From Busy to Rich

Click here to watch the video version. In this episode of "From Busy to Rich," hosts Wes and Andy engage in a deep conversation with Mike, a seasoned advisor and leader at New York Life. Mike shares his 30-year career journey, emphasizing themes of personal growth, leadership, and the importance of not limiting one's potential. He introduces the concept of the "three P's" of future planning: Pipe...

Click here to watch video version. In this episode of "From Busy to Rich," hosts Wes and Justin welcome Dev Warren, an experienced business advisor. The discussion, inspired by Jamie Kern Lima's book "Worthy," focuses on helping financial advisors enhance their profitability and quality of life. Dev shares his career journey, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and seizing opportunities. He d...

Click here to watch the video version. In this episode of "From Busy to Rich," hosts Wes and Justin delve into the concept of achieving a 10x growth jump. They emphasize the importance of rethinking and reshuffling team roles to facilitate significant growth. Using analogies like bicycles and bamboo, they illustrate different growth strategies. Bicycles represent incremental, visible progress, whi...

In this episode of "From Busy to Rich," host Andy and Wes explore the concept of alignment in business, and the four levels of entrepreneurial evolution. They discuss the importance of aligning capital with personal values and the transition from micromanaging to building a strong team. Wes emphasizes the "who not how" mindset, empowering leaders, and creating a self-managed company. They highligh...

In this episode of "From Busy to Rich," host Andy and Wes explore the four levels of delegation. They explain each level: gathering information, informed progress, informed results, and ownership. Emphasizing the importance of clear communication, they discuss how understanding these levels can lighten leaders' mental loads and foster trust within teams. They also stress the need for celebrating t...

In this episode of "From Busy to Rich," hosts Andy, Wes, and Justin discuss the importance of being intentional and focusing on moving towards desired goals rather than away from undesired situations. They explore themes of leadership, personal development, and the financial planning industry. The conversation emphasizes the need to challenge default settings, clarify what a rich life means, and a...

In this episode of "From Busy to Rich," host Wes and Justin explore the concept of default settings and their impact on decision-making in personal and professional contexts. They illustrate how default settings can limit potential and emphasize the importance of challenging these norms. They stress the need for intentionality in challenging defaults and mention upcoming resources like the book "U...

In this episode of "From Busy to Rich," host Andy and Wes introduce the Transform University program, created by Wes Young. Wes discusses the program's purpose, emphasizing the importance of a transformational mindset for business growth. He highlights the need for advisors to increase profitability and quality of life for themselves and their clients. Wes stresses the significance of embracing ch...

In this episode of "From Busy to Rich," host Andy and Wes wrap the series as they delve into the art of effective meetings for financial advisors. They discuss the critical role of first impressions and the necessity of earning clients' trust early on. Wes shares his strategies for setting up initial meetings that are comfortable, conversational, and client-focused. They underscore the importance...

In this episode of "From Busy to Rich," host Andy and Wes discuss strategies for new advisors to effectively set up meetings with potential clients. They emphasize the importance of being genuine, clear, and emotionally intelligent when communicating with clients. Wes shares his early career experience, highlighting the need to build trust and negotiate the benefit of the doubt. He suggests a tran...

In this episode of "From Busy to Rich," host Andy and Wes discuss strategies for financial advisors to earn trust and establish rapport with potential clients. Wes shares his experience with a high-net-worth individual, emphasizing the need to negotiate the benefit of the doubt, build common ground, and focus on the client's needs. They explore the importance of mindset, genuine conversation, and...

In this episode of "From Busy to Rich," host Andy and Wes explore the crucial role of mental management in daily life. They discuss the importance of controlling our reactions to prevent external factors, like rudeness or bad news, from disrupting our mental state. The conversation covers strategies for dealing with workplace negativity, advocating for open communication and boundary setting. Addi...

In this episode of "From Busy to Rich," host Andy and Wes discuss the critical practice of mid-year course correction for advisors. They highlight the value of quarterly planning and taking time away from the usual environment to reflect and set actionable goals for the next 60 days. The conversation centers on the connection between intentional planning, profitability, and quality of life, offeri...

