Mind Shift: Destroy Your Internal Limitations. Mind Shift is a podcast for the mind, body, and soul hosted by father-son duo Erwin Raphael McManus & Aaron McManus. Formerly known as The Battle Ready Podcast.
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Tired of marketing that feels sleazy or overwhelming? Join Hillary Gale every Friday as she uncovers the exact strategies top financial advisors and coaches market their businesses authentically—and get real results.
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Welcome to The Flux - where we talk data, decisions, and stories of people asking the what-if questions to create an intentional impact on the future.
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We talk about pivoting to new roles within the oil & gas industry and leveling up our skill set and mindset to prepare for the pivot path. There are 3 ways to engage directly: 1. Pivot Coaching (1:1) 2. Land Skills (mastermind) Groups (up to 10) 3. Land Skills Network (membership community) Other ways to engage in asynchronous communication: 1. Subscribe or apply at landmanmastermind.com 2. Connect on LinkedIn 2. Connect on Facebook
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#092 Truth In Heresy: Challenging Orthodoxy
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39:35In this episode of the Mind Shift Podcast, Aaron and Erwin McManus reflect on a major transition as Mosaic moves out of its long-time Hollywood home. They recount the final worship night where nearly 900 people gathered and 70–80 baptisms took place, marking the end of an era. The conversation touches on the new campuses now emerging in Calabasas, …
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Why Organic Niching Creates Stronger Client Connections with Phil Weiss
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39:46This week on the Finance Marketing Podcast, we explore how personal experiences can shape a meaningful financial advisory practice with Phil Weiss, founder of Apprise Wealth Management. Phil started his financial services career in 1987 working as a tax professional for Deloitte & Touche. For the past 25 years, he has worked extensively in the area…
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Designing for Uncertainty with Mickey McManus
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51:43In this episode of The Flux, host John Cordier sits down with innovation pioneer Mickey McManus to explore what it means to design for uncertainty in a world where complexity is the norm. Mickey draws on decades of experience from leading Maya Design and shaping decision-support tools for DARPA, to helping build the Future of Learning team at Autod…
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#091 Heaven And Hell: Do You Know The Bible?
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1:10:25In this episode, Aaron McManus and his father, Erwin McManus, dive into a deeply engaging Q&A, taking on listener-submitted questions around theology, scripture, and spiritual formation. They begin by opening up the format, inviting the community into the conversation, and encouraging engagement beyond the podcast through live discussions and the M…
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Asking Provocative Questions to Get More Clients with Gary Sinderbrand
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38:31In this episode of The Finance Marketing Podcast, Hillary sits down with Gary Sinderbrand, a former Merrill Lynch advisor and founder of BetterPath Training, helping top financial advisors reach their full potential. He is also the host of the podcast: If the Public Only Knew. Drawing from his extensive experience at Merrill Lynch and UBS Private W…
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#090 Decoding Genesis: Factual Or Metaphor?
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46:54In this episode of the Mind Shift Podcast, Aaron McManus and his father, Erwin Raphael McManus, dive into the turbulence in Los Angeles, reflecting on the city’s long history of unrest and social disorder. From the 1992 riots to recent immigration protests and political tensions, they describe LA as a city in constant flux. Erwin contrasts this wit…
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Guerrilla Marketing to Build Trust With Your Target Market with Financial Advisor Matt McManus
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42:16In this episode of The Finance Marketing Podcast, Hillary sits down with Matt McManus, founding partner of Triplecrown Wealth Management, to explore how he built a thriving practice by specifically focusing on serving first responders. Matt explains his approach to "guerrilla marketing" where he builds a consistent community presence – showing up a…
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The Role of Sentiment and Social Dynamics in Public Health Models with Philippe Giabbanelli
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42:28In this episode of The Flux, we explore how modeling trust, belief, and social sentiment can unlock deeper insights in public health. Our guest, Philippe Giabbanelli, shares how agent-based models are evolving to capture not just behaviors, but the opinions and social dynamics that drive them like vaccine hesitancy or trust in institutions. We disc…
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#089 Truth Vs. Belief: Invention And Discovery
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30:50In episode 89 of the Mind Shift Podcast, Aaron McManus joins his father, Erwin Raphael McManus, to discuss the release of two powerful podcast episodes, including a now-viral clip with Tim Ross. The episode, originally recorded at the Mosaic Conference in Los Angeles, sparked massive engagement online, drawing millions of views and hundreds of thou…
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How Financial Planner Aaron Buchner Created the Boldest Brand in Finance
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30:53In this episode of The Finance Marketing Podcast, Hillary sits down with Aaron Buchner, founder of Cactus, a financial planning firm with the distinctive tagline "prick-free financial advice." Aaron shares his journey from running a generic financial planning business to creating a bold, personality-driven brand that stands out in the typically con…
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#088 Building Integrity: Confronting The Modern Church
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59:40In this episode of the Mind Shift Podcast, Erwin McManus sits down with longtime friend and podcaster Tim Ross to explore the deeply personal and often overlooked qualities of vulnerability and integrity in leadership. Drawing from Tim’s extensive experience across various church communities and media platforms, they reflect on how these foundation…
