75 episodes

"Do Business. Do Life." is a weekly podcast dedicated to helping the independent financial advisor create unlimited growth and freedom in their business AND life. 
Having been a coach for the top 1% of independent financial advisors for 15+ years, Brad Johnson has seen far too many leaders in financial services sacrifice their marriages, health, relationships, and everything else that matters to walk across an industry stage recognizing their "success." That model is broken, and Brad's on a mission to fix it. 
Join Brad as he distills the best advice from top thought leaders and applies it to the world of independent financial advising. Get actionable tips/tactics on sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, business growth, lead generation, hiring, training, team building, company culture, core values, work/life integration, family, relationships, and more!  
"Do Business. Do Life." is way more than just another podcast for financial advisors. It's an experience. It's a community. And more than anything, it's a movement. #DBDL 
Want to discover what it truly means to succeed as a financial advisor? Subscribe to Do Business, Do Life OR visit https://bradleyjohnson.com/ 

Do Business. Do Life. — The Financial Advisor Podcast — DBDL Brad Johnson

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

"Do Business. Do Life." is a weekly podcast dedicated to helping the independent financial advisor create unlimited growth and freedom in their business AND life. 
Having been a coach for the top 1% of independent financial advisors for 15+ years, Brad Johnson has seen far too many leaders in financial services sacrifice their marriages, health, relationships, and everything else that matters to walk across an industry stage recognizing their "success." That model is broken, and Brad's on a mission to fix it. 
Join Brad as he distills the best advice from top thought leaders and applies it to the world of independent financial advising. Get actionable tips/tactics on sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, business growth, lead generation, hiring, training, team building, company culture, core values, work/life integration, family, relationships, and more!  
"Do Business. Do Life." is way more than just another podcast for financial advisors. It's an experience. It's a community. And more than anything, it's a movement. #DBDL 
Want to discover what it truly means to succeed as a financial advisor? Subscribe to Do Business, Do Life OR visit https://bradleyjohnson.com/ 

    074: Sara Baker - How to Grow Fast, Avoid Burnout, & Build a Profitable RIA

    074: Sara Baker - How to Grow Fast, Avoid Burnout, & Build a Profitable RIA

    Today, I’m excited to sit down with Sara Baker, a leader with over 15 years of financial services experience and our President of Triad Wealth Partners.

    Sara’s journey began as a Division 1 volleyball player, transitioned through a successful legal career, and ultimately led her to become a leader at two of the largest wealth advisory firms in the country – I’m talking assets north of $240 BILLION! 

    Bottom line: Sara is sitting on a gold mine of experience, and in this episode, she shares tailored insights that financial advisors will be hard-pressed to find anywhere else (like how to build a profitable fee schedule from Day 1). 

    If you're looking to grow fast, avoid burnout, and build a highly profitable financial advisory firm, this conversation is packed with actionable advice you can start implementing today.  




    3 of the biggest insights from Sara Baker …


    Proven strategies for rapid growth and avoiding burn out – lessons Sara learned firsthand from working at two of the largest wealth advisory firms in the country! 
    How to conquer analysis paralysis by adopting a minimal lovable product mindset.  
    A step-by-step guide to reverse engineer your fee schedule, increase profits, and run your business (and life) the way you want to


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    DBDL podcast episode conversations are intended to provide financial advisors with ideas, strategies, concepts and tools that could be incorporated into their business and their life. Financial professionals are responsible for ensuring implementation of anything discussed related to business is done so in accordance with any and all regulatory, compliance responsibilities and obligations.

    Triad Wealth Partners, LLC is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser. Please visit Triadwealthpartners.com for more information.

    Triad Wealth Partners, LLC and Triad Partners, LLC are affiliated companies. 

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    • 1 hr 22 min
    073: Solo - Why Every Entrepreneur Should Be In Therapy with Brad Johnson

    073: Solo - Why Every Entrepreneur Should Be In Therapy with Brad Johnson

    Today I’m sharing something that I’ve never talked about publicly: my personal journey with therapy and how it helped to save my marriage.

