Best Benjamin Ong Podcasts (2024)

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Greg Sarris In Conversation with Blaise Zerega 51:19

35m ago51:19

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City Lights, ALTA Journal, & Heyday Books celebrate the publication of "The Forgetters: Stories" by Greg Sarris (Heyday Books).Purchase books by Greg Sarris here: https://citylights.com/?search_type=author&s=Greg+SarrisCelebrated storyteller & tribal leader Greg Sarris offers a contemplative & enchanting story cycle in "The Forgetters," a collectio…

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Tactics To Have A Full Calendar Every Week | EP 62 22:03

2d ago22:03

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Ben broke down the tactics that he used as a Financial Advisor to generate more appointments while providing value and building relationships. Welcome to the Authentic Advisory Podcast, where we talk about the lessons that I’ve learned from running a coaching business that helps Financial Advisors reach more people, transform more lives and earn mo…

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Wayne Koestenbaum with Tausif Noor 58:27

5d ago58:27

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City Lights & Semiotext(e) celebrate the publication of "Stubble Archipelago" by Wayne Koestenbaum with a conversation between the author & Tausif Noor.Purchase here: https://citylights.com/stubble-archipelago/Wild new adventures in word-infatuated flânerie from a celebrated literary provocateur. This book of thirty-six poetic bulletins by the humi…

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Judith Butler with Maggie Nelson 58:34

13d ago58:34

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Judith Butler discusses their new book "Who’s Afraid of Gender?" published by Farrar Straus Giroux. Named a "Most Anticipated Book of 2024" by Time, Elle, Kirkus, Literary Hub, The Millions, & Electric Literature.Purchase book here: https://citylights.com/whos-afraid-of-gender/Judith Butler, the groundbreaking thinker whose iconic book "Gender Trou…

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Kit Schluter with Garrett Caples 1:26:05

18d ago1:26:05

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Kit Schluter celebrates the publication of "Cartoons," (City Lights) & Garrett Caples celebrates the publication of "Proses: Incomparable Parables! Fabulous Fables! Cruel Tales!" (Wave Books).Purchase "Cartoons:" https://citylights.com/city-lights-published/cartoons/Purchase "Proses:" https://citylights.com/general-fiction/proses-incomparable-parab…

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Gil Cuadros Tribute and Book Launch 1:03:49

1M ago1:03:49

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Celebrate Gil Cuadros with Kevin Martin, Rafael Pérez-Torres, & Amy Scholder. Opening by Greyson Wright & readings by Joseph Cassara & Flavia Elisa Mora.City Lights & the SF LGBT Center celebrate the publication of "My Body Is Paper: Stories and Poems" by Gil Cuadros, edited by Pablo Alvarez, Kevin Martin, Rafael Pérez-Torres, & Terry Wolverton, fo…

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Financial Advisors: This Is How You ACTUALLY Grow | EP 61 19:13

2M ago19:13

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We all face fear on a day-to-day basis and it’s these fears that get us stuck while trying to solve problems and make progress towards our goals in life. In this video, I dived deep into the concept of personal objections, how they subconsciously hold you back from confronting the problems you need to solve, and how you can overcome them. Once you …

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Giving Honest Advice to 6 Financial Advisors | EP 60 1:22:14

2M ago1:22:14

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I held a LIVE “Ask – Me – Anything” (AMA) Session with a group of advisors who asked me questions about anything. Hard and brutal answers were given. But much needed for them to grow their business. Welcome to the Authentic Advisory Podcast, where we talk about the lessons that I’ve learned from running a coaching business that helps Financial Advi…

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Jordan Elgrably with Sarah AlKahly-Mills 44:58

2M ago44:58

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Jordan Elgrably in conversation with Sarah AlKahly-Mills, with readings from both authors. City Lights celebrates the publication of "Stories from the Center of the World: New Middle East Fiction," edited by Jordan Elgrably, published by City Lights Books.You can purchase copies directly from City Lights here: https://citylights.com/stories-from-th…

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How To Be In The Top 10% As A Financial Advisor | EP 59 44:30

2M ago44:30

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Success leaves clues. Many times, there’s always a pattern or behaviour on why some financial advisors get to the top while most remain average or mediocre. I outline the ONE success pattern shared by top financial advisors…. after training, speaking and coaching to more than 3000 financial advisors. Welcome to the Authentic Advisory Podcast, where…

