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Episode #71 The Future of Niche Marketing for Financial Advisors – Proper Diagnosis and Targeting with Reese Harper, CFP®



Are you looking for the secret to unlocking your client’s financial potential and taking your advisory business to the next level?  Of course you are!

In this episode of Top Advisor Podcast, Bill Cates and guest Reese Harper – founder of Dentist Advisors – take a deep dive into the strategic benefits of niche marketing for financial advisors. 

Reese shares his personal success story of targeting dentists and how it led to his hugely successful advisory business.

Reese Harper’s insights on niche marketing for financial advisors, the geographical expansion of his business, and the benefits of a centralized service model will revolutionize the way you approach serving your clients.

Reese and Bill discuss the financial diagnostic tool, “Elements.” This is like an EKG for your clients’ financial lives.

Bill and Reese discuss: 

  • Niche Specialization & Mastery: Reese examines the benefits of niche marketing for financial advisors in the dental industry for a targeted advisory approach.
  • Strategic Journey: Strategies and takeaway action steps from Reese’s path to cultivating a flourishing niche advisory practice.
  • Podcast Insights: Reese explains how his podcast has been instrumental in growing his firm.
  • The “Elements” Methodology: A revelation of the Elements methodology and its profound influence on decision-making and client relationships.
  • Standing Out: Practical advice for advisors aiming to distinguish themselves in a competitive market through specialization and added value.
  • … And much more!

 

Resources: 

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About Reese Harper:

In 2007, Reese Harper founded Dentist Advisors with the aim of assisting dentists in making intelligent financial decisions and achieving financial independence. Since then, he has consulted with dentists across the country, helping them reach their personal and business financial goals using a scientific, data-driven decision-making methodology and technology he developed called Elements®.

Simultaneously, over the past several years, Harper’s team has been working to transform the Elements methodology into a turnkey system that can be utilized by financial advisors to provide a next-generation user experience and increased value for their clients.

The Elements Financial Planning System™ simplifies the process for financial advisors to organize and evaluate their clients’ comprehensive financial data at a glance. This enables them to focus on the functional and emotional jobs that drive results for their clients.


Episode #70 Strategic Email Marketing for Financial Advisors with James Pollard



Is email marketing for financial advisors dead?  Not by a long shot!

Are there productive and unproductive ways to use email in your marketing process?  You bet!

Email is still an effective and affordable marketing/prospecting tool that – if used correctly – can contribute significantly to your new-client growth. 

Discover the secret to leveraging the potent power of personalized email marketing for financial advisors!

In this episode, Referral Coach Bill Cates interviews James Pollard, the host of The Financial Advisor Marketing Podcast and founder of TheAdvisorCoach.com.

Discover the secrets to cutting through the email clutter, attracting Right-Fit Clients™, and leveraging email to increase your revenue without boosting marketing expenses. 

Bill & James discuss:  

  • The myth that email marketing for financial advisors is dead and revealing its unparalleled efficiency in the financial advisory realm.
  • Getting started with email marketing, including the critical steps to follow in order to achieve success.
  • The crucial role of personalizing your emails and the significant impact it can have on client engagement and relationship building.
  • The most effective subject lines for email marketing campaigns.
  • The biggest mistakes advisors make with email marketing.
  • Strategic calls to action and maximizing conversion rates.
  • Addressing objections and building trust with potential clients.
  • … And more!

 

Resources: 

Connect With Bill Cates:

Connect With James Pollard:

 

About James Pollard:

James Pollard is the host of the “Financial Advisor Marketing” podcast, which boasts over 250 episodes specifically crafted to assist financial advisors in client acquisition.

He is also the founder of TheAdvisorCoach.com, a leading resource in the financial advice industry known for its extensive business-building information. Since 2015, his products and services have aided over 50,000 financial advisors in expanding their clientele.

James’ expertise has been featured in esteemed publications such as Forbes, Financial Advisor Magazine, and The Journal of Financial Planning.

In addition, he has had the honor of addressing financial advisor groups worldwide, engaging audiences ranging from small, intimate gatherings of ten to large conferences with thousands of attendees.