Commentary from Michael Kitces on Financial Planning News & Strategies
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Kitces and Carl - Real Talk for Real Financial Advisors
Michael Kitces, MSFS, MTAX, CFP and Carl Richards, CFP
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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In a series of candid, unscripted conversations, Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management Managing Director, Joe Duran, and financial planner/industry influencer Michael Kitces share their unfiltered takes on issues in the RIA landscape.
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When The Early Years’ Scarcity As A Financial Advisor Prevents You From Growing To The Next Level: Kitces & Carl Ep 150
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In our 150th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how the scarcity mentality many new advisors experience when just starting out can negatively affect their career down the road—and how to avoid this common trap. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.…
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#FASuccess Ep 410: Delivering Financial Planning Profitably To Every Client With A Focus On Accountability Over ‘Just’ Meetings, With Emily Biehler
Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 410th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! My guest on today's podcast is Emily Biehler. Emily is the co-founder of TrailWise Financial Partners, an RIA based in Golden, Colorado, that oversees approximately $80 million in assets under management for 200 client households. What's unique about Emily, tho…
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#FASuccess Ep 409: Adding 1,400 New Clients In A Year As An Extension Of Doing (Profitable) Student Loan Consulting At Scale, With Travis Hornsby
Welcome, everyone! Welcome to the 409th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! My guest on today's podcast is Travis Hornsby. Travis is the founder of Student Loan Planner, an RIA and student loan consulting company based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that serves nearly 1,400 households with ongoing financial planning (as well as consul…
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Do You Really Need A Business Partner… Or A Study Group?: Kitces & Carl Ep 149
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In our 149th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss why having friends in the trenches with you as you launch your own firm might be more valuable than having a business partner. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Making It Easier To Get Started By NOT Building In Public And Focusing On Version 0 Instead: Kitces & Carl Ep 148
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In our 148th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the mindset shift that can help when you're scared to take the next step toward your goals. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Preparing An Advisory Firm For The Risk Of A Market (And Revenue) Decline: Kitces & Carl Ep 147
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In our 147th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss what advisors can do to prepare for the next market downturn. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Re-Educating Clients (Scalably) After They ‘Read Something On The Internet’: Kitces & Carl Ep 146
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In our 146th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to handle when clients try to educate themselves about finance online—but come away with misinformation. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Explaining The Full Value Of (Life) Planning By Unlocking The Emotional Job To Be Done: Kitces & Carl Ep 145
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In our 145th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how advisors can communicate their planning style in their marketing before investing time in client meetings that may or may not lead to long-term engagement. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.…
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The Success Trap Of Boutique Practices And Building With Intentionality: Kitces & Carl Ep 144
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In our 144th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how fast growth can get in the way of working "lifestyle" hours—and what to do about it. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Taking Over Clients From An Advisor With A Different Personality And Communication Style: Kitces & Carl Ep 143
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In our 143rd episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards explore how next-gen advisors can navigate transitioning clients accustomed to a quantitative approach to financial planning. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Carl's 13 Magical Questions Of Conversational Goodness With (New) Clients: Kitces & Carl Ep 142
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In our 142nd episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss impactful questions to ask clients in order to create deeper conversations and deeper connections. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Creating The Space To Have More Meaningful Money Conversations With Clients: Kitces & Carl Ep 141
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In our 141st episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the powerful questions to ask clients in order to create impactful conversations about money. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Are You Worrying About Scale Before You Even Have A Scale Problem?: Kitces & Carl Ep 140
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In our 140th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss what's likely behind the common problem of advisors prematurely worrying about scale. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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When Have You Done 'Enough' For Clients (And How Do You Know)?: Kitces & Carl Ep 139
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In our 139th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to know when you offer "enough" value to clients that it's no longer necessary to keep doing and learning more. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Crafting Your Own Stop-Doing List To Create Capacity For What Really Matters: Kitces & Carl Ep 138
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In our 138th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to optimize your time by identifying what you consistently do—and would love to stop doing. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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When Does Your Career Transition From Saying Yes To Opportunities & Focusing More On No?: Kitces & Carl Ep 137
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In our 137th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to know when it's time to start saying no. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Should Internal Succession Plans Provide A G2 Discount For Lack Of Affordability?: Kitces & Carl Ep 136
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In our 136th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss what to consider for succession plans as more advisors approach the age of retirement. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Do Experienced Financial Planners Have a Professional Obligation To Create Job Opportunities For The Next Generation?: Kitces & Carl Ep 135
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In our 135th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss whether or not professional advisors should be expected to create career opportunities for up-and-coming advisors. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Helping Clients Who Can't Ever Get To Enough: Kitces & Carl Ep 134
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In our 134th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss what to do once a client achieves their financial goals—and doesn't seem to realize it. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Life-Changing Self Actualization—But How Do We Market It?: Kitces & Carl Ep 133
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In our 133rd episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss money, meaning, and what it's all for. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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What Drives Real Advisor Marketing Success? Vanity Metrics Vs Engaged Prospects: Kitces & Carl Ep 132
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In our 132nd episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the best way for advisors to get the word out about their services. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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What's The Real Purpose Of (New Year's) Goals And Finding The Next Best Action To Move Forward?: Kitces & Carl Ep 131
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In our 131st episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss setting goals—and the "why" behind doing so. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Helping Everyone You Can Vs Getting Paid What You're Really Worth: Kitces & Carl Ep 130
