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Internal Use Only

Dan S.
Private Markets
Artificial Intelligence
Wholesaling
Institutional Sales
Financial Advisors
Fin News
Machine Learning
Calamos Investments
AI In Finance
Rias
FIN News FIN Forum
Saguro Capital Management
First Command Financial Services
Annual Reviews
Goal Setting
Sequoia Training System
Aksia
Wealth Channel
5D University
Empirical Asset Management

For Financial Professionals, By Financial Professionals. Featuring characters in the financial sales world, their experiences and insights. Follow us on Instagram @InternalUseOnlyPodcast. Episodes launched monthly.

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MFS Investment Management is celebrating 30 years of delivering value-add resources to their advisors. Their suite of resources have been developed with advisor's and their end clients in mind - without an emphasis on product. 

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Brian Margolis joins the show to discuss his new new framework that helps wholesalers get to the top of their game. We also discuss what sales activities are creating the best outcomes for wholesalers. As a bonus, we suggest a few b... more

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Michael Joyce from Calamos Investments joins the show to discuss his career as a wholesaler covering New England and Chicago, with an emphasis on how his fitness, diet and discipline has contributed to his success and performance as... more

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Devin Benton has 20+ years of institutional wholesaling experience. He joined the Internal Use Only podcast for the first live video interview in Fort Worth, TX to share some stories that detail all the nuances that went into some b... more

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Brian Margolis
Owner of PG Wholesaling, author of The Wholesaler Roadmap to the Top
PG Wholesaling
Episode: The Wholesaler Roadmap to the Top ft. Brian Margolis
Michael Joyce
Vice President, Senior Investment Consulting, Calamos Investments
Calamos Investments
Episode: Michael Joyce - Calamos Investments | Fitness, Discipline, and Wholesaling
Devin Benton
Institutional Wholesaler
Episode: Devin Benton - How $500m Mandates Are Won (And Lost)
Pete Martin
Head of Client Portfolio Management
Empirical Asset Management
Episode: Pete Martin - Head of Client Portfolio Management - Empirical Asset Management
Adrienne Grace
Mindset and performance coach for advisors and wholesalers
Independent coaching practice
Episode: Adrienne Grace CFA® - Mindset, Energy and Spiritual Alignment
Andrew Blake
Associate Director on the wealth management team, Cerulli Associates
Cerulli Associates
Episode: 5 Observations from Cerulli Associates' 2025 US Intermediary Distribution Report
Chris Schelling
Managing Director at Aksia; investments professional focused on private markets
Aksia
Episode: Bringing Institutional Private Markets to Wealth - Chris Schelling (Aksia)
John Sierawski
Founder of Sequoia Training System
Sequoia Training System
Episode: How Top Wholesalers Manage Time and Territory in 2026 with John Sierawski - Sequoia Training
Nolan Lynch
External covering California
MFS, Prudential, Natixis
Episode: Pitch Practice & Fund Selling Frameworks

Host

Dan Sullivan
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 94 ratings
  • Always be closing!

    I’m so glad I found this podcast! IW for 4 years and an external for 15 years- it’s always great to hear more “war” stories. Thanks for the laughs and nostalgia

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kat J Forbes
    United States3 years ago
  • Can’t wait for each and every download!

    Love this show! Keeps me entertained while driving but most importantly speaks to a number of things about my role/career/industry that only an insider would know.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dhull81
    United States3 years ago
  • Wisdom through the ages

    If you’re associated with the asset management business is podcast is a must listen. Wisdom, dispensed through the lens of helping us all get better at our craft. It’s has a touch of humor sprinkled in with a realistic reflection of what it takes to be successful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pie6722
    United States4 years ago
  • Great show! Great ideas!

    I am still in the early stages in my wholesaling. Steer and this show is fantastic. Listening to other wholesalers is always great, especially about how the role is changing in this new age. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Humble and Hustle
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    This podcast is a must listen for financial professionals! Each episode is packed with great insights and actionable advice to help you level up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maddie@podcastingyou
    United States4 years ago

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- Commenters appreciate candid stories and career guidance.
- Fans note strong guest diversity and practical frameworks.
- Audiences value insider perspectives on wholesale challenges.
- Listeners praise actionable insights and humor.

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The Wholesaler Roadmap to the Top ft. Brian Margolis
Q: What does effective outsourcing look like for top wholesalers?
Outsourcing can be internal, external, or a collaboration with peers to share VAR strategies; it's about leveraging available resources, data capabilities, and specialized help to create scalable, repeatable value for advisors while staying compliant and cost-efficient.
The Wholesaler Roadmap to the Top ft. Brian Margolis
Q: Can you offer insights into what the skills of storytelling and persuasion look like in the context of selling more per meeting?
The core is building reciprocity by delivering real value, followed by clarifying conversations to uncover needs, and then using effective messaging to tell a memorable story that gets to the truth and resonates with advisors and their clients.
Michael Joyce - Calamos Investments | Fitness, Discipline, and Wholesaling
Q: What are some routines and habits or planning that you do to keep yourself on track with fitness on a busy travel schedule?
Joyce describes building exercise into his calendar, prioritizing daily workouts, and using travel to explore new gyms while maintaining core routines.
Michael Joyce - Calamos Investments | Fitness, Discipline, and Wholesaling
Q: If you have 60 seconds, I'd like to share the idea with you. You got a minute?
The host asks for a quick intro to Joyce's approach to fitness and how it ties to performance in wholesaling, setting the stage for a broader discussion.
Bringing Institutional Private Markets to Wealth - Chris Schelling (Aksia)
Q: What are the key flags you watch for when evaluating managers and funds for long-term alignment?
Avoid performance chasing, ensure alignment of interest remains strong (e.g., GP commitment patterns, carry structure, leadership continuity), and spend time on on-site impressions and observable behavior to gauge reliability.

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This show targets financial professionals in sales and distribution roles, with a focus on asset management, private markets, and wealth channels. Episodes mix personal career stories with practical frameworks for pitching, territory management, and building durable client relationships. Notable strengths include long-form, candid conversations with experienced wholesalers and advisors, plus actionable takeaways on becoming more effective in high-stakes meetings and presentations. A recurring edge is blending industry humor with grounded, real-world lessons from veterans and rising stars, making it valuable for listeners aiming to sharpen sales skills or explore strategic career growth in finance.

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1. Brian Margolis
2. Michael Joyce
3. Devin Benton
4. Pete Martin
5. Adrienne Grace
6. Andrew Blake
7. Chris Schelling
8. John Sierawski

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