and self-reflective for advisors –– leadership. They discuss how advisors can use leadership to effect positive change in themselves and in the lives of their clients and employees.  In this episode, you will learn:   How long it takes for advisors to establish credibility in their clients’ minds The six most effective marketing channels for financial services The best frequency in communication for advisors to stay top of mind How to use power in all aspects of your life And more! Tune in hear about leadership development from an industry veteran! Resources  Top Advisor Marketing | Peter Montoya : (949) 334-7070 | petermontoya@petermontoya.com | Peter Montoya on LinkedIn  Brought to you by: Iris.xyz 

We often limit ourselves by questioning what we believe we’re capable of. This could be a result of the type of headspace we entrap ourselves in. In this episode, Matt speaks with JM Ryerson, a leadership expert and the CEO of Let’s Go Win. JM speaks about the importance of getting in the right headspace and how mental performance can negatively and positively impact your work environment. He also speaks to the value of having fun and striking a balance between home and work. In this episode, you will learn:   How JM Ryerson helps teams improve their mental performance The importance of being in the right headspace Ideas on how to get in the right headspace before work Methods for overcoming self-limiting beliefs And more! Tune in to learn how to get in the right headspace. Resources:  Top Advisor Marketing | JM Ryerson on LinkedIn | Let’s Go Win | Let’s Go Win on Facebook | Let’s Go Win on Instagram | Let’s Go Win by JM Ryerson Brought to you by: Iris.xyz

Are you an advisor who feels nervous about compliance? Join the club. You might even want to start a podcast, but you’re worried about navigating compliance’s requirements. In this episode, Matt speaks with Leila Shaver, owner and managing partner of My RIA Lawyer. Leila takes a deep look into compliance as it relates to risk profiles, podcasting, testimonials, and more. In this episode, you will learn:   How to better understand compliance What you can do to potentially improve your risk profile How compliance involvement differs between RIAs versus FINRA Answers to aspiring podcasters’ most common compliance concerns  What the benefits are of becoming an RIA And more! Tune in now to hear the answers to your compliance concerns.  Resources  Top Advisor Marketing | My RIA Lawyer | (770) 462-2118   Brought to you by: Iris.xyz

If a marketing expert promises you results that seem too good to be true, it probably is.  In this episode, Matt and Kirk discuss why they believe it’s irresponsible for “marketing gurus” and “lead-generation experts” to claim that they can fill financial advisors’ pipelines and get them 10X the results. They also talk about what advisors have to gain by shifting away from a “quick win” marketing mindset. In this episode, you will learn: Why the promise of 10X and filling your pipeline is problematic How to validate these promises Why silver marketing bullet is not a sustainable pursuit What to do if you’re approached by aggressive marketers that trying to sell you short-term success And more! Tune in now to consider a new way to think about quick-win promises from marketers.  Resources:  Top Advisor Marketing | Kirk's LinkedIn post | Death By Referrals   Brought to you by: iris.xyz