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Roberto Harrison With Julien Poirier 53:00

2M ago53:00

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City Lights celebrates No.23 in the "Spotlight Poetry Series"Roberto Harrison reads from his work. Introduction by Garrett Caples. Julien Poirier will also be reading from his work. In person event held in City Lights' Poetry Room, hosted by Peter Maravelis. Purchase "Isthmus to Abya Yala" By Roberto Harrison here: https://citylights.com/isthmus-to…

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ACHIEVE ANYTHING: THIS Simple Framework Will Make You Successful As An Advisor | EP 58 1:14:59

3M ago1:14:59

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In this podcast, Ben broke down the concept of FEAR. Fear is a state of mind which prevents us from attaining what we want in life – whether it’s income, accolades, relationships, etc. He broke down what fear TRULY is, why it exists and how we can overcome it in 7 simple steps. Once you understand this and know what fear is all about, you will neve…

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Why The Work You Do Is Never Wasted | EP 57 19:35

4M ago19:35

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In this podcast, Ben talks about how work is never wasted and how giving away $17,000 for FREE taught him this lesson. He spoke about the importance of why you should continue to work and put in the effort despite not being able to see the results and that the outcome did not necessarily be the “thing” that you are creating, Welcome to the Authenti…

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How to go from $0 to $30k+ per month As A Financial Advisor [FULL BLUEPRINT] Part 2 | Ep 56 1:03:59

4M ago1:03:59

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In this podcast, Ben revealed the EXACT roadmap on how to go from $0 to $30k + per month in the fastest, possible and predictable way ever. He created this after coaching more than 1400 advisors, with nearly 3000 hours of coaching in the past 4 years and walking the path of the advisor himself. Welcome to the Authentic Advisory Podcast, where we ta…

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How to go from $0 to $30k+ per month As A Financial Advisor [FULL BLUEPRINT] Part 1 | EP 55 40:02

4M ago40:02

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In this podcast, Ben revealed the EXACT roadmap on how to go from $0 to $30k + per month in the fastest, possible and predictable way ever. He created this after coaching more than 1400 advisors, with nearly 3000 hours of coaching in the past 4 years and walking the path of the advisor himself. Welcome to the Authentic Advisory Podcast, where we ta…

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The Ugly Truth About Robo Advisors | EP 54 14:12

4M ago14:12

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In this video, we dived deep into understanding the nature of robo - advisors and how to exactly position our investment products against them. We talked about the little-known truth of robo-advisors, how liquidity isn't good for your prospects and much more. Welcome to the Authentic Advisory Podcast, where we talk about the lessons that I’ve learn…

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23 years industry veteran reveals how to last long in the business (With Khim) Nov’ 2023 | EP 53 1:17:16

5M ago1:17:16

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Today, we have Khim. Khim is an industry veteran who started her advisory journey back in 2000. Since then, she has worn many hats, among them being an industry speaker and mentor, agency director, mother of two, and managing over 800 clients. Over her 23 years in the business, not only has she achieved many accolades, from MDRT to COT, she has als…

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Bill Ong Hing 59:05

6M ago59:05

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City Lights LIVE, Beacon Press, and Refugee Immigrant Transitions celebrate the publication of “Humanizing Immigration: How to Transform Our Racist and Unjust System” by Bill Ong Hing, published by Beacon Press. “Humanizing Immigration” is the first book to argue that immigrant and refugee rights are part of the fight for racial justice; and offers…

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Best Way To Handle The Most Common Objection Ever | Ep 52 9:11

6M ago9:11

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In this video, we cover exactly how to handle the objection of “I already have an advisor” whether you are dealing with warm, cold or referral market. I broke down the fatal assumptions that we have been making as advisors and how you can create opportunities to reach more people and make more impact. Welcome to the Authentic Advisory Podcast, wher…

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Myriam Gurba 53:43

7M ago53:43

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City Lights LIVE! presents Myriam Gurba in conversation with visual artist MariNaomi to celebrate the release of Gurba’s new book “Creep: Accusations and Confessions,” published by Simon and Schuster. A ruthless and razor-sharp essay collection that tackles the pervasive, creeping oppression and toxicity that has wormed its way into society—in our …

