influence building – Rise Above The Noise

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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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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