Optimized Advisor Podcast

On this week’s episode, Scott was joined in the virtual studio by Larry Sprung, Founder and Wealth Advisor of Mitlin Financial. In addition, Larry is the author of Financial Planning Made Personal and Host of the Mitlin Money Mindset Podcast. Larry founded Mitlin Financial, Inc., in 2004 with a focus on prioritizing the families we serve. The Mitlin team consistently helps those families make heal...

Scott welcomed Annie Dietrich of AC Social Designs back in studio to discuss the latest social media trends and AI. Annie is the Founder of AC Social Designs, a social media marketing and content strategy firm empowering businesses and creators with killer social strategies and captivating content. In this episode you will learn the following:  How to optimize your social media strategy utilizing...

Scott welcomed Retirement Expert, Economist, Best Selling Author, Public TV host and International Speaker Tom Hegna virtually in studio to have a discussion on financial planning in the current economy, the importance of using the right tools at the right time, and practicing what he preaches when it comes to his own retirement. Tom Hegna is an economist, author, and retirement expert. He has bee...

Scott was joined in studio by Paul Garofoli, Annuity Regional Sales Director for the Standard to talk about the Annuity Industry. Paul has a 40-year career touching upon all aspects of our industry, especially independent distribution. Nicknamed the “Annuity King,” his enthusiasm is legendary. A nationally recognized speaker, Paul is known for his entertaining presentations. Most recently, Paul wa...

Scott was joined in studio by Sean Turner, CEO and Founder of Buffer Insurance. Buffer Insurance is an insurance company offering insurance solutions for employers and seniors. Sean Turner founded Buffer Insurance with the vision that the most meaningful impact we make is in the lives of others. Protecting others and ensuring their future impact is his highest priority at Buffer. Sean educates bus...

Scott was joined virtually by Diana Cabrices to discuss the wealthtech industry, content marketing, and what it means to be a Chief Evangelist. Diana Cabrices is the founder of Diana Cabrices Consulting, a growth consulting firm dedicated to energizing dead demand channels for B2B wealthtech brands as their Fractional Chief Evangelist. Often called a “product demo queen ”, Diana has a knack for co...

Scott was joined virtually by Bart Zandbergen, for a collaborative episode with the Zandbergen Report Podcast. Bart is the CEO and Founder of The Zandbergen Group, a wealth management firm and he’s the Host of The Zandbergen Report Podcast. In this episode Scott and Bart dive into a recap of 2022 and provide their take on the 2023 financial market and investments. In this episode you will learn: S...

Scott was joined in studio by Cynthia Spigel, Owner and Consultant at Spigel Strategies & Solutions LLC to talk about growing and managing your team. Spigel Strategies & Solutions LLC is a coaching and consulting firm that has an emphasis on execution in institutionalizing your business, creating a distinctive client experience, and growing and managing your team.  In this episode you will learn:...

Scott was joined virtually by Dr. Ben Sorensen, Founder and President of Sorensen Consulting. Dr. Ben Sorensen provides leadership training, sales training, and executive coaching to corporate and non-profit organizations around the world and across a wide spectrum of industries. Ben trains thousands of senior executives annually. During the past 20 years, Ben has become best known for his rich mi...

Scott was joined virtually by Matt Halloran, Co-Founder and CRO at ProudMouth. ProudMouth is the solution toone of the biggest obstacles professionals and companies face: the ability to consistently produce authentic and valuable content to power their content marketing strategy. Matt has hosted and been on over 1,000 podcast episodes. He’s also the host of ProudMouth podcast, the Top Advisor Mark...

Scott was joined virtually by Conor Anderson, Partner and Head of Advisor Services. AdvisorAssist provides comprehensive turnkey solutions for both new and transitioning advisors as well as established registered investment advisor (RIA) firms.  In this episode you will learn the following:  Compliance industry updates How AdvisorAssist acts as the advisor’s advisor How to optimize and protect you...

Scott was joined in studio by Andrew Costa, Partner at RX3 Growth Partners, to talk about their growth equity portfolio fund. Andrew is responsible for managing all aspects of the fund’s investment process, including sourcing, diligence, investment committee and portfolio management. RX3 Growth Partners is a consumer growth equity firm that helps brands realize their full potential. In this episod...

