Business of Advice

Ep. 113– Hilary Billings: The Formula to Go Viral

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder how some creators go viral overnight — and usethat attention to build relationships? In this episode, Cody talks with HilaryBillings, th...

Ep. 112 – Marc Hodulich: Use Community to Scale Your Business

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to build a business that inspires thousands to conquer their perceived limits? In this episode, Cody Foster sits down with Marc Hodu...

Ep. 112 – Marc Hodulich: Use Community to Scale Your Business

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to build a business that inspires thousands to conquer their perceived limits? In this episode, Cody Foster sits down with Marc Hodu...

Ep. 111 - Jesse Itzler: Inexperience Is Your Greatest Asset

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you build a billion-dollar business portfolio and an even richer life? Jesse Itzler, a serial entrepreneur and adventurer, joins the Business o...

Ep. 110 - Kevin Bailey: Win at Work Without Losing at Home

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can the principles that save a marriage also revolutionize your business and leadership? In this episode, Cody sits down with Kevin Bailey, a former F...

Ep. 109 - The Journey Recap: What Separates Good from Elite

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get a front-row seat as we dive into the three transformative tracks shaping the future of financial practices. This special episode of the Business ...

Ep. 108 - Liz Bohannon: Why "Dream Big" Is Terrible Advice

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is "dream big" the wrong advice for most entrepreneurs? In this episode of the Business of Advice podcast, Cody sits down with Liz Bohannon, foun...

Ep. 107 - Kevin Merrigan: What High Net Worth Clients Really Want

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do high net worth clients really want? In this episode of the Business of Advice podcast, Cody sits down with Kevin Merrigan, chairman of Northr...

Ep. 106 - Chad Johnson: Multiply Your Leadership by Adding This Role

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What's one of the keys to multiplying your leadership ability in your business? It may be who you bring on to help you lead. In this episode of the Bu...

Ep. 105 - Don Yaeger & Brig. Gen. Bernard Banks: Turning a Moment into Momentum

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Business of Advice with Cody Foster, guests Don Yaeger and Brig. Gen. Bernard "Bernie" Banks explore how leaders can seize — ...

Ep. 104 - AE Leadership Roundtable: Scale Your Business Like the Pros

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really take to grow your business? In this episode of The Business of Advice with Cody Foster podcast, Cody and members of the Advisors E...

Ep. 103 - Jocko Willink: The Mindset Shift Every Leader Needs

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to lead with extreme ownership and build teams that thrive under pressure? Retired Navy SEAL, bestselling author and renowned leader...

Ep. 102 - David Callanan: Use Your Business to Change Lives

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Running a successful business isn't just about profits and performance metrics; it's about people. In this episode of the Business of Advice podcast, ...

Ep. 101 - David Callanan: Leadership Demands Growth

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Being great at your job and being a great leader require two very different skill sets. In this episode of the Business of Advice podcast, Cody and D...

Ep. 100 - David Callanan: Lessons Learned over 20 Years of Advisors Excel

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kicking off the 100th episode with a bang! 💥 Join Cody as he and Advisors Excel co-founder David Callanan reflect on their entrepreneurial journ...

Ep. 99 - Mike Krzyzewski: Lessons in Leadership with Coach K

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we sit down with the legendary Coach K to uncover the leadership principles that shaped his extraordinary career at Duke University and Te...

Ep. 98 - Dan Martell: Transactional vs. Transformational Leadership

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What separates good leaders from great ones? Bestselling author, entrepreneur and leadership expert Dan Martell joins the Business of Advice with Cody...

Ep. 97 - Eric Thomas: The Standard Is the Standard

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What's the difference between being great and staying great? Eric Thomas, considered by many to be the #1 motivational speaker in the world, joins Th...

Ep. 96 - Becky Ruby Swansburg: New Administration, New Opportunities

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump returns to office in days, but what will his presidency mean for your business and clients? Becky Ruby Swansburg, CEO of Stonewood Finan...

