Episode 21

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29th Jan 2025

The Fastest Path to Growth: Leverage Other People’s Audiences

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Are you trying to figure out which marketing strategy will give you the biggest bang for your buck as a financial advisor? Wondering how to attract qualified prospects without wasting time and resources on ineffective tactics?

In this episode, Taylor Schulte shares what he believes is the most impactful marketing strategy for advisors looking to grow their practice quickly and sustainably. Drawing from his own success and real-world examples, Taylor reveals why leveraging established platforms is more effective than building your own from scratch.

Key topics covered include:

► The three layers of an effective marketing funnel and how to use them

► Why guest appearances on established platforms outperform other marketing strategies

► The 5 essential requirements for successful platform leveraging

► A real case study of how one podcast guest appearance led to 4 new clients

Taylor also shares practical insights on relationship building, crafting clear calls-to-action, and choosing the right platforms to reach your ideal clients. Whether you're a new advisor or looking to accelerate your firm's growth, this episode provides a proven framework for marketing success.

Tune in to learn how to shortcut your path to building a trusted audience and consistently attract qualified prospects to your practice.

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About the Podcast

Advisor Marketing Made Simple
Ever wish financial advisor marketing was easier? Tired of experimenting without results? Craving simple strategies that actually work? Press play and take notes – we’re about to level up how you market your financial services.

Hey there! We’re Kendra and Taylor 👋… two marketing professionals with decades of real-life experience sharing proven strategies from two (very!) different perspectives. Taylor, as an advisor who tripled his revenue in the last three years, and Kendra, as an agency owner implementing successful marketing plans for growth-focused advisory firms.

Every Wednesday, we discuss successful marketing strategies in a simple, relatable, and practical way. We also feature real advisors on-air, troubleshooting their marketing challenges and providing solutions LIVE, so you can learn from real-world examples.

Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, each episode will help you improve your marketing and grow your business – without the guesswork or frustration.

About your hosts

Taylor Schulte

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Taylor Schulte, CFP® is the founder of Define Financial, a fee-only retirement planning firm with over $225M in assets under management.

In addition, he is the co-founder of The AGC Community, co-host of Kitces Summits, and host of two Apple Top 100 podcasts: The Stay Wealthy Retirement Show and Experiments in Advisor Marketing.

Kendra Wright

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Kendra Wright is the founder of Rebel Media, an agency dedicated to helping financial firms accelerate their growth. Before financial services, she worked in the music industry, marketing for icons like Willie Nelson, Motley Crue, and Matchbox Twenty.

Her superpower as a full-stack marketer is her ability to swiftly grasp the big picture and create practical action plans advisors can easily put to use, no matter their experience level.