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The Hidden Fuel Behind Explosive Practice Growth - The Purpose Focused Advisor with Rob Brown

Release Date: 07/17/2025

The Hidden Fuel Behind Explosive Practice Growth - The Purpose Focused Advisor with Rob Brown

The Retirement Fiduciary Podcast

In this special episode, we flip the mic - Adam Koós joins The Purpose Focused Advisor podcast with Rob Brown to unpack the strategies, mindset shifts, and systems that led to massive growth at Libertas Wealth. Adam shares how he doubled his firm’s AUM and revenue in just two years, not by chasing gimmicks, but by committing to systems, vision-driven leadership, and client-first experiences. He dives deep into why he calls Libertas a “marketing firm that happens to do financial planning,” and how that shift unlocked new levels of trust, growth, and fulfillment. You’ll hear...

Timing the Market vs. Following the Trend: What Actually Works

The Retirement Fiduciary Podcast

In this episode of The Retirement Fiduciary Podcast, host Adam Koós takes the guest seat on The Aligned Money Show with George G. The conversation blends financial insight with personal backstory as Adam opens up about his unexpected past in music, his path to becoming a Chartered Market Technician, and the investment strategies he uses today to help clients protect and grow their wealth. This episode covers everything from election-season uncertainty to the pros and cons of trend following, what most people misunderstand about timing the market, and why building the right portfolio is...

From Flipping to Freedom: How Sharad Mehta Built His Real Estate Empire

The Retirement Fiduciary Podcast

In this episode of The Retirement Fiduciary Podcast, host Adam Koós interviews Sharad Mehta, the Founder and CEO of REsimpli, a revolutionary real estate software platform. Sharad shares his remarkable journey from working as an accountant to becoming a successful real estate investor and entrepreneur. After flipping over 800 properties and managing a portfolio of 60 free-and-clear rental units, Sharad realized the need for a more efficient way to run his business. This insight led him to develop REsimpli, an all-in-one software solution designed to streamline real estate investing by...

Facing the Unexpected: Strategies for Change with Life Coach Suzanne Campi

The Retirement Fiduciary Podcast

In this episode of The Retirement Fiduciary, Adam Koos is joined by life coach Suzanne Campi for an inspiring conversation about navigating life’s transitions. Suzanne shares her expertise on helping clients embrace change, whether it’s preparing for retirement, dealing with an unexpected career shift, or simply facing life’s uncertainties. Together, they discuss how adopting a positive mindset can make even the most challenging transitions more manageable. Suzanne dives into why many people struggle with change and offers practical advice for approaching it differently. Drawing from...

Momentum and Volume - The Other Major Factors to Consider When Investing

The Retirement Fiduciary Podcast

In this episode of The Retirement Fiduciary, Adam Koos concludes his NERD-vember series with Part 2 of "Major Factors to Consider When Investing," shifting focus to two additional critical factors in investing: momentum and volume. Building on the foundation set in Part 1, Adam explains how these indicators can help you better understand market behavior and make more informed investment decisions. By exploring the role of momentum, he shows how the speed of price changes can signal future trends, while his discussion on volume highlights its importance in confirming those trends. ...

Price and Trend - 2 of The Major Factors to Consider When Investing

The Retirement Fiduciary Podcast

In this episode Adam is diving into the first part of his NERD-vember series, doing a deeper dive into 2 of the major factors to consider when investing... price and trend. Adam will be looking at these 2 indicators and how to use them to determine if it's a good TIME to buy, or when it's a good time to buy or sell your current investments. Examing the highs and lows of recent market history, Adam shares more on how trends and moving averages work and how to take this into account when making your financial decisions. Libertas Wealth: Subscribe on...

Making Estate Planning Easier with Dan Baron of Baron Law

The Retirement Fiduciary Podcast

In this episode of "The Retirement Fiduciary," Adam sits down with Dan Baron, an expert in estate planning, elder care law, probate, and business succession, to simplify the often daunting process of estate planning. Together, they explore important topics like whether or not you should avoid probate and how the probate process can impact your assets. Dan introduces the concept of asset shrinkage, explaining how poor planning can lead to significant loss of wealth over time, especially in the face of rising nursing home costs, which he discusses in detail with average figures from across the...

