Episodios

  • 279: Supply vs. Demand: Advisors, Stop Solving the Wrong Problem
    Jun 6 2025

    I am excited to introduce Efficient Friday! Each week, in 10 minutes or less, I want to share a super tactical tip, idea, process, hack, etc with you that you can implement in your business right away!

    In this episode, we dive into a common misstep advisors make—solving for the wrong problem. Are you actually demand-constrained or supply-constrained? 🧩

    You’ll learn how to quickly diagnose where your true bottleneck lies, what to focus on based on your answer, and what to stop wasting time on. Whether you’re drowning in clients or staring at an empty calendar, this episode will help you get clarity, cut the noise, and start making the right moves 🚀💼

    I hope you enjoy this new format and I look forward to delivering super fast tips & tricks with you! You can also watch this Efficient Friday as a video on The Efficient Advisor’s YouTube Channel!

    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.

    Check out more FREE resources and our FREE video library at http://www.theefficientadvisor.com

    Looking for all the resources from this episode? Check out this episode’s webpage for show notes, transcripts, downloads and more!

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    11 m
  • 278: Conventional and Unconventional Ways to Use Video to Market, Streamline Operations, and So Much More with Guest Katie Braden
    Jun 3 2025

    Video is no longer just a "nice-to-have"—it's an essential tool for financial advisors looking to build trust, streamline operations, and enhance the client experience. In this episode, Libby sits down with Katie Braden to discuss why video is so powerful and how advisors can integrate it into their business in a way that feels easy and authentic. Whether you're just getting started or looking to improve your video presence, this conversation is packed with practical insights!

    What you'll learn in this episode:

    • Why video helps build trust faster than traditional marketing
    • How to use video at different stages of the client journey
    • The biggest mindset blocks stopping advisors from using video (and how to overcome them)
    • Simple strategies to make video a seamless part of your business operations
    • Best practices for using video on your website, social media, and in client communications

    Using video doesn't have to be overwhelming or complicated. Katie shares how to start small, focus on authenticity, and leverage video in a way that works for you. Tune in to learn how video can help you create stronger client relationships and a more efficient practice!

    Check out Katie's website HERE!

    Connect with Katie on LinkedIn 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.

    Check out more FREE resources and our FREE video library at http://www.theefficientadvisor.com

    Looking for all the resources from this episode? Check out this episode’s webpage for show notes, transcripts, downloads and more!

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    55 m
  • 277: 3 Biohacks That Tripled My Daily Focus and Energy
    May 30 2025

    I am excited to introduce Efficient Friday! Each week, in 10 minutes or less, I want to share a super tactical tip, idea, process, hack, etc with you that you can implement in your business right away!

    Ready to level up your energy, focus, and productivity? In this episode, I share my latest biohacking routine—what I’m continuing, what’s new, and what’s actually working. I dive into the power-packed focus gummies that I still swear by, my honest take on mushroom coffee (spoiler: I found a brand I love!), and my new obsession with red light therapy.

    If you’ve been curious about what’s boosting my daily output without the caffeine crash, tune in for the exact tools I’m using to feel unstoppable. 🚀☕🔴

    I hope you enjoy this new format and I look forward to delivering super fast tips & tricks with you! You can also watch this Efficient Friday as a video on The Efficient Advisor’s YouTube Channel!

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    🔗Resources & Links

    These are the Brilliant Gummies I take, HERE!

    Here's how you find the gummies on the website:
    Click the button below> Click Shop > Product Category> Society Gummies > Brilliant Gummies 1-pack Subscription (NOT SINGLE PURCHASE! Way cheaper!) > Create Subscription

    This is the Mushroom Coffee I'm obsessed with, HERE!

    This is the Red Light and New Infrared light I use, 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.

    Check out more FREE resources and our FREE video library at http://www.theefficientadvisor.com

    Looking for all the resources from this episode? Check out this episode’s webpage for show notes, transcripts, downloads and more!

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    13 m
  • 276: Mastering Goals: Secrets to Helping Clients Set & Stick to Better Goals with Daniel Crosby
    May 27 2025

    Understanding human behavior is key to financial success, both for advisors and their clients. In this episode, Daniel Crosby, a psychologist turned behavioral finance expert, dives deep into why traditional goal-setting often falls short and how to create meaningful, lasting change. If you’ve ever wondered why clients set arbitrary financial goals—or why sticking to your own habits is so hard—this conversation is for you!

    What you’ll learn in this episode:

    • Why most financial goals are based on social influence, not personal values
    • How to help clients set goals that actually resonate with them
    • The science behind forming long-term habits and staying committed
    • Why rules and automation are more effective than willpower alone
    • How social accountability can dramatically improve financial decisions

    So many advisors focus on the numbers, but real success comes from understanding the psychology behind money decisions. Tune in for actionable strategies that will transform how you and your clients approach financial planning! 🎧

    Check out Daniel’s Book, The Soul of Wealth, 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.

    Check out more FREE resources and our FREE video library at http://www.theefficientadvisor.com

    Looking for all the resources from this episode? Check out this episode’s webpage for show notes, transcripts, downloads and more!