Ep. 95 - Adam Contos: What Makes a Leader a Winner?

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What leadership qualities separate winners from the rest? Adam Contos has forged an impressive career across multiple industries, turning every chapte...

Ep. 94 - Mark Sanborn: Be Better Than Ordinary

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What can a humble postal carrier teach us about excellence and leadership? When Mark Sanborn moved into his first home, he met Fred Shea, a mailman w...

Ep. 93 - Justin Forsett: Entrepreneurship is a Team Sport

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a former NFL Pro Bowl running back and founder of Hustle Clean, Justin has always approached life with a mentality of determination and hustle. Tra...

Ep. 92 - Scott Mann: Nobody Is Coming to Save You

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a nation finds trust and social skills in short supply? Lt. Col. Scott Mann, a decorated former Green Beret and founder of Rooftop ...

Ep. 91 - Christopher Zook: The Winning Formula

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the founder, chairman and chief investment officer of CAZ Investments, Christopher brings over 30 years of experience in both traditional and alte...

Ep. 90 - Tony Robbins: The Holy Grail of Success

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt stuck in your personal or professional life, wondering how to break through to the next level? In this episode, Tony Robbins — b...

Ep. 89 - Geoff Woods: AI as Your Thought Partner

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As AI technology advances, many business leaders are contemplating how to integrate it effectively into their operations. According to Geoff Woods, em...

Ep. 88 - Chris Ronzio: Building a Culture of Consistency

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At just 14, Chris Ronzio started a video production company, managing it for 12 years through high school and college. As his business expanded, he d...

Ep. 87 - Bryan Neale: Dominos and Refereeing

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to optimize your sales processes effectively? Are you waiting for the perfect moment to make a change? The key is to just start. Wi...

Ep. 86 - Jonathan Musgrave: Digital, Social and Hollywood Lights

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you leveraging digital marketing to attract potential clients? If not, you might be missing out on significant business opportunities. Jonathan Mu...

Ep. 85 - Erica Pauly: Understand Your Numbers

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking to increase your ROI but aren't sure where to start? With mailings, meetings, follow-ups, tracking and getting business issued, it's ...

Ep. 84 - Ryan Hawk: Becoming a Learning Leader

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Before gaining acclaim as an author and podcast host, Ryan Hawk embarked on a journey with two pivotal questions: "How can I improve every day?" and ...

Ep. 83 - Lt. Col. Dan Rooney: Adapting to Any Circumstance

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever pondered how to transform resistance into opportunity? U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, a former fighter pilot and the founder and C...

Ep. 82 - Rob Yoho: Selling the Sandler Way

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is a salesperson? Rob Yoho, principal of MP Solutions, defines it like this: Anyone whose job is to help others make decisions. With two decades...

Ep. 81 - Jasmine Star: Creating Can't-Miss Content

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Before amassing a million-plus followers across social media, Jasmine Star started with two simple questions: Who is my dream client, and what do the...

Ep. 80 - Jeff Bush: How the Next Election Could Affect Advisors

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're taught in sales to never discuss two things: religion or politics. But, if you're a financial advisor, failing to cover the implications of the...

Ep. 79 - Alan Stein Jr.: Patterns of Peak Performers

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If every person on your team shared your attitude, would that be a good thing? Alan Stein Jr. — a renowned former basketball and current corporate ...

Ep. 78 - Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: Wealth and Well-Being

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In life, facing health challenges is not a matter of if, but when. How prepared will you — and your business — be when that day comes? Entreprene...

Ep. 77 - Will Guidara: Unpacking Unreasonable Hospitality

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

No matter what you do for a living, you can choose to be in the hospitality industry. Will Guidara parlayed a trailblazing career in that field into ...

Ep. 76 - Ryan Serhant: How to Scale in Sales

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Before he became one of the nation's most recognizable real estate brokers, Ryan Serhant made just under $10,000 in his first year in that industry. ...

Ep. 75 - Dan Martell: Buying Back Your Time

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All entrepreneurs reach a point where growth equals pain. For Dan Martell, this moment came when he became a millionaire at 27 — but couldn't build...

