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The Blue Square Method
It equips you with a proven philosophy and process for building the business you deserve, while tracking towards your "blue square," becoming the best version of yourself.


The Advisor Playbook
This proven financial advisor coaching process, developed by Duncan MacPherson and Chris Jeppesen, empowers you to grow your business with predictability and consistency.

The "Always On" Podcast

Master the Art of AI Prompting
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The Ultimate Financial Advisor Tech Stack

Grow Your Divorce Advisory Business

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2025 Insights from the Practice Management Index
Building on years of working with advisory teams and complex enterprises, Duncan MacPherson takes leaders deeper into what it truly means to guide advisors through an increasingly demanding environment. This session moves beyond surface-level leadership concepts into practical, real-world application, helping leaders bring structure, clarity, and consistency as they prepare their organization for 2026.
Participants will learn how to:
- Strengthen Strategic Leadership – Understand the strategic, tactical, and cultural pillars that drive consistent advisor performance.
- Optimize Advisor Support – Navigate teaming structures, capacity decisions, and succession planning with clarity.
- Enhance Enterprise Value – Apply leadership discipline that compounds over time and strengthens organizational resilience.
- Lead With Intention – Shift from reactive management to a proactive, purpose-driven leadership approach that elevates advisors and supports long-term growth.

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Financial Advisor Coaching

The best of the best teams in history oftentimes, attribute their success to great coaching! This informative guide will help answer:
- What can a good financial advisor coach do for me?
- What questions should I ask when hiring a coach?
- What should I watch out for when hiring a coach?
- Is coaching worth the investment?
- And many more...

















