Introduction:

In this episode, we explore the VITAL framework, a powerful tool developed by Amanda C. Watts for building a thriving business. The VITAL acronym stands for Value, Impact, Trust, Agility, and Lucrative. In this episode, we'll delve into each of these components and explore how you can apply them to your business, life and beyond.

Key Takeaways:

• The Pareto Principle: Understand how the 80/20 rule impacts your business and focus on the vital few areas that drive significant results.
• The VITAL Framework: Learn how to implement the five pillars of VITAL - Value, Impact, Trust, Agility, and Lucrative - to create a thriving business.
• The Power of Value: Provide exceptional value to your clients and go beyond just delivering services.
• The Importance of Impact: Focus on creating meaningful change in your clients' lives and businesses.
• The Foundation of Trust: Build strong relationships with your clients and team members based on trust and reliability.
• The Need for Agility: Great businesses have the ability to adapt to changing market conditions, to new technology and industry advancements. All decision making needs to be swift and complete.
• Aim To Be Lucrative: Ensure your business is profitable and sustainable. You can’t help anyone if you don’t make a profit. Your work should help your clients to increase profit and be lucrative.
• Apply Everywhere: The VITAL framework is not just relevant to your business. The concepts can be applied to everywhere; life, relationships, health, family.

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• Global Community Of Peers: CPAs, accountants, fractional CFOs, bookkeepers and finance professionals from all over the world sharing ideas, best practice and innovations with each other.
• Digital copy of Amanda's NEW BOOK, the Business Advisor Playbook: 300+ pages that will transform your approach and share the strategies you need to create, sell and deliver business advisory services.
• Digital copy of 500:200 Model™ Guide: My tried-and-tested formula for taking home at least 200K with business advisory revenue of 500K.
• 12 Days Of Business Advisory video series: that walks you through creating the perfect advisory offer.
• Hand Picked And Categorised episodes of the Business Advisor Podcast to accelerate your journey from a compliance-led to an advisory-led practice.

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In this episode, we delve into the common fears and doubts that hold many financial professionals back from transitioning to advisory services. We'll discuss the importance of embracing failure as a stepping stone to success and the power of consistent action in overcoming obstacles.

Key Takeaways:

• Failure Is Inevitable: Every successful advisor has failed. It's about learning from those failures and refining your approach.
• Fear Is A Sign Of Growth: Don't let fear paralyze you. Resistance is a sign that you're onto something big.
• Start Small: Take small, consistent steps towards your goals, rather than trying to do everything at once.
  Build Relationships: Focus on building strong relationships with clients and other professionals in your industry.
• Develop A Strategy: Focus on one niche, create valuable content, and nurture relationships through consistent action.
• Take Ownership: You are the key to your success. Stop waiting for permission and start taking action.
• You Are Enough: You have the knowledge, skills, and client relationships needed to begin. Be your own hero.
• Start Now: This is the perfect moment to create your own opportunities and transform your practice.

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Here's all the FREE BONUSES you'll receive when you join our exciting community on Skool; The Freedom Tribe

• Global Community Of Peers: CPAs, accountants, fractional CFOs, bookkeepers and finance professionals from all over the world sharing ideas, best practice and innovations with each other.
• Digital copy of Amanda's NEW BOOK, the Business Advisor Playbook: 300+ pages that will transform your approach and share the strategies you need to create, sell and deliver business advisory services.
• Digital copy of 500:200 Model™ Guide: My tried-and-tested formula for taking home at least 200K with business advisory revenue of 500K.
• 12 Days Of Business Advisory video series: that walks you through creating the perfect advisory offer.
• Hand Picked And Categorised episodes of the Business Advisor Podcast to accelerate your journey from a compliance-led to an advisory-led practice.

PLUS: There are a few other surprise bonuses that can be UNLOCKED once you are inside the community: Get Clients Course and 5 Day LinkedIn Challenge. Super excited to see you there, and looking forward to helping you achieve all that you want in life.

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In this episode, Amanda explores the importance of marketing for business advisors, and advisory services. Discover how clearly defining your ideal client, understanding their needs, and communicating your value proposition can lead to more effective marketing and attract high-value clients

Key Takeaways:

• Define Your Ideal Client: Clearly identify the specific type of client you want to attract and develop and an understanding of their unique needs and challenges.
• Articulate Your Value Proposition: Clearly communicate the unique value you offer to your ideal clients, focusing on the benefits they receive and the transformations you enable.
• Focus Your Marketing Efforts: Target your marketing efforts towards your ideal client, avoiding generic messaging that dilutes your brand.
• Share Real Stories: Use storytelling to showcase the impact of your services and build trust with potential clients.
• Build Strong Relationships: Prioritise building genuine relationships with your clients and potential clients.
• Invest in Your Marketing: Allocate time and resources to your marketing efforts, as it's a crucial component of business growth.

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Here's all the FREE BONUSES you'll receive when you join our exciting community on Skool; The Freedom Tribe

• Global Community Of Peers: CPAs, accountants, fractional CFOs, bookkeepers and finance professionals from all over the world sharing ideas, best practice and innovations with each other.
• Digital copy of Amanda's NEW BOOK, the Business Advisor Playbook: 300+ pages that will transform your approach and share the strategies you need to create, sell and deliver business advisory services.
• Digital copy of 500:200 Model™ Guide: My tried-and-tested formula for taking home at least 200K with business advisory revenue of 500K.
• 12 Days Of Business Advisory video series: that walks you through creating the perfect advisory offer.
• Hand Picked And Categorised episodes of the Business Advisor Podcast to accelerate your journey from a compliance-led to an advisory-led practice.

PLUS: There are a few other surprise bonuses that can be UNLOCKED once you are inside the community: Get Clients Course and 5 Day LinkedIn Challenge. Super excited to see you there, and looking forward to helping you achieve all that you want in life.

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