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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this powerful episode of the 8 Figure Agent Podcast, hosts Jared Larsen and Matt Walker welcome guest Levi Gurno. Levi shares his inspiring journey from struggling with self-doubt and adversity to becoming an accomplished motivational speaker, father, husband, and entrepreneur. Discover how Levi's commitment to completing an Ironman triathlon transformed his life, teaching him valuable lessons about perseverance, faith, and doing hard things. Tune in to learn about the importance of taking...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the 8 Figure Agent Podcast, hosts Jared Larsen and Matt Walker, delve deep into the importance of mindset in achieving success. Through personal stories and insightful discussions, they explore various types of mindsets, such as optimism, scarcity, fixed, and growth. Highlighting the significance of resilience and the ability to overcome challenges, Jared shares a touching story about teaching his son a strong mindset from a young age. The conversation also touches on how t...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Hiring and Team Management Secrets for Financial Advisors</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to the 8 Figure Agent Podcast with hosts Jared Larsen and Matt Walker. This episode dives into key indicators for growth in the financial sector, particularly around the crucial topic of staffing. Discover how to identify when it’s time to hire, effective interviewing techniques, and how to onboard staff to build a winning culture. They discuss real-time coaching, maintaining high standards, and fostering an environment where both businesses and individuals thrive. Whether you are str...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Building Trust and Deep Connections with Clients in the Financial Industry</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the 8 Figure Agent Podcast, host Jared Larsen introduces listeners to Matt Walker. The podcast aims to motivate professionals in the finance industry to achieve remarkable success. Today's session offers a personal look into Matt's life from his idyllic childhood, influenced by a culture of love and success on the soccer field, to becoming a pillar in the financial sector. Jared and Matt discuss the impact of mentors, the power of a community-driven approach to success, and...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the 8 Figure Agent podcast, hosts Jared Larsen and Matt Walker, CEO of Swivel, are joined by special guest John Parkes, the Chief Marketing Officer of ClickFunnels. They delve into John's personal journey, including his early life challenges and how they paved the path for his entrepreneurial spirit. John shares his proven strategies for driving web traffic, mastering both paid and organic advertising, and the importance of persistence and adaptability in achieving marketin...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Episode 01 of The 8 Figure Agent Podcast! Join your hosts Jared Larson and Matt Walker today as they are here to share the importance of having a clear mission and vision in your business. They share personal stories and experiences showing how these elements can provide guidance, inspire growth, help you start your business and build resilience. Throughout the episode they provide useful tips for crafting a solid mission and vision, and explain how these tools can help align busin...]]></itunes:summary>
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