Sound Investments: The Intersection of Hearing and Financial Wellbeing | Beyond the Numbers Podcast

What if one of the biggest risks to your financial future… had nothing to do with the stock market?

In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, host Chris Everett sits down with hearing care expert Adam Dell to explore the powerful—and often overlooked—connection between hearing health and financial wellbeing.

From relationships and career performance to cognitive decline and long-term healthcare costs, untreated hearing loss carries consequences far beyond what most people expect.

Adam shares insights from over 17 years in the field, breaking down how modern hearing care works, why hearing aids are a true investment (not just a device), and what people should know before making a decision.

If you’re thinking about retirement planning, supporting aging parents, or protecting your long-term quality of life—this conversation will change how you think about health and money.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

• The hidden financial costs of untreated hearing loss • How hearing impacts relationships, career performance, and income potential • The connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline / dementia risk • Why hearing aids cost what they do—and what you’re really paying for • The truth about insurance, Medicare gaps, and financing options • Why early treatment leads to better long-term outcomes • How to choose the right hearing care provider

👤 About the Guest – Adam Dell

Adam Dell is a Board-Certified Hearing Aid Specialist with Audibel, serving patients in the Chicago area. With over 17 years of experience, Adam has built a reputation for combining clinical expertise with a deeply personalized, service-driven approach to hearing care.

He specializes in helping patients understand high-frequency hearing loss, improving speech clarity, and guiding individuals through the full journey—from testing and fitting to long-term care and support. His work focuses not just on hearing better, but on helping people reconnect with their lives, relationships, and confidence.

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to the Show 00:38 Meet Adam Dell 01:18 How He Got Started 02:35 Service and Patient Impact 05:08 Risks of Untreated Loss 07:02 Relationships and Work 09:17 Why Hearing Aids Cost More 13:08 Insurance and Financing Options 14:46 Don’t Wait to Treat 16:38 Advice for Patients and Families 18:08 Life Lessons and Purpose 21:21 How to Contact Audibel 23:03 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up 24:55 Subscribe and Take Action

📌 Connect with Adam Dell:

📍 Audibel Hearing Center (Chicago Area) 📞 630-968-4327

📈 About the Podcast

Beyond the Numbers is where growth-minded professionals talk strategy, legacy, and the financial decisions that shape their future. Hosted by fiduciary financial planner Chris Everett, the podcast explores how people align business growth with personal purpose through intentional wealth-building. Chris is also President of Everett Wealth Solutions, Inc. is a Registered Investment Adviser in the State of Illinois for fiduciary financial planning and asset management across the nation.