Chris Brodhead

What Are You Working Towards?

Business EN ↓ 178 episodes

Chris Brodhead interviews founders, marketing directors, filmmakers, and other fascinating people about the goals that drive them to create. Each episode ends with one big question: What are you working towards? The answers are surprising, inspiring, and often deeply human. The goal of the show is to help listeners live lives closer to their dreams—more money, more joy, less work they hate. Previously the title of this show was The Ultra High Net Worth Clients podcast.

Author

Chris Brodhead

Category

Business

Podcast website

working-towards.com

Latest episode

Mar 16, 2026

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Episodes

#139 Flat Fee vs 1 % AUM: The Future of Advice w/ Shawn Ballinger, Founder, Columbus Street Financial Planning 01.07.2025

Shawn Ballinger ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-ballinger-cfp%C2%AE-30834513/ ) is the Founder of Columbus Street Financial Planning , an Ohio-based, fee-only RIA overseeing $100 M in assets . After two decades advising high-net-worth families, Shawn launched his own firm in 2019 to prove that comprehensive wealth management shouldn’t cost 1 % of a client’s portfolio. A U.S. Army National Guar...

#134 How a Side Hustle turned into a $300 Million Business w/ Brian Moran, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, SamCart 27.06.2025

Download Chris's FREE E-Book on “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://UHNWC.com/    Brian Moran ( https://www.brianmoran.com/ ) is the CEO and co-founder of SamCart, a company that provides training products and tools to business owners looking to use facebook to grow their business or brand. Prior to founding SamCart, Moran was the CEO and founder of Get 10,000 Fans, a company t...

#141 Turning Parking Lots Into Beautiful Power Plants w/ Scott Franklin, Founder & CEO, Lumos Solar 26.06.2025

Scott Franklin ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-franklin-7a653b19/ ) is the Founder & CEO of Lumos Solar , a Colorado firm turning carports, canopies, and facades into high-performance solar generators. A former professional rock climber, Scott now applies the same grit to building architectural solar that looks as good as it performs—powering brands like Porsche while keeping cars and peop...

#142 How Tech Is Reinventing the CPA–Client Relationship w/ David Snider, Founder & CEO, Harness Wealth 26.06.2025

David Snider ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/sniderdavida/ ) is the Founder & CEO of Harness Wealth , a platform that pairs modern tax software with a curated marketplace of elite CPAs, financial advisors, and trust-and-estate professionals. After stints at Bain Capital and Compass—where he helped raise $300 M and reach a $1.8 B valuation—David set out to fix the fragmented tax experience for eq...

#117 The Discipline of Stock Selection w/ Adrian Davies, President - Portfolio Manager, Woodstock Corporation 26.06.2025

Download Chris's FREE E-Book on “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://UHNWC.com/    Adrian G. Davies ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandavies1/ ) is the President and Portfolio Manager at Woodstock Corporation—In addition to providing portfolio management and financial consulting services for individual clients, Adrian G. Davies is the firm’s Chief Investment Officer and Chief...

#140 Training CEOs for the AI & Blockchain Era w/ Jerry Luftman, Founder, Global Institute for IT Management 26.06.2025

Jerry Luftman, Ph. D. ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/luftman/ ) is Founder & Managing Director of the Global Institute for IT Management . After 22 years at IBM—culminating as CIO—he built one of the world’s largest Information Systems programs at Stevens Institute of Technology, then launched GIIM to close the leadership gap between fast-moving tech and slower-moving organizations. His Strateg...

#64 Mastering Financial Planning for Doctors w/ Robert Schultz, Certified Financial Planner, Artisan Capital Partners 25.06.2025

Download Chris's FREE E-Book on “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://UHNWC.com/    For over 20 years, Robert Schultz ( https://www.robschultzwealth.com/ ) has dedicated his career to providing financial advice and services to physicians across the country, guiding them from residency through retirement. His passion for working with medical professionals has fostered trusting, lo...

