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In our 157th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss tactics for reducing the worry that can arise for people when meeting with a financial advisor for the first time.
For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
In this episode, Matt and Micah discuss the art of delivering massive value to clients that extends far beyond the conference room door. They argue that cash flow isn't just a financial metric—it's the lifeblood of effective retirement planning. The duo shares practical wisdom on systematically tracking value delivery, mastering the delicate dance of cash flow conversations, and leveraging your own financial journey to build unshakeable client confidence. They unpack the emotional dimensions of money management while emphasizing that broad-stroke cash flow planning trumps tedious line-item budgeting every time. Throughout their conversation, they reveal how strategic accountability keeps clients engaged and on track toward their financial goals, ultimately transforming the advisor-client relationship.
Value Beyond The Meeting [Episode 305]
Resources in today's episode:
- Micah Shilanski: Website | LinkedIn - Matt Jarvis: Website | LinkedIn
In his latest memo, Howard discusses how the recent events surrounding tariffs can have a seismic but unpredictable impact on the global economy. Seismic in that they reflect a fundamental undoing of longstanding norms, and unpredictable in that tariffs would bring untold second- and third-order consequences. He emphasizes that there is no foreknowledge here, with forecasts even less likely to be accurate than usual. Howard considers the response of the financial markets, highlighting the key question regards the appropriateness of the market reaction thus far: has it been just right, excessive, or inadequate?
You can read the memo here (https://www.oaktreecapital.com/insights/memo/nobody-knows-yet-again).
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This week, Pete brings a raw noodle to the table, in order to talk to Jen about the similarities between coaching people and creating inputs for AI.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
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My guest today is Boyd Varty. Boyd is a lion tracker, life coach, and storyteller who grew up in the South African wilderness, living amongst and tracking wild leopards. This is his fourth time on Invest Like the Best but the first in six years. Boyd is a perfect follow-up to my episode with Lulu Meservey unpacking the intricacies of storytelling and why it's such an essential for founders. Boyd walks us through different mechanisms of cultivating storytelling and becoming a meaning-maker. He encourages everyone to become somebody who stories happen around and be a character who finds characters. We discuss his concept of “story hunting,” leveraging stories in business, and continuously finding new meaning in life. Please enjoy my discussion with Boyd Varty.
For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here.
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Show Notes:
(00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best
(00:05:27) The Power of Storytelling
(00:06:08) Lessons from Safari Stories
(00:08:37) Finding Meaning and Purpose
(00:09:18) Becoming a Story Hunter
(00:13:27) The Role of Fear in Storytelling
(00:15:31) Crafting and Sharing Your Narrative
(00:17:04) Building a Strong Culture Through Stories
(00:23:42) The Importance of Storytelling in Business
(00:32:41) Meeting Chris Bacchus
(00:34:14) Living Authentically: Following Your Internal Pulls
(00:35:34) The Tension of Reinvention: Beyond Your Greatest Hits
(00:36:46) The Art of Self Reinvention
(00:39:49) Crafting a Great Story: Key Components
(00:41:45) Solitude and Self-Knowledge: The Path to Originality
(00:45:00) The Role of High Stakes in Finding Meaning
(00:47:49) The Endurance Hunt: A Journey with the Kalahari Bushmen
(00:52:56) Simplicity and Abundance: Lessons from the Bushmen
(00:54:37) Becoming a Character: Traits of Remarkable People
(00:59:35) Life's Work: Expressing Yourself in Service of Others
In his latest memo, Howard Marks outlines the need to base asset allocation decisions around an established risk target. He describes the fundamental differences between ownership and debt, as well as the importance of finding the combination of the two that gets an investor’s portfolio to the desired position on the risk/return continuum. Finally, he expands on the increased utility of debt investments in today’s portfolios.
You can read the memo here (https://www.oaktreecapital.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/ruminating-on-asset-allocation.pdf?sfvrsn=67775566_2).
Today, we’re diving into an easy, powerful, but often overlooked way to elevate your client relationships and set the tone for a successful new year—the New Year’s letter.
Really, Libby? A letter is going to make a difference?
ABSOLUTELY, but the catch is you have to include the right things.
It’s easy for clients to lose sight of all the work you do behind the scenes, but a well-crafted New Year’s letter can change that. In this episode, I’ll guide you through exactly what to include in a letter that not only recaps the services and support you provided over the past year, but also shows clients the value you bring to their lives.
Plus, we’ll cover how to preview upcoming changes and improvements in a way that builds excitement and trust. We want your clients to ooze with appreciation over 2025 and excitement for working with you in 2025!
In this episode we’ll cover:
Ready to take your client communications to the next level? I’ll share tips and resources to help you craft a New Year’s letter that’s personalized, impactful, and memorable.
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David interviews Blair about his new book, which lays out his proven framework B2B service providers can use to increase closing ratios and average proposal values.
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