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.
Advisor Elevation is a podcast that was created for top-tier financial professionals that are committed to refining their businesses. Hosted by coach, blogger, marketer and consultant Matt Eilers, this podcast dives deep into the many facets of running a successful financial practice. Episodes provide insight, ideas, conversations and featured interviews with successful advisors and thought leaders. No topic is off limits. Conversations range from practice management to referral generation, ...
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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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Ep 10: Why Experience Matters with Dennis Moseley-Williams
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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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Ep 09: From Football to Financial Planning; Lessons Learned and Stories Along the Journey with Matt Dodge
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In this episode of Advisor Elevation, we take a trip down memory lane with former NFL Punter, Matt Dodge. Matt takes us through his start in football, shares stories from draft day and even his rookie hazing, and tells us about his involvement in one of the most infamous plays in NFL history. Matt shares how he made the transition to financial plan…
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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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