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Benjamin Weber & Christopher Paul Harris 1:12:55

7M ago1:12:55

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City Lights LIVE, The New Press, and Princeton University Press celebrate the publication of two new books: “America Purgatory: Prison Imperialism and the Rise of Mass Incarceration” by Benjamin Weber, published by The New Press, and "To Build a Black Future: The Radical Politics of Joy, Pain, and Care” by Christopher Paul Harris, published by Prin…

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Found In Translation: Adventures in Language 1:09:09

7M ago1:09:09

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City Lights LIVE! presents "Found in Translation: Adventures in Language." As part of its 70th Anniversary programming, City Lights celebrates literature in translation with a discussion moderated by Olivia E. Sears, featuring Gabriela Alemán, Dick Cluster, Gillian Conoloy, Elaine Katzenberger, Emilie Moorehouse, and Mark Schafer. City Lights was c…

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Lynn Lewis and Friends 58:28

7M ago58:28

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City Lights LIVE! celebrates the publication of “Women Who Change the World: Stories from the Fight for Social Justice” from City Lights Books, edited by Lynn Lewis, with a conversation between the editor and contributors Hilary Moore and Malkia Devich-Cyril. – Edited by Lynn Lewis – published by City Lights Books “Women Who Change the World” exami…

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Insurgent Beautitudes: The History of a Cultural Center 46:47

8M ago46:47

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City Lights LIVE! presents "Insurgent Beatitudes: The History of a Cultural Center,” a conversation between Elaine Katzenberger, Amy Scholder, and Paul Yamazaki, moderated by David L. Ulin. Continuing its 70th anniversary celebratory programming, City Lights Books brings together those who are at the heart of its core. City Lights was founded as a …

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mimi tempestt 1:04:29

8M ago1:04:29

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City Lights LIVE celebrates the publication of “the delicacy of embracing spirals” by mimi tempestt, published by City Lights, with a conversation between the poet and Truong Tran. Incendiary, lyrical poems of liberations from the phantasm of Black womanhood. Wedding fierce, jagged lines to an uncompromisingly lyrical flow honed over years of perfo…

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Breaking down the ACTUAL success principles for the financial advisory space (With Melvin Soh) Pt.2 – Dec’23 | EP 51 41:10

8M ago41:10

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Today, we have Melvin Soh, co-founder of the X-Factor Method, where he coaches Asia’s top leaders, marketers and coaches. Some of these folks include top financial advisors and agency leaders as well. Personally, he himself went from dropping out of college, surviving on a $800 per month income to building an 8 figure coaching and consulting compan…

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Breaking down the ACTUAL success principles for the financial advisory space (With Melvin Soh) Pt.1 - Nov’23 | EP 50 43:18

8M ago43:18

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Today, we have Melvin Soh, co-founder of the X-Factor Method, where he coaches Asia’s top leaders, marketers and coaches. Some of these folks include top financial advisors and agency leaders as well. Personally, he himself went from dropping out of college, surviving on a $800 per month income to building an 8 figure coaching and consulting compan…

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John Freeman and Friends 1:17:27

8M ago1:17:27

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City Lights LIVE and Litquake celebrate the final issue of John Freeman’s distinguished journal “Freeman’s: Conclusions,” published by Grove Atlantic, with John Freeman, joined by Jaime Cortez, Elaine Castillo, and Oscar Villaon.Over the course of ten years, “Freeman’s" has introduced the English-speaking world to countless writers of international…

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Ayana Mathis in conversation with Angela Flournoy 1:02:47

8M ago1:02:47

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City Lights LIVE celebrates the publication of “The Unsettled” by Ayana Mathis, published by Alfred A Knopf, with a discussion between Ayana and Angela Flournoy.From the best-selling author of “The Twelve Tribes of Hattie,” a searing multi-generational novel—set in the 1980s in racially and politically turbulent Philadelphia and in the tiny town of…

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How this Financial Advisor dominated his warm market without any fear (With Deon Neo) Pt.2 - Oct’23 | EP 49 36:06

8M ago36:06

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Today, we have Deon Neo. Deon started his advisory journey as a student advisor back in 2016 and is now an associate director, managing his own team while running his sales. Over his 7 years in business, he achieved multiple MDRTs, taking home multiple 6 figures income while enjoying his work… just focusing on his warm market. In today’s episode, w…