#137 Leading Through Tech Disruption w/ David Anderson, Founder & CEO, Off Madison Ave 18.06.2025

David W. Anderson is the CEO & Founder of Off Madison Ave , a strategic marketing agency generating $2M+ in monthly revenue. With over 25 years of experience and four successful acquisitions under his belt, David helps companies thrive through innovation, team leadership, and high-impact decision-making. He also serves as Advisory Board Chair at LighthousePE and is the former Global Chair of t...

#138 Uber for Construction Logistics w/ Tarun Aleti, Co-Founder, PartRunner 17.06.2025

Tarun Aleti ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarun-aleti/ ) is the Co-Founder & Chief Product & Technology Officer at PartRunner , a last-mile logistics platform helping construction, HVAC, electrical, and industrial companies move big and bulky materials with ease. With operations across 12 Mexican states and headquarters in Austin, PartRunner is scaling fast through technology, strategic fl...

#118 Building a Business, Not Just Selling Homes w/ Hilary Saunders, Co-Founder & Chief Broker Officer, Side 16.06.2025

Download Chris's FREE E-Book on “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://UHNWC.com/    Real estate rebel Hilary Saunders ( https://www.side.com/ ) is a co-founder of Side and serves as its Chief Broker Officer. In this role, she’s on a mission to challenge industry norms and elevate standards for the Side Community and beyond. She brings 20 years of industry experience to the table....

#79 Small Clients, Big Potential: Growing Wealth Together w/ Tim Newton, CEO & Wealth Manager, Newton Financial Solutions, LLC 13.06.2025

Download Chris's FREE E-Book on “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://UHNWC.com/    Tim Newton is the CEO & Wealth Manager at Newton Financial Solutions, LLC ( https://www.newtonfinancialsolutions.com/ ). Newton Financial Solutions was born in 2007 when Tim and John Newton decided to pursue their dream of running a joint practice in the financial services industry. Tim wants...

#136 Why Founders Need Meditation More Than Funding w/ Dina Kaplan, Founder & CEO, The Path 13.06.2025

Dina Kaplan ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinakaplan/ ) is the Founder & CEO of The Path, a global meditation training company helping high-impact leaders cultivate calm, clarity, and emotional freedom. Formerly a tech founder and Emmy-winning journalist, Dina shares how silent retreats, panic attacks, and startup burnout led her to a new mission: teaching modern mindfulness to those who need...

#119 Why Human Advisors Still Matter in the Age of AI w/ Vincent Van Doorn, Co-founder, i-Cthru 13.06.2025

Download Chris's FREE E-Book on “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" Vincent Van Dorn ( LinkedIn ), is a financial advisor and wealth manager with over 25 years of experience on Wall Street. Vincent shares his journey from the Netherlands to New York City, his transition into the financial sector, and the founding of his own wealth management boutique in 2013. He shares the cultural differen...

#132 Why Great Service Beats Performance Everytime w/ Mario Hernandez, CFP/Principal, Longevity Wealth Management 11.06.2025

Download Chris's FREE E-Book on “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://UHNWC.com/    Mario Hernandez ( https://www.longevitywealthmanagement.com/ ) is a Certified Financial Planner™ with over 30 years of experience in retirement planning and wealth management. He helps individuals and families make informed financial decisions through his firm’s proprietary PulsePoint Formula, bui...

#135 How Exceptional Service Is Disrupting Legacy ISPs w/ Jai Ramachandran, Founder & CEO, Wire 3 04.06.2025

Download Chris's FREE E-Book on “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://UHNWC.com/ Jai Ramachandran (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jai-r-392b08/ ) is the Founder & CEO of Wire 3, a fiber-to-the-home internet provider transforming customer expectations across Florida. With 20+ years in telecom, investment banking, and wealth management, Jai is building an ISP focused on o...

#125 Why Educating Clients is the Most Powerful Sales Strategy w/ Kimberly Stewart, Financial Advisor, KRS Wealth Management - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC 13.05.2025

Download Chris's FREE E-Book on “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://UHNWC.com/    Kimberly Stewart, CFP®, CLU®, CLTC® ( https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/kimberly.r.stewart/ ),  is a highly experienced financial advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 32 years of expertise in investment management, insurance, and women’s financial strategies. As the founder...

