Welcome to The Agile Localization Podcast by Crowdin, the go-to resource for professionals managing multilingual content in fast-paced tech environments. In each episode, we dive deep into localization strategies, cutting-edge solutions, and real-world case studies. Whether you're a Localization Manager, Product Manager, or simply navigating the complexities of managing ever-evolving digital products, you'll find practical insights and actionable strategies to streamline your workflows and k ...
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Want to learn how our top PMs handle complex projects? Join Camila Peralta for an inside look at how Flowium's project managers approach their craft. This podcast gives you a front-row seat to the conversations that shape our work culture and methodology. Each episode reveals the strategies, tools, and mindsets that drive successful project outcomes. Tune in on the First Tuesday Monthly to master the art of project management—one conversation at a time. Your clients deserve excellence. This ...
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The Black Girls Consult Too! podcast provides a business resource for women in consulting, especially women of color, to successfully navigate a hyper-masculine, highly competitive industry. It demystifies how to start and grow a thriving consulting business by simplifying the process and helping to avoid common pitfalls that can derail even the best ideas. Each episode is crafted to dive deep into consulting practice, business strategy, mindset, and more. For more information, visit www.exc ...
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Hosted by Zach Conway, CEO and Founder of Seeds, and Kelsey McKenna, Chief Operating Officer, The Advice Business Podcast invites you into candid conversations about what it really takes to build a thriving, independent advisory firm. This is where personal stories from the start-up world meet practical insights for financial advisors looking to grow with purpose. Each episode shares behind-the-scenes lessons, honest reflections, and powerful moments of clarity that come from building a busi ...
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Don’t Retire… Graduate! is the podcast that invites you to rethink what retirement really means. Hosted by Certified Financial Planner Practitioner Eric Brotman, we’re here to guide you in transforming the traditional concept of retirement into an exciting and enriching graduation—a time to embark on new adventures, embrace lifelong passions, and define what success and happiness look like in this new chapter of life. Retirement isn’t just about stepping away from a career; it’s about steppi ...
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How Freelance Translators Thrive in Agile Localization with Simona Kisser
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27:55In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Simona Kisser, a Technical Translator and Software Localization Specialist, to share insights on how freelance linguists are leveraging advanced technology platforms to deliver higher quality translations while building stronger client relationships. Talk to an exper…
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Episode 141: When Clients Seek You Out: The Journey from Undervalued to Expert Consultant
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28:12Send me a text message and get your questions answered on the podcast! I'd love to hear from you! Ever wondered why some consultants command premium rates while others struggle to prove their worth? The answer lies not in credentials alone, but in alignment – finding the perfect intersection between your natural strengths and what the market truly …
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Empowering Female Advisors and Building Inclusive Firms with Lena Nebel
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15:07Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! In today’s episode, I’m excited to bring you a very special installment from our “Diary of a Financial Advisor” series. We’re diving into the professional journey, passions, and perspectives of an inspiring leader in the financial world: Lena Nebel, CFP®. Lena is not only my business partner and dear friend, …
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Top Strategies for Delegating & Scaling in Wealth Management Practices with Charesse Spiller
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49:23Feeling stuck in the weeds of your advisory firm’s operations? You’re not alone. In this episode, Zach Conway and Kelsey McKenna sit down with Charesse Spiller, founder of Level Best and the FinOps Co-Op, to unpack why most firms think they have an operations problem—when really, they have a leadership and structure problem. Charesse shares what sh…
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Making Downsizing Manageable: How to Organize, Donate, and De-Stress Before Retirement
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35:11Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! Today’s episode is all about conquering clutter, downsizing with dignity, and organizing your life for the next big transition—whether that’s retirement, a move, or simply refreshing your space for a more purpose-driven future. Joining me in the studio is Tara Donohue Rudo, founder of No More Piles, an organi…
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How Translated Made AI Translation Feel Human Again with Marco Trombetti
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31:01In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Marco Trombetti, Co-founder and CEO of Translated, to discuss how AI and human expertise can work together to transform the language service industry while maintaining quality and cultural authenticity. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin:…
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Episode 140: Building Authority That Commands Attention