Ep. 74 - Dr. Bill Kapp: Keys to Longevity

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As business owners and entrepreneurs, our health too often ends up on the back burner. Did you know, though, there's a clear correlation between your...

Ep. 73 - Chris Voss: How to Win High-Stakes Negotiations

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do your top clients say about you when you're not around? Chris Voss, a former lead FBI negotiator and author of "Never Split the Difference: Ne...

Ep. 72 - Paul Niccum: Exit Planning Excellence

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You're going to leave your business someday, either on your terms or on a stretcher. And if you do it right, you'll have no regrets. Paul Niccum, a b...

Ep. 71 - Darren Hardy: Five Meta Skills to Transform 2024

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you prepared to navigate your team through storms of epic proportions? Darren Hardy, a mentor to thousands of top CEOs and business leaders, forec...

Ep. 70 - Terri Sjodin: Speaking Success

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most financial advisors wouldn't self-identify as public speakers, but the numbers don't lie: Around 80% of their time is spent verbally communicating...

Ep. 69 - Arthur Brooks: The Science of Happiness

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most entrepreneurs know a lot about business, but few are familiar with the business going on between their ears. Author, columnist and social scient...

Ep. 68 - Joey Coleman: Remarkable Retention

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You can't create a remarkable client experience without remarkable employees, yet many businesses don't recognize this symbiotic relationship. Thankf...

Ep. 67 - Brad Pedersen: Success Is a Sucky Teacher

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How are human beings similar to grass? They both grow in adverse conditions. Author and serial entrepreneur Brad Pedersen knows how to successfully g...

Ep. 66 - Brittany Hodak: How to Turn Customers into Superfans

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how to create "Swifties" for your business? You know, fans as devoted to you as those mega pop star Taylor Swift has cultivated. Britta...

Ep. 65 - Pat Quinn: Powering Up Your Presentations

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Before becoming a nationally recognized speaking coach and consultant, Pat Quinn spent time as a high school teacher and professional magician. While...

Ep. 64 - Scott Donnell: How to Raise a Value Creation Kid

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Of the 10,000-plus public and private schools Scott Donnell's companies have served, not one properly teaches the financial skills tomorrow's generat...

Ep. 63 - Matt Brinker: Well-Positioned Acquisitions

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to scaling and selling your business, few individuals are as qualified to provide insight as Matt Brinker, whose leadership helped grow...

Ep. 62 - Ben Nemtin: Building Better Bucket Lists

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the throes of depression, Ben Nemtin "stumbled into" the meaning of life — or, at least, found the meaning of his life. That moment of self-disc...

Ep. 61 - Phil M Jones: Words with Worth

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Communication is key in sales, a truth Phil M Jones learned as a 14-year-old selling car washes door-to-door in his neighborhood. Within a year, Phil...

Ep. 60 - Best of John Maxwell

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No matter the heights you've already reached in your industry, you're never too successful for a mentor. And who better to have in that role than the...

Ep. 59 - Mark Cole: Successful Succession Planning

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Turnover is an obstacle every business experiences, and it's no exception at the top. A sound succession plan can determine whether your business liv...

Ep. 58 - Sam Walker: Captivating Captaincy

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Walker spent 11 years identifying seeds of sustained greatness shared by the sports world's most dominant teams. When he emerged from that "deep ...

Ep. 57 - Jay Baer: Experience Is Marketing

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What began as a beer with friends 30 years ago became a career in cutting-edge business consultancy for Jay Baer — who somehow found time to also ma...

Ep. 56 - John Ruhlin: Gifting Like a Pro

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you giving your clients and prospects Level 10 experiences but Level 2 gifts? Too often, gifts are only sent at traditional holiday times or to si...

Ep. 55 - Rodney Kenner: Scaling Up

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People will rise to the level of expectation set upon them, something Rodney Kenner realized as a football player for Kansas State University under co...

