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Welcome to the Balanced Advisor Podcast with Dr. Travis Parry. We want to help financial advisors achieve balance in their lives. If you're an advisor who has struggled to make time for the important things in your life both in and out of the office, then this show is for you.

Join Travis for new episodes each week that will feature interviews with advisors from across the country. They'll share their personal stories of struggles and successes when it comes to striking that proper work/life balance. Travis will also interview other financial industry peers to connect advisors with other valuable resources that can hep them live a balanced life.

Dr. Travis Parry began his career as a financial advisor in 2002. Over the next decade he developed an interest in helping individuals and couples manage and plan for their lives in more ways than just their finances. The shift turned into a new business, new goals, and a few books along the way. Eventually, Travis founded the Make Time Institute with the specific goal of helping financial professionals and business owners achieve work/life balance.

Read more about Travis' background.

Get Travis' newest book, Achieving Balance: The Make Time Method For Advisors To Reach Business And Personal Goals In An Overworked World.

Make Time Institute Website

Email: travis@travisparry.com

Jan 20, 2022

On today’s episode, we are excited to welcome Russ Thornton, the owner of Wealthcare for Women. Through his own family experience, he saw the need for advisors focused on serving the unique financial issues women may face. He now works with women and their families to help them make the most out of their money and their retirement.
 
Balance has evolved for Russ over the years. To him, it’s about taking care of his clients and prioritizing time with his own family. Recognizing the importance of his own health and community has aided him in his journey. 
 
Advisors are great at giving advice, but they often struggle to internalize advice for themselves. However, as you get to a more selective niche, you should grow your ability to set boundaries. You may be reaching your goals but how often do you sit back and celebrate your accomplishments?
 
Join us today as we further discuss: 
  • Russ Thornton’s 28-year long journey as an advisor 
  • Why women face unique financial decisions and how we can better serve them 
  • Advisors learning to take advice from themselves and from others 
  • Why finding your true niche can help you scale your practice 
  • Learning to be content and figure out what is enough for you and your business  
 

TIMESTAMPS

0:28 – Russ Thornton joins us! 

5:20 – Financial services for women 

9:27 – The story of Travis’ mother

13:04 – What is his definition of balance?

15:51 – What struggles has he seen advisors face? 

20:01 – Following through with your own advice 

23:11 – Referring clients to other advisors 

25:08 – Drawing the line between work and personal life

28:28 – You can’t be in business mode 24/7 

29:50 – Why this industry can be lonely   

33:05 – Celebrating your accomplishments

36:06 – What is enough?  

40:59 – How can you reach out to Russ? 

 

RESOURCES

Learn more: Wealthcare for Women 

Email: travis@travisparry.com

Get Travis' newest book!