161: Phil Bray - Why Most Financial Advisor Marketing Fails (and What To Do Instead)

161: Phil Bray - Why Most Financial Advisor Marketing Fails (and What To Do Instead)

March 25, 2026 · 1h 12m · Episode 161

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Phil Bray discusses effective marketing strategies for financial advisors to attract the right clients.

If you’ve ever felt like the marketing strategies you’re using are confusing, inconsistent, or just not working the way you expected, you’re not alone. Oftentimes advisors end up using the spaghetti on the wall approach with random tactics, increasing social media presence, or copying what other firms are doing without a clear strategy behind it. The result? Wasted time, wasted money, and a pipeline that never gets filled the way you hoped. In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Phil Bray, founder of the Yardstick Agency and one of the UK’s leading marketing experts for financial advisors. Phil began his career as a financial advisor before launching an award-winning marketing firm that now helps advisory businesses across the UK grow through smarter positioning, clearer messaging, and intentional marketing strategies. Phil shares tips and strategies to help advisors build a marketing system that consistently attracts the right clients. From niching down and building a referral engine to leveraging social proof, content, and AI, we explore how advisors can stand out in a crowded market and build a firm that grows intentionally, not accidentally. 3 of the biggest insights from Phil…

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