Explore every episode of the podcast Kitces and Carl - Real Talk for Real Financial Advisors
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ways To Say 'No' To Avoid Making Yourself Too Busy: Kitces & Carl Ep 177 | 13 Nov 2025 | 00:38:31 | |
In the 177th episode of Kitces and Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss why learning to say "no" can be game-changingāand how to do it without all the guilt. For full show notes, seeĀ kitces.comĀ andĀ thesocietyofadvice.com. | |||
| Ways To Say 'Yes' Sustainably To Prospects In Need Who Don't Fit Your Minimums: Kitces & Carl Ep 176 | 30 Oct 2025 | 00:34:32 | |
In the 176th episode of Kitces and Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to support clients who need financial guidance but can't afford traditional advisory fees. For full show notes, seeĀ kitces.comĀ andĀ thesocietyofadvice.com. | |||
| Are Financial Advisors Less Happy When Working With HNW Clients?: Kitces & Carl Ep 167 | 26 Jun 2025 | 00:36:32 | |
In our 167th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the complex emotions money can stir upāand how a client's level of wealth can shape an advisor's happiness in their own life. For full show notes, seeĀ kitces.comĀ andĀ thesocietyofadvice.com. | |||
| Virtual or In-Person Meetings: What Do Clients Really Want?: Kitces & Carl Ep 77 | 13 Jan 2022 | 00:29:05 | |
| Overcoming Imposter Syndrome By Truly Building Confidence In Your Own Value: Kitces & Carl Ep 76 | 30 Dec 2021 | 00:34:11 | |
| Crafting A Statement of Financial Purpose To Find The Client's Financial Why: Kitces & Carl Ep 75 | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:29:45 | |
| Making Clients Care About Financial Planning By Finding Their (Truly) Critical Issues: Kitces & Carl Ep 74 | 02 Dec 2021 | 00:28:07 | |
| Introducing Financial Planning To Clients Who Previously (Only) Bought A Product: Kitces & Carl Ep 73 | 18 Nov 2021 | 00:30:15 | |
| Do You Want A Lifestyle Practice Or Fear Building A Bigger One?: Kitces & Carl Ep 72 | 04 Nov 2021 | 00:27:29 | |
| When You Want To Delegate But Don't Want To Manage: Kitces & Carl Ep 71 | 21 Oct 2021 | 00:31:51 | |
| The Paralyzing Fear Of Being Wrong (In Our Planning Projections): Kitces & Carl Ep 70 | 07 Oct 2021 | 00:35:46 | |
| Retaining The Client Who Transfers Out Without Notice: Kitces & Carl Ep 69 | 23 Sep 2021 | 00:28:34 | |
| Managing Advisor Turnover And The Transferability Of Trust: Kitces & Carl Ep 68 | 09 Sep 2021 | 00:26:02 | |
| Financial Planners As The Guide To Help Clients Navigating Potentially Changing Terrain: Kitces & Carl Ep 166 | 12 Jun 2025 | 00:35:54 | |
In our 166th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to help clients unlearn unhelpful lessons and shift from relying on luck-based decisions to making strategic, informed choices. For full show notes, seeĀ kitces.comĀ andĀ thesocietyofadvice.com. | |||
| Setting A Personal Growth Goal When You Don't Need More Revenue For Success: Kitces & Carl Ep 67 | 26 Aug 2021 | 00:33:05 | |
| Helping Clients To Stop Maximizing Their Wealth And Set Goals To Enjoy It Instead: Kitces & Carl Ep 66 | 12 Aug 2021 | 00:33:35 | |
| Handling Clients Who Bring Their Own 'Hot' Investment Ideas: Kitces & Carl Ep 65 | 29 Jul 2021 | 00:35:38 | |
| Why AUM Keeps Growing Despite Opportunities For Flat-Fee Clients: Kitces & Carl Ep 64 | 15 Jul 2021 | 00:32:43 | |
| How To Deliver A One-Page Financial Plan And Its 'Technical Appendix': Kitces & Carl Ep 63 | 01 Jul 2021 | 00:36:23 | |
| Do Vision And Mission Statements Really Matter For Advisory Firms?: Kitces & Carl Ep 62 | 17 Jun 2021 | 00:24:19 | |
| Taking The Leap To Launch When You Don't Have The Capital To Finance It: Kitces & Carl Ep 61 | 03 Jun 2021 | 00:27:23 | |
| The Training That Service Advisors Need To Get To The Next Level: Kitces & Carl Ep 60 | 20 May 2021 | 00:28:48 | |
| The Time Trap - How Do You Find The Time To Get More Time Efficient?: Kitces & Carl Ep 59 | 06 May 2021 | 00:29:15 | |