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In our 130th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the advisor mindset that leads to more happiness. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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How Autonomy, Experience, and Team Drive Advisor Well-being: Kitces & Carl Ep 129
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In our 129th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the results of their recent study on advisor well-being. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Noticing What You Spend Money On That's Actually An Investment: Kitces & Carl Ep 128
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In our 128th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss a key difference in perspective when it comes to spending money. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Creating Value Through Presence And The 50 Fires Podcast: Kitces & Carl Ep 127
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In our 127th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss Carl's exciting new project. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Best Ways To Boost Advisor Productivity: New Tech Efficiencies Vs Old Fee Increases: Kitces & Carl Ep 126
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In our 126th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss whether it makes more sense to focus on increasing productivity or to simply increase your fees. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Scale Your Business, Leverage Yourself, Or Just Grow?: Kitces & Carl Ep 125
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In our 125th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss what it really means to scale. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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When Clients Evolve Out Of Your Niche Specialization Should You Stay Or Go (Or Not)?: Kitces & Carl Ep 124
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In our 124th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to handle when clients no longer fit your specialization. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Does Every Prospective Client Fit A Niche Or Do Advisor Specializations Leave More Underserved?: Kitces & Carl Ep 123
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In our 123rd episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss whether all advisors choosing a niche results in some potential clients being left out of receiving financial advice. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Helping Clients Make Decisions That DON'T Make (Financial) Sense: Kitces & Carl Ep 122
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In our 122nd episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to guide client decisions that aren't about wealth maximization. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Can You Just Do Good Work And Get Noticed As An Advisor Or Do You Have To Self-Promote?: Kitces & Carl Ep 121
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In our 121st episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss whether self-promotion is essential for advisors. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Is It Really Harder To Scale A Small RIA Today, Or Are Firms Just Navigating The Growth Treadmill?: Kitces & Carl Ep 120
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In our 120th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the recurring myth that small RIAs are doomed due to scaling challenges. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Navigating Succession Plans When Founders Are Having Second-Thoughts On Retirement: Kitces & Carl Ep 119
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In our 119th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to get an older advisor (who isn't as engaged in growing the business anymore) to let go and retire. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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(Re-)Building Your Financial Advisor Identity When You Dial Back Working With Clients: Kitces & Carl Ep 118
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In our 118th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss whether you hang onto being a financial advisor even when you're no longer taking clients. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Sustaining A Profitable Advisory Business That Allows You To Explore New Endeavors: Kitces & Carl Ep 117
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In our 117th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss what it looks like when you're done growing the business. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Getting Training As (Or For) An Associate Advisor To Talk More In Client Meetings: Kitces & Carl Ep 116
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In our 116th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to feel (or help other advisors feel) more confident talking to clients. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Setting The Right Minimum Fee Per Client And The Revenue Model Generator: Kitces & Carl Ep 115
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In our 115th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to set pricing in order to run a viable practice. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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When Clients Are Tempted By The Siren-Song Of (A Competitor's) Investment Results: Kitces & Carl Ep 114
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For many financial advisors, keeping an open line of communication with clients is a key component of building trust, understanding the client’s values, and developing a meaningful plan to help them reach their financial goals. In our 114th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss ways for finan…
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What Does It Really Mean To Be A Lead Advisor?: Kitces & Carl Ep 113
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While advancing a career in any industry can be challenging, the lack of formal career development programs offered in the workplace for associate advisors can make it particularly difficult for them to gain the experience they need to become lead financial advisors. In our 113th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication exp…
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When You No Longer Want To Be A Manager And Have To Let An Associate Advisor Go: Kitces & Carl Ep 112
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In our 112th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards talk about what it looks like when you have to let go of an employee. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Who To Hire First As Your Advisory Firm Grows (And Why Do You Even Want To?): Kitces & Carl Ep 111
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In our 111th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards talk about when to hire—and why. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Dressing Up For Clients (Do Advisors Really Need To Dress For Success?): Kitces & Carl Ep 110
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In our 110th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards talk about the idea that advisors should dress a certain way for credibility. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Attracting Clients - An Advisor For Their Goals Or A Role Model Of What They Can Achieve?: Kitces & Carl Ep 109
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In our 109th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards talk about how advisors live their lives—and what clients think about it. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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Crafting A (Marketing) Manifesto To Show What You Really Stand For: Kitces & Carl Ep 108
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In our 108th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards talk about marketing yourself by letting people know what you stand for. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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The Strategic Planning Process And Coming Up With (New) Ideas To Try: Kitces & Carl Ep 107
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In our 107th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss ways for advisors to find new ideas, the process of narrowing down their options and choosing the best ones, and how advisors can vet and test the viability of their ideas before implementing them on a larger scale. For full show notes, see k…
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Sharing 'Real' Examples Of Your Work To Show The Value Of Financial Planning: Kitces & Carl Ep 106
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When A Prospect Doesn't Meet Your Minimums—Navigating The Awkwardness Gracefully: Kitces & Carl Ep 105
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How Do You NOT Grow (And Finding The Constraints To Help Say No): Kitces & Carl Ep 104
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Balancing Client Responsiveness With The Proactive Sledgehammer of Value: Kitces & Carl Ep 103
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