In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

• topical issues, including the spat between the CII and PFS
• a discussion on the big regulatory elephant in the room: Consumer Duty 
• a great question about fees from Devoted Trappist Dan Weston (@mcfplanning)
• questions posted by our beloved Trappists Chris Thompson and Martyn Sales
• Culture Corner

Links referred to in the show:

• White Lotus Season Two - where to watch it: https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/the-white-lotus-season-2-release-date/
• Surrender by Bono: https://amzn.eu/d/hE4KOjS
• Optimize:.https://apps.apple.com/us/app/optimize-with-brian-johnson/id1135159918?ls=1
• Save the PFS https://ourpfs.co.uk/
• Monk Mode https://www.coaching-online.org/monk-mode/ 

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In this TRAP Christmas Special, the Trap Pack devote an entire show to answering questions from our beloved Trappists.

On that note: the Pack would like to say a big “thank you” to all our dear Trappists who have made the show a success to date. We have plans to develop the show further and can only do it with the boost to our egos your feedback and support give us.

We wish all of you a very Happy Christmas and hope you smash 2023! And please keep sharing TRAP with your peers and colleagues.

Now, on with the show, in which the Trap Pack answers questions from our beloved Trappists @matt_aitchison @matt_tumbers @EssentiallyLtd @benjaminalves10 @mantaromoney @Mr_Munker @FaithLiversedge @AmGhai @JPotter5 @jambohughes1 @RobS_Kingmakers @PhilDouglasDon @joefroudfpfs @thefinancialP70 @darbiter @bluewaterfp

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In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discuss

• Which coaches and external influences have had the most impact on our development as financial planners/people
• Business planning for the next 12 months: who does this and why?
• The Trap Pack answers questions from our beloved Trappists @gp_mantini and Ben F
• Culture Corner

Links referred to in the show:

• Artificial Intelligence: ChatGPT: Optimizing Language Models for Dialogue
• The Godfather, Mario Puzo: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Godfather-Mario-Puzo-ebook/dp/B009GJ870Q
• UK Tax App: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.geekycoders.uktaxcalculators&hl=en_GB&gl=US
  Apple: https://.apps.apple.com/gb/app/uk-tax-calculators-2022-2023/id460977743

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In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discuss

• Examples of real financial planning and how it transforms people’s lives
• FTX and Scam Bankrupt-Fraud
• The TRAP team answers questions from our beloved Trappists @Aron Gunningham and @JoshuaBromilow
• Culture Corner

Links referred to in the show:

• Spoof Larry David February 2022 advert for Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX fraud, with over 11M views: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noekVG8XLQI
• Citymapper app: https://citymapper.com/?lang=en
• High-Performance Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-high-performance-podcast/id1500444735
• The Geometry of Wealth: How to Shape a Life of Money and Meaning https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N8J4V8G?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_RT8RXAAABAQZWGN3PQM7

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TRAP LIVE25 - 14TH MAY. Click here to purchase tickets.
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In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discuss

• The pros and cons of the solo adviser v intentionally growing a practice
• The TRAP team answers questions from our beloved Trappists @SeanBanksFP and @Andy_Reynolds
• Culture Corner

And be sure to listen to the end, when nothing much happens.

Links referred to in the show:

• The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It https://amzn.eu/d/fCdI6Av
• Charles Schwab Business Breakdown podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/charles-schwab-the-8-trillion-dollar-gorilla/id1559120677?i=1000570572972
• Episode 102 of The All-In Podcast: https://youtu.be/A-bIpJdaCnM
• Swindled Podcast - https://swindledpodcast.com/ 

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TRAP LIVE25 - 14TH MAY. Click here to purchase tickets.
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In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discuss

• The passing of Ian Taylor, truly a visionary
• South African shenanigans with Andy and Nick
• Carl talks about the common phenomenon of Imposter Syndrome
• Andy talks about Beauty Parades
• The TRAP team answers questions from our beloved Trappists Sam B and Will S
• Culture Corner

And be sure to listen to the end, when nothing much happens.

Links referred to in the show:

• Jordan Peterson’s “Essay” software, a browser-based word processor package to help you write better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHIhtWPpDVI
• The Human Side of Money: Episode 28 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-human-side-of-digital-marketing-with-samantha-russell/id1509519096?i=1000529593876
• JP Morgan Guide to the Markets: Guide to the Markets | J.P. Morgan Asset Management
• Readwise

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In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discuss

• Andy leads off with a recap of the annual CISI shindig in Liverpool and a discussion on what are the aspects of the ideal client profile
• Nick recounts his lessons from the latest Nick Murray Behavioural Investment Conference, “This Is A Football”
• Alan talks (forever) on Mastermind Groups and the Ideas Exchange, a Chatham House group he has belonged to for the best part of 20 years.
• The TRAP team answers questions from our beloved Trappists @WomenFinanceNI @Juniper_Jon
• Culture Corner

And be sure to listen to the end, when nothing much happens.

The links referred to in the show are here:

• Robo Advisers struggling to retain assets:  https://www.investmentnews.com/robo-advisers-struggling-retain-investors-in-2022-research-finds-227476
• Vanguard VFAM paper: https://corporate.vanguard.com/content/dam/corp/research/pdf/the_value_of_personalized_advice_final.pdf
• Brett Davidson White Paper: https://fpadvance.com/whitepaper/stand-out/
• Kitces Financial Planning Value Summit https://www.kitces.com/kitces-financial-planning-value-summit-2022/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=%F0%9F%90%A6+Early+Bird+Special+Offer+For+The+Next+Kitces+Summit&utm_campaign=2022+Value+Summit+Email+%231+-+Early+Bird&vgo_ee=otYzsrRSLe7UaoC1WSrcVBgJV8GuZN5Xeqtr%2F5Ba25A%3D
• Sarah Blondin on Insight Timer https://insighttimer.com/sarahblondin

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In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discuss

• The bond market tumult and how we’re dealing with our client's behaviours during this time.
• The TRAP team answers questions from our beloved Twitter Trappists @JamesMaston88 and @JoshuaBromilow
• Culture Corner

And be sure to listen to the end, when nothing much happens.

The links referred to in the show are here:

1. Financial Advisor (sic) Success podcast with Micheal Kitces Ep300: The Evolution Of The Advice Business At Scale And The True Power Of Brand With Joe Duran
2. Samson mic on eBay
3. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81404807?s=i&trkid=13747225&vlang=en&clip=81606692

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TRAP LIVE25 - 14TH MAY. Click here to purchase tickets.
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In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discuss:

• The UK’s Not-A-Budget
• Commission shenanigans in Ireland
• The Onboarding Process/Welcome Meetings
• Model Portfolio Services (MPS) - What is their point and is Blackrock entering this area a big thing or not?
• Culture Corner

And be sure to listen to the end, when nothing much happens.

The links referred to in the show are here:

• A 5-Step Prospecting Process To Sell Your Advisor Value With Greater Confidence And Trust
• Watch Get Smart With Money | Netflix Official Site
• The Tim Ferriss Show: #618: Roelof Botha — Investing with the Best, Ulysses Pacts, The Magic of Founder-Problem Fit, How to Use Pre-Mortems and Pre-Parades, Learning from Crucible Moments, and Daring to Dream on Apple Podcasts
• https://www.cegworldwide.com/
• EP529 of Modern Wisdom podcast

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In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discuss:

• Carl's Big Event;
• The importance of Showing Your Work
• How difficult it can be to remain Present and In The Moment

And be sure to listen to the end, when nothing much happens.

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