155: Solo - How I'd Approach Marketing as a Financial Advisor (If I Could Start Over)

I’ve worked with hundreds of top financial advisors over the years, and I keep seeing the same problem show up in different ways: incredibly talented advisors with empty calendars.

The issue usually isn’t effort. It’s how marketing decisions are made. Too often, advisors run their marketing on emotion instead of math.

In this episode, I break down the exact marketing framework I’ve shared with some of the fastest-growing firms in the country. We walk through how to evaluate marketing like an investment, not an expense. Why ROI and high frequency matters. And how shifting from one-to-one to one-to-many marketing creates leverage that allows you to scale beyond yourself.

If you want a calendar that stays full without grinding harder, this episode gives you the mental model to build it intentionally—and scale it sustainably.

3 of the biggest insights from Brad Johnson…

#1.) Marketing Must Be Driven by Math, Not Emotion

Advisors often abandon proven strategies after one bad experience. When you understand the true numbers behind your funnels, you stop guessing and start investing with confidence.

#2.) Frequency Is Just as Important as ROI

A high-ROI strategy that runs only a few times per year can’t scale your business alone. The best growth comes from balancing return and how often you can turn the volume up.

#3.) One-to-Many Is the Ultimate Growth Lever

The most scalable advisory firms don’t rely on one-to-one outreach. They use seminars, events, and content to serve many people at once—without sacrificing quality.

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