#133 Sports Agent? No, Advisor Agent! w/ Louis Diamond, President, Diamond Consultants 12.05.2025

Download Chris's FREE E-Book on “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://UHNWC.com/    Louis Diamond is the go-to consultant for elite financial advisors navigating transitions, entrepreneurs with their sights set on launching an independent firm, and business owners contemplating M&A opportunities. Known for his sharp business acumen and analytical mindset, Louis brings clarity...

#129 Redefining 'Ideal Clients' and Letting Go of the Wrong Ones w/ Nicholas Ockenga, Financial Planner, Sentinel Group 07.05.2025

Download Chris's FREE E-Book on “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://UHNWC.com/    Nicholas Ockenga ( https://www.sentinelgroup.com/ ) is a Financial Planner at Sentinel Group based in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Previously, Nicholas was a Senior Financial Wellness Educator at Sentinel Group and also held positions at North Shore Clothing, Salem Five, Capography. Nicholas joined S...

#131 Serving Families with Special Needs Children w/ Jenny McCosley, Senior Wealth Advisor, Beacon Pointe Advisors 05.05.2025

Important Disclosure: This discussion is intended for general informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. It does not consider the specific investment objectives, tax and financial condition or needs of any specific person. The opinions expressed in this discussion are subject to change at any time without notice. Beacon Pointe pr...

#126 Maintaining Healthy Growth After Your First Billion In AUM w/ Kevin Kirchheimer, Private Wealth Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC 07.04.2025

Download Chris's FREE E-Book on “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://UHNWC.com/    Kevin Kirchheimer ( https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/kevin.w.kirchheimer/ ) is a Private Wealth Advisor at Jon L Myers and Associates, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. With 17 years of experience, he specializes in retirement planning strategies, investments,...

#127 The Hidden Housing Crisis That’s Killing Investment Opportunities w/ Nick Halaris, Investor, Civic Leader & Founder, Metros Capital 03.04.2025

Download Chris's FREE E-Book on “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://UHNWC.com/    Nick Halaris ( https://nickhalaris.com/ ) is an investor, real estate developer, and civic leader with nearly 20 years of experience exploring what it takes to be a great investor. Through successes and setbacks, Nick has gained valuable insights, which he now shares via Profit, a platform dedicat...

#109 The Journey from Plastics to Portfolios w/ Michael N. Bernberg, Financial Advisor & Associate VP, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. 24.03.2025

Download Chris's FREE E-Book, How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients, here: ⁠⁠ ⁠ https://UHNWC.com/ Michael Bernberg ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbernberg/ ), a seasoned financial advisor with over 33 years of experience at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Michael shares his journey from the plastics industry and management consulting to becoming a top financial advisor. Learn about h...

#124 How Latin Entrepreneurs Can Break Free from the ‘Work Harder’ Mentality w/ Esther Sangionvanni, Portfolio Manager, Main Street Bank 24.03.2025

Download Chris's FREE E-Book on “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://UHNWC.com/    Esther Sangiovanni ( http://www.msbanktx.com ) is a Portfolio Manager at Main Street Bank. She is an experienced commercial loan administrator with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. Esther earned her MIBA in business at Nova Southeastern University. In this episode, Chris...

#116 How to Stand Out in a Crowded Wealth Management Industry w/ Matthew Mandell, Private Wealth Advisor & Managing Director, Siena Wealth Advisory Group 20.03.2025

Download Chris's FREE E-Book on “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://UHNWC.com/    Matthew Mandell ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewlmandell/ ) is a Private Wealth Advisor and Managing Director of Siena Wealth Advisory Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. With a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Pennsylvania State University and pr...

#122 Making Finance Less Boring for Clients Through Pop Culture References w/ Matt Zeigler, Managing Director & Private Wealth Advisor, Sunpointe Investments 18.03.2025

Download Chris's FREE E-Book on “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://UHNWC.com/    Matt Zeigler ( https://sunpointeinvestments.com/ ) is a Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Sunpointe Investments. He believes everyone deserves to be heard and communicated in terms they can understand. Over his 18+ year career in financial services, he’s gained a tremendous respect for compl...

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