🧇 The Weekly Waffle - 1st December 2023 📅
Hello, Dear , 🌟
🍳 Ready for a Weekend Giggle? Let's spill the tea from our Academy of Life Planning Town Hall – The Friday Lunch Bunch. Grab a cuppa and let's wade through this together!
The Execution Sessions - 'The Stand & DELIVER Game Giver' 🎯
In the GAME Plan, 'E' is for 'Execution', not 'Excuses'. Here’s what’s cooking:
🧭 The Ikigai Proposition Development Framework, aka your roadmap to a business plan.
🧹 The Four Capitals Detox – Clearing out the cobwebs before the grand makeover.
📓 The Decision Journal, now with ChatGPT 4’s brains for tracking progress like a hawk.
Higher Fees Thanks to Consumer Duty? Oh, the Irony! 💷
Plot twist: FCA's fair pricing crusade is actually making advice firms bump up their fees. Case in point: St James’s Place.
Pension Firms to Youngsters: 'Show Us More Money!' 💼
Legal & General’s latest spiel to the youth: Up those pension contributions for a dreamy retirement. Ignoring, of course, the trend of working into your 80s for kicks.
FCA Tightening the Noose on Small Financial Advice Firms 🤐
This week's gossip: FCA’s new ‘Polluter Pays’ rule. Small firms, brace yourselves; big fish swim free. Plus, FCA playing the strict teacher with small firms skirting complaints.
Scandal of the Week: LIBOR and EU Fraud 🕵️
In the spotlight: Andy Verity’s book “Rigged” exposing the LIBOR scandal. Spoiler: The big baddies are still living it up. Also, a cheeky billion-dollar EU fraud – just another day in paradise.
Fresh Off the Press: AoLP's Video-on-demand Channel 📹
New arrivals: DIY vids on HapNav, all the gossip from Partner Parades, and a back catalogue of AI Power Hours.
AI Power Hour Recap: Last Tuesday's Highlights 🤖
We dived into the new and improved Decision Journal, ChatGPT4’s light-speed campaign wizardry, Keymate's memory vault, and Midjourney’s ugly-duckling-to-swan photo revamp.
MoneyFitt: The Library No One's Reading 📚
Why's no one loving MoneyFitt’s library? Verdict: It’s as thrilling as watching paint dry. We need more than words and pictures to get the party started. Come on guys - try it and give us your verdict.
FT Adviser Podcast: The Great Financial Planning vs Advice Debate 🎙️
The Transparency Taskforce's nod means a reshare of this must-listen podcast. If it’s buzzing in the FT, it’s worth a listen.
Vanity Awards: The Trophy Scam 🏆
Shocked at the shady winners? Turns out, it's pay-to-play in the trophy game. And oops, we might have been duped too.
The Game Plan: Love at Second Sight? ❤️🔥
The Game Plan is financial planning gold, but it’s an acquired taste. New clients might squirm a bit. It's not just money talk; it's a deep dive into life itself.
Success Stories with a Tech Twist 🖥️
The 'Success Stories' page on AoLP.Shop now features tales of cloned tech stacks. Fast-track your digital presence without breaking the bank.
Answers to Your Burning Questions:
Podcast on Advice vs Planning: Here's the scoop.
Video Treasure Trove: Discover the magic right here.
Real Deal MoneyFitt: Don’t get misled; this way, please.
That's all, folks! Keep your waffles crispy and your weekends fun!
Your Exclusive Town Hall Invite 💌
Consider this your golden ticket to next week's Town Hall. Join us for a blend of insight and fun!
Steve Conley is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Town Hall Q4 2023 - Friday Lunch Bunch Time: Dec 8, 2023 12:00 PM London Every week on Fri, 4 occurrence(s) Dec 8, 2023 12:00 PM Dec 15, 2023 12:00 PM Dec 22, 2023 12:00 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: DOWLOAD DIARY LINK.
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Until next week, keep those waffles warm and your sense of humour alive! 😄
Cheers, The Waffle Team at AoLP!
Warm regards,
Steve Conley
Founder, Academy of Life Planning
email: steve.conley@aolp.co.uk
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