Author name: Paul G. McManus

Founder of Influential Advisor Media, a proven system that has helped 1,000+ financial advisors, CPAs, and life insurance producers write and publish a book in as little as 6 weeks to attract ideal clients and build authority. He is the host of The Influential Advisor Podcast and author of The Short Book Formula and Book Marketing for Financial Advisors. Based in San Diego, CA.

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Guest Podcasting

Guest Podcasting for Financial Advisors: The Complete Authority-Building Guide

Paul G. McManus / March 27, 2026

Most financial advisors know they should be doing more to build their visibility. Guest podcasting is the strategy that makes […]

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Authority Operating System

What Is the Authority Operating System for Financial Advisors?

Paul G. McManus / March 27, 2026

There is a difference between a financial advisor who is good and a financial advisor who is known. Both may

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Book Writing and Publishing

How Financial Advisors Can Write a Book to Attract Better Clients (Without Spending a Year Writing It)

Paul G. McManus / March 24, 2026

Writing a book as a financial advisor is one of the highest-ROI marketing moves available — but most advisors never

Stan Leong, financial advisor and co-founder of 52 Fridays Coaching, guest on The Influential Advisor Podcast episode 094

Advisor Spotlights

How to Work Less and Make More as a Financial Advisor: Stanley C. Leong of 52 Fridays on Building an Efficient Practice

Paul G. McManus / March 24, 2026

Key Takeaways Stanley C. Leong grew his financial advisory revenue from $600,000 to $2 million while reducing his working hours