Why Financial Advisers Must Think Like Business Owners with Johann Maree

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What is the difference between practice management and business management, and why does it matter so much for financial advisers today?

In this episode of PROpulsion Live, I speak with Johann Maree about why advice firms need to be run as proper businesses, not just busy adviser-led practices. With more than 35 years of experience across South Africa and Australia, Johann shares what he has learned about business models, client segmentation, fee-for-service, client engagement, adviser behaviour, and the systems that help advice firms grow.

This conversation is for financial advisers, planners, and firm owners who know they need to step back from daily pressure and start building a stronger business. We unpack what business management looks like in an advice firm, where many firms go wrong, and what leaders should be doing now to build something more stable, more valuable, and easier to run.

In this episode, we cover:

- the shift from practice management to business management

- the signs your business depends too much on the owner

- the biggest business gaps in advice firms

- strategic planning for advice businesses

- client segmentation in a practical way

- fee-for-service and client value

- client engagement as a business issue

- the first steps to take in the next 90 days

Johann brings deep experience in advice business leadership, behavioural finance, coaching, and adviser development. This is a practical conversation for anyone who wants to build a better financial planning business.

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