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Dr. Benjamin Hardy, organizational psychologist and author of “10x Is Easier Than 2x,” explains the science behind scaling a business. In this episode of The Business of Advice with Cody Foster podcast, Benjamin breaks down the mindset shifts, business frameworks and leadership decisions that help owners scale faster. You’ll learn: If you want to grow […]

Market swings aren’t a sign of a failing plan — they’re your greatest opportunity to prove your value and grow your firm. In this episode of The Business of Advice with Cody Foster podcast, AE Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer Ben Sullivan reveals how top advisors use market uncertainty as an advantage. If you want

Are you unknowingly putting a ceiling on your business growth? It turns out that leadership development might be your greatest form of insurance against the unknown. In this episode of the Business of Advice with Cody Foster podcast, author and leadership development coach Mac Lake reveals the strategies advisors can use to unleash their team’s

The sales landscape has moved from “buyer beware” to “seller beware.” In this must-watch episode of the Business of Advice with Cody Foster podcast, bestselling author and human behavior professional Daniel Pink examines the new ABCs of selling — attunement, buoyancy and clarity. He explains how these qualities are changing the game for financial advisors

How do you build a business that truly thrives? You start by finding people who care deeply about your mission. In our latest episode, Dave Ramsey shares his hard-earned wisdom on how to build a culture of passionate, growth-oriented leaders. If you want to scale your business, you need a team that refuses to settle.

Is your definition of wealth limiting your potential? In this episode, Cody Foster welcomes Sahil Bloom, author of “The 5 Types of Wealth,” to challenge the misconception that happiness lies in your next achievement. Sahil shares how true prosperity requires a portfolio that includes time, social, mental and physical well-being — alongside financial success. In

How do you keep the fire alive after decades of success, especially when comfort starts to feel like the easier option? In this episode, Advisors Excel Founders Cody Foster and David Callanan pull back the curtain on the six most critical lessons they learned during 2025. If you are looking to break through a plateau,

Did you know that over half of consumers now expect their financial advisor to have a visible online presence? If you aren’t building trust online, you’re leaving money on the table. In this episode, we welcome back Rory Vaden, co-founder of Brand Builders Group and a leading expert in personal brand strategy. Rory reveals eye-opening

AI is here, and it’s changing everything. But how can you use it to not just keep up — but stand out? In this episode of the Business of Advice podcast, marketing visionary Jay Baer returns to reveal how financial advisors can thrive in the age of AI. From freeing up your time to creating

Ever wonder how some creators go viral overnight — and use that attention to build relationships? In this episode, Cody talks with Hilary Billings, the co-founder and CEO of Attentioneers Agency who grew her TikTok account from 0 to 400,000 followers in just 40 days and amassed over a billion organic views. Hilary shares her