In this episode, Julian Franky (Director of Growth) and Matt Hartman (Data Scientist) break down one of the core engines behind our platform: the second-price auction.
If you're focused on organic growth and want to better understand how to attract ideal-fit clients without wasting time or budget, our team is here to guide you through it all—from determining true value to the onboarding and optimization process.
Connect with Datalign:
Website: https://datalign.com
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/datalignadvisory/
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Connect with our Hosts:
Matthew Hartmann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-hartmann
Julian Franky: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-franky/
In this episode, we explore:
- How “second-price auctions” work—and how it impacts bidding strategy - What it means to bid your “true value” and how it impacts cost - How to calculate return on investment using conversion rates, client cash flow, and expected value - The role of geographic targeting and segment-specific pricing in campaign effectiveness - What top-performing advisory firms on Datalign do differently - Why partnering with an AI-powered platform is essential for scalable growth
Timecodes: 00:00 – What is the Second Price Auction: Trailer 00:40 – Meet the hosts 01:02 – What is a second price auction? 01:57 – What's the difference between a first and second price auction? 03:14 – What is “true value” in an auction and why does it matter? 05:05 – How do you calculate true value in a second price auction? 07:12 – How do financial advisors determine the value of a client? 09:41 – How does Datalign Advisory ensure quality and fairness for both users and advisors? 11:08 – What is the ROI of organic digital growth for financial advisors? 13:08 – What are best practices for success on the Datalign platform? 14:05 – How can financial advisors grow beyond referrals? 14:30 – How does Datalign Advisory meet the needs of younger, digital-first clients? 15:00 – What is the role of data analytics in Datalign’s decision-making? 16:20 – How does Datalign help advisors expand into new markets? 17:30 – What are the key factors in calculating client value for advisors? 18:40 – How do advisors use geographic data to find new opportunities? 19:50 – What is the importance of volume and statistical significance in lead generation? 21:00 – How can financial advisors ensure long-term growth using Datalign? 22:10 – What is the “Great Wealth Transfer” and how does it impact financial advisors? 23:00 – Where can you learn more about Datalign Advisory?
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