Month: June 2024

Lessons Learned from a Top Advisors Team (Ep. 65)

Lessons Learned from a Top Advisors Team (Ep. 65)

Looking for ways to elevate your financial advisory practice? Staying in the loop with current industry standards and keeping an eye open for advancements in marketing technologies are key in helping yourself stand out from the crowd.

In this episode, Jeremy Houser delves into some of his recent activities while also highlighting the importance of effective communication, systematic processes, and utilizing state-of-the-art financial technology in order to keep your financial advisory practice up to date with current marketing trends.

With invaluable lessons from his travels and discussions about previous engaging podcast episodes featuring industry titans, Jeremy emphasizes the benefits of having a personal assistant and participating in live training events. 

Episode highlights:

  • Effective communication practices and how they are crucial for building connections and sharing information with your team
  • What systems and processes you should have in place to improve your efficiency and productivity
  • How to leverage financial technology and how it can provide a competitive advantage in your advisory
  • Utilizing up and coming marketing strategies to keep your business in the spotlight
  • The advantage of attending an upcoming live training and how it can enhance advisor skills and curate better client relationships

 

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The Entrepreneur Blueprint with Mike Milligan (Ep. 64)

The Entrepreneur Blueprint with Mike Milligan (Ep. 64)

Adopting innovative ideas and a fresh approach is a great way to transform your financial advisory career. Lets dive into an industry leading Entrepreneurs mindset!

Join Jeremy Houser as he talks with Mike Milligan, the visionary entrepreneur and Certified Financial Planner® behind Ideas by Mike. Together, they touch on the ever-evolving landscape of the financial services industry, sharing insights on thriving in a post-COVID world, leveraging technology for growth, and the importance of adapting to meet clients’ changing needs. Follow along to elevate your practice and create impactful, lasting change within the industry.

Jeremy and Mike discuss: 

  • The transition to offering virtual financial services and the advantages of reaching clients nationwide
  • Strategies for effective entrepreneurship and business growth in the financial sector
  • Embracing financial technology in the virtual world
  • The struggles and perseverance of business owners from being overworked and under-resourced to overcome issues
  • The impact of COVID-19 on the industry and how it has reshaped advisor-client interactions
  • The importance of assembling the right team to foster innovation and improve service
  • And more

 

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About Our Guest:

Mike Milligan is the CEO of Ideas By Mike. With over 24 years of experience in guiding individuals through the complexities of finance and life, Mike is well-versed in offering support as an advisor, confidant, and mentor. He acknowledges the universal need for assistance and credits his own journey of personal growth and professional success to the invaluable guidance he has received.

Having transformed physical fitness and business acumen, Mike recognizes the power of mentorship and cognitive control in shaping one’s life choices. A lifelong learner, he channels his honed expertise to aid others, drawing from his qualifications in life and health insurance, as well as his CFP® (CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™) and Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) designations.

Mike’s career trajectory spans stints at major financial institutions and boutique investment firms, culminating in the establishment of his own firm nearly a decade ago. His professional ethos centers on being the trusted advisor who prioritizes the best interests of every client. On a personal level, Mike aspires to excel as a devoted father to his three children—Zach, Grace, and Paige—and a supportive husband to his wife, Leigh Ana. The Milligan household is further enriched by the presence of their cherished canine companions, Lady Goos and Lady Luna.