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Dylan C Penningroth in conversation with Richard Thompson Ford 1:07:40

8M ago1:07:40

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City Lights LIVE and Liveright Books celebrate the publication of “Before the Movement: The Hidden History of Black Civil Rights” by Dylan C Penningroth, published by Liveright Books, with a discussion between Dylan and Richard Thompson Ford.A prize-winning scholar draws on astonishing new research to demonstrate how Black people used the law to th…

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How this Financial Advisor dominated his warm market without any fear (With Deon Neo) Pt.1 - Oct’23 | EP 48 37:56

8M ago37:56

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Today, we have Deon Neo. Deon started his advisory journey as a student advisor back in 2016 and is now an associate director, managing his own team while running his sales. Over his 7 years in business, he achieved multiple MDRTs, taking home multiple 6 figures income while enjoying his work… just focusing on his warm market. In today’s episode, w…

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Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz in conversation with Manu Karuka Vimalassery 1:17:04

8M ago1:17:04

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City Lights LIVE and Beacon Press celebrate the publication of “An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States (the 10th Anniversary Edition)” by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, published by Beacon Press, with a conversation between Roxanne and Manu Karuka Vimalassery.Today in the United States, there are more than five hundred federally recognized Indi…

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This could RUIN your Q4 (and 2024) | EP 47 13:01

8M ago13:01

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In this podcast, I reveal the 3 biggest mistakes that could ruin your Q4 (and your 2024). These are the critical errors I've seen sabotage advisors year after year. Too many people care about the “strategies” but NOT the pitfalls. But ONE wrong can undo all the RIGHT things that you have done. I covered: Three major mistakes that even veteran and s…

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Justine Barron And Friends 1:50:30

9M ago1:50:30

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City Lights LIVE presents investigative journalist Justine Barron, in conversation with Rabia Chaudry, Alex Vitale, Kim Brown and Sierria Warren, to celebrate the release of "They Killed Freddie Gray: The Anatomy of a Police Brutality Cover-Up Hardcover," published by Arcade Books. "They Killed Freddie Gray" exposes a conspiracy among Baltimore lea…

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This Former A*STAR Scientist Achieved Multiple MDRTs While Raising Two Kids (With Alvina Tiang ) Pt.2 - Oct’23 | EP 46 45:42

9M ago45:42

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Today, we have Alvina Tiang, a former A*STAR scientist turned financial advisor. For 17 years, she has continued to thrive in the advisory business, achieving multiple MDRTs while consistently ranking as a top producer. In this episode, we'll learn more about her nearly two-decade journey in the industry and how she navigated the difficulties of ba…

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This Former A*STAR Scientist Achieved Multiple MDRTs While Raising Two Kids (With Alvina Tiang ) Pt.1 - Oct’23 | EP 45 45:33

9M ago45:33

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Today, we have Alvina Tiang, a former A*STAR scientist turned financial advisor. For 17 years, she has continued to thrive in the advisory business, achieving multiple MDRTs while consistently ranking as a top producer. In this episode, we'll learn more about her nearly two-decade journey in the industry and how she navigated the difficulties of ba…

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John Szwed discussing the life and work of Harry Smith 58:49

9M ago58:49

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City Lights LIVE presents John Szwed in conversation with Raymond Foye celebrating the publication of “Cosmic Scholar: The Life and Times of Harry Smith,” published by Farrar, Straus, Giroux. “Cosmic Scholar" follows the life and legacy of Harry Smith, the brilliant eccentric who transformed twentieth century art and culture. He was an anthropologi…

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From Blogging to Almost Hitting COT (With Luke Ho) Pt.2 - Sep'23 | EP 44 1:02:48

9M ago1:02:48

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Today, we have Luke, an advisor and the owner of the well-known blog Money Maverick. He achieved multiple MDRTs and COTs (nearly a TOT) during the height of the pandemic through writing blogs and finance articles. In today’s episode, we’ll learn more about Luke's journey building an advisory business through blogging, how it helped him achieve COT,…

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Joanna Moorhead 1:06:16

9M ago1:06:16

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City Lights LIVE in conjunction with Princeton University Press presents Joanna Moorhead in conversation with Wendi Norris celebrating the newly published book “Surreal Spaces: The Life and Art of Leonora Carrington” from Princeton University Press. An illustrated biography of the pioneering British artist and writer, Leonara Carrington, tracing he…