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16:30Send me a text message and get your questions answered on the podcast! I'd love to hear from you! Ever feel like your professional brilliance isn't translating into the consulting success you deserve? You're not alone. The most frustrating reality for many exceptional consultants isn't a lack of expertise—it's watching less qualified competitors la…
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How to Be the Translator: PMs as the Bridge Between Strategy, Copy, and Design
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44:364 - Get ready to dive deep into how flawless communication, teamwork, and best practices keep brilliant marketing strategies from getting lost in translation. Vira Sadlak, a strategist at Flowium and host of the Email Einstein podcast, joins as today’s guest. Vira and Camila work closely on the same team, and in this episode, they reveal how tightl…
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Redefining Retirement: Eric Brotman on Legacy, Mentorship, and Financial Wellness
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13:59Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! Today’s episode turns the tables for a special edition of our “Diary of a Financial Advisor” segment. Instead of my usual role as host, I’m stepping into the interviewee seat and handing the mic over to Tony Breen, BFG’s talented intern and a student at Stevenson University. Tony came prepared—having read my …
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Empowering Women to Master Money: A Conversation with Chelsea Williams, the Money Whisperer
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32:46Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the intersection of financial empowerment, psychology, and redefining money conversations—especially for women. Joining me is Chelsea Williams, also known as the Money Whisperer, and the host of the Always and Never about the Money podcast. With nearly a decade of entrepr…
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What Big Brands Get Wrong About Localization with Aaron Presley
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30:52In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Aaron Presley, Co-founder, Owner, and Sr. Localization Architect at OnPurpose Studio, to unpack the human and technical sides of building truly agile, scalable localization systems. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.co…
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From Intern to CFO: Yanni Niebuhr’s Fourteen-Year Financial Journey at BFG
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11:43Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to welcome someone I know not only as a colleague but as a friend and business partner—Yanni Niebuhr. As part of our Diary of a Financial Advisor series, I got to sit down with Yanni, who’s celebrating an incredible 14 years at BFG. From unpaid intern to Chief Investment Offic…
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Navigating Divorce and Retirement: Insights from 50 Years in Family Law with Leon Berg
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30:12Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a critical and sometimes overlooked topic: divorce and its profound impact on your financial and personal future. I’m joined in the studio by Leon W. Berg, a highly awarded divorce attorney with 50 years of experience practicing law, primarily in Baltimore County. Leon is…
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The Problem with Risk Tolerance and Asset Allocation
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43:20Think you’ve mastered the risk conversation? Think again. In the newest episode of The Advice Business Podcast, Zach Conway and Kelsey McKenna take on one of the most misunderstood yet mission-critical pieces of asset allocation: risk tolerance. Here are three surprising facts they uncover: 1️⃣ Most risk tolerance scores do little to keep clients i…
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Why Middleware Wins Every Time with Istvan Lengyel
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32:18In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Istvan Lengyel, Founder and CEO of BeLazy, to discuss how middleware solutions are democratizing localization technology and enabling more efficient and scalable integration strategies for organizations of all sizes. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-reques…
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How Teaching Skills Translate to Client Success with Hannah Dennis
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12:31Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! I’m your host, Eric Brotman, and today’s episode features a unique perspective in our “Diary of a Financial Advisor” series. While we typically interview seasoned professionals in the financial planning space, this episode spotlights someone who is building a career in the world of finance from a different an…
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Episode 139: Why Your Offline Credibility Isn't Translating Online
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22:21Send me a text message and get your questions answered on the podcast! I'd love to hear from you! Respected in real life, but hearing crickets online? The credibility gap between offline success and online impact is real and can be hard to navigate. This episode unpacks why your hard-earned reputation isn't automatically translating to digital spac…
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Healing Through Art: How Dr. Vasu Tolia Transformed Her Life and Career
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30:08Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! Today’s episode is one that speaks directly to the heart of reinvention and the pursuit of passion long after the first chapter of your career has closed. I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Vasu Tolia as my guest—a remarkable individual whose journey from a tenured professor of pediatrics at Wayne State University t…
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Advisor Growth Stories: Building for a Niche & Overcoming Fee Fear with Dan & Natalie Slagle
