Ep #232: Starting out in the Insurance Channel then Pivoting to an RIA and Fintech with Derek Notman

Derek Notman, founder and CEO of Couplr AI and co-host of Rethink. The Financial Advisor Podcast, joins the show to share how he transformed a thriving advisory career into a mission-driven entrepreneurial journey. After his passion for investing and mentoring at-risk youth led him to financial planning, Derek ultimately launched his own RIA. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on how identifying a persistent industry pain point sparked the creation of his fintech startup, where he sees the future of advice heading next, and more. Listen in as he opens up about his early success in the insurance channel, how he overcame a fear of selling, and how he eventually launched his firm. If you're curious about blending purpose with profit, making the leap from advisor to entrepreneur, or using tech to drive meaningful change in financial services, you won't want to miss this conversation. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4kDuch1