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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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Firm Speed Dating: Asking the Right Questions Before You Commit (Ep. 13)

Firm Speed Dating: Asking the Right Questions Before You Commit (Ep. 13)

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Choosing the right firm isn’t just about payout numbers. 

It’s about alignment, vision, and transparency.

In this episode of The Broken Dealer, hosts Carmine Corino and Daren Blonski unpack the crucial questions advisors must ask before joining a new firm. From ownership incentives to fee structures and long-term vision, they reveal how to “peel the onion” and see what’s really driving a firm. 

Their stories and examples show the hidden costs of quick checks and the transformative power of working in an aligned environment.

Key Points:

  • Why ownership incentives shape firm behavior and advisor experience
  • The pitfalls of upfront money and hidden product requirements
  • How misaligned visions trap advisors in short-term decisions
  • A case study where alignment led to tripling assets under management
  • The difference between growth cultures and environments focused only on product sales
  • And more!

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