Month: January 2025

Navigating Long-Term Care with John Broyles (Ep. 41)

Navigating Long-Term Care with John Broyles (Ep. 41)

What does it take to redefine financial security in today’s world?

In this episode of “March to a Million,” Greg DuPont chats with John Broyles from OneAmerica Financial to explore the evolving landscape of long-term care (LTC) insurance and its impact on financial planning. Greg and John dive into the complexities of long-term care options, addressing common misconceptions and highlighting innovative solutions like hybrid LTC insurance. They share personal stories to underscore the real-life effects of financial planning and discuss strategies that offer greater protection and peace of mind, like unlimited LTC benefits and strategic use of qualified funds.

John discusses: 

  • (04:53) The importance of addressing long-term care planning proactively
  • (08:34) The evolution from traditional to hybrid LTC insurance
  • (19:26) How OneAmerica Financial creates personalized solutions for clients
  • (21:10) Tax advantages for business owners investing in LTC policies 
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

John Broyles, CFP® serves as a Concierge Specialist for OneAmerica Financial. John brings a range of experiences garnered through living abroad, working with mutual fund and insurance companies, and as a financial advisor.

Mastering the Art of Listening with Matt Halloran (Ep. 40)

Mastering the Art of Listening with Matt Halloran (Ep. 40)

What if you could transform your conversations by simply listening more?

In this episode, Greg DuPont flips the script and welcomes his usual host, Matt Halloran, as the guest of honor. Matt has dedicated years to mastering the art of listening and shares insights from his new book on how we can better connect with others.

In this rich discussion, Matt delves into the epidemic of loneliness exacerbated by digital living, revealing how engaged listening can help bridge gaps in human connection. Discover practical techniques like the “dramatic pause” that you can apply today to improve your communication skills and make others feel truly heard.

Matt and Greg discuss: 

  • (02:01) The epidemic of loneliness and its origins
  • (05:21) Techniques for engaged listening and their impact on relationships
  • (07:50) The power of “holding space” during conversations
  • (10:00) How listening can transform sales and professional interactions
  • (16:00) The science behind why humans need connection
  • And more

Tune in for a conversation that might just change the way you communicate, both personally and professionally.

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About Our Guest:

Matt Halloran is a co-founder and chief relationship officer at ProudMouth, the world’s leading influence accelerator for financial advisors. Matt is an in-demand speaker who has appeared on over 1,000 podcasts and given hundreds of speeches. He hosts ProudMouth’s Top Advisor Marketing Podcast, where he and industry leaders empower advisors to become trusted, recognized authorities. Matt is the author of The Social Media Handbook for Financial Advisors, the first social media book for financial services. His latest book, “Shut the F Up and Listen,” is available now!