Unlocking Growth Strategies for Financial Advisors featuring Craig Butler

Check it out! Host David DeCelle interviews Craig Butler, Chief Growth Officer at Tru Independence, about business development and sales strategies. Tru Independence, which recently merged with Sanctuary Wealth, manages $45 billion in assets with 120 advisors. Craig emphasizes the importance of differentiating in a crowded market, offering comprehensive business services including compliance, marketing, and technology support. He highlights the need for advisors to transition from practices to businesses, suggesting tools like EOS and business valuations to assess and improve operations. Craig also recommends Donald Miller's "Building a StoryBrand" for effective client engagement.

 

Connect with Craig:

 

• Website: https://www.tru-ind.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tru-independence/

 

About the Model FA Podcast

 

The Model FA podcast is a show for fiduciary financial advisors. In each episode, our host David DeCelle sits down with industry experts, strategic thinkers, and advisors to explore what it takes  to build a successful practice — and have an abundant life in the process. We believe in continuous learning, tactical advice, and strategies that work — no “gotchas” or BS. Join us to hear stories from successful financial advisors, get actionable ideas from experts, and re-discover your drive to build the practice of your dreams. 

 

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