
Podcast
Podcast
What happens when everything you’ve built disappears overnight?
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Bradley Swineheart shares the deeply personal story of rebuilding after a hurricane destroyed his family home, and how that experience reinforced the mindset required to succeed as an entrepreneur.
Bradley Swineheart is the Chief Growth Officer at Oxford Advisory Group, where he leads initiatives across marketing, partnerships, talent recruiting, acquisitions, and firm growth. His work focuses on helping financial advisory practices scale by implementing structured marketing systems, sales processes, and operational support designed to build firms producing $75M+ in annual production.
Brad has spent his career at the intersection of sales, marketing, and financial education, helping advisors and firms grow while improving the way financial concepts are communicated to clients. Over the years, he has helped train thousands of financial advisors on industry trends, marketing strategy, and practice development, and has organized large-scale training events attended by more than 12,000 financial professionals.
He is also a Certified Executor Advisor (CEA), a designation focused on helping families and executors navigate the complexities of estate administration and estate planning.
Brad is the creator and host of the podcast Be Advised, where he interviews industry leaders and shares insights designed to help advisors grow their businesses and better serve their clients. The show reaches listeners in more than 66 countries and has been recognized by Feedspot as one of the Top Lead Generation Podcasts in both 2023 and 2024.
In addition, Brad has served on the advisory council for NAIFA’s Business Performance program, contributing to initiatives that support advisor education and professional development.
Throughout his career, Brad has remained focused on one central idea: simplifying complex financial concepts so people can make better decisions about their futures.
What happens when everything you’ve built disappears overnight?
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Bradley Swineheart shares the deeply personal story of rebuilding after a hurricane destroyed his family home, and how that experience reinforced the mindset required to succeed as an entrepreneur.
• Early Career: Started in construction before transitioning into sales and marketing, eventually entering the financial advisory industry.
• Big Challenge: Experienced a devastating hurricane that destroyed his family home and everything they owned.
• Turning Point: Rebuilding from that loss reinforced the resilience and determination required to succeed in both life and business.
• Personal Growth: Developed a mindset centered around discipline, family support, and mental strength.
• Business Success: Rose to Chief Growth Officer at Oxford Advisory Group, helping families better understand retirement and financial planning.
• Future Vision: Continue empowering individuals and families through education while mentoring others pursuing entrepreneurship.
Connect with today’s guest:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradswineheart/
Oxford Advisory Group: https://oxfordadvisorygroup.com/