E167 – The New Client Experience: Location

When you’re lost, the first thing you look for is a red dot on a map that says: “You are here.” 

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, host Wes Young and co-host Justin Lakin walk financial advisors through the “location phase,” the very first step in their client onboarding process that transforms initial meetings into transformational ones.

They break down how to replace clunky fact-finding with engaging conversation, using psychology, clear language, and a four-part framework: welcome, common ground, healthy tension, and next steps. Whether you’re brand new to planning or a seasoned advisor, this episode gives you a replicable script and a strategy that builds trust and increases client engagement without feeling like a sales pitch. 

What to expect:

  • How to open meetings with clarity and calm
  • Why “tell me about” is more powerful than interrogation
  • Tools to streamline and digitize the onboarding process
  • The mindset shift that makes people knock on your door

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E166 – The Greatest Lessons in Leadership

In this episode of “From Busy to Rich,” host Wes Young interviews his father, former Operations Director of a major Blockbuster Video franchise. They discuss Blockbuster’s rise and fall, leadership lessons, and adapting to industry changes. The conversation also delves into personal stories of resilience, including his father’s recovery from a life-threatening illness. 

In today’s episode we will cover:

  • Leadership and business decisions made during challenging times.
  • Personal growth and resilience in the face of adversity.
  • The importance of investing in oneself and others.
  • Lessons learned from the bankruptcy and closure of Blockbuster stores.
  • Finding fulfillment in work and pursuing passion over monetary gain.

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E165 – The 4-Step Framework to Make Innovation Stick

Sometimes, the ideas that could revolutionize your business never see the light of day, not because they’re bad, but because they never make it into your rhythm.

In this episode, host Wes Young and co-host Justin Lakin break down the second half of their “Balancing Act” series, showing you exactly how to normalize new ideas inside your advisory business. It’s not about abandoning tradition or chasing the next shiny object; it’s about putting structure around innovation so your best ideas actually create results.

By tuning in, you’ll gain insight into:

  • The 4 distinctions for bringing ideas to life: ideation, resolution, orchestration, and iteration
  • How to identify the difference between a great idea and a distraction
  • The simple rhythm Wes uses to ensure new systems actually stick
  • What happens when you don’t challenge your “normal”
  • And more!

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E164 – From Side Hustle to Scaled Simplicity: Building Systems that Serve

In this episode of “From Busy to Rich,” hosts Wes Young and Justin Lakin interview entrepreneur Bryan Clayton. Bryan shares his journey from starting a lawn mowing business at 14 to building and selling a $10 million company, then founding GreenPal, the “DoorDash for lawn care.” The discussion covers the value of domain expertise, learning from customers, continuous improvement, and building strong teams and company culture.

We will cover:

  • The necessity of validating assumptions with real users early in the product development process.
  • The balance between working in the business and working on the business for sustainable growth.
  • The importance of building strong company culture and aligning team members with the business mission.
  • Strategies for fostering employee growth and engagement within a company.

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