Business – Rise Above The Noise

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→ CAPitalize Your Finances

→ LinkedIn: Chris Panagiotu

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Lead with Your Weird: How Summer Jelinek Built Authority by Embracing Neurodivergence

By RiseAboveTheNoise | November 4, 2025

When you’ve been told you’re “too much” your whole life, how do you turn that into a superpower?

Summer Jelinek, a proud neurodivergent leadership expert, keynote speaker, and former Disney leader, joins Matt Halloran to unpack how embracing her unique brain helped her rise above the noise and build a magnetic business.

In this powerful conversation, Summer shares how her autism and ADHD diagnoses reshaped her message, how vulnerability builds authority, and why “leading with your weird” attracts exactly the right audience.

What to expect:

The unexpected leadership advantage of neurodivergent professionals
Why adaptability beats experience in a fast-changing world
How hyperfocus can be harnessed, not hidden
Building community without conforming

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Permission Granted: Carl Richards on Building a Human Brand That Lasts

By RiseAboveTheNoise | October 21, 2025

What does it really take to rise above the noise when fear and doubt are sitting in the room with you?

In this episode of Rise Above The Noise, host Matt Halloran welcomes Carl Richards, author, keynote speaker, and creator of The Behavior Gap. Carl shares how he gave himself permission to stop copying the crowd, embrace his quirks, and build a brand that clients can’t ignore.

From his “Mr. Burns” imposter story to his New York Times sketches, Carl unpacks the messy reality of creating clarity in a world that wants you to fit in. Together, Matt and Carl dig into the mindset shifts, tactical clarity, and community-building moves that let you serve the people you’re truly meant to help.

What to expect:
• Why fear is often a signal you’re on the right track
• The two questions that bring clarity to your message
• How generosity actually drives trust and business growth
• Why building community means getting your ego out of the way

It’s time to Rise Above The Noise.

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→ BehaviorGap.com
→ LinkedIn: Carl Richards
→ Twitter/X: @behaviorgap

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Just email Carl: hello@behaviorgap.com. Use the subject line “Friend of Carl” and he’ll send you 7 of his favorite sketches and essays.

You can pre-order the book now: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Reimagining-Wealth-Sketches/dp/1804091715

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Stop Copycatting: How Eric Ryan Built Authority With Originality [EXPLICIT]

By Rise Above the Noise | October 7, 2025

NOTE: This episode contains explicit language. Please be advised.

What happens when you stop copying the crowd and start owning your voice?

In this episode of Rise Above The Noise, host Matt Halloran sits down with Eric Ryan; “America’s Sweetheart,” host of Goodnight America, and founder of Offensively Creative.

Eric shares how a bonsai tree newsletter taught him the art of entertaining before selling, why originality always beats imitation, and the surprising power of audacity in building influence.

Their conversation dives into what it really takes to stand out in today’s noisy landscape: from doing the research that most people skip, to leaning into your quirks, to creating experiences your audience won’t forget.

If you’ve ever wondered how to move beyond copycat content and truly Rise Above The Noise, Eric’s playbook is one you’ll want to keep close.

What to expect:

The origin story of “America’s Sweetheart” and why bold branding matters
How humor and creativity can turn even bonsai trees into big business
Why research and preparation separate amateurs from professionals
The hidden cost of copycat marketing, and what to do instead

It’s time to Rise Above The Noise.

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→Offensively Creative

→LinkedIn: Eric Ryan

→ Goodnight America on YouTube

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→ Ogilvy on Advertising

→ The Big Idea by George Lois

→ Alchemy by Rory Sutherland

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Podcasting Is a Lifestyle: How Christopher Hensley Built Authority by Showing Up

By RiseAboveTheNoise | September 23, 2025

What happens when a financial advisor treats podcasting like a lifestyle?

In this episode, we meet Christopher Hensley: veteran financial advisor, early podcast pioneer, and the voice behind Money Matters. With over a decade of hosting under his belt, Christopher shares how a shoestring opportunity at a Houston radio station evolved into a global platform for education, authority, and authentic storytelling.

From landing high-profile guests to refining a repeatable guest strategy, Christopher walks us through the lessons, missteps, and momentum that shaped his influence. If you’re a financial professional or any expert who wants to stop blending in and start building trust, this is your blueprint.

What to expect:

How podcasting transformed Christopher’s career and client pipeline
Why guest strategy and credibility go hand in hand
Tips for blending personal passion with business strategy
A behind-the-scenes look at the “showmanship” behind a powerful podcast

It’s time to rise above the noise.

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🌐 Money Matters Podcast

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Podcasting Power: Building Trust by Speaking to Real Life, Featuring Dan Haylett

By RiseAboveTheNoise | September 9, 2025

Some voices rise above the noise because they are willing to speak truth instead of chasing clicks.

