The Efficient Advisor: Tactical Business Advice for Financial Planners
Jul 24, 2026 · 26 min · 11 segments
If you've ever looked around your business and thought, "I know I need better systems, but I have no idea where to start," this episode is for you. In today's conversation, Libby shares one of the…
Okay, where do I even start with process? I hear advisors say this all the time.
I know my business would run more efficiently, but Libby, I don't even know where to begin.
And honestly, I totally get that, right? Maybe you just got back from a conference with pages of notes.
Maybe you've been binge listening to podcasts or reading books and your now to-do list is... no less than a mile long.
You're so overwhelmed by all the possibilities that you don't make progress on any of them.
I'm going to walk you through one of the exercises we did in our most recent CEO day inside of the systems to scale alumni community.
It's a simple framework that I've developed after being in this industry for over 20 years that helps advisors quickly identify where to focus next instead of trying to fix everything all at once.
By the end of this episode, you'll know how to evaluate the eight core processes inside of your practice.
to see exactly where your biggest opportunities are, and to walk away with a clear plan for what deserves your attention over the next 90 days.
So if you're ready to stop wondering where to start and finally create a roadmap for building a more efficient business based in process, let's dive in.
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Okay, where do I even start with process? I hear advisors say this all the time.
I know my business would run more efficiently, but Libby, I don't even know where to begin.
And honestly, I totally get that, right? Maybe you just got back from a conference with pages of notes.
Maybe you've been binge listening to podcasts or reading books and your now to-do list is... no less than a mile long.
You're so overwhelmed by all the possibilities that you don't make progress on any of them.
I'm going to walk you through one of the exercises we did in our most recent CEO day inside of the systems to scale alumni community.
It's a simple framework that I've developed after being in this industry for over 20 years that helps advisors quickly identify where to focus next instead of trying to fix everything all at once.
By the end of this episode, you'll know how to evaluate the eight core processes inside of your practice.
to see exactly where your biggest opportunities are, and to walk away with a clear plan for what deserves your attention over the next 90 days.
So if you're ready to stop wondering where to start and finally create a roadmap for building a more efficient business based in process, let's dive in.