Episodios

  • What Advisors Should Do When Your Broker-Dealer Sells (Ep. 18)

    What Advisors Should Do When Your Broker-Dealer Sells (Ep. 18)
    Nov 21 2025
    When your independent broker-dealer sells, it can change everything about how you serve clients and run your business. In this episode, Daren Blonski and Carmine Corino break down what happens when your firm sells or changes direction and what you can do about it. From evaluating alignment and fiduciary responsibility to exploring independence, they share …

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    28 m
  • Investing in Yourself: The Advisor’s Greatest Asset (Ep. 17)

    Investing in Yourself: The Advisor’s Greatest Asset (Ep. 17)
    Nov 7 2025
    Growth as an advisor begins with growth as a person. In this episode, Carmine Corino and Daren Blonski discuss how self-development, health, and discipline directly impact your capacity to lead and grow your business. They share how tracking a personal development budget, joining masterminds, and committing to daily habits have transformed their lives and leadership. …

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    30 m
  • The Three Identities Every Advisor Must Master (Ep. 16)

    The Three Identities Every Advisor Must Master (Ep. 16)
    Oct 27 2025
    Many advisors excel at client service yet struggle with the demands of running and scaling a business. In this episode, Carmine Corino and Daren Blonski break down the three key identities that every advisor must recognize: advisor, business owner, and entrepreneur. They discuss how to align your time and energy with the role that drives …

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    31 m
  • Mindset, Adversity, and the Fuel to Keep Going (Ep. 15)

    Mindset, Adversity, and the Fuel to Keep Going (Ep. 15)
    Oct 3 2025
    Adversity can either break you or build you. For Carmine Corino and Daren Blonski, it became the spark that shaped their resilience, drive, and commitment to growth. In this episode, The Broken Dealer hosts share raw personal stories of hardship, bullying, and professional friction, and how those struggles became powerful motivators. They explore how mindset …

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    27 m
  • Breaking Free with AI and Smarter Tech for Advisors (Ep. 14)

    Breaking Free with AI and Smarter Tech for Advisors (Ep. 14)
    Sep 19 2025
    Advisors today must decide whether technology will hold them back or propel them forward. Big firms often utilize AI to reduce costs, while independent advisors can leverage it to enhance efficiency and the client experience. How can AI empower advisors instead of replacing them? How do you build a tech stack that supports growth rather …

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    28 m
  • Firm Speed Dating: Asking the Right Questions Before You Commit (Ep. 13)

    Firm Speed Dating: Asking the Right Questions Before You Commit (Ep. 13)
    Sep 5 2025
    Choosing the right firm isn’t just about payout numbers. It’s about alignment, vision, and transparency. In this episode of The Broken Dealer, hosts Carmine Corino and Daren Blonski unpack the crucial questions advisors must ask before joining a new firm. From ownership incentives to fee structures and long-term vision, they reveal how to “peel the …

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    32 m
  • The Realities and Rewards of Going Independent (Ep. 12)

    The Realities and Rewards of Going Independent (Ep. 12)
    Aug 22 2025
    Many advisors dream of independence, but is it truly freedom or simply a new set of challenges? In this episode, Carmine Corino and Daren Blonski reveal what happens behind the scenes when advisors leave large firms. From retention rates to hidden costs, they share candid stories and practical insights. Their honest conversation exposes the myths …

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    26 m
  • The Real Cost of Independence with Jennifer Goldman (Ep. 11)

    The Real Cost of Independence with Jennifer Goldman (Ep. 11)
    Aug 8 2025
    The idea of going independent might sound appealing, but what’s the real cost behind the curtain? In this episode, Daren Blonski and Carmine Corino speak with Jennifer Goldman, founder of My Virtual COO, who brings decades of operational wisdom from both sides of the advisory table. Jennifer shares candid truths about the trade-offs, team focus, …

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    40 m
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