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51:55Want to grow your advisory firm without burnout and finally attract clients who actually feel like a perfect fit? In this episode, Zach Conway and Kelsey McKenna sit down with Dan and Natalie Slagle, the powerhouse duo behind Fyooz Financial Planning, to share how they built a thriving, human-centered firm by staying hyper-focused on one audience: …
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Mastering Crowdin's AI Tools: $3 Investment That Saves Hours of Translation Time with Dorota Pawlak
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27:12In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Dorota Pawlak, an AI for localization consultant and trainer, for a comprehensive walkthrough of Crowdin's most powerful features for streamlining localization workflows. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj W…
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Episode 138: How Playing Small is Costing You Clients, Sales, and Authority
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19:05Send me a text message and get your questions answered on the podcast! I'd love to hear from you! Stop waiting for someone to discover your genius. The painful truth many brilliant women consultants face is that mastering your craft isn't enough when nobody beyond your immediate circle knows about your expertise. You've built a solid reputation, ye…
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The Realities of Becoming a Financial Advisor: Career Lessons from Cody Niedermeier
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14:34Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it means to grow—personally and professionally—within the world of financial advising. I’m joined by Cody Niedermeier, who returns for his second visit to our “Diary of a Financial Advisor” segment. Cody’s journey is one for the books: he began his ca…
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Breaking Financial Trauma and Building Abundance with Alejandra Rojas
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33:12Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the intersection of money, mindset, and healing from financial trauma. I’m thrilled to be joined by Alejandra Rojas, an entrepreneur, writer, and founder of the Brown Way to Money platform. As a financial mentor and the host of the Brown Way to Money podcast, Alejandra …
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Reflecting on Our Rebrand with John Scianna
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44:18Think your brand is just a logo and a color palette? Think again. We talk through what branding really means for financial advisors — and why it’s the secret growth engine most firms are overlooking. Co-hosts Kelsey McKenna and Zach Conway sit down with John Scianna, founder of Objective Brand and former Head of Design at Altruist, to unpack the go…
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Inside the Engineering Playbook for Scalable Localization with Daniel Finck
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30:57In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Daniel Finck, Localization Manager, Consultant, and Solutions Architect at Loquatics Consulting, to discuss how to build localization workflows that work inside engineering-driven teams. From replacing Excel chaos with clean automation to aligning devs, designers, an…
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Planning for Parenthood: Financial Advising and Family Planning with Cody Niedermeier
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13:35Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! In today’s Diary of a Financial Advisor entry, we’re shining a light on one of life’s biggest transitions: preparing—personally and financially—for starting a family. I’m thrilled to be joined by Cody Niedermeier, who brings both professional and personal insights to the table. Not only has Cody been a truste…
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3 - What makes a project manager irreplaceable? In this episode, we break down the skills, mindset, and strategies that turn good client relationships into long-term partnerships. Learn how to prove your value before you're asked to and build trust from day one. Watch the full episode here! You’ll Learn How to become a business translator The quest…
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Blended Family, Missing Will: What Happens When You Don’t Plan for the Unexpected
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29:11Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! In today’s heartfelt and illuminating episode, we take a closer look at one of the most challenging—and often overlooked—topics in financial planning: preparing for the loss of a loved one, managing estates, and navigating the complexities of family and finances, especially in blended families. My guest is Ka…
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Our Big Announcement: Welcome to The Advice Business Podcast
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39:51A lot has changed — and we’re ready to talk about it. In this special episode of The Advice Business Podcast, Kelsey McKenna and Zach Conway sit down to unpack a transformative chapter in our story. From closing our Series A round to unveiling a new brand and dropping “Investor” from our name, we're sharing what these changes mean — and why they ma…
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What Comes Next for Localization with Jourik Ciesielski
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29:31In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Jourik, CTO of Yamagata Europe and Founder of C-Jay International, to discuss how emerging technologies are transforming the localization industry and what professionals need to do to stay competitive in this landscape. Talk to an expert: https://l.crowdin.com/kvw6vf…
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Episode 137: Is Solo Consulting a Trap or Ultimate Freedom?
