XYPN Radio / Preparing to Launch

Episode No. 331 | March 23, 2022

The Confidence to Launch and Define Your Niche

A Conversation with Elaine King and Scott Alan Turner

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Today, we talk with two advisors who launched their firms in the past six months. This is a different kind of podcast that gives folks an inside perspective on what it’s really like in the first year. Instead of talking to people about how their first year was in hindsight, Elaine Kin …

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Episode No. 327 | January 26, 2022

Building Confidence to Launch and Grow Your Ideal Firm

A Conversation with Heather Townsend

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Today’s interview is with XYPN member Heather Townsend, owner and founder of Townsend Financial, a virtual fee-only firm based out of Scottsdale, AZ. Heather is in her fourth year of business and is hitting her stride working with over 40 of her most ideal clients: business owners and …

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Episode No. 257 | May 27, 2020

The Experiences of Running a Newly Launched Firm During the 2008 Market Crash

With Diana Bacon and Scott Bell

The Experiences of Running a Newly Launched Firm During the 2008 Market Crash

We’re excited to have XYPN members Diana Bacon, with FSG out of Dallas, TX, and Scott Bell with GDP, inc out of Manhattan Beach, CA on the show today. Both Diana and Scott started and grew their own RIAs during the 2008 recession. During this episode, we reminisce about their experien …

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August 15, 2018

Ep #165: Working with Victims of the CA Wildfires – The Career of Michael Anderson

Ep #165: Working with Victims of the CA Wildfires – The Career of Michael Anderson

The financial planning industry has mostly targeted the higher earners and often been less accessible to those who need financial planning and advising services the most. Michael Anderson joins us to talk about how he is working on providing options for these lower income clients. He …

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July 04, 2018

Ep #159: From Orphan to RIA Firm Owner - How Chris Jackson Overcame All Odds to Find Success

Ep #159: From Orphan to RIA Firm Owner - How Chris Jackson Overcame All Odds to Find Success

When it comes to interesting stories, Chris Jackson, founder and CEO of Lionshare Partners, certainly has one of those. He also has some great advice on how to use theatre skills to serve your clients better and have confidence in your meetings. Chris shares the crazy story about how …

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March 21, 2018

Ep #144: Finding Success Working with Clients with Similar Values – The Career of Diana Bacon

Ep #144: Finding Success Working with Clients with Similar Values – The Career of Diana Bacon

Life gets messy; whether it’s a new tax law or a looming divorce settlement, the value of a financial planner who has expertise in these areas is immense. Diana Bacon joins us on the show to discuss her career from working with multiple firms to eventually moving to the fee-only model …

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November 01, 2017

Ep #124: Financial Life Planning and Discovering Your Why - An Interview with Elizabeth Jetton

Ep #124: Financial Life Planning and Discovering Your Why - An Interview with Elizabeth Jetton

Elizabeth Jetton is on the show to share the incredible new programs and educational opportunities being developed to help financial planners start strong. She also opens up to share the importance of finding your ‘Why’ and gives tips on when and how to do it. Her experience in almost …

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