Finding Your Focus Amidst The Draw To Do More 'Public Work' In A Mid-Career Crisis: Kitces & Carl Ep 37

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Finding Your Focus Amidst The Draw To Do More 'Public Work' In A Mid-Career Crisis: Kitces & Carl Ep 37

FromKitces and Carl - Real Talk for Real Financial Advisors

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Jul 2, 2020

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Jul 2, 2020

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A no-holds barred conversation for Real Financial Advisors with industry nerd Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards. One draws with a Sharpie, the other nerds out with spreadsheets, and both provide you with unique perspectives so that you can more effectively communicate with and serve your clients, run a more fulfilling practice, and maintain a healthier lifestyle.

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Why Are We So Afraid To Just Listen: Kitces & Carl Ep 15: In our 15th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and financial advisor communication expert Carl Richards sit down to discuss the value of really listening to clients, and how, by simply talking less and listening more in client meetings, an... by Kitces and Carl - Real Talk for Real Financial Advisors
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Finding Your Focus Amidst The Draw To Do More 'Public Work' In A Mid-Career Crisis: Kitces & Carl Ep 37

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