The Efficient Advisor: Tactical Business Advice for Financial Planners

Learn how financial advisors can save time and money by leveraging external expertise and resources. Explore estate planning services and client acquisition strategies, and adapt to the changing digital landscape. Discover efficient marketing strategies with technology integration and the power of early morning routines for increased productivity.

Each week I recap the implementable ideas from this week's full-length podcast.  Consider me the accountability partner you didn't ask for, but always needed!Here are the Action Items to Tuesday's podcast: Habits, Actions, and Behaviors of Successful Advisors with Guest David DeCelle----------------------LINKS FROM THIS EPISODECheck out the podcast Real AF with Andy Frisella hereGrab your copy of Think and Grow Rich hereOrder The Book on Mental Toughness hereGet The Five-Minute Journal herePurchase this month’s #fakebookclub book The Slight Edge  hereLearn more about one-on-one coaching hereEnroll in the Perfect RIA masterclass hereLearn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE! Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don’t get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.

Success is no accident—it doesn’t happen by mere coincidence. It is the result of intentional habits, actions, and behaviors developed over time.In this week’s episode, our guest, David DeCelle, shares how a commitment to personal and professional growth is critical to achieving career milestones. He lays out some foundational strategies to propel financial advisors to the next level, including:Making relational deposits before withdrawalsFostering trust and support within relationshipsInvesting in personal and professional developmentSelectively consuming literaturePracticing mental fortitude and disciplineIf you want some practical guidance to excel in today’s crazy financial advisory world, tune in to this week’s episode. You’ll leave feeling inspired with ideas on how to pave your own path to excellence!----------------------LINKS FROM THIS EPISODECheck out the podcast Real AF with Andy Frisella hereGrab your copy of Think and Grow Rich hereOrder The Book on Mental Toughness hereGet The Five-Minute Journal  herePurchase this month’s #fakebookclub book The Slight Edge hereLearn more about one-on-one coaching hereEnroll in the Perfect RIA masterclass hereLearn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE! Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don’t get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.

Each week I recap the implementable ideas from this week's full-length podcast.  Consider me the accountability partner you didn't ask for, but always needed!Here are the Action Items to Tuesday's podcast: My NEW Favorite Focus Hack for Increased Productivity (and a few other tools!)LINKS FROM THIS EPISODECheck out the Retirement Tax Services  2024 Tax Planning Summit here!Find the Best Self Journal I use here!Get your gummies here (and follow these instructions!)Click Shop > Product Category - Society Gummies > Brilliant Gummies 1-pack Subscription (NOT SINGLE PURCHASE! Way cheaper!) > Create SubscriptionEpisode 16: 8 Productivity Hacks to Work More Efficiently - Here!Episode 12: Designing Your Perfect Schedule to Get it All Done in Less Time - Here!Learn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE! Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don’t get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.

If I can find a way to increase my focus and efficiency… OF COURSE I’m going to share it. 🤗 In today's episode, I have got a couple of productivity ideas for you. One that is brand new, and has been honestly so unbelievable  for me. It’s giving me an extra 90+ minutes a day of major focus and helping me crush my to-do list like a boss. 💪 No joke! But this one…it’s a little unusual. And I’ve got a few other tips and tricks I use, as a business owner with ADD, that genuinely help me prioritize and crush through the things that ACTUALLY move the needle in my business. So, if you want to get more out of your time…let’s dive in!LINKS FROM THIS EPISODECheck out the Retirement Tax Services  2024 Tax Planning Summit here!Find the Best Self Journal I use here!Get your gummies here (and follow these instructions!)Click Shop > Product Category - Society Gummies > Brilliant Gummies 1-pack Subscription (NOT SINGLE PURCHASE! Way cheaper!) > Create SubscriptionEpisode 16: 8 Productivity Hacks to Work More Efficiently - Here!Episode 12: Designing Your Perfect Schedule to Get it All Done in Less Time - Here! Learn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE! Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don’t get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.

Each week I recap the implementable ideas from this week's full-length podcast.  Consider me the accountability partner you didn't ask for, but always needed!Here are the Action Items to Tuesday's podcast: Delegating Tasks That Are Nuanced  **FREE DOWNLOAD** ----------------------LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEGrab the Asset Transfer Script Download here!Learn more about one-on-one coaching hereEnroll in the Perfect RIA masterclass hereEpisodes mentioned:#23: Delegate More Effectively with Fewer Errors [My System!]#44: The First 100 Days - How to Design an On-Boarding Process to Increase the Life of Your Client RelationshipsLearn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE! Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don’t get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.

One of the biggest challenges for any advisor is delegating tasks that require knowledge, experience, and education—the stuff that lives in your head based on years of experience. It often feels too daunting to explain all the details to someone, so we continue to do ALL. THE. THINGS. 🙃In today’s episode, Libby walks you through the steps she took to hand off to her Director of Operations the intricate process of coordinating account transfers, and how crafting airtight standard operating procedures became her map to success. She details stages of delegation that reduce oversight and save time, including:Training employees through observationEmpowering employees to independently handle tasks and update proceduresInvesting time for professional developmentCreating scripts and checklists By stepping aside and empowering others to lead the charge, you’ll be able to redirect your time and energy toward what a CEO does best—strategy and vision. 🎯 💡 Tune in now for some tips on mastering delegation so you can focus on scaling your business to the next level! 🤑 ----------------------LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEGrab the Asset Transfer Script Download here!Learn more about one-on-one coaching hereEnroll in The Perfect RIA masterclass hereEpisodes mentioned:#23: Delegate More Effectively with Fewer Errors [My System!]#44: The First 100 Days - How to Design an On-Boarding Process to Increase the Life of Your Client RelationshipsLearn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE! Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don’t get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.

We all know that building a dynamic, cohesive team you can trust is essential to scaling a successful advisory practice, but how do you go about finding, hiring, and retaining great employees? Acquiring the right people—in the right role—is one of the hardest yet most critical aspects to growth. No people = no scale. 📈 Alanah Phillips, recruiting, hiring, and training extraordinaire, joins The Efficient Advisor, Libby Greiwe, to discuss how to find “unicorn” employees in today’s market without having to invest in “nap pods” or add crop tops to the dress code! 😳 In this episode, Alanah explains how to build a dream team by:Examining your hiring processCreating a culture that balances work and lifeEmbracing modernization and fostering flexibilityIntegrating new employees with a transparent onboarding processIf you're scaling your team or simply planning ahead, this podcast is brimming with practical tips you can implement to create a flourishing business environment. Let’s go! 🚀-----------------------------------LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEConnect with Alanah on LinkedIn hereVisit Alanah’s website hereEpisodes Mentioned:#85: Is the grass really greener on the other side? How do I know if I’m with the right firm? With guest Alanah PhilipsLearn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE! Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don’t get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.

Each week I recap the implementable ideas from this week's full-length podcast.  Consider me the accountability partner you didn't ask for, but always needed!Here are the Action Items to Tuesday's podcast: What’s the Right Business Structure for my Advisory Firm w/ Guest Stephen Taylor, JD, CFP-----------------------------------LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEConnect with Stephen on LinkedIn hereLearn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE! Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don’t get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.

Stephen Taylor, JD, CFP, attorney turned Certified Financial Planner, shares insights and experiences on business structure transition in the financial planning industry. Topics include compliance, technology, portfolio management, and commission trails. The conversation emphasizes thinking about a transition without being overwhelmed by the operational side.