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18:09Send me a text message and get your questions answered on the podcast! I'd love to hear from you! Are you caught in the crossfire of the solopreneurship debate? Perhaps you've heard people declare that solo consulting is a "trap" or wondered if you're limiting your potential by not building a team. This debate touches the core of how we define succ…
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Networking, Leadership, and Impact: Andrew Harrell’s Role in the Future of Financial Advice
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12:38Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! In today’s episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes of the financial planning profession with our recurring segment, Diary of a Financial Advisor. I’m excited to welcome back Andrew Harrell—a second-time guest and a perfect example of what it looks like to excel and give back in the financial advisory fiel…
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The 5 Growth Constraints: What's Holding You Back?
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58:03Are you the bottleneck in your own firm? 🚨 In this episode, Kelsey McKenna and Zach Conway announce a brand-new growth diagnostic framework that every financial advisor and firm founder needs to hear about. If you’re feeling stretched thin, unsure where to focus, or stuck in “fix-everything-at-once” mode — this is your chance to get unstuck. Kelsey…
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Lessons from Gaming: Building a Career with YouTube Skills in the Financial World
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26:50Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! On today’s episode, we’re digging into the evolving world of content creation, self-directed IRAs, and the power of pivoting careers—especially when your passions and professional path take an unexpected but rewarding turn. I’m excited to introduce my guest, Jasmine Trocchia, former Marketing Manager for Amer…
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Episode 136: Finding Your Consulting Sweet Spot to Go From Hustle to High Demand
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31:37Send me a text message and get your questions answered on the podcast! I'd love to hear from you! Whether you're just starting out or struggling to gain traction, the temptation to be everything to everyone is powerful. We say yes to diverse projects to keep revenue flowing, but this scattered approach ultimately leaves us invisible in a crowded ma…
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Building Financial Wellness and Community: Kobe Bolanos’ Journey at BFG Financial Advisors
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11:17Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! In today’s episode, I’m delighted to bring you another entry in our “Diary of a Financial Advisor” segment, where we dive deep into the journeys, motivations, and unique perspectives of professionals in the financial planning world. Today, my guest is Kobe Bolanos, an Investment Operations Associate turned Fi…
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Cut Your AI Content Costs by 50% with Steven Wiseman
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29:16In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Steven Wiseman, Chief Revenue Officer and Co-Owner at WritePoint, to explore a groundbreaking content excellence framework that's revolutionizing how companies approach AI content creation and translation. Talk to an expert: https://l.crowdin.com/kvw6vfi Try Crowdin:…
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Managing Expectations & Building Trust in Client Relationships
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33:162 - In this episode, Project managers Camila and Cristian dive into the essentials of expectation management and trust-building in agency settings. From running a discovery phase to maintaining transparency, they share battle-tested tactics for navigating client dynamics, earning trust early, and keeping it for the long haul. Watch the full episode…
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Episode 135: Are You Whitewashing Your Consulting Brand?
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22:10Send me a text message and get your questions answered on the podcast! I'd love to hear from you! "Your brand doesn't need permission to be brilliant. You just need to stop hiding it." Does this question sound familiar: "If I show up fully, will they still hire me?" Many women consultants, especially women of color, have been conditioned to believe…
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Shifting the Prism: Karyn Polak on Impact Investing and Doing Good with Your Money
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31:18Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the world of values-driven finance and social impact investing—a topic that blends doing well financially with doing good in the world. I’m joined in the studio by Karyn Polak, founder and Chief Activator of Shift the Prism. Karyn is a lawyer by training and a passionate …
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Advisor Growth Stories: How a People-First Mentality Translates to Growth
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55:37Financial advisors — if you’ve ever wondered how to grow your business without cold calls or pushy sales tactics, this episode is for you.🎙️ On this week’s From The Ground Up, we’re sitting down with Melissa Reaktenwalt, Founder & CEO of EViE Financial, to unpack how she turned library workshops and wedding expos into a 300-household firm with 80% …
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Episode 134: Embracing AI: How Consultants Can Stay Irreplaceable in the Digital Age
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16:22Send me a text message and get your questions answered on the podcast! I'd love to hear from you! Feeling anxious about AI taking over your consulting work? You're not alone. But, you might be asking the wrong question. The real concern isn't whether artificial intelligence will replace consultants, but what happens to those who haven't clearly def…
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