Tag: Daren Blonski
The Three Identities Every Advisor Must Master (Ep. 16)

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

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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 you most, the hidden costs of “going independent,” and how AI and firm dynamics are reshaping the advisor landscape.

Key Takeaways:

  • The three roles every advisor plays: advisor, business owner, and entrepreneur, and why clarity between them is vital
  • How to identify which role gives you energy and align your work accordingly
  • The real cost of independence versus tucking into an established firm
  • Why AI and technology shifts will redefine advisory roles and firm relationships
  • How mid-sized “sweet spot” firms empower advisors through flexibility and support
  • And more!

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

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

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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 shapes success, why responding matters more than reacting, and how to turn criticism into fuel.

Key takeaways:

  • Carmine’s sixth-grade time capsule revealed the roots of his resilience and determination
  • How workplace adversity and regulatory battles transformed Carmine’s perspective and discipline
  • Why negative voices and critics can be reframed into motivation and “fire in the belly”
  • The importance of teaching children grit in a life of abundance
  • How trauma, when acknowledged and redirected, can fuel growth and purpose
  • And more!

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Breaking Free: Empowering Financial Advisors to Build Independent Success with Daren Blonski, CFP®, CEPA® and Carmine Corino, ChFC®, AIF, CFP (Ep. 1)

Breaking Free: Empowering Financial Advisors to Build Independent Success with Daren Blonski, CFP®, CEPA® and Carmine Corino, ChFC®, AIF, CFP (Ep. 1)

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Stepping out of corporate constraints to pursue independence is a bold move for financial advisors, and it requires courage, strategy, and the right mindset.

What lessons can advisors learn from navigating bureaucracy and creating a client-focused business? How can they build impactful practices that prioritize transparency and trust?

In this inaugural episode of The Broken Dealer Podcast, Daren Blonski and Carmine Corino discuss their personal journeys transitioning from restrictive financial environments to independence. They share pivotal moments, challenges, and insights to inspire other advisors aiming to build a client-first, successful practice.

Key Points:

  • The frustrations of operating within large firm constraints and how they motivated independence
  • Pivotal career moments that highlighted the importance of acting in the client’s best interest
  • The barriers faced in pursuing client-centric financial planning within traditional corporate frameworks
  • The transformative process of establishing an independent advisory practice
  • Advice and strategies for advisors looking to transition to an independent, client-focused business model
  • And more!

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