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Financial Advisor Success

Ep 264: Outsourcing Lead Generation To Accelerate Growth When Starting From Scratch with Dan Callahan

Jan 18, 2022
Dan Callahan, Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Capasso Planning Partners, shares his strategies for growing his firm through outsourcing lead generation. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of starting from zero, using third-party platforms to expand his reach, and justifying the costs of buying leads. The podcast explores the benefits of virtual meetings, lead generation and qualification processes, lead flow and quality, and transitioning from a niche firm. The speaker also reflects on the emotional rollercoaster of building an advisory business and the importance of work-life balance.
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Quick takeaways

  • Outsourcing lead generation to online third-party platforms can significantly accelerate growth for financial advisory firms starting from scratch.
  • Different lead generation programs have varying fee structures, upfront costs, and lead quality, making it crucial for financial advisors to carefully evaluate and choose the right program for their needs.

Deep dives

Zoe Financial

Zoe Financial is a lead generation service that has been successful for us. We have received a significant number of leads through the platform, with the majority of them coming from prospective clients interested in a flat fee or fee-only structure. We have found that being able to offer these alternative fee structures sets us apart and attracts more clients. The process with Zoe Financial involves a vetting process and a matching system, where prospects are matched with advisors based on their specific needs and preferences. We have had success in converting a significant portion of these leads into clients, with a close rate of around 30%.

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