Intentional Planning to stay ahead of your Competition in the RIA Industry

Growing your RIA in a highly competitive market can be a difficult task. Not only do you have to monitor the health and scalability of your own firm, but you must also keep your finger on the pulse of your competitors. Yet, competitive research is often met with a series of roadblocks.   In this episode, I look at the significant role that competitive research plays in the growth and direction of your RIA. Likewise, I discuss how to examine and evaluate your practice through the eyes of your competition. Finally, I review some of the most important assignments to take before your next strategic planning meeting, as well as the pros and cons that come with them. Whether you're a financial advisor or not, you don't want to miss this episode!   This week on The Financially Simple Podcast:   (3:48) Knowing the Destination: The Key to Good Planning (4:52) Business Owners Often Fail to Plan (5:55) Take Inventory of Right Now (6:38) Standard Operating Procedures (8:24) The Key Metrics (9:29) Take a Holistic Assessment of Your Business (12:35) Competitive Analysis (14:04) The Ideal Client (15:12) Listen to Thought Leaders & Business Experts Across Multiple Industries (17:16) The Pros & Cons   Our Favorite Quotes:  "Oftentimes, we're not honest with ourselves, as business owners. We overly justify where we're at. We don't look at our baby quite as ugly as it truly is." - Justin Goodbread   About The Financially Simple Podcast    If you are looking for a podcast that speaks directly to the challenges and puzzles of running a business, you've come to the right place. The Financially Simple podcast was built for you. With over 400 episodes and counting, our host Justin Goodbread covers a broad range of topics, from starting a small business, to prepping it for sale, to growing your personal wealth. Justin's combination of analytical skills, tough love, and a healthy dose of experience delivers practical ideas that will benefit business builders at every stage of their business journey.     If you have questions, or comments for Justin, submit those at: https://financiallysimple.com/ask-justin/    Connect with Justin: Financially Simple newsletter  Facebook  LinkedIn  Twitter    Subscribe Here: Apple Podcast  Spotify  Google Podcast  iHeart Radio  Stitcher    Let us know your thoughts about the show - please leave a review on iTunes to help others discover the podcast.    Financially Simple is a division of WealthSource Partners, LLC ("WSP"), which offers investment advisory and financial planning services. All investing involves risk of loss, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results and nothing in this podcast should be construed as a guarantee of any specific outcome or profit. All market indices discussed are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs and expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. Business planning services offered by WealthSource Business Advisors, LLC ("WBA").    This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only. The content of this podcast represents the views and opinions of Justin Goodbread and/or the podcast's guests and do not necessarily represent the views and/or opinions of WBA, WSP or their affiliates or representatives. Statements made in this podcast are subject to change without notice. Neither WBA, WSP or their representatives, the podcast's hosts or its guests have an obligation to provide revised statements in the event of changed circumstances. Statements made in the podcast are not to be construed as legal or accounting advice or as personalized advice of any nature. Listeners should conduct their own review of any statements made or strategies discussed and exercise judgment or consult with their own professional advisor to see how the information contained in this podcast may apply to their own circumstances.