The Efficient Advisor: Tactical Business Advice for Financial Planners

Explore the key components and strategies in designing a successful onboarding process for clients to enhance relationships in the initial 100 days. Discover how a well-crafted standard operating procedure for client onboarding can improve satisfaction and increase referrals in the financial advisory sector.

Explore the pivotal first 100 days in client relationships and why effective onboarding is essential. Discover how to demonstrate professionalism and set clear expectations to foster lasting connections. Learn creative ways to personalize client interactions, including thoughtful gestures that delight. The insights shared can transform new clients into loyal advocates, boosting referrals and enhancing overall satisfaction. Don't miss these tactical strategies for making a remarkable first impression!

The number one question I got from advisors for YEARS and still get today is, "Libby, HOW DID YOU GET IT ALL DONE IN 25-HRS a week? I’m over here drowning and I’m putting in double that!"I feel that on so many levels because that was me early on.And the number one question I got from corporate folks is, "If you could share just ONE thing with advisors from an efficiency standpoint, especially advisors in those early years of their careers, what would you share?"Luckily, the answer for both of those questions is the same thing! I get to kill two birds with one stone.  But what that means is that this is foundational to working efficiently!In today’s episode, I’m going to drill down 16+ years of compressing a billion hours a week into just 25 and what I learned about designing the perfect schedule.This perfect schedule, or what I call a Model Week, is a schedule that you’ve designed, with intention, that suits your personality, for your business goals, with your energy levels, and your work/life balance objectives in mind.In this episode, I will:Help you design a 'Model Week' that works for your business and life goalsShare tips and tricks to maximize productivityGive examples of things that have worked and haven't worked for myself and other advisorsHelp you build margin and white spaceGuide you in methods to figure out how to tweak your schedule until it works perfectly for YOU!---------------------------------Links from Today’s EpisodeDownload the Model Week Template and Sample Templates Here!Episodes Mentioned:178: Michael Kitces on Time Management & Building Your Model WeekLearn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE!Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE!   Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don’t get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.

Each week I recap the implementable ideas from this week's full-length podcast.  Consider me the accountability partner you didn't ask for, but always needed!Here are the Action Items to Tuesday's podcast: *Free Download* Client Intel Process----------------------LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEGrab the Client Intel Process PDF HereLearn more about one-on-one coaching HereLearn More About the Retirement Tax Services Summit HereGrab Your Focus Gummies HereClick “Shop” → Click “Society Gummies” → Click “Brilliant Gummies - Subscription” → Click “Create Subscription”Enroll in The Perfect RIA masterclass HereLearn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE!Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE!   Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don’t get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.

In this episode, the host discusses the importance of personalizing client experiences through the Client Intel Process. They share a free download to help advisors collect and utilize client information for tailored interactions. The episode highlights strategies for enhancing client relationships, incorporating personalized details into financial planning, and utilizing gathered information to deepen connections and demonstrate genuine care.

Each week I recap the implementable ideas from this week's full-length podcast.  Consider me the accountability partner you didn't ask for, but always needed!Here are the Action Items to Tuesday's podcast: RESULTS: How this advisor deepened his relationship and impacted clients w/ guest John Scherer----------------------LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEConnect with John on LinkedIn HereLearn More About the Retirement Tax Services Summit Here!Grab Your Focus Gummies Here!Click “Shop” → Click “Society Gummies” → Click “Brilliant Gummies - Subscription” → Click “Create Subscription”Episodes Mentioned:#106: The Ultimate Value Add for 2023: Low Difficulty, High Impact with Blake BrewerLearn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE!Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE!   Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don’t get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.

Financial advisor John Scherer discusses how he deepened client relationships with Legacy Letters, a unique value-add experience. He shares details on the event's impact, client feedback, and tips for other advisors. The Legacy Letters helped clients create lasting family legacies beyond finances, strengthening bonds and redefining advisor-client relationships.

The podcast discusses strategies for enhancing client experience through effective processes and personalized gestures. It emphasizes building strong client connections, optimizing onboarding procedures, and improving office efficiency through creative traditions like retirement bells and personalized client meetings.

Two weeks ago we did an episode that was just a bunch of “random good ideas,” and we’re back with a Part 2! Each week Libby strives to bring you an actual ROI on listening through ideas you can implement in your business right away. In today’s podcast episode, Libby more simple yet most effective ideas that help advisors, including:A few good ideas, small tweaks, and little additions can make your business even more exceptional. Tune in for a super tactical episode with ideas you can implement TODAY! Let’s go! 🚀______________LINKS FROM THIS EPISODELearn More About the Retirement Tax Services Summit Here!Grab Your Focus Gummies Here!Click “Shop” → Click “Society Gummies” → Click “Brilliant Gummies - Subscription” → Click “Create Subscription”Episodes Mentioned:#044: The First 100 Days - How to Design an On-Boarding Process to Increase the Life of Your Client Relationships - find it on iTunes here! #91: When A Prospect Says, “I’m Interviewing Several Advisors” and What to Do About It - find it on iTunes here! Learn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE!Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE!   Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don’t get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.

Each week I recap the implementable ideas from this week's full-length podcast.  Consider me the accountability partner you didn't ask for, but always needed!Here are the Action Items to Tuesday's podcast: Michael Kitces on Time Management & Building Your Model Week---------------------------------------LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEConnect with Michael on LinkedIn HereLearn more about Toggl HereCheck out my guest appearance on Michael’s podcast HereEpisodes Mentioned:#12: Designing Your Perfect Schedule to Get it All Done in Less TimeLearn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE!Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE!   Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don’t get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.