113: 8 Secrets To Asking Great Questions That Get Great Answers

When you want to learn something about financial planning and advice, the ultimate source is Michael Kitces. Most people know Michael is a spreadsheet-loving, technical wizard. What most people don’t know is that he also fully believes in the human side. In this episode, Michael explains the skills and processes advisors need to know on … Read More Read More

Michael Finke’s research shows that the trifecta of a happy and fulfilling retirement incorporates: Money Health Social Connection Most financial advisors know the money part. But how can you incorporate the other health and social connection parts into a financial plan to help your clients live a happy and fulfilling retirement? Fortunately, Michael Finke is … Read More Read More

*This is a continuation of the conversation that started in the previous episode (Episode 118). We highly recommend listening to that episode first! A statement of financial purpose serves as the mission statement for your client’s financial life. It acts as the north star for making financial decisions that are in alignment with the things … Read More Read More

A Statement of Financial Purpose serves as the mission statement for your client’s financial life. It acts as the north star or lens for making financial decisions to ensure they are aligned with what’s truly most important. Most advisors love the idea, but they don’t know how to do it. Fortunately, Andy Baxley created an … Read More Read More

The growth of your business hinges on your ability to build and establish trust with prospective clients. In this episode, Kerry Johnson, “America’s Business Psychologist” reveals psychological insights on how to master the art of trust-based selling. You’ll Learn: Signs that a prospect is interested (or not!) The anatomy of an elevator speech that actually … Read More Read More

Love and money are two emotional subjects on their own. And one HIGHLY emotional subject when combined together. Next time you meet with a couple, think about these numbers: 70% have disagreed about their financial situation 73% say finances are a source of tension in their relationship 47% say this tension has impacted the intimacy … Read More Read More

The intro meeting is the lifeblood of an advisory business. It’s either the single most expensive or the single most profitable activity that you’ll ever engage in. Yet, almost everything you’ve been taught about how to conduct these meetings is backwards. It contradicts everything psychology research tells us that a prospect needs. In this episode, … Read More Read More

The combination of financial psychology and technology has a multiplier effect on client outcomes. Advisors who effectively integrate both into their practice see significantly higher levels of: Satisfaction Loyalty Referrals Trust But, before you get these outcomes, you have to know how to effectively combine the two. Fortunately, Emily Koochel pioneered this research and provides … Read More Read More

More important than what questions you ask is how you ask them. In this episode, shares 8 proven ways to ask better questions that lead to better answers, conversations, and relationships. The featured partner for this episode is Knudge, an automated system to help clients actually follow through on their tasks and reach their financial … Read More Read More

Three important questions every advisor should answer: Do you think you provide a valuable and life-changing service? Do you think your clients are better off with you than without you, even after they pay? Do you find that even though they’re better off with you, they still need a little nudge to make the decision … Read More Read More