Nick Davies of 7 Figure Advisor joins David Desel on the Model FA podcast to explore the transformative power of masterminds for financial advisors and the critical importance of relationship-centric client service. Nick shares his journey from 20 years in banking across London, Asia, and Wall Street to becoming a Tony Robbins coach and ultimately specializing in helping financial advisors build seven-figure practices. The conversation dives deep into the three keys to mastermind success—commitment, collaboration, and consistency—and Nick's FOCUS framework for structuring effective peer groups. They discuss optimal mastermind size (4-10 members), meeting cadence (weekly or bi-weekly virtual sessions with quarterly in-person gatherings), and how to avoid the common pitfalls of study groups that feel comfortable but lack transformation. Nick emphasizes that the deepest client relationships create a "guilt layer" that provides grace during mistakes, and technology should augment—not replace—human connection. David shares Model FA's AI tool that prompts advisors weekly with personalized client touchpoints, demonstrating how technology can systematically support relationship building without sacrificing the human element. This episode is essential listening for any advisor looking to scale their practice through peer collaboration while maintaining the deep client relationships that truly differentiate their business.

Chapters:

1. (00:00:00) - The Gap in Advisor Masterminds: Why Growth Officers Need Support
2. (00:01:00) - Setting Audacious Goals: The Power of Thinking Big to Serve More Advisors
3. (00:02:57) - From London Banking to Coaching: Nick's Journey to Serving Financial Advisors
4. (00:06:00) - The Foundation of Masterminds: Why Surrounding Yourself with High Standards Matters
5. (00:09:00) - Peer-Led vs. Facilitator-Led Masterminds: What Actually Works
6. (00:12:00) - The Three Keys to Mastermind Success: Commitment, Collaboration, and Consistency
7. (00:14:00) - The FOCUS Framework: How to Structure Your Mastermind for Maximum Impact
8. (00:17:00) - Creating Your Mastermind Agenda: Moving Beyond "What Should We Talk About?"
9. (00:20:00) - Study Groups vs. Masterminds: Comfortable vs. Transformational
10. (00:23:00) - The Sweet Spot: Why 4-10 Members Is the Optimal Mastermind Size
11. (00:24:00) - Building Relationship-Centric Practices: Why Clients Call You Third
12. (00:26:00) - Using Technology to Augment (Not Replace) Human Connection
13. (00:29:00) - The Guilt Layer: How Deep Relationships Create Grace When Mistakes Happen
14. (00:33:00) - Connect with Nick

Links and Resources

1. Website
2. David DeCelle on