Ep. 54 - Randy Dean: Tame the Email Beast

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You may love your job. You might enjoy the folks you work with. But if you lose control of your input streams, you risk putting yourself on a crash c...

Ep. 53 - Eric Wood: Tackling What's Next

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mere minutes before the birth of his son, Eric Wood received a life-altering call from his doctors: His days playing professional football were over....

Ep. 52 - Mike Michalowicz: Entrepreneurship That Endures

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From building four multimillion-dollar companies to losing his home, few have felt the highs and lows of entrepreneurship like Mike Michalowicz. That...

Ep. 51 - Robert Sofia: Dynamic Digital Marketing

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Has your business taken a crack at digital marketing? As CEO of Snappy Kraken, Robert Sofia has helped hundreds of financial advisors find success in...

Ep. 50 - Anton Gunn: Leading Like a President

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A former senior advisor to President Barack Obama, Anton Gunn says building relationships with the other side during that era sometimes resembled "th...

Ep. 49 - Anthony Trucks: Shifting Your Identity

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Smooth seas never make skilled sailors. Anthony Trucks' journey from foster care to internationally recognized performance coach has personified that ...

Ep. 48 - Jesse Cole: Building a Customer-First Brand

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Jesse Cole took over the Savannah Bananas baseball team, he was sleeping on an air mattress with a $30 weekly budget for groceries. He's since bu...

Ep. 47 - Chester Elton: Can't-Miss Culture

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a business owner, you've got two options: build the kind of workplace culture you desire or watch as one you might not takes hold. Chester, a renow...

Ep. 46 - World Series of Success Special with Molly Fletcher

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Molly Fletcher, a renowned sports agent and keynote speaker, shares lessons from her remarkable career for a second time, only now from the World Seri...

Ep. 45 - World Series of Success Special with Scott McKain

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Author and legendary keynote speaker Scott McKain rejoins the show for a special episode from the World Series of Success in San Diego! An authority o...

Ep. 44 - Dr. Nido Qubein: Points on Leadership

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nido Qubein arrived in the U.S. as a teenager with $50 in his pocket. Today, he's a trusted business consultant, Hall of Fame speaker and president of...

Ep. 43 - Heather Monahan: Conquering with Confidence

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up in a family that relied on food stamps and lived in a trailer behind her grandparents' home, Heather Monahan made it her mission to escape ...

Ep. 42 - Joe Polish: Admiring Your Own Battles

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When Joe Polish hit rock bottom, he weighed just 105 pounds, battled drug addiction and lost his will to live. His journey from that point to becoming...

Ep. 41 - Sean Kouplen: Kingdom-Driven Growth

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fourteen years ago, Sean Kouplen had just $1,200 in his checking account, was working 20-hour days and often couldn't even bring himself to eat. Today...

Ep. 40 - Molly Fletcher: Cultivating a Champion's Mindset

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Long before she was hailed by CNN as "the female Jerry Maguire," Molly Fletcher posed a simple question to the leader of her sports agency: How are we...

Ep. 39 - Jordan Montgomery: Strategies for Sales Leaders

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before becoming a trusted performance coach to financial advisors, professional athletes and leaders of Fortune 500 companies, Jordan Montgomery had t...

Ep. 38 - John DiJulius: Revolutionize Your Customer Service

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nordstrom. Chick-fil-A. The Ritz-Carlton. When it comes to creating a world-class customer experience, these brands get it right — and John DiJulius...

Ep. 37 - Best of Inspiration

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Get inspired! This special edition of The Business of Advice with Cody Foster podcast revisits some of the show's most motivational moments. Hear how ...

Ep. 36 - Joel Johnson: 6 Ways to Maximize the Value of Your Business

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a first, we welcome a financial advisor as our featured guest. Hear Joel Johnson, managing partner of powerhouse practice Johnson Brunetti, outline...

Ep. 35 - Scott Mann: Pinpoint Your Purpose

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lt. Col. Scott Mann contends our country's social skills are starting to look less like the U.S. and more like Afghanistan — and, as a decorated for...