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From Blogging to Almost Hitting COT (With Luke Ho) Pt.1 - Sep’23 | EP 43 56:45

9M ago56:45

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Today, we have Luke, an advisor and the owner of the well-known blog Money Maverick. He achieved multiple MDRTs and COTs (nearly a TOT) during the height of the pandemic through writing blogs and finance articles. In today’s episode, we’ll learn more about Luke's journey building an advisory business through blogging, how it helped him achieve COT,…

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Unlocking the key to sustainability | EP 42 1:26:56

9M ago1:26:56

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In this episode, Ben decoded the EXACT principles and models that will virtually guarantee advisors to do two things – 1) Make a ton of money 2) Stay in the game for long Welcome To The Authentic Advisory Podcast, where we talk about how financial advisors can acquire more clients, keep them and stay long in the industry to continuously serve other…

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Building The Advisory Business As An Introvert (With Geraldine Mark) Pt.2 - Sep’23 | EP 41 31:48

9M ago31:48

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Our guest today is Geraldine. Geraldine was a financial editor before becoming a Financial Advisor. She achieved her first MDRT in 2021 with just focusing on her warm market and referrals. She went on to achieve multiple MDRTs over the last two years and has already cleared her MDRT for this year. In today’s episode, we’ll learn more about her busi…

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Adam Shatz And E. Tammy Kim 58:03

9M ago58:03

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City Lights LIVE and Verso Books celebrate the publication of “Writers and Missionaries: Essays on the Radical Imagination” by Adam Shatz, published by Verso Books. “Writers and Missionaries: Essays on the Radical Imagination” dives into the question of what it means to be a politically committed writer. Shatz asks: do writers have an ethical imper…

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Norman Solomon in Conversation with Kris Welch 49:14

10M ago49:14

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City Lights LIVE and The New Press celebrate the publication of “War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine” by Norman Solomon, published by The New Press. Solomon is joined in conversation with Kris Welch. “War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine” exposes the dynamics between m…

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Building The Advisory Business As An Introvert (With Geraldine Mark) Pt.1 - Sep’23 | EP 40 55:06

10M ago55:06

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Our guest today is Geraldine. Geraldine was a financial editor before becoming a Financial Advisor. She achieved her first MDRT in 2021 with just focusing on her warm market and referrals. She went on to achieve multiple MDRTs over the last two years and has already cleared her MDRT for this year. In today’s episode, we’ll learn more about her busi…

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Micheline Aharonian Marcom And Fowzia Karimi 48:11

10M ago48:11

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City Lights LIVE and Dalkey Archive Press celebrate the publication of “small pieces” by Micheline Aharonian Marcom and Fowzia Karimi, published by Dalkey Archive Press. “small pieces” is a collaboration between novelist Micheline Aharonian Marcom and writer and visual artist Fowzia Karimi, pairing Marcom’s short stories with watercolors done by Ka…

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Cisco Bradley in Conversation With Lee Ranaldo 1:06:58

10M ago1:06:58

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City Lights LIVE and Duke University Press celebrate the publication of “The Williamsburg Avant-Garde: Experimental Music and Sound on the Brooklyn Waterfront” by Cisco Bradley, published by Duke University Press. In “The Williamsburg Avant-Garde” Cisco Bradley documents the rise and fall of the underground music and art scene in the Williamsburg n…

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Brandon Shimoda with Emily Luan 1:23:35

10M ago1:23:35

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City Lights LIVE presents Brandon Shimoda and Emily Luan reading from their books,“Hydra Medusa” and “In 回 / Return,” published by Nightboat Books.“Hydra Medusa” by Brandon Simoda takes us through the poet's day-to-day life as he works five jobs and raises his child. His collection of poems and essays touches on the realities of living on the US-Me…

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How to get so successful you question the meaning of MDRT | EP 39 1:04:17

10M ago1:04:17

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In this episode, Ben released a training during a mastermind that he did for 60 advisors to grow and accelerate their business to multiple 6 - figure income every year. It consists of key principles that have proven to work for advisors that have achieved MDRT to TOT. Welcome To The WHAP Podcast, where we talk about how financial advisors can acqui…

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