    The truth is, in the early days of Triad, when I was busy putting my blood, sweat and tears into helping our team get the company off the ground...I was leaving a void at home and not showing up as the husband and father I needed to be.

    I often felt like there just wasn't enough of me to go around.

    Therapy is what helped me get things back on track – including being a better entrepreneur, father and husband. Essentially practicing what we preach when it comes to Doing Business and Doing Life.

    That’s why I’m going deep today and sharing some intimate details and key lessons from my own therapy journey. My hope is that it will help you spot opportunities where you can also level up and start doing business and life even better.




    3 of the biggest insights from Brad Johnson …


    A powerful story highlighting Michael Hyatt’s vulnerability and success in therapy – and how that taught me that true strength lies in seeking help.
    Why nobody is willing to follow volatile leadership, and how therapy gives you the tools to become a calm and confident leader instead.
    Why I believe therapy needs a massive rebrand – without the stigma! Going to therapy is not a sign of weakness, it’s just another form of coaching and a giant step toward becoming the best version of yourself.


    TO ANYONE WHO IS STRUGGLING

    If you’re hurting right now and need somebody to talk to, please reach out and I will do my best to personally help. Whether that's hopping on a quick call to lend an ear OR sharing the resources that helped me during times when I was quietly struggling. Email brad@bradleyjohnson.com and we'll go from there.




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    • 44 min
    072: Triad Member – Referral Secrets for Gathering $60M of New Assets Annually with Andy Heese

    072: Triad Member – Referral Secrets for Gathering $60M of New Assets Annually with Andy Heese

    Today, I’m excited to chat with Triad Member Andy Heese, the president and founder of The Guardian Group.

    This year, Andy and his team are on track to bring in $60 million in new assets—all without relying on a traditional marketing funnel. Instead, they focus on building strong client relationships and leveraging referrals. Andy’s “secret” isn’t a sophisticated referral program, but something much simpler: consistently showing up for clients in unexpected and meaningful ways.

    In this episode, Andy shares the profound impact of prioritizing people over profits. You’ll learn about the transition from being a solo advisor to leading a successful team, effective leadership strategies to help others achieve their goals, and the inspiring story behind the Heese family’s non-profit, “Club Vallarta,” which provides low-income children in Mexico with access to educational and recreational opportunities.




    3 of the biggest insights from Andy Heese …


    The powerful referral strategy and people-first philosophy that drives $60M in new assets annually for his firm. 
    How to transition from solo advisor to true leader by empowering your team with humility, service, and authenticity.
    Hear about the Heese family’s non-profit, ‘Club Vallarta,’ which provides educational opportunities to low-income children in Mexico and creates a lasting community legacy.


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    The Triad member statements reflect their own experience which may not be representative of all Triad Member experiences, and their appearances were not paid for. 

    Copyright ©️ 2024 Triad Partners. All rights reserved.  

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    • 1 hr
    071: Ken Crenshaw - Unlocking Elite Performance & Building a Winning Culture

    071: Ken Crenshaw - Unlocking Elite Performance & Building a Winning Culture

    Today, I’m talking to Ken Crenshaw, the Sports Medicine and Performance Director for the Arizona Diamondbacks.  

    Ken's journey in sports medicine is beyond fascinating and inspiring: from growing up on a small cattle ranch in New Mexico to working with four major MLB teams over the past 35 years, including a World Series Championship with the Atlanta Braves.

    While working with legendary pitchers like Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and Randy Johnson, Ken soaked up incredible lessons and insights that apply to athletes just as much as they do to financial advisors looking to elevate their game.

    In this conversation, Ken shares a ton of wisdom and actionable advice – like how to develop an elite mindset, build a winning culture, and become a better leader.