| Getting Mentally Unstuck From Thinking About Clients 'Too Much': Kitces & Carl Ep 58 | 22 Apr 2021 | 00:18:26 | |
| Finding Repeatable Conversations To Explain Complex Concepts More Understandably To Clients: Kitces & Carl Ep 165 | 29 May 2025 | 00:35:42 | |
In our 165th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards explore strategies for breaking down complex ideas into clear, simple explanations that clients can easily grasp.Ā For full show notes, seeĀ kitces.comĀ andĀ thesocietyofadvice.com. | |||
| Transitioning 'Good' Clients Who Simply Can't Be Served Profitably: Kitces & Carl Ep 57 | 08 Apr 2021 | 00:28:41 | |
| The Advisor Fee Debate And Focusing On Value Over Price: Kitces & Carl Ep 56 | 25 Mar 2021 | 00:31:04 | |
| Implementing A Waiting List Or Just Referring Clients Out: Kitces & Carl Ep 55 | 11 Mar 2021 | 00:32:19 | |
| Showing Financial Planning Value On An Ongoing Basis After The First 6 Months: Kitces & Carl Ep 54 | 25 Feb 2021 | 00:29:20 | |
| Using Financial Plan Proposals To Show Planning Value To Prospective Clients: Kitces & Carl Ep 53 | 11 Feb 2021 | 00:32:55 | |
| Are Advisor Websites Asked To Do Too Much To Grow The Business?: Kitces & Carl Ep 52 | 28 Jan 2021 | 00:22:37 | |
| Fighting The Fear of Focusing When Trying To Select A Niche: Kitces & Carl Ep 51 | 14 Jan 2021 | 00:34:42 | |
| Overcoming Referral (Asking) Reluctance And The Risks Of Marketing Yourself: Kitces & Carl Ep 50 | 31 Dec 2020 | 00:29:45 | |
| Getting More Referrals Beyond Just Trying To Be More Remarkable: Kitces & Carl Ep 49 | 17 Dec 2020 | 00:37:23 | |
| Why Goals-Based Planning Doesn't Work And The Possibilities-Based Planning Alternative: Kitces & Carl Ep 48 | 03 Dec 2020 | 00:26:24 | |
| Is Complexity In Financial Planning Necessary To Prove (Young) Advisor Credibility?: Kitces & Carl Ep 164 | 15 May 2025 | 00:30:35 | |
In our 164th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to strike the right balance between technical accuracy and clear, client-friendly communication. For full show notes, seeĀ kitces.comĀ andĀ thesocietyofadvice.com. | |||
| Getting Data Gathering Back On Track When Clients Drag Their Feet: Kitces & Carl Ep 47 | 19 Nov 2020 | 00:26:30 | |
| Transitioning Existing Clients To Become More Financial Planning Focused: Kitces & Carl Ep 46 | 05 Nov 2020 | 00:22:10 | |
| Making Annual Client Review Meetings More Financial Planning Centric: Kitces & Carl Ep 45 | 22 Oct 2020 | 00:31:55 | |
| Starting To Charge Fees For Clients That Aren't Used To Paying Separately For Advice: Kitces & Carl Ep 44 | 08 Oct 2020 | 00:31:53 | |
| Talking Advice Fees And Advice Value In The First Prospect Meeting: Kitces & Carl Ep 43 | 24 Sep 2020 | 00:41:24 | |
| Overcoming Objections By Asking More Questions To Determine Fit: Kitces & Carl Ep 42 | 10 Sep 2020 | 00:28:29 | |
| Helping Older Clients Stuck In Cash On The Sidelines: Kitces & Carl Ep 41 | 27 Aug 2020 | 00:34:33 | |
| How To Turn Your Advisor Marketing Content Into A(n Entire) Book: Kitces & Carl Ep 40 | 13 Aug 2020 | 00:32:12 | |
| Avoid Writer's Block With Your Marketing By (Literally) Talking It Through: Kitces & Carl Ep 39 | 30 Jul 2020 | 00:29:23 | |
| How Do You Figure Out What You're Going To Create Content About?: Kitces & Carl Ep 38 | 16 Jul 2020 | 00:33:53 | |
| Overcoming Objections When Clients Reject The Recommendation By Asking What You Missed: Kitces & Carl Ep 163 | 01 May 2025 | 00:32:48 | |
In our 163rd episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to handle when clients not only ignore advice but actively push back against it. For full show notes, seeĀ kitces.comĀ andĀ thesocietyofadvice.com. | |||
| Finding Your Focus Amidst The Draw To Do More 'Public Work' In A Mid-Career Crisis: Kitces & Carl Ep 37 | 02 Jul 2020 | 00:27:08 | |
| How Do You Protect Your Own Confidence As A Financial Advisor?: Kitces & Carl Ep 36 | 18 Jun 2020 | 00:34:48 | |
| Favorite Questions To Ask A Prospective Client To Build Trust In The First Meeting: Kitces & Carl Ep 35 | 04 Jun 2020 | 00:26:26 | |