In this conversation, host Matt Halloran sits down with Dan Haylett, Director of TFP Financial Planning and host of the Humans Versus Retirement podcast, to uncover how Dan built one of the UK’s most impactful retirement podcasts by being unapologetically himself and focusing on the real human side of retirement.

Dan also reveals how he’s created a marketing ecosystem (that’s helping build an owned audience) with podcasting at its center.

What to expect:

The pivotal moments that shaped Dan’s content journey
How honesty and authenticity have created deeper trust with listeners
How podcasting has “completely changed” TFP Financial Planning’s process of taking on new clients
Why solving “human problems” matters more than spreadsheets in retirement

It’s time to rise above the noise.

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🌐 https://www.humansvsretirement.com/

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From Stage to Strategy: Mitch Slater’s Path to Influence

By RiseAboveTheNoise | August 26, 2025

Mitch Slater’s voice didn’t just rise above the noise. It cut through it with purpose.

From shadowing Larry King and going on air with Howard Stern to leading UBS’s national digital sales communication strategy, Mitch’s story is a masterclass in evolving with intention.

But this isn’t just about media moments or name-dropping. It’s about the grit, heart, and reinvention it takes to go from performer to advisor to influencer.

In this episode, Matt Halloran dives deep into Mitch’s winding road to influence, how he turned setbacks into springboards, and the non-negotiable habits that helped him earn trust and stay relevant for decades.

What to expect:

A behind-the-scenes look at Mitch’s early media career (yes, Alec Baldwin and Bruce Springsteen make cameos)
How to use storytelling and listening to build lasting trust
What it really means to move from advisor to authority to influencer
A playbook for keeping your edge and your humanity as your platform grows

It’s time to rise above the noise.

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Finding Your Voice Starts With Finding Yourself, Featuring Matt Reiner

By RiseAboveTheNoise | August 11, 2025

Have you ever felt like your voice is getting drowned out, no matter how hard you try?

Matt Reiner knows that feeling well.

In this raw and revealing episode, Matt Halloran sits down with this advisor, speaker, and founder to unpack the emotional and strategic journey of building a brand that stands out in the financial services industry.

From battling imposter syndrome in a family business to creating authentic content that actually connects, Matt Reiner shares the pivots that helped him go from blending in to building real influence.

This conversation dives deep into the mindset shifts, content strategy, and personal growth required to build a “Future Proof” career — one that resonates beyond metrics and truly makes an impact.

You’re about to discover:

Why imposter syndrome often fuels the best creators
The personal work that leads to professional clarity
How content helped Matt build community and attract opportunity
Why failure, not success, unlocked his confidence

It’s time to rise above the noise.

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Tax Famous: Influence Starts with Intention, Featuring Steven Jarvis

By RiseAboveTheNoise | August 11, 2025

Some people wait to be noticed. Others build a strategy so their voice can’t be ignored.

In this episode, host Matt Halloran talks to Steven Jarvis, widely known as “the least boring CPA you’ll ever meet,” to uncover how he went from another face in a massive firm to becoming tax famous, an influencer in a niche most people avoid.

This conversation is for anyone who’s tired of blending in and ready to build a brand that truly resonates.

Steven opens up about the turning points that helped him rise above the noise; what he’s learned from failing forward; and the specific, repeatable strategies that helped him become a sought-after speaker, creator, and trusted expert. From content consistency to performance mindset, this episode is a masterclass in brand-building through authenticity.

You’re about to discover:

Why being polarizing can be the key to building authority
How Steven leverages conferences, podcasts, and emails to grow his audience
The myth of originality and why repetition matters more
What tax professionals and entrepreneurs must unlearn to gain traction

It’s time to rise above the noise.

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From Zero to Trusted: Samantha Russell’s Guide to Standing Out

By RiseAboveTheNoise | August 11, 2025

When Samantha Russell entered financial services, she didn’t wait for permission to be seen; she created the spotlight herself.

In our debut episode of Rise Above the Noise, host Matt Halloran sits down with one of the industry’s most influential voices to uncover how she built her brand, cultivated loyal fans, and helped transform how advisors approach marketing in a highly regulated world.

From launching Twenty Over Ten with zero contacts to becoming FMG’s Chief Evangelist, Samantha shares the behind-the-scenes stories and battle-tested strategies that shaped her journey. She opens up about raising her visibility through content, breaking the “speak like an advisor” trap, and navigating compliance without silencing authenticity.

You’re about to discover:

The mindset shift that helped Samantha rise above the noise
Why your work doesn’t speak for itself and what to do instead
How to turn fans into clients without sounding salesy
Messaging mistakes advisors still make (and how to fix them)

🎧 Want to build influence without burning out?

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