Daylight - The One Important Thing to Watch When The Market Goes Haywire

The Retirement Fiduciary Podcast

"Up The Escalator - Down The Elevator" In this episode of The Retirement Fiduciary, Adam explores the concept of "Daylight," a key metric that investors should pay close attention to when markets become volatile. Daylight refers to the average price of an investment over a specified period, offering a clearer picture of an asset’s performance by smoothing out short-term fluctuations. Adam explains how this metric can help investors make better decisions, especially when market conditions are unpredictable or erratic. Using examples from the past five years, Adam illustrates how Daylight has...

Overcoming Real Estate Challenges with Rachel Alley, Realtor with Keller Williams

The Retirement Fiduciary Podcast

In this episode of The Retirement Fiduciary, Adam welcomes back Rachel Alley, Realtor and Team Leader for The Millennium Group at Keller Williams Capital Partners in Central Ohio. Rachel revisits the podcast to discuss the significant shifts in the residential real estate market since her last appearance over two years ago. She highlights the challenges buyers and homeowners face today, particularly with interest rates more than doubling, and provides insights into how these changes are reshaping the market. Rachel also explores the topic of refinancing, offering guidance on when it makes...

Unleashing Your True Potential with Natalie Siston, Author of "Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always Been"

The Retirement Fiduciary Podcast

In this episode of The Retirement Fiduciary, host Adam welcomes Natalie Siston, a dynamic speaker and best-selling author of "Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You've Always Been." Natalie dives into her upbringing in a small Ohio town of just 600 people and how these humble beginnings significantly shaped her career trajectory. She explains the pivotal role this close-knit community played in inspiring her to establish her coaching business, "Small Town Leadership," which focuses on harnessing the values and lessons from small-town life to achieve professional success. Natalie also delves into her...

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In this special episode, we flip the mic - Adam Koós joins The Purpose Focused Advisor podcast with Rob Brown to unpack the strategies, mindset shifts, and systems that led to massive growth at Libertas Wealth.

Adam shares how he doubled his firm’s AUM and revenue in just two years, not by chasing gimmicks, but by committing to systems, vision-driven leadership, and client-first experiences. He dives deep into why he calls Libertas a “marketing firm that happens to do financial planning,” and how that shift unlocked new levels of trust, growth, and fulfillment.

You’ll hear insights on automation, onboarding, daily action over distant goals, and the power of delegation. Adam also opens up about the importance of saving clients from bad advice, choosing integrity over shortcuts, and building a firm that’s both scalable and deeply human.

If you’re a financial professional looking to grow with intention, this is your blueprint.

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 – The marketing mindset shift that changed everything
01:00 – Why Adam doubled his business and what drove it
03:00 – The COVID pivot: client retention through systems
05:00 – Building a scalable practice: no silver bullets, just structure
07:00 – Finding the right “fuel” to scale as a solo advisor
09:00 – Adam’s upbringing and the drive behind his success
11:00 – "We’re a marketing firm that does planning" — what that really means
14:00 – Ethics, trust, and doing what’s right in financial services
16:00 – Why marketing is a responsibility, not a luxury
18:00 – The real engine behind growth: onboarding and segmentation
20:00 – Scaling with systems, minimums, and fee structures
22:00 – Delegation, automation, and protecting your time
24:00 – Stop chasing the horizon: focus on the daily activities
27:00 – Protecting clients from bad advice and bad actors
31:00 – The power of mentorship and shamelessly asking for help
33:00 – Finding your own fuel and building a firm around happiness and intention

Key Takeaways:

Growth requires structure. Success doesn’t come from one big idea — it’s the result of repeatable systems, intentional strategy, and consistent execution.
Marketing is service. If you’re doing great work and not reaching the people who need you, you’re falling short. Marketing is how you earn the right to help more people.
Your onboarding process matters. A strong onboarding experience is foundational to building trust and increasing conversion — don’t overlook it.
Delegate to scale. You can’t grow alone. Automation and systems protect your time so you can focus on what matters most.
Vision > Vanity Metrics. Focus less on arbitrary goals and more on the daily activities that drive long-term success.