The Active Advisor
The Neuroscience of Conversations with Mary Schmid
January 21, 2025
On this episode of The Active Advisor podcast, host Bryan Moore is joined by Mary Schmid, Founder and CEO of Mary Schmid Consulting. Mary is a communication and leadership expert specializing in the neuroscience of conversations. They discuss the art of effective communication and the need to build trust through meaningful interactions. Mary shares insights from her journey and practical strategies to enhance conversational skills. The episode offers valuable takeaways for financial professionals and anyone aiming to deepen connections in both professional and personal relationships.
On this episode of The Active Advisor podcast, host Bryan Moore is joined by Mary Schmid, Founder and CEO of Mary Schmid Consulting. 


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Mary Schmid, MBA, is a communication and leadership specialist who teaches financial professionals, firm owners, and high achievers how to lead transformational conversations and elevate client interactions into trust-building experiences. Grounded in the neuroscience of conversations, her Conversational Edge System equips financial professionals with the skills to guide discussions that foster trust and collaboration, delivering extraordinary client and team experiences. Mary’s approach provides a competitive advantage by shifting from transactional advice to cultivating lasting, meaningful relationships that foster loyalty and long-term success.

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Previous guests include:
1. Frank Toth, Principle, and COO at Capital Conclusions Corporation
2. Aaron Gilman, Chief Investment Officer at IFP
3. Taylor Nissi, Partner at Pleasant Street Wealth Advisors
4. Patrick Huang, CAIA and Director of Investments at Source Financial Advisors
5. Erik Strid, CFP®, ChFC®, Founding Principal at Concentus Wealth Advisors
6. Nate Lenz, CEO, and Co-Founder at Concurrent Advisors
7. Michael Collins CFA®, Founder and CEO at WinCap Financial
8. Brian Keenan CFP®, CEO and President at Keenan Financial

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:
Why Pivot from 60/40 to Dynamic Investment with Frank Toth, Principal, and COO at Capital Conclusions Corporation
HNW Investing and Busting Three Investment Myths with Aaron Gilman, Chief Investment Officer at IFP
A Deep Dive into Independent Wealth Management with Taylor Nissi, Partner at Pleasant Street Wealth Advisors

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