251: Friction-Free Process: What Advisors Can Learn from Uber’s Success (Efficient Friday!)
Feb 28, 2025
Discover the essence of 'Efficient Friday,' where quick tips empower financial advisors. Dive into how Uber revolutionized transportation by removing friction, and learn ways to enhance your client experience by simplifying onboarding and communication. Explore practical strategies to identify roadblocks in your processes, making interactions smoother and more enjoyable for clients. Transform your advisory practice by applying these innovative ideas.
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Taxi vs. Uber
Hailing a taxi in 2010 was a frustrating experience with uncertainties about availability, routes, and payment methods.
Uber revolutionized the industry by removing these friction points, making the experience smoother and more predictable.
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Reduce Friction
Analyze client processes for friction points, like difficulties setting up client portals.
Focus on making things easier for clients, even if the core service remains unchanged.
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Frictionless Onboarding
Instead of just sending instructions, schedule a brief call to guide clients through setup processes.
Proactively address potential pain points to create a smoother client experience.
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I am excited to introduce Efficient Friday! Each week, in 10 minutes or less, I want to share a super tactical tip, idea, process, hack, etc with you that you can implement in your business right away!
I hope you enjoy this new format and I look forward to delivering super fast tips & tricks with you! You can also watch this Efficient Friday as a video on The Efficient Advisor’s YouTube Channel!
And yes, these are replacing the weekly ideas to implement episodes! Thanks for letting me try something new!
In today’s episode, we’ll discuss:
Why Uber feels so effortless compared to hailing a taxi! In this episode, we break down how Uber removed friction from the ride experience—and how financial advisors can apply the same thinking to their client journey. From onboarding to account access, every touchpoint matters.
We’ll explore what friction looks like in your practice, how to identify it, and simple ways to create smoother, more enjoyable client interactions. When you remove roadblocks, you don’t just make things easier—you make yourself indispensable. Ready to Uber-ize your client experience? Let’s go! 💡
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