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Prospect Process - Why Prospects Say No [Episode 238] Jan 08, 2024

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In this episode, Micah and Matt discuss the key steps and strategies for successful prospecting and client conversion. They emphasize the need to track and analyze prospect data to identify the most effective prospecting channels and the significance of knowing your numbers and tracking conversion rates at each step of the process. They also highlight the importance of simplifying complex concepts for clients and differentiating oneself from other advisors. Additionally, they discuss the importance of evaluating and adjusting prospecting strategies and identifying reasons for prospect rejection.

Prospect Process - Why Prospects Say No [Episode 238]

New Year Goals, High Achiever Coaching, and Team Appreciation Languages Jan 05, 2024

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In this recap episode, we're discussing topics related to personal and professional growth. On Monday's episod, Matt and Micah emphasized the importance of setting goals, making sticky changes, and being willing to pay the price for success. They also explored the concept of extreme accountability and the need for an accountability partner. Wednesday's episode with guest Rhonda Farr discussed She recognizing blind spots, changing behavior, and improving relationships through awareness and curiosity. Then on Thursday, Jamie highlighted the significance of understanding team appreciation languages and engaging your team through appreciation.

New Year - New You

Coaching High Achievers with Guest Rhonda Farr

High Fives and Hive Minds: Exploring the Quirks of Team Appreciation Languages

New Year Goals, High Achiever Coaching, and Team Appreciation Languages

High Fives and Hive Minds: Exploring the Quirks of Team Appreciation Languages Jan 04, 2024

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In this episode, Jamie Shilanski discusses the importance of emotional intelligence and team appreciation languages. She shares her experience of conducting a team retreat where they explored different appreciation languages and how team members like to give and receive appreciation. The four main appreciation languages discussed are acts of service, words of affirmation, quality time, and gifts. Jamie emphasizes the need for leaders to understand and cater to each team member's appreciation language to create a positive and supportive work environment.

High Fives and Hive Minds: Exploring the Quirks of Team Appreciation Languages

Coaching High Achievers with Guest Rhonda Farr Jan 03, 2024

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In this episode, Matthew Jarvis interviews Rhonda Farr, a coach specializing in working with high-achieving men. They discuss the need for coaching, especially for successful individuals who may struggle in other areas of their lives. Rhonda explains that coaching provides a sounding board and helps identify blind spots. They also explore the challenges that high achievers face in personal relationships and how to navigate those challenges. Rhonda shares practical tips for being curious and creating awareness in order to improve relationships.

Coaching High Achievers with Guest Rhonda Farr

New Year - New You [Episode 237] Jan 01, 2024

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In this episode, Jarvis and Micah discuss setting ambitious New Year's resolutions and the importance of being willing to pay the price to achieve them. They emphasize the need for sticky changes and delivering value to clients. They also introduce the concept of extreme accountability and the role of an accountability partner in achieving goals. The episode concludes with a reminder to take action and make the necessary changes to reach success.

New Year - New You

Gifts To Grow Your Practice, Leading with Inclusion, and Crafting Irresistible Job Offers Dec 29, 2023

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In this recap episode, we're sharing the highlights from the week. Monday brought the 12 gifts that you can give yourself and your practice for the holidays, including that time blocking and structured schedules are not just organizational tools but powerful catalysts for boosting productivity. Another key takeaway was the quality over quantity approach in client interactions and how being open to continuous learning and delivering genuine value holds more significance than sheer volume, fostering stronger and more meaningful client relationships. On Wednesday, we welcomed HR professional Kameka McLean from the UK to share her focus on DEI and to address the crucial issue of diversity in financial services. She discussed the necessity for comprehensive policies, procedures, and succession planning to promote inclusivity and diversity within the industry. On Thursday, Jamie discussed recruitment - her tips for job advertisements and the significance of aligning candidate values with company values. The Twelve Days of TPR Christmas [Episode 236] Becoming An Inclusive Leader with Guest Kameka McLean Job Offers

Gifts To Grow Your Practice, Leading with Inclusion, and Crafting Irresistible Job Offers

Job Offers Dec 28, 2023

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In this episode, Jamie discusses employee recruitment and retention strategies. She shares her approach to job advertisements, including the use of platforms like Indeed. Jamie emphasizes the importance of background checks and using tools like GoodHire to ensure the suitability of candidates. She also highlights the value of assessments, such as the DISC test, in determining the right fit for a role. Jamie provides insights into crafting job offers and the benefits and incentives that can attract and retain top talent. She cautions against cash bonuses and emphasizes the need to align benefits with company culture.

Job Offers

Becoming An Inclusive Leader with Guest Kameka McLean Dec 27, 2023

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In this episode, Matthew Jarvis interviews Kameka McLean, an HR professional with over 20 years of experience, about the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Kameka shares her personal journey in HR and emphasizes the need for organizations to align their goals and principles with the protective characteristics outlined in the law. She highlights the benefits of investing in employee development and creating an inclusive culture. Kameka also discusses the challenges and misconceptions surrounding diversity and offers advice on how to create a welcoming environment for all individuals. She emphasizes the importance of supporting mental well-being and provides insights for smaller organizations to promote diversity and inclusion. The episode concludes with empowering messages about embracing one's uniqueness and taking action to make a positive change.

Becoming An Inclusive Leader with Guest Kameka McLean

The Twelve Days of TPR Christmas [Episode 236] Dec 25, 2023

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In this Christmas special episode, Micah and Matt discuss 12 gifts advisors can give their practice to focus on improving. These gifts include time blocking and surge scheduling, delivering value in client meetings, being effective with time, getting rid of freebies and exceptions, defining new clients, delivering massive value in tax planning, cutting opportunities to play office, investing in professional development, hiring a virtual assistant, committing to double success in 36 months, joining the Invictus Coaching Program, and writing out the onboarding process. These gifts aim to help advisors improve their practice and achieve greater success in the coming year.

The Twelve Days of TPR Christmas [Episode 236]

Mastering Client Communication, Growth Strategies, and Team Resilience Dec 22, 2023

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On Monday, Matt and Micah focused on the critical importance of communication with clients and the impact of language on client relationships. and stress the need to avoid default answers that may limit clients. They also highlighted the value of asking probing questions, showing empathy, and maintaining a genuine curiosity to understand clients' needs. Wednesday, Matt was joined by former wholesaler turned advisor Anthony Zanetti, who shares insights from his experience in both roles. In addition to having an intentional schedule, Anthony shares his approach to improving a good practice by focusing on incremental changes and prioritizing tasks, as well as the importance of aligning actions with the advisor's vision and effectively communicating complex strategies to clients. Thursday, Jamie explored the vocabulary and toolset for personal and team development. She discussed terms like work-life balance and burnout, highlighting the need to understand and address these issues. Jamie shares insights from her team, the importance of teamwork to avoid burnout, and the importance of providing a vocabulary for personal development.

- Do NOT Say That To A Client [Episode 235]

- Wholesaler Who Saw The Light With Guest Anthony Zanetti

- Burnout Is For Wimps - Mastering Client Communication, Growth Strategies, and Team Resilience

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