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Advisor Growth Lab Resources.

Articles, podcast episodes, and source-linked research on advisor movement, transition economics, business-model fit, and practice growth.

Built for experienced financial advisors evaluating what comes next.

Short video briefings

One useful idea at a time.

Direct explanations from Chris and Johnny about business-model fit, modern advisor marketing, operating systems, transition economics, and the evidence behind advisor movement. Each finished video will include captions and a searchable transcript.

01 · Chris00:48
Business-model fit

The firm is not the starting point.

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02 · Chris00:42
Marketing systems

A platform is not a marketing system.

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03 · Chris00:55
Transition economics

A strong package can still be the wrong move.

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04 · Johnny00:51
Operating model

Growth needs a system that can carry it.

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05 · AGL00:46
Advisor movement

What the movement data can and cannot tell you.

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Articles

Latest articles.

The clawback math nobody walks you through before the 7-year note

Forgivable notes look like a bonus until you model leaving early. The clawback math in plain, illustrative numbers — before you sign a 7-year term.

Your firm just got bought. How to read the retention offer before you sign anything

An acquisition turns loyalists into shoppers overnight. How to read the headline number, the term length, and the grid math before you sign anything.

How to know if you’re actually ready to leave your firm — before anyone knows you’re asking

Readiness is an evidence question, not a courage question. How to read your book, your math, and your timing — before anyone knows you’re asking.

The Advisor Growth Lab Podcast

Latest podcast episodes.

Short daily episodes on advisor movement, firm changes, transition economics, and practice growth.

Each episode page includes the audio player, full transcript, source links, and related articles.

Advisor Transition Training

Evaluate the business model before you evaluate the offer.

A practical training on business-model fit, transition economics, portability, practice value, and the questions experienced advisors should answer before considering a move.

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