Combining AI and Community Building for Practice Growth with Alex Newman

Jul 16, 2025

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Alex Newman returns to The Advisor Journey to share his innovative two-pronged approach to growing Grape Wealth Management: building a vibrant community of retirees through in-person events while implementing advanced AI systems for practice efficiency.

Alex reveals how his "Retire Temecula" events have evolved from just five attendees to gatherings regularly drawing 80-150 people, creating powerful organic growth opportunities. Simultaneously, he explains his custom AI implementations for personalized client newsletters, content creation, and SEO optimization.

This episode offers a masterclass in balancing high-touch relationship building with cutting-edge technology implementation. Advisors will gain practical insights on creating community-centered events that attract ideal clients and leveraging AI tools to enhance client service while streamlining marketing efforts.

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