#288 -Andrea Schlapia: Founder and CEO of Ironstone Business Coaching

Andrea Schlapia: Founder and CEO of Ironstone Business Coaching Hosts Michael Connaughton and Kathleen Kenealy are joined by Andrea Schlapia Founder and CEO of Ironstone Business Coaching. Andrea Schlapia began her career in banking, then rose through the ranks of global investment firms like Dreyfus, Prudential, and Deutsche Bank. In 2008, she launched Ironstone, which specializes in helping financial advisors. Andrea is the go-to practice management expert for independent financial advisory firms. She is the founder of Ironstone and creator of Ironstone's Fundamental 4™ blueprint, a system that guides financial advisory professionals and their teams to grow purposefully, operate efficiently, and leave the next generation with a wealth of knowledge to continue the business legacy. We discuss:  Best practices around hiring and organizational structure  Ways to "delegate and elevate"  Defining your firm values And much more More on Andrea and Ironstone Website LinkedIn Profile