In this episode of "From Busy to Rich," host Andy and guest Wes delve into the crucial decision of when financial advisors should hire their first employee. They discuss the benefits of hiring for profitability and improved quality of life for both advisors and clients. Wes shares his own struggles as a solo practitioner and the importance of recognizing when to delegate tasks. The duo addresses t...

In this episode of the "From Busy to Rich" podcast, host Andy and Wes delve into the concept of "the gap" in relationships, particularly in business. They discuss how gaps between expectations and experiences can be filled with trust or suspicion, and the positive impact of choosing trust. This principle is applicable to client relationships, internal team dynamics, and personal well-being. They e...

In this episode of the "From Busy to Rich" podcast, Andy, Wes, and special guest Dave Podell discuss the importance of growth, specialization, and taking risks in business. Dave shares insights into his company's focus on large deductible tax strategies and the journey of continuous evolution in their field. The trio emphasizes the value of overcoming fear, trying new things, and the role of coach...

In this podcast episode, hosts Wes and Andy debunk the idea that more customers are the key to a better advisory practice, instead highlighting the power of referrals. They discuss the ineffectiveness of traditional referral methods, like policy wallets, and the importance of creating a process that naturally attracts clients. Wes uses a mission trip story to illustrate the significance of meaning...

In this episode of "From Busy to Rich," the host Andy, Wes, and Justin discuss the pervasive feeling of dissatisfaction and the power of the stories we tell ourselves. They explore how personal narratives can shape our experiences and the importance of redefining success to combat dissatisfaction. The conversation emphasizes intentional responses to challenges, the value of a grateful mindset, and...

In this special episode of "From Busy to Rich," Wes joined Sten Morgan on his podcast of “Becoming an Elite Financial Advisor.” They discussed the intricacies of managing a remote team in the financial planning sector. Wes recounts his early start in the industry, the shift from commission-based to fee-based planning, and the importance of growth and team building. He introduces a task ranking sys...

In this episode of "From Busy to Rich," host Andy and Wes explore the art of communication, particularly in public speaking. Wes shares his evolution from a reluctant speaker to a confident communicator, emphasizing the importance of starting with 'why,' building tension, and establishing common ground. They discuss a framework for crafting messages that resonate, focusing on one key point for mem...

In this episode of "From Busy to Rich", Wes Young, a church volunteer, speaks to the congregation about the significance of work and navigating the gap between our current state and our aspirations. He emphasizes that work should be meaningful and contribute to a fulfilling life. Wes discusses the importance of setting both becoming and getting goals, and encourages listeners to dream and plan the...

In this episode of "From Busy to Rich", hosts Andy Traub, Wes Young, and Justin Lakin welcome guest Matt Thompson from Northern Ireland. Matt discusses his expertise in storytelling and its relevance to financial advisors' work. They emphasize the importance of understanding clients' personal stories to provide tailored solutions. The conversation explores the parallels between Matt's storytelling...

In this episode of "From Busy to Rich", hosts Andy Traub, Wes Young, and Justin Lakin discuss the importance of setting clear life goals and understanding one's current position, akin to players on a football field. They stress the need for honesty in self-assessment, establishing clear intentions, and creating milestones. The conversation also covers the value of external advice and making choice...

In this episode of "From Busy to Rich", hosts Andy Traub, Wes Young, and Justin Lakin discuss the portion of life spent on average working. A recent study revealed that on average a person will spend 90,000 hours working. They explore the importance of principles in work and life to maximize those hours. They discuss how leveraging principles can lead to success and satisfaction, while ignoring th...

In this episode of "From Busy to Rich," hosts Andy, Wes, and Justin, explore the nuances between hiring and recruiting. They discuss Seth Godin's perspective on the subject, emphasizing that recruiting is a deliberate and slow process that involves creating a job so compelling that it persuades someone to leave their current position. The conversation highlights the need to create a narrative that...