Saying no to potential clients feels risky, but what if it’s the key to unlocking exponential growth? How do you determine who deserves a seat at your table when time is your most precious commodity?

In part 3 of our series on scaling financial advisory businesses, Daren Blonski and Carmine Corino tackle the challenging reality of client selection and value creation in financial advisory. They share how learning to say no transformed their practices from volume-driven to value-driven businesses. Carmine breaks down the math of client profitability, revealing why many advisors unknowingly lose money on relationships subsidized by larger clients. 

Daren and Carmine also explore the evolution from transaction broker to information provider to relationship concierge, emphasizing that AI will transform the industry and make human connection more valuable than ever.

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