The Influential Advisor
Are you a financial advisor looking to stand out as an influential leader and attract the clients you truly want to serve? You’re in the right place.
The Influential Advisor Podcast, hosted by The McManus Brothers—Paul G. McManus and Gabe McManus, explores the art and strategy of authoritative positioning for elite advisors who want to rise above the noise.
Each episode delivers actionable insights on how to amplify your expertise, elevate your visibility, and position yourself as the go-to authority in your market. Paul and Gabe are joined by leading advisors and industry insiders who share proven frameworks, real-world success stories, and behind-the-scenes tactics you can actually use to grow a more intentional, influential practice.
If you’re ready to stop competing on credentials alone, define a clear point of view, and attract better clients on your own terms, this podcast is for you.
Welcome to The Influential Advisor Podcast—where high-impact advisors learn how to lead with authority, build enduring trust, and rise above the rest.
gh-impact advisors learn to rise above the rest.
The Influential Advisor
Latest Episodes
108: Rob Bedinghaus on the $10 Million Tax Bill Nobody Saw Coming
A couple had done everything right — dual income, debt-free, millions saved in tax-deferred accounts — and they were on track to hand $10 million to the IRS. Not because they made bad decisions, but because nobody had ever shown them what "doin...
107: The Investor's Coach — The IRA Tax Trap Nobody Warned You About with Ira Work
Imagine going into business with a partner who tells you upfront: at the end of every year, I'll decide how much of the profits I keep. You'd never agree to that. But Ira Work says millions of Americans already did the day they opened a traditi...
106: Scott Leibfried: What Climbing Wealth Taught Me About the Retirement Red Zone
Scott Leibfried's grandfather sold the family business at 60 with more money than he'd ever seen. He was generous, he lived long, and he ran out. That story is why Scott has spent 28 years in wealth management — and it's why he wrote Climbi...
105: Jason Wendt: Beyond the Numbers — Why Your Retirement Number Isn't Enough
Most successful people have a retirement number. Very few have a retirement reason.That's the gap Jason Wendt has spent 15 years closing. After watching client after client arrive with a solid portfolio and a hollow plan, he wrote...
104: Why the Virtual Family Office Advantage Exists and What Business Owners Are Really Losing Without It with Dale Montgomery
Most business owners assume their advisory team is working for them. A CPA here, a financial advisor there, an attorney on retainer. What they don't realize is that those advisors are working in parallel, not together. No one is seeing the full...