For the last episode of 2022, Scott was joined in the studio by Nick Bernatowicz and Ryan Dietrich, Founder, Fitness Trainer, and Biohacking Expert at Reaching Dreams LLC to discuss health optimization.  In this episode you will learn the following: What is biohacking and how it can help you optimize your health Kick off your 2023 health and wellness resolutions with an easy-to-follow toolkit How...

Scott was joined in the studio by Nick Bernatowicz, Senior Sales Consultant at Producers Choice Network to discuss what you need to know to increase your Annuity sales in 2023. In this episode, you will learn the following:   How the Fed rates correlate to annuities and how to use that to increase sales. From the Field: The best annuity products on the market today! Insurance companies are growing...

Scott Heinila was joined virtually by Brad Shepard, Regional Sales Director at One America and Brian Ott, Founder and CEO 525 Advisors to discuss Long-Term Care planning during LTC Awareness Month. In the episode they discussed the following:   LTC Planning and facts How to prepare families when their loved ones need LTC Brad and Brian shared their personal stories dealing with LTC Listen to their...

Scott Heinila and Nick Bernatowicz virtually joined fellow podcast host and strategic partner, Bart Zandbergen in the podcast studio by co-host Letitia Berbaum, Paula Steurer of Sterling Public Relations for the 5th Annual Holiday Wine Pairing Podcast alongside studio engineer Danielle Ramchandani. This year’s line-up of wines featured some that are well known, some that are hidden gems, and some...

Scott was joined virtually by Beth Moss, Regional Director of Producers Choice Network and Sheryl Hickerson, CEO and Founder of Females & Finance to discuss their attendance of the Riskalyze Fearless Investing Summit. They discussed an article title, How Men Can Become Better Allies to Women from the Harvard Business Review. Here are the top 3 takeaways from that article:  How men are the biggest...

Scott was joined virtually by Laura Shean, the Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships US & LATAM at Centsai to discuss how social media marketing helps advisors expand their reach to their clients and prospects. Centsai is a social media marketing platform that helps advisors optimize their online presence through customizable financial and insurance based content. Laura shares how the Cents...

Scott was joined in studio by Annie Dietrich, founder of AC Social Designs, to discuss the latest in social media. They dive into how advisors can optimize social media for their business. They expand on the topics of content, quality, cadence, website, newsletter, events and how to tie everything back to social media to promote and tell a story.    Listen to Annie’s previous episodes: Episode 60:...

Scott was joined virtually by Joe Pantozzi for the latest Optimized Advisor Podcast episode. Joe Pantozzi is the CEO and Founder of Alpha Omega Wealth Management. Joe has been in the insurance and financial planning space since 1976. Joe shares his story, what sets him and his business apart. Learn how Joe optimizes his business tools by helping his clients and their families to unlock the keys to...

Scott co-hosted this week’s episode with fellow podcast host and strategic partner, Bart Zandbergen. They sat down with Nick Jordan, the CEO of Wells of Life, a non-profit Christian organization whose mission is to provide rural Ugandans access to safe, clean water through the installation or restoration of stainable borehole water wells and water sanitation and educational programs. Nick shares h...

This week Scott sat down with Dwight Eberts for a virtual conversation about the idea of being free from time, time management and optimization. Dwight co-founded Producers Choice Network and has since launched his next venture, 122 Coaching, where he provides executive life coaching and professional development services. Scott and Dwight share insights on how to best optimize your time in all asp...

Scott was joined by Josh Lackowski, Director of Marketing Strategy & Account Services of Producers Choice Network, in studio to discuss branding your business. Josh shares his branding best practices, challenges advisors face with branding, establishing a company mission statement and core values.   Listen to Josh’s previous episodes: Episode 024 - Meaningful Marketing with Josh Lackowski here Epi...

Scott was joined in studio with Dave Harris, CEO and founder of DPH Financial Services, and virtually with Trevor Patching, Vice President of Business Development at the Atticus Group. In this episode learn about what the Atticus Group does for creating strategic partnerships. They discuss business development, executive plans, exit strategies, premium financing, finding key asset employees for yo...

Scott invited Jason Labrum back in studio to discuss all things mindset. As a successful entrepreneur and certified financial planner, Jason shares his tips and tricks to optimize his life through his mindset. Scott and Jason also discuss getting clients in the right mindset with their finances.  Jason is the Founder and CEO of Intelligence Driven Advisers.  Listen to Jason’s first episode, #10 -...