Ep. 34 - Aaron Klein: Inside Riskalyze's Rise

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Klein's first lessons in entrepreneurship came at the tender age of 12. That same business wisdom is now embodied at Riskalyze, a growth-minded ...

Ep. 33 - Brig. Gen. Bernard Banks: Lessons in Leadership

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bernard Banks' biggest setback as a young man at West Point became the most transformative moment in a career that took him to incredible heights. In ...

Ep. 32 - Tim Elmore: Bridging the Generation Gap

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're looking for an A-to-Z understanding of Generation Z and how to best manage every other age group currently in the workforce, look no further...

Ep. 31 - Jeff Henderson: Focus on Growing People, Not Your Business

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Engage hearts, not hands. Grow your people, and your business will grow naturally. Avoid "Insider-itis." Take a "vision inventory." These are just a f...

Ep. 30 - Tyler Dickerhoof: Turning the Tables

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As host of The Impact Driven Leader Podcast, Tyler Dickerhoof has interviewed dozens of the world's authorities on leadership, entrepreneurship and ma...

Ep. 29 - Simon T. Bailey: Creating Customers for Life

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do The Walt Disney Co. and The Ritz-Carlton have in common, beyond being models when it comes to creating the ultimate customer experience? Both ...

Ep. 28 - Scott Harrison: Large-Scale Scaling

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Three powerful words helped Scott Harrison reimagine the charitable experience: "You did this." By delivering that message to donors, along with tangi...

Ep. 27 - Brad Lomenick: Catalysts for Leadership

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As president and lead visionary of Catalyst, Brad Lomenick helped craft thousands of young leaders. At the same time, though, the pressures of scaling...

Ep. 26 - Cameron Herold: Enduring Entrepreneurship

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most sought-after business minds in North America, Cameron Herold has helped build multiple $300 million-plus companies. It may be surprisi...

Ep. 25 - Bo Eason: Spellbinding Storytelling

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The power of your personal story can be a huge differentiator in business, and nobody teaches the strategy behind this better than Bo Eason. Check out...

Ep. 24 - Charles Payne: Inquisitive Investing

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From humble beginnings inside a one-bedroom apartment in Harlem to a national platform on Fox Business, Charles Payne has followed this rule: Learn so...

Ep. 23 - Andy Stanley: Legendary Leadership

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest obstacles keeping business leaders and financial advisors from scaling their firms? Micromanaging. Learn how delegation can be a ke...

Ep. 22 - Duncan MacPherson: Advising the Advisor

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a financial advisor appealing to the masses aren't necessarily the traits valued by "the millionaire next door." Listen as acclaimed author...

Ep. 21 - Scott McKain: Creating the Ultimate Customer Experience

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Referrals are great, but does your business go the extra mile to ensure your clients are passionate in their advocacy for you? A Hall of Fame speaker,...

Ep. 20 - Best of Business Ideas

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most effective forms of advertising right now comes in the form of third-party validation. Is your business going the extra mile to secure ...

Ep. 19 - Best of Leadership

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To truly connect with someone, the first step is to identify some common ground, says John Maxwell, author of "Leadershift" and one of the world's mos...

Ep. 18 - Best of Culture

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders across all businesses often face the same problem: There simply aren't enough hours in the week. But an unlimited resource, says world-renowne...

Ep. 17 - Marc Sparks: Unconscious Competency

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A college education wasn't in the cards for Marc Sparks, the youngest of five kids raised by a single mom. But even from that young age, the soon-to-b...

Ep. 16 - Morgan Housel: Everything You Should Know About Behavioral Finance

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're all shaped by unique experiences. That explains why there are so many different thoughts about money and investing — why something that makes ...

Ep. 15 - David Nurse: Breaking Down Your Breakthrough Blueprint

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Breakthroughs sometimes seem like happy accidents. They're not! David Nurse, life coach, NBA coach and author of both "Pivot & Go" and "Breakthrough,"...