286: 8 Processes That Every Financial Advisor Needs to Achieve Scale
Running a successful advisory firm isn’t just about giving great advice—it’s about building a business that runs smoothly, scales sustainably, and delivers an outstanding client experience. In this episode, Libby dives deep into the six core and two bonus processes every advisor should have in place to create a streamlined, self-running, and scalable practice. Whether you're solo, growing a team, or running a firm, this episode is your blueprint to operational efficiency 🚀Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:👉 The 8 must-have processes that every advisor, regardless of business model, should implement👉 How to turn your client experience into a growth and referral machine👉 Why documenting your processes leads to better delegation, efficiency, and consistency👉How to scale your time by productizing your planning processFrom onboarding to referrals, marketing to service models, this episode walks you through how to level up each area with intentional, repeatable, and client-centered strategies.If you’re ready to stop winging it and start building a business that serves you as much as it serves your clients, you won’t want to miss this episode.Check out this episode #22: Create a KILLER Client Experience that Turns Prospects into Clients and Clients into Referral-Generating Machines HERE! Learn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE! Learn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don’t get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.
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285: 6 Key Must Haves for a Remarkable SOP
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the often-overlooked power of workflows and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). While the topic may not sound thrilling at first, mastering these tools can completely transform your business—from client experience to team delegation and operational consistency. Whether you're starting from scratch or optimizing what you already have, this episode will walk you through exactly how to create workflows that protect your time and wow your clients. Plus, we’ve included downloadable templates to make implementation easier than ever.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:What a workflow and SOP actually are—and why they matterThe six essential elements of a great SOP (hint: it’s more than just steps!)The most common mistakes advisors make when building workflowsHow to test and refine your SOPs before automatingWhy keeping a non-digital copy of your workflows is critical for long-term successBy the end of this episode, you’ll have the clarity and tools to begin creating your onboarding SOP template—a foundational piece that will support every client interaction moving forward. This is where your onboarding process becomes referable, repeatable, and remarkable.Let’s get building! 🧩Create SOPs with Scribe HERE! Learn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE! Learn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don’t get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.
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284: Your Mid-Year CEO Day: An Exercise to Reflect, Replan, Finish Strong
We’re halfway through the year, advisors — and you know what that means. It’s time to hit pause, get real about what’s working (and what’s not), and make sure you’re set up to finish strong. In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite mid-year exercise: a SQUAD Analysis, plus a peek at how I do my own CEO Day to reset, reprioritize, and refocus for the second half of the year.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: 1️⃣ How to run your own S.Q.U.A.D Analysis (a fresh spin on SWOT just for advisors) 2️⃣ Which strengths you should scale — and which ones you shouldn’t 3️⃣ How to spot the quicksand that’s secretly dragging you down 4️⃣ The one-page Direction plan to keep you realistic and focused on what matters 5️⃣ How to pick your top 3 goals for the next quarter (without burning yourself out)No matter where you stand right now — ahead, behind, or coasting — this is your chance to recalibrate and play the rest of the year on purpose. Grab a notebook, your favorite coffee (mushroom for me, please), and let’s map out a second half you can feel proud of.Learn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE! Learn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don’t get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.
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283: Why Your Clients Feel Buyer’s Remorse (And What to Do About It)
In today’s episode of The Efficient Advisor, we’re diving deep into the psychology that makes or breaks your client onboarding experience. There’s a lot happening in your client’s brain during those first 100 days — excitement, trepidation, and even buyer’s remorse — all at the same time. If you’ve ever had a client say yes, only to feel uncertain or disconnected later, this episode is for you. Discover how to turn those critical first 100 days into a smooth, confidence-building journey that transforms new clients into loyal fans who rave about you.In this episode, you’ll learn: 1️⃣ The hidden science behind buyer’s remorse and what it means for your practice 2️⃣ How to use the Uber effect to remove friction from your onboarding 3️⃣ Simple ways to surprise and delight clients beyond the basics 4️⃣ What most advisors get wrong after a client says yes — and how to fix it 5️⃣ The dating analogy that helps you nurture trust long after the paperwork is signedTune in and get ready to rethink your onboarding process from your client’s perspective — because a remarkable experience doesn’t happen by accident.Learn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE! Learn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don’t get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.
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282: Two Smart Tweaks to Get More Referrals (Fast!) in Your First 100 Days
What if your onboarding process could become your best marketing strategy? In this episode, Libby is joined by advisor Craig Gingerich, who shares how he turned simple strategies into a referral-generating machine. Craig took just a few actionable ideas from Libby’s First 100 Days system and turned them into major wins. Whether you're a new advisor or have been in the game for years, this episode is packed with practical tips you can start using right away to get more referrals and build deeper client relationships. 🎯📈💬🎉📬Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:How Craig used just two onboarding tweaks to massively increase referralsThe psychology behind why the first 100 days are so powerfulCreative (and easy) ways to delight new clients right out of the gateWhy onboarding isn't just about paperwork—it's your secret marketing weaponThe tools, scripts, and templates Craig used without reinventing the wheelYou’ll walk away inspired and equipped to rethink how you welcome new clients—so they feel seen, supported, and excited to refer others.If you're curious about the First 100 Days Course Libby mentions, stick around after the interview for all the juicy details on how to enroll (and why now is the best time!).Learn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE! Learn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don’t get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.
About The Efficient Advisor: Tactical Business Advice for Financial Planners
Ever wish you knew an Advisor who built a 7-figure practice--while only working 3 days a week--that was willing to share her systems, processes, and business hacks with you? Meet the Efficient Advisor Podcast host Libby Greiwe. Her specialty? Breaking down the functions of a financial planning practice into actionable step-by-step processes designed to get you results and get you out of overwhelm. Expert interviews, done-for-you templates, and easy to implement solutions… all tied together by her MISSION to create ease in your business. She promises to deliver actionable step-by-step solutions you can implement right away to save time, money, and frustration. The goal--to lead you from overwhelm to efficiency. She started her own financial planning business in 2004. And, over the years she scaled into a 7-figure single-advisor firm while working only 25-hours a week so she could be super involved while raising her kiddos and loving on her hubby. She knows what it takes to build a 100% referral-only practice and to not have to GRIND out the hours to be successful. She ran her own planning business for 16 years culminating in a sale to an enterprise firm in 2019. Now, she’s simply just obsessed with helping other amazing advisors do the same thing. So if you’re an advisor who’s got the hang of planning and is now looking to grow to that first 500k of take-home pay… you are in the right place!
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