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How Financial Advisors Can Charge Higher Fees

For advisors thinking through fee levels and perceived value, the episode offers a pricing-psychology discussion and a list of common pitfalls around premium pricing.

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Summary

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The episode discusses how financial advisors can charge higher fees, arguing that higher prices can increase perceived value, reduce buyer's remorse and make services easier to sell. It covers pricing psychology, the effect of free consultations, and a "fee is part of the product" mindset. It also outlines problems advisors face when trying to use premium pricing.

  1. The episode argues that doubling prices can make services easier to sell by changing perceived value.
  2. It says charging more can lower clients' risk of buyer's remorse and make referrals more likely.
  3. It argues that offering free consultations can hurt the prospect-to-client pipeline and consume time.
  4. It discusses a "fee is part of the product" mindset and three problems advisors face with premium pricing.

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