The 4-Day Work Week That Doubled This Advisor's Impact with Robert Johnson III

Robert Johnson III never wanted to be a financial advisor. Watching his father work endless hours and miss baseball games convinced him this wasn't the path for him. But 21 years later, he's built a thriving financial planning practice working just four days a week. In this episode, Robert shares how a teacher's retirement story changed his entire perspective on the industry, why he intentionally compressed his work week after his son was born, and the counterintuitive decisions that allowed him to scale his business while spending more time with family. From hiring his first assistant when he couldn't afford it to building a self-managed practice, Robert reveals the mindset shifts and tactical strategies that transformed his business. He discusses the power of following proven systems, taking calculated leaps, and why quality always trumps quantity when it comes to client work.

Chapters:

1. (00:00:00) - Believe in Yourself and Take Action
2. (00:01:00) - How Robert Got Into Financial Planning (Despite Never Wanting To)
3. (00:03:00) - The Retirement Story That Changed Everything
4. (00:06:00) - Focusing on the "Fragile 10" Years Around Retirement
5. (00:08:00) - Building Confidence as a Young Advisor with Older Clients
6. (00:11:00) - Specializing and Simplifying Your Business as You Grow
7. (00:13:00) - The Best Investment: Hiring an Assistant (Before You Can Afford It)
8. (00:15:00) - Working 4 Days a Week: How Compression Creates Focus
9. (00:19:00) - Taking the Leap: Hiring Before You're Ready
10. (00:22:00) - Calculated Risks vs. Reckless Risks
11. (00:24:00) - Losing Contracts and Finding Better Opportunities
12. (00:28:00) - The Mindset of Bouncing Back from Setbacks
13. (00:30:00) - What Successful Advisors Must Have: Mindset, Work Ethic, and Mentors
14. (00:33:00) - Organization: The Foundation of Success
15. (00:36:00) - Building a Self-Managed Business
16. (00:40:00) - Final Advice: Do What Your Future Self Will Thank You For

Links and Resources

1. Website
2. Robert Johnson III on LinkedIn
3. 7 Figure Advisor
4. Nick Davies on