    3 of the biggest insights from Ken Crenshaw …


    Why mindset is the ultimate difference maker for both athletes and financial advisors alike – plus some simple steps you can take to start building your own elite mindset
    How to transform your leadership abilities by getting to know yourself better and leading with love 
    How to create a winning culture and get buy-in from your team – Ken reveals the 108 concept and how it helped the Arizona Diamondbacks get to the World Series


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    • 1 hr 7 min
    070: DJ Eric Rhodes - Turning Your Passion into Your Career & Going Viral

    070: DJ Eric Rhodes - Turning Your Passion into Your Career & Going Viral

    Today, I’m talking with DJ Eric Rhodes, an expert at creating content that goes viral.

    Eric is renowned for his mashups of classic hits with new songs, generating millions of views and even catching the attention of artists like Chris Stapleton and Warren G in the process.

    But Eric’s journey to success only got off the ground because he decided to leave a stable career to pursue his passion for DJing. Thanks to his persistence and his strategic use of platforms like Instagram and TikTok, he’s been able to turn his passion into a thriving business.

    In fact, this year alone, Eric has more than DOUBLED his audience, surpassing 2 million followers across his social platforms!

    In our conversation, we get into Eric’s journey and the specific social media marketing strategies he’s used to propel his own career. More importantly, how financial advisors can leverage these strategies to rapidly grow their own audiences.




    3 of the biggest insights from DJ Eric Rhodes …


    How Eric doubled his followers this year in no small part because of his content marketing strategy – and the specific hacks financial advisors can use to build their own audiences!
    WHAT content financial advisors should be posting, HOW frequently they should be posting it, and WHY it has to be authentic if it’s going to be successful.
    Proven strategies for monetizing your audience and converting views into real revenue for your business.


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    • 54 min
    069: Streamline Replay - Creating Unlimited Growth and Freedom in Your Business AND Life with Brad Johnson & Dave Zoller

    069: Streamline Replay - Creating Unlimited Growth and Freedom in Your Business AND Life with Brad Johnson & Dave Zoller

    Today the tables are turned! This is going to be a slightly different episode, as I’m the one being interviewed. A while back, I had the pleasure of guesting on Dave Zoller’s popular YouTube show, Streamline My Practice – which serves thousands of financial advisors by teaching them how to grow their financial practice. 

    The episode got a lot of engagement, to which I give full credit to Dave; he’s a great interviewer who prepared some really thoughtful questions. I think our own audience would get a lot of value from hearing this one, so I wanted to re-share it for DBDL listeners. 

    Oh, and in case you missed it, I actually interviewed Dave on our podcast not too long ago, and that was all about how he’s using YouTube as a marketing funnel that led to $60M of new assets for his firm! So, if you haven’t listened to that one, definitely go back and check out episode 21. In the meantime, enjoy my guest appearance on Dave Zoller’s show!




    3 of the biggest insights from Dave Zoller …


    The #1 characteristic that sets top advisors apart from all the rest.
    The 3 types of financial advisors every firm needs – and what McDonald’s can teach you about building a scalable business. 
    The 4 phases to level up your practice – and an example of an advisor who uses this model to capture $200M+ of assets organically each year.


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    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

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6 Ratings

Miles@59 ,

Brilliant

I’d be considered an old guy in the industry, I started my career in the 1990’s. When I started I was given a computer, desk and a minimum I needed to generate in AUM over the next 18 months. Pretty much sink or swim. I choose to swim. I love this industry and the fact I get to serve. I’ve always tried being innovative and progressive. I’m so glad I’ve stayed curious all these years and especially happy I found the DBDL podcast. Brad keeps breathing life into my career, it is so motivating hearing and learning how to keep moving meaningfully forward at any age. Thank you, keep the learning coming. Miles

Tybulldogs9 ,

Ann Hiatt

Great episode! Powerful to listen to her story and how driven people find balance so they do not burn out

Jamesinvancouver ,

The Best Podcast For Financial Advisors

You’ll love the content from Bradley and guests.

The episode with Jordan Rigi offers a transformative perspective on success, emphasizing its potential pitfalls and the importance of a well-rounded approach to life and business.

Jordan's insights into creating a unique vision and his five principles for building a significant business provide valuable strategies for achieving growth, freedom, and joy in both professional and personal realms.

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