A no-holds barred conversation for Real Financial Advisors with industry nerd Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards. One draws with a Sharpie, the other nerds out with spreadsheets, and both provide you with unique perspectives so that you can more effectively communicate with and serve your clients, run a more fulfilling practice, and maintain a healthier lifestyle.
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Showing Financial Planning Value On An Ongoing Basis After The First 6 Months: Kitces & Carl Ep 54
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Using Financial Plan Proposals To Show Planning Value To Prospective Clients: Kitces & Carl Ep 53
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Are Advisor Websites Asked To Do Too Much To Grow The Business?: Kitces & Carl Ep 52
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Fighting The Fear of Focusing When Trying To Select A Niche: Kitces & Carl Ep 51
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Overcoming Referral (Asking) Reluctance And The Risks Of Marketing Yourself: Kitces & Carl Ep 50
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Getting More Referrals Beyond Just Trying To Be More Remarkable: Kitces & Carl Ep 49
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Why Goals-Based Planning Doesn't Work And The Possibilities-Based Planning Alternative: Kitces & Carl Ep 48
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Getting Data Gathering Back On Track When Clients Drag Their Feet: Kitces & Carl Ep 47
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Transitioning Existing Clients To Become More Financial Planning Focused: Kitces & Carl Ep 46
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Making Annual Client Review Meetings More Financial Planning Centric: Kitces & Carl Ep 45
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Starting To Charge Fees For Clients That Aren't Used To Paying Separately For Advice: Kitces & Carl Ep 44
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Talking Advice Fees And Advice Value In The First Prospect Meeting: Kitces & Carl Ep 43
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Overcoming Objections By Asking More Questions To Determine Fit: Kitces & Carl Ep 42
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Helping Older Clients Stuck In Cash On The Sidelines: Kitces & Carl Ep 41
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How To Turn Your Advisor Marketing Content Into A(n Entire) Book: Kitces & Carl Ep 40
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Avoid Writer's Block With Your Marketing By (Literally) Talking It Through: Kitces & Carl Ep 39
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How Do You Figure Out What You're Going To Create Content About?: Kitces & Carl Ep 38
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Finding Your Focus Amidst The Draw To Do More 'Public Work' In A Mid-Career Crisis: Kitces & Carl Ep 37
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How Do You Protect Your Own Confidence As A Financial Advisor?: Kitces & Carl Ep 36
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Favorite Questions To Ask A Prospective Client To Build Trust In The First Meeting: Kitces & Carl Ep 35
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Are We Making Financial Advice & Portfolios More Complex Than They Need To Be?: Kitces & Carl Ep 34
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Triaging Clients Efficiently Through Critical Financial Care: Kitces & Carl Ep 33
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Communicating Triggers And Breaking The News The Plan Has To Change: Kitces & Carl Ep 32
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Maintaining Personal Advisor Wellness In Times Of Market Stress: Kitces & Carl Episode 31
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Conveying Rational Overconfidence In Talking To Clients About Coronavirus Fears: Kitces & Carl Ep 30
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The Epidemic of Spending at Unsustainable Rates: Kitces & Carl Ep 29
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Email Productivity Hacks And Getting More Done In Your Day: Kitces & Carl Ep 28
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Handling The 'Required Minimum' Conversation Without Being Awkward: Kitces & Carl Ep 27
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Talking Clients Out Of The Bunker Portfolio: Kitces & Carl Ep 26
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The Overconfident Conversation And Walking Clients Back From The Greed Ledge: Kitces & Carl Ep 25
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Improving Work-Life Balance In 2020 And Giving Yourself Permission To Rest: Kitces & Carl Ep 24
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Following Through On Your Business Creativity By Saying 'Yes' And Figuring It Out Later: Kitces & Carl Ep 23
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Simplifying Your Life By Building Habits And Kitces Travel Tips: Kitces & Carl Ep 22
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Do You Have To Build Confidence Before Taking Action, Or Take Action To Build Confidence?: Kitces & Carl Ep 21
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Is A Fiduciary Requirement Necessary When Acting In Clients' Best Interests Is Good Business Anyway?: Kitces & Carl Ep 20
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Is Any Financial Advisor Business Model Truly Conflict Free?: Kitces & Carl Ep 19
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Talking Clients Off The Ledge From 'Scary' Markets: Kitces & Carl Ep 18
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Responding With Empathy When Clients Call About “Scary” Markets: Kitces & Carl Ep 17
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Helping Clients Understand What It Really Means To Retire: Kitces & Carl Ep 16
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Why Are We So Afraid To Just Listen: Kitces & Carl Ep 15
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Projection-Free Financial Planning To Avoid A False Sense Of Precision: Kitces & Carl Ep 14
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The Better Way To Send Market (And Other) Commentary Emails To Clients: Kitces & Carl Ep 13
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Communicating With Clients To Bring Them Under The Cone Of Trust: Kitces & Carl Ep 12
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What Do You Call Yourself - Planner, Advisor, Industry, Profession: Kitces & Carl Ep 11
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Transitioning Long-Standing Clients To Create Room To Grow: Kitces & Carl Ep 10
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How Do You Optimize Your Practice To Maximize Your Happiness As A Financial Advisor?: Kitces & Carl Ep 09
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What Would You Do With Your Time If You COULD Be More Productive As A Financial Advisor?: Kitces & Carl Ep 08
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Authenticity Vs. Professional Credibility And Admitting Your Own Financial Sins: Kitces & Carl Ep 07
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Building Resiliency For The Stress Of Being A Financial Advisor: Kitces & Carl Ep 06
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Do Clients Really Value Getting Help Managing Their Behavior Gap?: Kitces & Carl Ep 05
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