Episode 15

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Published on:

4th Dec 2024

The Hidden Risks of Relying Solely on Client Referrals

Is relying solely on referrals putting your advisory firm at risk?

In this episode, we challenge the common belief that referrals alone are enough to sustain and grow your practice. We explore the potential pitfalls of a referral-only approach and discuss strategies to diversify your marketing efforts.

Key points covered:

► The changing landscape of how clients find and choose advisors

► Why relying solely on referrals can limit your growth and client quality

► The importance of having a structured, intentional referral process

► How to balance referrals from clients vs. centers of influence (COIs)

► Strategies for creating a more predictable and sustainable marketing funnel

Whether you're currently thriving on referrals or struggling to generate them, this episode will help you evaluate your approach and consider new ways to attract ideal clients.

Tune in to gain insights on building a more robust marketing strategy that gives you greater control over your firm's growth and allows you to be more selective with your clientele.

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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.