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Why Your Story Is Your Most Powerful Marketing Asset with Dr. Joshua Wilson
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43:20In this episode of The Finance Marketing Podcast, Hillary sits down with Dr. Joshua Wilson, an award-winning wealth advisor with a PhD in Behavioral Finance who drives growth for financial firms by applying his proprietary NeuroBehavioral approach that connects with prospects at a subconscious level. After successfully building, leading, and sellin…
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#087 Aligning With God: Intimacy, Generosity, Humanity
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44:30In this episode of the Mind Shift Podcast, Aaron McManus and Erwin Raphael McManus, dive into the theme of alignment—the idea that intimacy, generosity, and humanity must work in harmony to create a meaningful life. Building on a talk Erwin gave at the recent Mosaic gathering, the two reflect on how alignment is more than a spiritual ideal; it’s a …
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How to Develop a Magnetic Financial Planning Process with Rob Brown
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31:50In this episode of The Finance Marketing Podcast, Hillary sits down with Rob Brown, founder of Truest Fan Coaching and author of "Truest Fan: Live, Love, and Lead with Purpose and Impact," to discuss how financial advisors can differentiate themselves in an increasingly crowded and standardized profession. Rob shares his concept of developing a Sig…
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Mastering the Pivot: Aaron Gray's Path in the Energy Sector
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32:11Send us a text Navigating Career Pivots in the Landman Industry: Featuring Aaron Gray In the latest episode of the Landman Pivot podcast, host and pivot coach Ryan Fairbanks interviews Aaron Gray, an experienced Landman with roots in Wyoming, who recently transitioned to an in-house role in Houston. The discussion covers Gray's professional journey…
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Glory Days of Modeling: Dan Eichelsdoerfer on Building Macrocosm
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41:25In a world full of linear thinking, Dan Eichelsdoerfer is building a company grounded in complexity. In this episode, Dan joins The Flux to discuss why agent-based models are finally ready for prime time and how Macrocosm is creating tools to simulate economic and energy systems with more nuance, flexibility, and realism than ever before. Dan talks…
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#086 Never The Victim: Crafting Internal Narratives
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45:45In this episode of the Mind Shift Podcast, Aaron and Erwin McManus reflect on Erwin’s recent trip to Birmingham, Alabama, where he attended the Leadership Factor Conference. Despite a whirlwind of travel from Los Angeles to Houston to Birmingham and back, Erwin shares his excitement about connecting with influential leaders like Chris Hodges, Dave …
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Why AFCs Are Your Next Great Referral Partner with Heidi Clemons
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37:41In this episode of The Finance Marketing Podcast, Hillary sits down with Heidi Clemons, an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), to explore the unique role that AFCs play in the financial services ecosystem and how they can be valuable referral partners for other financial professionals. Heidi shares insights on building financial foundations for c…
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#085 Going All In: Commitment Amidst Turbulence
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1:02:01In this episode of the Mind Shift Podcast, Aaron and Erwin McManus share in their weekly Arena Call about a myriad of topics. They discuss their recent experience at their BE event with Brendon Burchard, where themes of alignment and personal transformation took center stage. They reflect on Brendon’s powerful presentation style, his use of visual …
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The Testimonial Marketing Studio: A New Tool for Advisors with Brian Thorp
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22:34In this episode of The Finance Marketing Podcast, Hillary sits down with returning guest Brian Thorp, founder and CEO of Wealthtender, to explore Wealthtender's new Testimonial Marketing Studio, which helps advisors confidently and compliantly promote client testimonials across their marketing channels. Testimonial Marketing Studio provides customi…
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From Chaos to Clarity with Doyne Farmer: Why Agent-Based Models Matter Now
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47:20On this episode of The Flux, agent-based models (ABMs) have long lived on the fringes of mainstream economics but that’s changing. Doyne Farmer breaks down how advances in computing and data are fueling a new era of bottom-up modeling. He explains where ABMs outperform traditional models, why certain fields (like epidemiology and traffic systems) a…
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#084 Dreams And Disruption: The Future Of Mosaic
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42:08In this episode of the Mind Shift Podcast, Aaron McManus and Erwin McManus is joined by Carlos Pimentel to unpack the surprising events following Mosaic’s Easter gatherings. With nearly 8,000 people attending across their campuses, the team had just celebrated one of their most impactful weekends. But within days, they received a 60-day notice to v…
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Finding Your Purpose on LinkedIn with Expert Tiffany Sattler
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50:46In this episode of The Finance Marketing Podcast, Hillary sits down with returning guest Tiffany Sattler, a LinkedIn ghostwriter for financial professionals, to discuss the critical importance of setting clear goals for your LinkedIn presence. Tiffany explains why many advisors struggle with LinkedIn effectiveness by failing to understand where the…
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#083 - Spiritual Shifts: Billionaires And Faith
