Have you ever wondered why building a financial advisory firm can create a new kind of overwhelm as you juggle revenue, hiring, and people leadership at the same time. Today we lay out what the “messy middle” looks like and how to shift from producing results yourself to leading a team that produces results with you. Key topics discussed in this episode:• The messy middle between top producer and CEO• Making team development non-negotiable with consistent one-on-ones• Hiring as the beginning, not the end• Delegation of tasks versus delegation of client relationships Follow Elite Achievement for more conversations on leadership and high-level execution. About Kristin BurkeKristin Burke works with financial advisors and leaders in financial services who are building and scaling firms. She helps them lead more effectively, develop their team, and execute consistently on the priorities that drive growth.Work with KristinIf you are building a firm and want a strategic partner to help you think through leadership, team development, and execution, you can learn more about working with Kristin here:<a href="http://kristinburke.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a>Connect on LinkedIn<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/burkekristin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>

Have you ever wondered why building a financial advisory firm can create a new kind of overwhelm as you juggle revenue, hiring, and people leadership at the same time. Today we lay out what the “messy middle” looks like and how to shift from producing results yourself to leading a team that produces results with you. Key topics discussed in this episode: • The messy middle between top producer and CEO • Making team development non-negotiable with consistent one-on-ones • Hiring as the beginning, not the end • Delegation of tasks versus delegation of client relationships Follow Elite Achievement for more conversations on leadership and high-level execution. About Kristin Burke Kristin Burke works with financial advisors and leaders in financial services who are building and scaling firms. She helps them lead more effectively, develop their team, and execute consistently on the priorities that drive growth. Work with Kristin If you are building a firm and want a strategic partner to help you think through leadership, team development, and execution, you can learn more about working with Kristin here: Website Connect on LinkedIn LinkedIn

Have you ever wondered why building a financial advisory firm can create a new kind of overwhelm as you juggle revenue, hiring, and people leadership at the same time. Today we lay out what the “messy middle” looks like and how to shift from producing results yourself to leading a team that produces results with you. Key topics discussed in this episode:• The messy middle between top producer and CEO• Making team development non-negotiable with consistent one-on-ones• Hiring as the beginning, not the end• Delegation of tasks versus delegation of client relationships Follow Elite Achievement for more conversations on leadership and high-level execution. About Kristin BurkeKristin Burke works with financial advisors and leaders in financial services who are building and scaling firms. She helps them lead more effectively, develop their team, and execute consistently on the priorities that drive growth.Work with KristinIf you are building a firm and want a strategic partner to help you think through leadership, team development, and execution, you can learn more about working with Kristin here:<a href="http://kristinburke.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Website</a>Connect on LinkedIn<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/burkekristin/" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a>

Elite Insights – You’re Not Overwhelmed, Your Role Has Changed

Elite Achievement with Kristin Burke

You’re a financial advisor. Your calendar is booked with back-to-back client meetings. You have a vision to grow your firm. You’re not sure if you have the right team in place. You’re holding on to work you know you should be delegating. You want to spend more time doing complex planning and working with your best clients, but you’re still trying to deliver for every client in your book. 

At the end of the day, you’re still the one driving the revenue.

Or…

You’re leading a team of financial advisors or a firm. You’re responsible for growth, but don’t produce the results yourself. They come through the people you recruit, develop, and retain. And many of them aren’t traditional employees, which means you’re leading as much through influence as you are through expectations and accountability.

Your calendar is full, but your time doesn’t always feel well spent. You start the day with a plan, and it quickly shifts as people come to you with questions, challenges, and decisions that need your input.

You’re constantly balancing competing priorities. Attracting and bringing in new talent. Launching and developing new financial advisors. Supporting career advisors as they continue to grow. Having difficult conversations when someone isn’t performing. Protecting the culture and keeping everyone aligned to the vision.

At the end of the day, you’re still accountable for the results.

Different roles. Same challenges.

How do you create clarity around your vision and get others aligned to it?

How do you focus on the right priorities when everything feels important?

How do you develop people and hold a high standard of performance?

How do you lead effectively while still driving results?

This is the work of Elite Achievement.

A leadership and execution podcast for financial advisors and firm leaders who are building and scaling a firm and being challenged to lead at a higher level as success becomes less about your individual effort and more about how you lead.

Kristin Burke brings over 20 years of industry experience and works closely with financial advisors and firm leaders as they build firms, develop people, and navigate the challenges that come with growth.

Elite Achievement is about setting a bold vision, executing consistently, and becoming the kind of leader capable of building a legacy.

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Elite Achievement with Kristin Burke You’re a financial advisor. Your calendar is booked with back-to-back client meetings. You have a vision to grow your firm. You’re not sure if you have the right team in place. You’re holding on to work you know you should be delegating. You want to spend more time doing complex planning and working with your best clients, but you’re still trying to deliver for every client in your book. At the end of the day, you’re still the one driving the revenue. Or… You’re leading a team of financial advisors or a firm. You’re responsible for growth, but don’t produce the results yourself. They come through the people you recruit, develop, and retain. And many of them aren’t traditional employees, which means you’re leading as much through influence as you are through expectations and accountability. Your calendar is full, but your time doesn’t always feel well spent. You start the day with a plan, and it quickly shifts as people come to you with questions, challenges, and decisions that need your input. You’re constantly balancing competing priorities. Attracting and bringing in new talent. Launching and developing new financial advisors. Supporting career advisors as they continue to grow. Having difficult conversations when someone isn’t performing. Protecting the culture and keeping everyone aligned to the vision. At the end of the day, you’re still accountable for the results. Different roles. Same challenges. How do you create clarity around your vision and get others aligned to it? How do you focus on the right priorities when everything feels important? How do you develop people and hold a high standard of performance? How do you lead effectively while still driving results? This is the work of Elite Achievement. A leadership and execution podcast for financial advisors and firm leaders who are building and scaling a firm and being challenged to lead at a higher level as success becomes less about your individual effort and more about how you lead. Kristin Burke brings over 20 years of industry experience and works closely with financial advisors and firm leaders as they build firms, develop people, and navigate the challenges that come with growth. Elite Achievement is about setting a bold vision, executing consistently, and becoming the kind of leader capable of building a legacy.

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