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    49 m
  • 275: New Book Update & Shifting Goals: Staying On Track When You Get Off Track
    May 23 2025

    I am excited to introduce Efficient Friday! Each week, in 10 minutes or less, I want to share a super tactical tip, idea, process, hack, etc with you that you can implement in your business right away!

    In this episode, we're getting real about shifting gears when life and business get chaotic. Libby shares an honest update on her upcoming book, the decision to pause for quality, and how diving into building her first digital course brought fresh clarity.

    You'll hear how she adjusts goals without guilt, builds in flexibility, and stays focused—even when things don’t go as planned. If you’re feeling behind or overwhelmed, this one’s a reminder that it’s okay to slow down, recalibrate, and still make serious progress 💪.

    I hope you enjoy this new format and I look forward to delivering super fast tips & tricks with you! You can also watch this Efficient Friday as a video on The Efficient Advisor’s YouTube Channel!

    Episode 255: The 3-Goal Strategy: A Proven System to Get More Done in Less Time (Efficient Friday!)

    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.

    Check out more FREE resources and our FREE video library at http://www.theefficientadvisor.com

    Looking for all the resources from this episode? Check out this episode’s webpage for show notes, transcripts, downloads and more!

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    17 m
  • 274: The Ultimate Value Add to Make Clients for LIFE *Replay with Blake Brewer*
    May 20 2025

    Adding value to clients is a core value over here at the Efficient Advisor. Today’s episode is going to be a game changer for you when it comes to a simple-to-execute value add that is huge on impact. If you know me, you know when it comes to adding value we’re looking for two things…

    1) How much impact does it actually have on your clients?... and

    2) What is the difficulty to execute said value add? When I come across something that is lower on difficulty and HIGH on impact… I am here for it and I cannot wait to share it with this community.

    Today’s guest, Blake Brewer, is something really special. He’s on a mission to help parents create a lasting legacy beyond finances for their children and he partners with financial advisors to help them become indispensable in their clients’ lives. Legacy Letter - which is this awesome idea - was just featured on the Today Show. It’s that cool. And, at the end of the episode I’m going to share with you how I would create a process around this value add and how I would incorporate this into my business themes to increase my client impact.

    Blake joins us today to share how his father inspired him to help parents create legacies for their children. He discusses the power of words and writing letters and explains how he helps financial advisors make an impact. Get the tissues out… this story is moving. Talk about adding maximum value and impact….

    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.

    Check out more FREE resources and our FREE video library at http://www.theefficientadvisor.com

    Looking for all the resources from this episode? Check out this episode’s webpage for show notes, transcripts, downloads and more!

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    46 m
  • 273: An Alternative to Surge Meetings: What I Call Cluster Meetings
    May 16 2025

    I am excited to introduce Efficient Friday! Each week, in 10 minutes or less, I want to share a super tactical tip, idea, process, hack, etc with you that you can implement in your business right away!

    I hope you enjoy this new format and I look forward to delivering super fast tips & tricks with you! You can also watch this Efficient Friday as a video on The Efficient Advisor’s YouTube Channel!

    In this episode, we explore an alternative to the high-intensity surge meeting model: Cluster Meetings 🌿. Libby shares how she restructured her calendar to align with her family life, team capacity, and personal energy levels—without sacrificing client experience or business growth 💼.

    You’ll learn how theming meetings by client segment and spacing them throughout the year can still deliver efficiency, organization, and intentionality—without the burnout. If traditional surge meetings have ever felt like a bad fit, this episode offers a refreshing, sustainable approach that might be just what you need ✨.

    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.

    Check out more FREE resources and our FREE video library at http://www.theefficientadvisor.com

    Looking for all the resources from this episode? Check out this episode’s webpage for show notes, transcripts, downloads and more!

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    11 m
  • 272: Tax Planning Made Easy: Simple Strategies for Financial Advisors With CPA Steven Jarvis
    May 13 2025

    Do you want to create a better rhythm for tax planning your business? CPA Steven Jarvis shares easy, actionable strategies to help you add massive value to your clients—without becoming a tax preparer!

    In this episode, I sit down with CPA and tax expert Steven Jarvis to discuss how advisors can integrate effective tax planning into their practices—without becoming tax preparers.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    ✅ Why tax planning is one of the biggest value-adds for financial advisors

    ✅ How to avoid common tax-reporting mistakes that cost clients

    ✅ The power of proactive CPA collaboration and how to simplify the process

    ✅ Easy, actionable tax planning strategies for advisors at every level

    ✅ How to build repeatable systems for tax conversations all year long

    Tax planning doesn’t have to be complicated to be impactful. Steven shares simple but effective strategies that will help you educate clients, communicate more effectively with CPAs, and confidently incorporate tax planning into your advisory practice. If you want to elevate your client experience and stand out in the industry, this episode is a must-listen!

    🔗 Resources & Links:

    📌 Grab the 37-point tax checklist Here!

    📌 Learn more about the RTS Summit Conference Here!

    Tune in and take action—your clients (and their CPAs) will thank you! 🎧

    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.

    Check out more FREE resources and our FREE video library at http://www.theefficientadvisor.com

    Looking for all the resources from this episode? Check out this episode’s webpage for show notes, transcripts, downloads and more!

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    36 m
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