Podcasts

Why Retirement Feels Empty (And What to Do Instead)

Eric Brotman was a guest on this episode of the Real Money, Real Life podcast to unpack why retirement feels empty for so many people—and what to do instead. If you’ve spent decades working toward retirement, only to realize you’re not sure what comes next, you’re not alone. This conversation challenges the idea that retirement

Empowering Women Advisors: Trust, Strategy, and the Future of Financial Planning

Claudia Glover, CFP®, Chief Investments Officer and Chair of the Investments Committee at BFG Financial Advisors, joined host Bonita Bell-Anderson for a thoughtful discussion about what’s shaping the next generation of financial advisors. Claudia shared insights from her leadership experience, reflected on her personal journey in the industry, and addressed why women advisors are increasingly

Retire Today or Never? A Battle of Financial Books with Jeremy Keil and Eric Brotman

Eric Brotman joined Jeremy Keil on the Retire Today podcast for an in-depth conversation on retirement planning, contrasting their approaches and philosophies. Jeremy, the author of Retire Today, advocates for preparing to retire now with a clear master plan, while Eric, author of Don’t Retire, Graduate, emphasizes the value of financial independence and continued engagement.

Navigating Retirement Tax Moves: Should You Let Taxes Decide Where You Live?

Eric Brotman returned as a guest on the Retirement Tax Services Podcast to dig into a phrase we throw around all too often: “Don’t let the tax tail wag the dog.” But what does that actually mean in the real world, especially when contemplating major life decisions like where to spend your next chapter or when

Escape The Clock: How to Become Financially Free and Have the Option Not to Work

Most people treat retirement like a finish line, only to find themselves struggling with a crisis of identity and purpose once the work stops. Eric Brotman joined Daniel Rodgers on the Escape the Clock podcast to talk about why we need to change our vocabulary to change our outcome. Eric explains why retirement should be

I’m Single, Now What? Rebuilding Your Financial Life After Loss or Divorce

Lena Nebel, CFP®, was a guest on the Ask Good Questions podcast to talk about being a woman in the financial planning industry and how women can take control of their finances after a divorce or loss of a spouse.

The Best of the Best: A Look at Our 2026 Honor Roll Inductees

Welcome back to Diary of a Financial Advisor! Now a webinar series, Eric Brotman and Hannah Dennis kick off season seven by celebrating the podcast’s very own “Honor Roll.” Together, they take us behind the scenes, sharing how they selected the top episodes from years of empowering conversations—basing their choices not just on popularity, but

2026 Honor Roll: Don’t Retire… Graduate! Video Episodes

As we kick off our seventh season of Don’t Retire… Graduate!, we wanted to look back at the first six seasons and celebrate some of our favorite episodes over the years.  Choosing the best of the best was very difficult, but after a lot of time and consideration, BFG University is proud to present (in

2026 Honor Roll: Don’t Retire… Graduate! Audio-Only Episodes

As we kick off our seventh season of Don’t Retire… Graduate!, we wanted to look back at the first six seasons and celebrate some of our favorite episodes over the years.  Choosing the best of the best was very difficult, but after a lot of time and consideration, BFG University is proud to present (in

Building Wealth and Future-Proofing Your Business: Eric Brotman on the Liquid Lunch Project

Eric Brotman joined Matt and Luigi on the Liquid Lunch Project for an in-depth discussion on financial planning, business exit strategies, and why it’s time to replace “retirement” with “graduation.”  Here’s what they talked about: Why traditional retirement is a broken concept, and how “graduating” opens up new possibilities for business owners and families. Real-world