As an advisor, if you don't have the behavioral part of financial planning dialed in, nothing else will matter. This aspect of financial planning comes down to good communication and a deep understanding of how your clients operate. In fact, the practices that are the most successful and have the best relationships with their clients have mastered the human side of finances. In this episode, Brendan Frazier, Founder of Wired Planning, will be joining Matthew to discuss the "softer side" of financial planning that everyone should be focusing on.

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If nothing gets done when you leave the office, is it because you don't have a rockstar—or is it because you suck as a leader? In this episode, Matthew and Micah are joined by their partner and chief technology officer, Orion Matthews, who joins in on the discussion about the issues advisors face when they need to be out of office for any reason. You will get insight into what goes wrong and why having the right team leadership will be a game-changer for your business.

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Recapping this week's episodes and action items to implement right away.

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How surge works with family units and dynamics.

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We all have goals and desires, but which objectives are musts in your life? The pursuits we choose to invest time in are a reflection of our standards, and so are the people we surround ourselves with. When you actively choose to surround yourself with people who share your ambitions or have achieved the things you are after, it elevates your life. Aaron Walker, life and business coach, mastermind group facilitator, author, and trusted advisor, joins Matthew in this episode to share his advice for those looking to be not only successful, but also significant.

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If you're new to surge or you have a client who has not yet experienced surge, how do you manage expectations? Telling a prospect that they can't see you for 6 months could cause mutiny, so it's important to clearly communicate your framework and what they can expect. Matthew and Micah dive into this dilemma today and share insight into how you can plan, prepare, and ultimately deliver incredible value to clients in a new-to-surge situation.

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Action items from this week's episodes.

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How to make surge as efficient as possible.

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The CFP® designation has been the standard of excellence for financial planners for decades—and it's easy to see why. The highest designation in financial planning, combined with the commitment to high ethical standards, sets advisors holding this designation apart from the rest. So, what comes next after you receive your CFP®? And how can we implement processes to ensure our practices run as smoothly as possible? Jeff Rattiner, President at Rattiner's Financial Planning Fast Track, Inc., joins Micah today to share the answers to these questions and more.

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Is discounted service really a value? Matthew and Micah are diving into the world of discounted service vs. massive value, and the hypothetical fists are flying. Matthew put together a challenge between advisors to create a financial plan in 30 minutes on stage. Get out your gloves and listen in to hear about why he's doing that and what we can all learn from other advisors.

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