017: Ron Carson, CEO and Chairman of the Carson Group

In this episode, we meet Ron Carson, CEO and Chairman of the Carson Group. Ron is one of the most celebrated and respected financial advisors and executives in the industry—he is a sought after speaker, thinker, and investment strategist. His firm, The Carson Group, is one of the largest and most successful financial advisory companies in the United States, with over $15 Billion dollars in assets under advisement.Ron is a New York Times best-selling author of several books, including my current favorite, 'The Sustainable Edge', where he describes in actionable details, the importance of seeking a fuller, more rewarding work-life balance.Quick notes about Ron Carson:He is continually ranked among the top advisors by Barron’s magazine and was one of only two independent advisors inducted into Barron’s inaugural Hall of Fame.* Ron has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Top Wealth Advisors for several years*He's been included in Investopedia’s list of the Top 100 Financial Advisors (#4.)He is recognized as an Investment News Innovator, and acknowledged as an Inc. 5000 CEO of Carson Group.He is a two-time participant in the annual list of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies. Ron and his wife, Jeanie, founded The Dreamweaver Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to fulfilling end-of-life dreams for seniors with terminal illnesses.You can reach Ron Carson at:Carson Group: https://www.carsongroup.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/rchuskerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roncarson1Dreamweaver Foundation: https://dreamweaver.org My favorite Ron Carson quotes from this episode: "Having It All -- is about doing the business you love, yet still having time for your life!""Balance leads to growth, growth leads to balance: it's a virtuous cycle!""Our focus is on what is in the best interest of the consumer, and then work backwards.""Advice to financial advisors: learn from history...don't be a Blockbuster Video stand!""For success today, you need both IQ and AQ; IQ is 'Implementation Quote', and AQ is 'Adaptability Quotient."Some of Ron's best advice:"Surround yourself with the best people you can find that share your mission about the future.""Ask how can you contribute to others.""Don't take for granted, the amazing gifts we have.""Don't be afraid to take chances. Failure is a more intelligent way to start over!"Live life everyday!"Some of Ron's suggested resources:Washington Economic Forum interview with Jeff Bezos: https://youtu.be/xv_vkA0jsyoApp: https://www.blinkist.com/Book: Think And Grow Rich, by Napoleon HillBook: Dying To Be Me, by Anita MoorjaniFavorite Song: Natural, by Imagine Dragons