How Giving Creates Lasting Client Connections

Give your clients what they CRAVE Part 2

In this follow-up video, Duncan continues to explore the concept of giving your clients what they truly crave. You've likely heard that giving starts the receiving process, but this isn't just a business tactic"it's a universal principle. In a world where acts of kindness and acknowledgment are often overlooked, embracing the law of reciprocity can strengthen your client relationships and make a lasting impact.

Duncan shares examples like sending personalized Thanksgiving cards, highlighting Lavish Cards as a valuable tool to elevate your client engagement. Small, thoughtful gestures like these make a big difference, reminding clients that you care about them and what matters to them. He also discusses how gratitude and positivity can shift your entire business culture, helping you connect on a deeper level.

Key Insights:

• Discover the impact of random acts of kindness and how they strengthen client loyalty.
• Learn how to incorporate gratitude into your standard operating procedures.
• Why acknowledging your clients' lives and achievements makes you fee-worthy.

He'll be diving deeper into these themes on an upcoming podcast, but for now, focus on humanizing your branding strategy and creating a culture of positivity and acknowledgment.

Check out Lavish Cards (lavishcards.com) for more ideas, and let's continue to activate gratitude in your practice. Thanks for watching!

True leadership isn't about forcing people to follow you. It's about inspiring them, guiding them, and leading by example.

When you push, you create resistance. But when you lead with vision and empathy, you create alignment and buy-in. Leadership is about creating an environment where people feel motivated and empowered to move in the same direction.

People are naturally drawn to leaders who understand their needs, value their contributions, and guide them towards a shared goal.

If you want to lead effectively, focus on being the kind of leader people want to follow, not the one they're forced to follow.

Learn more about the principles of effective leadership by listening to episode 63 of the "Always On with Duncan MacPherson' financial advisor podcast, featuring Sybil Verch. Episode 63: "Empowering Financial Advisors: Core Values, Work-Life Balance, and Client-Centric Strategies." Links here:  

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Strengthening Client Relationships Through Authentic Acknowledgment 

In this video, I share a concept that's been incredibly effective for the fee-for-service financial professionals I coach: humanizing your culture by genuinely noticing and honoring what's going on in your clients' lives. With the world becoming more self-absorbed, I've noticed that clients crave a sense of belonging and deeper relationships.

I break down my CRAVE framework - Celebrate, Recognize, Acknowledge, Validate, and Encourage - to show how these simple actions can transform client relationships. I also offer practical tips, like sending personalized cards and creating a Chief Noticing Officer role, to help you build lasting connections and become truly fee-worthy.

These small gestures can make a huge difference, and in this video, I'll show you how to make it a standard practice in your business.

What You'll Learn:

" How to create a client-first culture by recognizing their personal milestones.
" The importance of gratitude and how it strengthens loyalty.
" Why sending a card can be one of the most powerful tools in your toolkit.

If you're looking to humanize your client relationships and elevate your practice, this is a great place to start. Thanks for watching, and let's continue to activate a higher level of gratitude.

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This short is an excerpt from episode 63 of the "Always On with Duncan MacPherson' financial advisor podcast featuring Sybil Verch, Wealth Advisor, TV show host, and Author. WATCH the entire video clip on YouTube by clicking here: https://youtu.be/wJ1JNv3F40I

Building Competitor-Proof Client Relationships

Professional scarcity can activate a sense of belonging and lead to long-term, competitor-proof client relationships. In this insightful discussion, we explore how clients naturally become advocates when they feel connected to something meaningful, and why it's crucial to focus on socioeconomics rather than just numbers when defining your ideal client.

Learn how to cultivate strong relationships where clients introduce others to you, not just for business, but because they believe in your value. Discover the power of focusing on niche markets and how this makes it easier for your clients to share your story and refer you to others.

Stream the most recent episode of the "Always On with Duncan MacPherson Podcast" featuring Sybil Verch at one of the following links:

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Everyone has ideas, but it's the process that turns those ideas into reality. A well-defined, repeatable process is what sets high achievers apart from the rest.

Ideas are just the starting point. What truly matters is how you bring them to life. The process you follow ensures consistency, scalability, and measurable results.

By investing in a solid process, you create a powerful engine that drives success, not just once, but over and over again.

Don't just be the person with great ideas"be the person who consistently delivers results through a powerful process.

Discover the importance of process and how it can elevate your business by listening to episode 63 of the "Always On with Duncan MacPherson' financial advisor podcast, featuring Sybil Verch. Episode 63: "Empowering Financial Advisors: Core Values, Work-Life Balance, and Client-Centric Strategies." Links here:

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Prioritizing Quality Over Quantity

Do you tell your clients that your goal isn't to get as big as possible but to stay small to preserve the quality of their experience? In this conversation, we explore the importance of being selective about who you work with and why focusing on fewer clients can actually provide greater value.

Learn how narrowing your client base to those who align with your philosophy allows you to maintain high standards, build stronger relationships, and ensure every client receives the attention they deserve. Discover how setting boundaries with your client roster can help you deliver a superior experience, enhance your brand, and stay true to your core values. 

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It's not enough to simply tell clients what services you offer. The real power lies in demonstrating the impact those services have on their lives or businesses.

When you shift the conversation from "Here's what I do" to "Here's what it does for you," you transform your value proposition. You're not just selling a service"you're offering a solution, an outcome, a result that meets their deepest needs.

Focus on how your work changes the game for your clients. This is what resonates, builds trust, and drives long-term relationships.

The next time you present your services, make sure the spotlight is on the benefits and transformations your clients will experience.

Learn more about how to communicate your value effectively by tuning into episode 63 of the "Always On with Duncan MacPherson' financial advisor podcast, featuring Sybil Verch. Episode 63: "Empowering Financial Advisors: Core Values, Work-Life Balance, and Client-Centric Strategies." Links here:

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Integrity, Leadership, and Finding Balance

Are you living by your core values? For advisors, values like integrity, honesty, and leading by example are key to building trust and making an impact. But integrity isn't just doing the right thing when others are watching"it's about doing what's right even when no one is looking.

In this conversation, we explore how living by your values can strengthen your credibility, both with clients and within your team. Learn how to ask the right questions, identify obstacles, and encourage both yourself and your clients to take the time off they've earned. It's not just about working hard; it's about achieving balance and creating a sustainable business that can run on autopilot when needed.

Stream the most recent episode of the "Always On with Duncan MacPherson Podcast" featuring Sybil Verch at one of the following links:

Apple Podcasts: paretosys.co/ao_ap 
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Find Your Channel: paretosys.co/ao_bb

This short is an excerpt from episode 63 of the "Always On with Duncan MacPherson' financial advisor podcast featuring Sybil Verch, Wealth Advisor, TV show host, and Author. WATCH the entire video clip on YouTube by clicking here