

TRAP: The Real Adviser Podcast
Alan Smith; Andy Hart; Carl Widger; Nick Lincoln
Four business-owning entrepreneurial knuckleheads chew the fat on the sometimes murky, always quirky, world of UK and Irish personal finance.
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Nov 25, 2022 • 1h 6min
7 - What Is REAL Financial Planning?
In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discussExamples of real financial planning and how it transforms people’s livesFTX and Scam Bankrupt-FraudThe TRAP team answers questions from our beloved Trappists @Aron Gunningham and @JoshuaBromilowCulture CornerLinks referred to in the show:Spoof Larry David February 2022 advert for Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX fraud, with over 11M views: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noekVG8XLQICitymapper app: https://citymapper.com/?lang=enHigh-Performance Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-high-performance-podcast/id1500444735The Geometry of Wealth: How to Shape a Life of Money and Meaning https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N8J4V8G?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_RT8RXAAABAQZWGN3PQM7============================Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

Nov 11, 2022 • 1h 2min
6 - Solo Adviser or Grow Your Practice?
In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discussThe pros and cons of the solo adviser v intentionally growing a practiceThe TRAP team answers questions from our beloved Trappists @SeanBanksFP and @Andy_ReynoldsCulture CornerAnd be sure to listen to the end, when nothing much happens.Links referred to in the show:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It https://amzn.eu/d/fCdI6AvCharles Schwab Business Breakdown podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/charles-schwab-the-8-trillion-dollar-gorilla/id1559120677?i=1000570572972Episode 102 of The All-In Podcast: https://youtu.be/A-bIpJdaCnMSwindled Podcast - https://swindledpodcast.com/ ============================Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

Oct 28, 2022 • 1h 6min
5 - Imposters In Cape Town
In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discussThe passing of Ian Taylor, truly a visionarySouth African shenanigans with Andy and NickCarl talks about the common phenomenon of Imposter SyndromeAndy talks about Beauty ParadesThe TRAP team answers questions from our beloved Trappists Sam B and Will SCulture CornerAnd be sure to listen to the end, when nothing much happens.Links referred to in the show:Jordan Peterson’s “Essay” software, a browser-based word processor package to help you write better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHIhtWPpDVIThe Human Side of Money: Episode 28 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-human-side-of-digital-marketing-with-samantha-russell/id1509519096?i=1000529593876JP Morgan Guide to the Markets: Guide to the Markets | J.P. Morgan Asset ManagementReadwise============================Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

Oct 14, 2022 • 1h 3min
4 - The Ideal Client Profile
In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discussAndy leads off with a recap of the annual CISI shindig in Liverpool and a discussion on what are the aspects of the ideal client profileNick recounts his lessons from the latest Nick Murray Behavioural Investment Conference, “This Is A Football”Alan talks (forever) on Mastermind Groups and the Ideas Exchange, a Chatham House group he has belonged to for the best part of 20 years.The TRAP team answers questions from our beloved Trappists @WomenFinanceNI @Juniper_JonCulture CornerAnd be sure to listen to the end, when nothing much happens.The links referred to in the show are here:Robo Advisers struggling to retain assets: https://www.investmentnews.com/robo-advisers-struggling-retain-investors-in-2022-research-finds-227476Vanguard VFAM paper: https://corporate.vanguard.com/content/dam/corp/research/pdf/the_value_of_personalized_advice_final.pdfBrett Davidson White Paper: https://fpadvance.com/whitepaper/stand-out/Kitces Financial Planning Value Summit https://www.kitces.com/kitces-financial-planning-value-summit-2022/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=%F0%9F%90%A6+Early+Bird+Special+Offer+For+The+Next+Kitces+Summit&utm_campaign=2022+Value+Summit+Email+%231+-+Early+Bird&vgo_ee=otYzsrRSLe7UaoC1WSrcVBgJV8GuZN5Xeqtr%2F5Ba25A%3DSarah Blondin on Insight Timer https://insighttimer.com/sarahblondin============================Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

Oct 7, 2022 • 1h 1min
3 - Bond Market Carnage
In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discussThe bond market tumult and how we’re dealing with our client's behaviours during this time.The TRAP team answers questions from our beloved Twitter Trappists @JamesMaston88 and @JoshuaBromilowCulture CornerAnd be sure to listen to the end, when nothing much happens.The links referred to in the show are here:Financial Advisor (sic) Success podcast with Micheal Kitces Ep300: The Evolution Of The Advice Business At Scale And The True Power Of Brand With Joe DuranSamson mic on eBayhttps://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81404807?s=i&trkid=13747225&vlang=en&clip=81606692============================Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

Oct 7, 2022 • 60min
2 - Welcome Meetings and other stuff
In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discuss:The UK’s Not-A-BudgetCommission shenanigans in IrelandThe Onboarding Process/Welcome MeetingsModel Portfolio Services (MPS) - What is their point and is Blackrock entering this area a big thing or not?Culture CornerAnd be sure to listen to the end, when nothing much happens.The links referred to in the show are here:A 5-Step Prospecting Process To Sell Your Advisor Value With Greater Confidence And TrustWatch Get Smart With Money | Netflix Official SiteThe Tim Ferriss Show: #618: Roelof Botha — Investing with the Best, Ulysses Pacts, The Magic of Founder-Problem Fit, How to Use Pre-Mortems and Pre-Parades, Learning from Crucible Moments, and Daring to Dream on Apple Podcastshttps://www.cegworldwide.com/EP529 of Modern Wisdom podcast============================Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

Oct 7, 2022 • 59min
1 - Carl's Big Event
In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discuss:Carl's Big Event;The importance of Showing Your WorkHow difficult it can be to remain Present and In The MomentAnd be sure to listen to the end, when nothing much happens.============================Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

Oct 3, 2022 • 8min
Introduction To The Real Adviser Podcast (TRAP)
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