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40:34In this episode, Aaron and Erwin McManus share their vision for a new chapter of the Mind Shift podcast—one centered on answering the deep, complex questions people have about God, the Bible, and faith. They express a desire to tackle not just the well-known scriptures, but also the obscure, confusing, and even bizarre passages that often go ignore…
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Email Marketing for Finance Professionals: Turning Subscribers Into Clients (Part 2)
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31:25In this second installment of our special two-part series on email marketing for finance professionals, Hillary dives into effective strategies for turning subscribers into clients. Building on last week's foundation of creating and growing your email list, this episode reveals exactly what to do with your list once you've built it. Hillary explore…
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Mining Meaning: Laura Sheppard on Gender, Academia, and the Power of Public Data
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39:40In this episode of The Flux, we talk with Laura Sheppard, a research fellow at University College London’s Centre for Longitudinal Studies, about how data mining can uncover powerful insights from unexpected sources. Laura shares her work using the British Library’s Ethos dataset, a comprehensive record of UK doctoral theses - to explore gender ine…
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#082 - Spiritual Warfare: Leading Through Adversity
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1:05:09In this episode of Mind Shift, Aaron McManus and Erwin Raphael McManus begin by reflecting on the meaning of Good Friday and the power of Jesus’ sacrifice. They invite listeners to join Mosaic’s live gatherings, whether in person or online, emphasizing the significance of community during spiritual moments. The conversation encourages people to sta…
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Email Marketing for Finance Professionals: Building an Email List From Scratch (Part 1)
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26:18In this first installment of a special two-part series on email marketing for finance professionals, Hillary breaks down the strategic foundations of building an effective email list. While many financial advisors and coaches focus their marketing efforts on social media, this episode reveals why your email list might be your most valuable marketin…
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#081 Hope Amidst Chaos: Adaptability And Resilience
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58:28In this episode of Mind Shift, Aaron and Erwin McManus dive into an honest and wide-ranging conversation that blends personal experience with reflections on politics, economics, faith, and the challenges of leadership in today’s complex world. Aaron and Erwin discuss the challenges of running a church in a city like Los Angeles, where cultural and …
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Building a Women-Focused Practice with Tracy Baron Garcia
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26:53In this episode of The Finance Marketing Podcast, Hillary sits down with Tracy Baron Garcia, Founder of TBG Investing and TBG Prosperity, to explore how financial advisors can build a successful niche practice focused on women. Drawing from her 25+ years of finance experience and personal journey, Tracy shares how she's created an environment where…
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From Micro-Behaviors to Macro-Patterns: Exploring Agent-Based Models with Andrew Crooks
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30:12In this episode of The Flux, host John Cordier sits down with Andrew Crooks at the Complex Social Systems Society Conference in Santa Fe. They dive into the world of agent-based modeling (ABM) - what it is, why it matters, and how it helps us simulate and better understand human behavior in complex systems. From simulating traffic jams to modeling …
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ARCHIVAL EP - How To Stop Overthinking: The Power Of Decision
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42:28In this archival episode, Aaron and Erwin McManus dive into the power of mindset, creativity, and overcoming overthinking. They reflect on their recent experiences, including conversations with influential voices in business and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the value of mutual growth and meaningful dialogue. They also explore themes of Erwin’s boo…
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Why Every Financial Advisor Should Write a Book (And How to Do It in 6 Weeks) with Paul G. McManus
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33:29In this episode of The Finance Marketing Podcast, Hillary sits down with Paul McManus, Owner of The Short Book Formula Publishing, to explore how financial advisors can build authority and accelerate trust through writing a book. Paul shares his proven process for helping busy advisors write and publish impactful books in as little as six weeks, an…
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#080 Humility + Gratitude: Stability Amidst Turbulence
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51:00In this episode of the Mind Shift Podcast, Aaron McManus and Erwin Raphael McManus host a Q&A session with their Mind Shift online community, diving into a range of thought-provoking topics. They discuss how to prioritize creative projects, especially when energy is limited, with Erwin advising that tackling the least enjoyable tasks first can help…
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The Neuroscience Behind Effective Client Conversations with Mary Schmid
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37:41In this episode of The Finance Marketing Podcast, Hillary sits down with Mary Schmid, CEO of Mary Schmid Consulting and Speaking and author of Make or Break Conversations to explore the neuroscience behind effective client conversations. Mary shares how financial professionals can create deeper connections with clients by understanding the brain sc…
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#079 Cultural Agendas: The Normalization Of Brokenness
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1:02:43In this episode of Mind Shift, Aaron and Erwin McManus dive deep into the rapid growth of the Mind Shift Podcast, reflecting on its impact and the evolution of their community. They introduce the $25/month Mind Shift membership, which offers private episodes, community calls, and exclusive content on the app "Skool" explaining why they chose it ove…
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