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September 13, 2024
Let's be honest – if you're managing $100M+ in AUM, you're probably great at taking care of your clients but struggling to find time for everything else. I've been there. Rushing from client meetings to your kid's soccer game, answering emails during family dinner, and wondering if there's a better way. There is. After three decades of working with successful advisors like you, we've discovered five critical steps to reclaim your time while growing your practice. Step 1: Stop Being Everyone's Financial Advisor: You read that right. The path to growth isn't taking on every client who comes your way. It's about serving fewer clients exceptionally well. Consider this: would you rather have 300 clients with average service or 100 clients who receive concierge-level attention? Our most successful advisors limit their practice to 100 core relationships, allowing them to provide premium service while actually working less. Step 2: Transform Your Calendar from Chaos to Control: Remember when you could predict your day? Neither do most advisors. But imagine having structured client contact through a proven 12-4-2 system: 12 monthly contacts, 4 quarterly reviews, and 2 in-person meetings annually. Per client. No more random calls or emergency meetings. Just purposeful, planned interactions that both you and your clients can count on. Step 3: Empower Your Team Through Structure: Your practice manager should be running your calendar, not the other way around. We've developed a system where your team handles 80% of the day-to-day operations, freeing you to focus on high-value activities and yes, actually leaving the office at a reasonable hour. Step 4: Create Growth Without Sacrificing Time: "But how do I grow if I'm seeing fewer clients?" Through intentional, systematic business development. Our advisors typically double their AUM within 24 months using our proven acquisition strategies – all while working fewer hours. Step 5: Become a Corporate Athlete: Success isn't about working longer hours; it's about being at your best during your working hours. We'll show you how to structure your day for peak performance, including proper recovery time for both you and your team. Here's What Actually Changes: Your calendar becomes predictable Your team becomes more engaged Your clients get better service Your growth becomes systematic Your family gets you back The best part? This isn't theoretical. This framework has been tested and refined by advisors just like you for almost three decades. It works because it was built in the real world, by real advisors who refused to accept that success required sacrifice. Think it sounds too good to be true? That's exactly what most advisors say – until they see it in action. Here's the thing: your practice should serve your life, not consume it. Your success should strengthen your relationships, not strain them. Ready to discover how? Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to learn how these principles can transform both your practice and your life. Because exceptional client service shouldn't require sacrificing what matters most. Remember: The best time to transform your practice was years ago. The second-best time is now.
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