Hello! This is Experience calling

Hello! This is Experience calling

Insights, advice and guidance for all members of the financial services industry and anyone else who is looking for ways to improve themselves personally and professionally. These episodes are presented by Michael Hausknost, an industry veteran with nearly four decades of experience. As you will learn by listening to this podcast’s trailer (Episode 0); Michael has held a variety of senior management roles throughout his career across the whole spectrum of financial services.

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September 24, 2022 5 mins

 A timely reminder for all members of the financial services industry as to where "their bread is buttered" and a call to action. Michael Hausknost discusses the importance of focusing equally on qualitative issues when engaging with clients while calling for more support of women in wealth management and financial planning. 

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Learn what is up next for your host, Michael Hausknost, as he embarks upon new adventures to add to his own experience. 

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December 6, 2021 5 mins

Listen to your host, Michael Hausknost, as he shares with you how even the most difficult obstacles can be overcome and how, in a business context, you can move beyond professional setbacks and/or changes. 

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In a cross-over episode with the L.I.F.E. Podcast, your host, Michael Hausknost, asks that pivotal question to make sure you are doing everything necessary to protect your loved ones and to prepare for a successful future, whether that’s retirement, a career change or anything else. Listen and learn!

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October 4, 2021 7 mins

Be that exceptional person who everyone looks up to for the behaviors you model. It’ll make you stand out in business and in your personal life. Listen to our host, Michael Hausknost, give you a few pointers so you too can be extraordinary!

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September 6, 2021 5 mins

In today’s frenzied job market it’s easy to “jump ship and look for that greener grass on the other side of the fence”. Listen to your host Michael Hausknost, as he imparts some key knowledge points as to when to “jump” and what to look for before making that move so that you will never regret it!

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August 2, 2021 5 mins

Summer is the best time to pick up good exercise habits that will form a strong foundation to be your best self when it comes to your work product. Your host, Michael Hausknost, provides you with the easy steps to incorporate a healthy exercise habit into your day without sacrificing anything else worthwhile!

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July 26, 2021 6 mins

Almost in time for the “Dog Days of Summer”, here is your opportunity to become fully versed in new tricks all the time and be a life-long learner. Listen to our host, Michael Hausknost, share his experiences and moves to remain relevant over a nearly 40 year career in financial services. 

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July 19, 2021 5 mins

Congratulations to us! It’s our 25th episode and is it an important one, especially during the summer time. Too many of us never or rarely take time off from work, so stop it!

Learn from our host, Michael Hausknost how you can learn to enjoy your time off and to do it regularly without missing a beat at the office. 

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July 12, 2021 5 mins

Have you ever really taken charge of your career, your personal life, today’s lunch order? Whatever you need to take charge of, listen to our host Michael Hausknost to learn how you can take charge and stay in charge of YOU!

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July 5, 2021 6 mins

It’s not enough to be good today, you have to be great, but what does that really mean and can you achieve greatness in your career? Listen to this week’s episode to learn more and take advantage of what our host, Michael Hausknost, shares here. 

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Nothing helps you grow your business like an effective referral network. Listen to your host, Michael Hausknost, for some great insights on how to build and maintain your own referral network that will keep on giving!

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In the third installment of our mini-series on “Selling”, here is your opportunity to build your own perfect elevator pitch (or pitches). Follow along with our host, Michael Hausknost, as he lays out, in simple steps, how to create and use the perfect elevator pitch every time. 

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The second of our “Selling” mini-series, today’s episode is devoted to making the right first impression and building a brand, on social media as well as in-person. Our host, Michael Hausknost shares some great insights and practical examples to apply every day!

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June 7, 2021 6 mins

So many of us have an unnatural fear of having to sell something. We’re almost as afraid of that than we are of public speaking and yet both are required to be a successful professional. Episodes 19 through 21 represent a “mini-series” of episodes dedicated to the importance and craft of selling yourself, including how to best market and brand yourself. 

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How do we deal with something we’re not even really aware of? Listen to your host Michael Hausknost as he walks you through becoming aware of your unconscious biases and effectively dealing with them. There is no one who doesn’t have unconscious biases, so it’s best to learn more about them!

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Now that vaccinations have picked up steam and more and more of the country is reopening are you ready to open the office back up (as an employer) or go back to the office  (as an employee)? Listen to the insights on how to approach this reality the right way with our host Michael Hausknost.

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Diversity is a fact of life and something we must all embrace in our daily professional and personal lives. Listen to our host, Michael Hausknost, explain why diversity is good for all of us, as we are all one people. 

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In this episode Michael Hausknost discusses the importance of philanthropy and outlining a clear path for giving back and supporting worthy causes in deed and action while furthering your own career. 

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May 3, 2021 5 mins

A must listen for everyone who works for a living. Stop letting things happen to you and take charge of your own career, no matter what stage of (professional) life you are in. Follow our hosts five simple steps to get started!

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