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Transitioning to another employee-model firm or launching an RIA firm can be daunting! Finding the right fit, adapting to the new environment, communicating the transition to your existing clients…there’s a lot to consider. Let’s break it all down with Duncan MacPherson and guest Louis Diamond, President of Diamond Consultants, a financial advisor recruiting firm. With … Continue reading Finding Clarity and Confidence in Advisor Transitions with Louis Diamond (Ep. 58) →

Does asking for referrals make you feel like you’re being needy? Are you afraid of hurting your existing relationships with clients and COIs? When asking for referrals, your words matter! Catch Duncan MacPherson’s conversation with Bill Cates, referral coach and author of “The Language of Referrals,” about the art of being referable and mastering the … Continue reading The Language of Referrals with Bill Cates (Ep. 57) →

The complexities of passing on a legacy and managing family dynamics can be overwhelming, especially for first-generation business owners. As their advisor, how can you help prepare their heirs and transition wealth smoothly? Find out as Duncan MacPherson speaks with Tom Deans, Ph.D., intergenerational wealth expert, speaker, and best-selling author of “Every Family’s Business” and … Continue reading Transitioning Next-Gen Wealth with Tom Deans (Ep. 56) →

With messaging, the key is brevity, specificity, and proprietary. You must choose your target audience, personalize your marketing to resonate with them, walk them through a proprietary process, and share their experience using effective testimonials! Learn more about elevating your brand in this episode, as Duncan MacPherson speaks with Seth Diener, owner of Diener Money … Continue reading The Future of Branding and Client Acquisition with Seth Diener and Alex Lerch (Ep. 55) →

Want to receive maximum value for the business you’ve worked so hard to build? The key lies in being proactive with your exit strategy. Dive into a thought-provoking conversation between Duncan MacPherson and returning guest Ted Jenkin, CEO of oXYGen Financial and president of Exit Stage Left Advisors. Together, they uncover practical insights to streamline … Continue reading Leaving No Stone Unturned: How to Maximize Your Exit Strategy with Ted Jenkin (Ep. 54) →

In your mind, you have a certain brand image and value proposition for your business. Do your clients see it the same way? Are your clients well-equipped to tell your story for you and be your biggest advocates? Join Duncan MacPherson and Mike “Cy” Cajthaml Jr., a business consultant at Pareto Systems, as they delve … Continue reading Shaping Your Branding Strategy: How to Run a Client Advisory Council with Mike “Cy” Cajthaml Jr. (Ep. 53) →