Episodes

  • Avoiding Staff Management Duties You Don't Want By Paying A Virtual Assistant For Only What You Need: Kitces & Carl Ep 162

    Avoiding Staff Management Duties You Don't Want By Paying A Virtual Assistant For Only What You Need: Kitces & Carl Ep 162
    Apr 17 2025

    In our 162nd episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how a virtual assistant can support management responsibilities—and how to identify what tasks are worth delegating in the first place.

    For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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    33 mins
  • How Valuable Is Getting Feedback About Your Original Business Ideas (That Others May Not Get Anyway)?: Kitces & Carl Ep 161

    How Valuable Is Getting Feedback About Your Original Business Ideas (That Others May Not Get Anyway)?: Kitces & Carl Ep 161
    Apr 3 2025

    In our 161st episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how they navigate others' opinions on their projects—and the strategies they use to invite feedback in the first place.

    For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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    40 mins
  • Calming Clients With Anxiety About Trump Tariffs And Trade Wars: Kitces & Carl Ep 160

    Calming Clients With Anxiety About Trump Tariffs And Trade Wars: Kitces & Carl Ep 160
    Mar 20 2025

    In our 160th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss what advisors can do to keep clients from panicking—and making poor financial decisions—during market volatility.

    For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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    44 mins
  • When You Promised Early Clients Special Fees Or Minimums You Can No Longer Honor: Kitces & Carl Ep 159

    When You Promised Early Clients Special Fees Or Minimums You Can No Longer Honor: Kitces & Carl Ep 159
    Mar 6 2025

    In our 159th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss what to do when your original fees no longer make financial sense—but you promised to honor them for some clients.

    For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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    30 mins
  • Should Prospects Be Allowed To Move Forward If They Don't Want To Think It Over First?: Kitces & Carl Ep 158

    Should Prospects Be Allowed To Move Forward If They Don't Want To Think It Over First?: Kitces & Carl Ep 158
    Feb 20 2025

    In our 158th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the reasoning behind not allowing clients—even excited ones—to sign up the day of their first meeting.

    For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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    35 mins
  • Reducing The Fears Of Prospective Clients By Communicating Clear Expectations Before The First Meeting: Kitces & Carl Ep 157

    Reducing The Fears Of Prospective Clients By Communicating Clear Expectations Before The First Meeting: Kitces & Carl Ep 157
    Feb 6 2025

    In our 157th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss tactics for reducing the worry that can arise for people when meeting with a financial advisor for the first time.

    For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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    32 mins
  • How Are You Getting Value Out Of ChatGPT As A Financial Advisor?: Kitces & Carl Ep 156

    How Are You Getting Value Out Of ChatGPT As A Financial Advisor?: Kitces & Carl Ep 156
    Jan 23 2025

    In our 156th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how they're using ChatGPT in their own work and share their thoughts on the future of AI in financial advising.

    For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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    30 mins
  • How Do You Know When You Are Adding Value Versus Just Trying To Justify Your Fees?: Kitces & Carl Ep 155

    How Do You Know When You Are Adding Value Versus Just Trying To Justify Your Fees?: Kitces & Carl Ep 155
    Jan 9 2025

    In our 155th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss a common pitfall among advisors, and what you should consider to make sure you're actually adding value—not just wasting time.

    For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.
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    37 mins
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